Which holster do you prefer for IDPA competition and why?
What are some of your considerations for which holster to use? Likely, it's whatever CC holster you're most comfortable using, eh.
What considerations or changes do you make for competition (eg,
2 o'clock versus 4 o'clock, IWB vs OWB vs shoulder), if any?
I'm interested in IDPA, and have been scouring this forum and the IDPA site for all the great info. My only Glock is the 21SF so I imagine it'll be a bit husky for CC. As a n00b, I'm leaning toward the
Glock Sport Combat for its simplicity and basic design. Any thoughts on this -- for or against?
Additionally, what are your preferred magazine pouches? Do you wear a heavier, wider belt?
In IDPA we only wear our holsters at a position in line with our shoulder/hip or behind that line. NO Shoulder holsters allowed. Actually no holsters allowed with more than the 15* cant I believe.
The Glock Sport Combat holster will do for IDPA but we ask you bring what you wear everyday during your normal concealled carry including your clothing. Concealment is required in most stages. If you are new to carrying I would get a "Outside the Waist Band" (OWB) holster like the Glock Sport.
Magazine pouches, you'll need a minimum of two. The Glock mag carriers are a good start also. I good double layer belt is best but any belt that will support the firearm will do for the time being. I mean by that, that it is comfortable to wear snuggly pulled up and prevents your gun from saging. You need a solid platform for the holster so it won't move.
I would steer away from any holster that has any retention devices(except tension screws). Buttons or straps will interfear with your learning curve.
We ask that you be very familiar with drawing and holstering your weapon for the sake of your safety and those around you. Practice this very slowly without concealment at first.
Seems we always want to practice the draw.
WRONG WAY TO START!
Practice holstering a UNLOADED firearm without concealment. Practice this for at least a week and in a manner that you can do it without pointing the gun at yourself or, placing your finger in the trigger guard. Remember the muzzle isn't a prybar used to open a holster on your belt.
When you can repeatly holster without looking (at the holster) to do so is the time to practice the draw. First, learn to get a good grip on the gun before drawing. Oh yea, you'd be surprized! The draw needs to bring the weapon straight up and out of the holster before rotation.
Finger OFF THE TRIGGER until you have your sights AND target.
Now that you can holster and draw safety consistancely, apply the concealment clothing.
Learn to move the garment out of the way first, clearing the weapon for the draw. And likewise for the holstering of the weapon.
Another common problem, garments getting caught in the holster with the gun. NEVER pull the garment out of the holster with the geun in place!
REMOVE the firearm first then, the garment.
Enjoy your newly found sport and have a safe shooting experience!
