I’m looking at getting into competitive shooting (USPSA) and was wondering what some of you guys use for gear. What belts, mag holders and holsters are you using? I know you will have different rigs depending on what group you are shooting with. I am leaning towards Blade Tech holsters and belts but was curious what you guys might have to say. Pics!
Competitive Pistol Rigs
- Thread starter kemo357
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.357 mag
You'll get some input from some of us here, but for the treasure trove of competitive pistol shooting info, head over to www.brianenos.com.
For my Carry Optics and Production guns, I use Double Alpha Academy belts, a BOSS drop offset holster and ghost 360 universal mag pouches. That setup is very common around these here parts.
Besides the DAA site, benstoeger.com also has everything you'll need.
For my Carry Optics and Production guns, I use Double Alpha Academy belts, a BOSS drop offset holster and ghost 360 universal mag pouches. That setup is very common around these here parts.
Besides the DAA site, benstoeger.com also has everything you'll need.
Double-Alpha Academy
www.doublealpha.biz
Ben Stoeger Pro Shop | USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun Gear, Guns, Parts
Ben Stoeger Pro Shop has a large selection of USPSA, IDPA, IPSC, and 3-Gun Gear, Guns and Parts to help you train and shoot better.
benstoegerproshop.com
Links for the above mentioned sites. They will have everything you need.
BTW this is what I am currently using. International™ Holster | Belt, Paddle, Drop Offset Holster | Comp-Tac
It's a real basic set-up and gives you several mounting options. The drop/offset is not legal in a number of classes but is fine if you are not shooting sanctioned events. It's a good starting point that's fairly inexpensive. If I had to give anyone advice starting out I would say just bring what you have and talk to and see what other shooters are using. Determine what you like before buying.
It's a real basic set-up and gives you several mounting options. The drop/offset is not legal in a number of classes but is fine if you are not shooting sanctioned events. It's a good starting point that's fairly inexpensive. If I had to give anyone advice starting out I would say just bring what you have and talk to and see what other shooters are using. Determine what you like before buying.
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.40 S&W
As mentioned above, Double Alpha has a decent product line. Also, Blade Tech in my opinion offers a very good product at an attractive price point. You'll find most guys are eager to discuss what they like or don't, check out some of the rigs they are using and this will also help you in your product selection.
Blade tech, double alpha, blue alpha gear.
Comp tac as well like mentioned
I'm running blade tech holster, belt, and some mag holders, but went with knock off scorpion mag pouches until I get better
LMS
.357 mag
Just to tweak @togmaster's statement a little. Too much drop or offset is illegal, and the rules for each division state how much is legal. The BOSS holster I mention in my post can be set up legally for Prod and CO, but also illegally if you go to far with the adjustments.
I use a ghost belt and mag holders along with a safariland holster, in 2019. I was running my own mag holders for the 870 and tandemcross mag holders for the 10/22. We were shooting 3 gun lite last year (22LR instead of centerfire rifle).
First picture is a single layer gun belt with double layer Kydex Red Hill Tactical holster and pistol mag pouches, Bladetech double AR mag pouch, Invictus Gear shotgun caddy. I'll wear this when I don't need the full rig, like for practice.
Second picture is some Red Hill Tactical and Bladetech stuff I'm replacing, it's listed on Enos as are lots of other people's belts and gear. Definitely next stop for you. See how thin the Bladetech gear is compared to the good stuff? And with the more serious gear you can adjust the hold tension - loose for draws, tight for movement.
On the right side of second picture is a cut down Taccom shotgun chest caddy, if you want to pay postage or are local it's yours for free.
Now after several belt set ups I'm settling down with a nicer kit that I should have bought once, cried once like everything else in the gun world but I had to stumble through like everyone else.
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Bladetech and Taccom make the least expensive serviceable stuff. "Nerd" and Invicitus are the nicer brands, Red Hill is good too. There are another dozen or so vendors and they all work and are good folks. Shooters Connection has a lot of selection and specials/sales so give them a call and they'll help you fit your budget. But the best deal is buying used because people swap their gear around a lot and beginners unload their stuff as they improve.
Biggest decision is whether to use the Safariland quick release system to attach gear to your belt OR the TekLok (or compatible) system since you really ought to use one or the other, not mix em up. Also most pouches are sold with the attachments as extras, not included in the price.
If you're totally new just go and stick mags in your pocket and someone will volunteer to let you try their belt at most places. I wish I had understood that, go see what works and what your compatriots are using so you can share stuff or at least compare notes. Don't show up with some weird ass tactical prepper stuff at a comp unless it's tactical games or something.
Second picture is some Red Hill Tactical and Bladetech stuff I'm replacing, it's listed on Enos as are lots of other people's belts and gear. Definitely next stop for you. See how thin the Bladetech gear is compared to the good stuff? And with the more serious gear you can adjust the hold tension - loose for draws, tight for movement.
On the right side of second picture is a cut down Taccom shotgun chest caddy, if you want to pay postage or are local it's yours for free.
Now after several belt set ups I'm settling down with a nicer kit that I should have bought once, cried once like everything else in the gun world but I had to stumble through like everyone else.
~
Bladetech and Taccom make the least expensive serviceable stuff. "Nerd" and Invicitus are the nicer brands, Red Hill is good too. There are another dozen or so vendors and they all work and are good folks. Shooters Connection has a lot of selection and specials/sales so give them a call and they'll help you fit your budget. But the best deal is buying used because people swap their gear around a lot and beginners unload their stuff as they improve.
Biggest decision is whether to use the Safariland quick release system to attach gear to your belt OR the TekLok (or compatible) system since you really ought to use one or the other, not mix em up. Also most pouches are sold with the attachments as extras, not included in the price.
If you're totally new just go and stick mags in your pocket and someone will volunteer to let you try their belt at most places. I wish I had understood that, go see what works and what your compatriots are using so you can share stuff or at least compare notes. Don't show up with some weird ass tactical prepper stuff at a comp unless it's tactical games or something.
4 paws
.40 S&W
Have you attended or participated in any USPSA or 3 gun events ?
Quite often and my opinion holds. Even Jerry Miculek looks like a dork in a belt. However you're kinda hot, keep your back to the berm.
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Here's the new belt I'm setting up, single layer kydex and I added a $20 Aluminum ratcheting buckle from M2. I can double the amount of gear from this although this the better stuff. I really like the Nerd holster and Invictus drop hanger with 1/2" offset.
What hanger are you using in the pistol holster?
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Fobus paddle holster and a variety of paddle mag holders.
invictus practical
Brian Colt
.45 acp
I also use suspenders, too much weight for a belt to stay up on me.