Holster Advice

Harley2k · March 4, 2005, 11:56 AM

I have contacted a couple for shooting ranges about handgun training. Their web sites state that you need holster, belt, & magazine pouch. I'm asking what would be a good rig for this training? I have one clip on holster and one for my kahr and do not own a mag pouch. I a'm planning on using my glock 22 for the training. Now here is my stupid question- when they refer to the gun belt is it one you wear over your everyday leather belt like a police rig or would you put it though your belt loops in place of your regular belt. I would rather ask dumb questions here then from all the know it alls I'm always running in to.

Thank for any help.

sjstill · March 4, 2005, 12:07 PM

Use what you would wear every day. Makes no sense to buy a rig for that class, and use another setup for EDC.

I wear a Wilderness CSM 1.5" belt every day and carry either a G22 or 1911 IWB with an extra mag & Streamlight Scorpion on my off side in a Fobus paddle pouch.

At work (pistol range), I use the same belt, but a regular belt holster (Blackhawk SERPA) and the same mag pouch.

Dwight55 · March 4, 2005, 07:04 PM

Sounds like Sj said what needs to be said: Just wear whatever you will wear any time you have the gun.

If you are only talking of range time, . . . a separate belt to go over your britches belt is certainly quicker on / off.

On the other hand, . . . if you plan on CCW, . . . wear the rig at the range that you will wear later.

That way you will get used to what you have, . . . or can replace it with something you like better.

May God bless,
Dwight

emt118 · March 10, 2005, 11:48 PM

I carry in a fobus holster on the strong side with a fobus mag.holster on the weak side both are paddle holsters I stareted out with a IWB holster and tried many till I found what works for me the thing to remember is train with what you finley decide to carry..

XD Niner · March 10, 2005, 11:59 PM

I have an Uncle Mike's adjustable paddle holster and paddle style Fobus mag holders that work great. I use them for USPSA and they hold the gun and mags very securely even when I'm moving around. They will work great for your training. Each is about $20.

I have a Gunner's Alley 1.25" belt and a 1.5" from Rafter S that are worn as regular belts with pants or jeans respectively. Both are very nice belts and not all that expensive. If you order one, make sure to look carefully at how they measure. I would then add another inch because they seem to be on the small side even then.

Para Bellum · March 13, 2005, 05:08 PM

That's what I wear with my Glock 19 and I do so 24/7. The holster is very concealable (very little material, as slim as possible), very quick to draw and suprisingly I can actually run and the gun doesn't move a bit out of it. I have bought 5 other holsters before and they all were not even close to this one:

Sickinger Yaqui:

maufacturer: http://www.sickinger.at/Englisch/Sites/home.htm

March 4, 2005, 11:56 AM	#1
Harley2k Member Join Date: March 2, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 31	Holster Advice I have contacted a couple for shooting ranges about handgun training. Their web sites state that you need holster, belt, & magazine pouch. I'm asking what would be a good rig for this training? I have one clip on holster and one for my kahr and do not own a mag pouch. I a'm planning on using my glock 22 for the training. Now here is my stupid question- when they refer to the gun belt is it one you wear over your everyday leather belt like a police rig or would you put it though your belt loops in place of your regular belt. I would rather ask dumb questions here then from all the know it alls I'm always running in to. Thank for any help.

March 4, 2005, 12:07 PM	#2
sjstill Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 108	Use what you would wear every day. Makes no sense to buy a rig for that class, and use another setup for EDC. I wear a Wilderness CSM 1.5" belt every day and carry either a G22 or 1911 IWB with an extra mag & Streamlight Scorpion on my off side in a Fobus paddle pouch. At work (pistol range), I use the same belt, but a regular belt holster (Blackhawk SERPA) and the same mag pouch. __________________ My name is Steve, and I'm a Glockaholic. The primary target is what we call the thoracic triangle. Shots to this area tend to make people FDGB (“fall down go boom”).

March 4, 2005, 07:04 PM	#3
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	Sounds like Sj said what needs to be said: Just wear whatever you will wear any time you have the gun. If you are only talking of range time, . . . a separate belt to go over your britches belt is certainly quicker on / off. On the other hand, . . . if you plan on CCW, . . . wear the rig at the range that you will wear later. That way you will get used to what you have, . . . or can replace it with something you like better. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!

March 10, 2005, 11:59 PM	#5
XD Niner Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2004 Location: Northcentral Florida Posts: 161	I have an Uncle Mike's adjustable paddle holster and paddle style Fobus mag holders that work great. I use them for USPSA and they hold the gun and mags very securely even when I'm moving around. They will work great for your training. Each is about $20. I have a Gunner's Alley 1.25" belt and a 1.5" from Rafter S that are worn as regular belts with pants or jeans respectively. Both are very nice belts and not all that expensive. If you order one, make sure to look carefully at how they measure. I would then add another inch because they seem to be on the small side even then. __________________ CONSISTENCY -It's only a virtue if you're not a complete screwup.

March 13, 2005, 05:08 PM	#6
Para Bellum Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: right there Posts: 1,882	regular every day belt an "Sickinger Yaqui"-Holster That's what I wear with my Glock 19 and I do so 24/7. The holster is very concealable (very little material, as slim as possible), very quick to draw and suprisingly I can actually run and the gun doesn't move a bit out of it. I have bought 5 other holsters before and they all were not even close to this one: Sickinger Yaqui: maufacturer: http://www.sickinger.at/Englisch/Sites/home.htm __________________ Si vis pacem - para bellum If you want peace - prepare for war

March 10, 2005, 11:48 PM	#4
emt118 Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 37	I carry in a fobus holster on the strong side with a fobus mag.holster on the weak side both are paddle holsters I stareted out with a IWB holster and tried many till I found what works for me the thing to remember is train with what you finley decide to carry..