Holster for competition?

[MyGlock17]

What's a good holster for Competition use? I'll be using a Glock 17 mainly for GSSF...I also have truglo tfo sights on my g17 hopefully the holster don't get in the way of the front sight..

[RoundEye]

For GSSF you always start at the low ready. Depending on what kind of competition you plan on doing will determine the kinda of holster. For example IDPA require concealment, while Steel Challenge allow the biggest most visible rig on the market.

The GLOCK plastic ones are actually not that bad, and are reasonably priced. I also like Galco Concealment, and Raven Concealment Systems.

I am not sure about the TruGlo fitment, but I ordered some Brite Sights the other day and will be able to let you know in a week or so in regards to the Galco CWS.

[SuperSet]

Blade Tech or Comp Tac are the most prevalent. They even have a Competition pack that you can buy to include the holster and mag holders too.

[joefreas]

+1 on the blade tech. They are great holsters.

[tacticalcity]

I've had good luck with the Blade Tech in training, not really a competitive shooter. But I've seen a lot of IDPA guys using them.

Actually had really good luck with the non-push button kydex holsters from Blackhawk. As good as Blade Tech...which surprised me since they are much less expensive.

Avoid Fobus, stick too much and the canted angle is not idea. You end up "bowling" your draw.

[c3 rolling]

I like Uncle Mikes paddle because they are cheap and work just as well as Blade-Tech. Uncle Mikes has plenty of sight clearance. The only holster that wont clear tall sights is my Glock Sport Combat.

[vintagearms]

Actually had really good luck with the non-push button kydex holsters from Blackhawk. As good as Blade Tech...which surprised me since they are much less expensive.

Those are the CQC holsters and they work great for range use, classes, etc. thats what I use.

[tacticalcity]

Those are the CQC holsters and they work great for range use, classes, etc. thats what I use.

Yes, but experience tells me that if I tell them CQC they will buy the push button version no matter how much I stress to get the non-push button version. You have to basically bash them over the head about the non-push button part again and again and again...or they get the push button version. You could walk to the store with them, and pay for it, repeating again and again that they should get the non push button version...and they will still get the push button version by accident. New guys are not know for paying attention to detail as much as they should even when you are crystal clear and bash them over the head with the important stuff they need to stress on. Human nature I guess. Only to hear a 3rd of what you tell them, and miss the most important part entirely.

[HighLander51]

What's a good holster for Competition use? I'll be using a Glock 17 mainly for GSSF...I also have truglo tfo sights on my g17 hopefully the holster don't get in the way of the front sight..

Blade Tech and CompTac are the rigs used most often in USPSA/Steel Challenge/IDPA and 3 gun. You do not want a retention holster for competition.

[nitewing117]

My vote is for CompTac as well. I'm using a CompTac for USPSA use - holds it well enough that it wont fall out while moving around, but doesnt slow down the draw too much. I might get a CR speed later on once my draw speed is holding me back (which wont be for a while...).

[hkdad]

Ready-Tactical gets my vote!

[Lead Waster]

Yes, but experience tells me that if I tell them CQC they will buy the push button version no matter how much I stress to get the non-push button version. You have to basically bash them over the head about the non-push button part again and again and again...or they get the push button version. You could walk to the store with them, and pay for it, repeating again and again that they should get the non push button version...and they will still get the push button version by accident. New guys are not know for paying attention to detail as much as they should even when you are crystal clear and bash them over the head with the important stuff they need to stress on. Human nature I guess. Only to hear a 3rd of what you tell them, and miss the most important part entirely.

So, you are saying that I should get some kind of push button?

j/k

I have two holsters. A nylon uncle mikes generic, which is very secure and impossible to draw fast from (it holds the gun up really high and really snug). Then I bought a (used) bladetech with the DOH (Drop Offset Holster, not Homer Simpson D'oh!) attachement and it is FAST for USPSA. It holds the gun down low near your hand for the draw and it releases quickly, but holds the gun securely. You can remove the DOH attachement for IDPA where the front strap has to be above your belt line.

Hey, if you accidentally get the push button Serpa holster, can't you disable the button?

[Lead Waster]

Oh, if draw speed is not important (someone said GSSF starts at the low read?) and you just want it to carry the gun around when not shooting, that Uncle Mikes nylon one I had is really secure and really pretty cheap ($15-$20). If you need to draw, the blade-tech I mentioned is awesome, as I'm sure the other kydex (non-button) ones are as well.

[Arkangel]

Hey, if you accidentally get the push button Serpa holster, can't you disable the button?

Sure, break or file off the small tab that secures your gun via the trigger guard.

[iidx]

Sure, break or file off the small tab that secures your gun via the trigger guard.

I bought the Serpa for IPSC since it was really cheap ($20) and just cut off the tab on the inside that locks the trigger guard. Looks normal from outside, but only relies on the passive retention mechanism now.