1911 holster for IDPA

[bboswell]

I have been shooting USPSA and Steel Challenge for the past year or so. Recently began IDPA and would like to become more competitive.

I understand DOH styles are not permitted. Have a Safariland holster for my 1911, but it is so tight to my body I can hardly draw. CompTac for my M&P is also overly constrained.

Any suggestions of IDPA approved holsters that carry high enough to allow a reasonable hand grasp?

What is it about your match holster that makes it your favorite?

Match use only. Thanks.

 

[grwd]

if youre talking about IDPA, you really should be talking about concealed holsters like the safariland and the comptac.
Itd be nice to wear a ipsc type holster for idpa, but the rules really dont allow holsters to be that faroff from the body
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Practice some draws with them, youll get better with them.

I know I lose .4-.5 when first switching from ipsc to idpa draws, but it gets better with some practice , and when Im pretty comfy with concealment, I can but off some 1.1-1.2sec draws.

dont know if youll be able to get anything much faster than a comptac for idpa. play around with its position; you may find that bringing it further back will afford you a better grip, and faster times.

 

[Glocktogo]

A Comp-Tac standard belt holster is my go-to for IDPA. If it sits too tight to your body, the kydex loops can be bent with a heat gun till you get a little extra room to draw. Just be mindful of the 3/4" rule.

 

[XDnOK]

I have really liked my Comp-Tac holsters for both my 1911 and SA XD's that I use for both IDPA and USPSA. A local guy also makes some very nice holsters as well

http://www.kytac.net/index.html

I'm sure he can up make any custom changes you want and he is very knowledgeable about IDPA rules.