Comments on: GSSF Shoot this weekend

By: Jason D.

Jason D. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:06:44 +0000

Having been to several GSSF matches, what Range Master C. Edwards said is correct.

The only time you use your holster is in between the various ranges. Here in Indy I just used the plastic shorty factory one and it worked fine, except once when I was done shooting, cleared the weapon, locked back the slide, and caught the HOT barrel with my trigger finger…OUCH!!!

I would make sure you have about 4 magazines total for each pistol, mag carriers are nice, but not required, as you can sit your gear on tables at the firing lines. Be sure to have plenty of rounds too, I find that about 4-5 boxes of Winchester “yellow box”, 50 rounds each, is just about enough per pistol.

I only ran out once, and one of the range officers loaned me some CCI ammo to finish it out. Did I mention great people?

I sure miss the GSSF and would love to get down to Knoxville, TN for one. The staff are always great, and it nice to see what other Glock owners have done to their firearms, if shooting modified or unlimited.

I just shoot stock civilian and have always had a blast.

Good times, good times…Happy Holidays to all!

By: Tam

Tam — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:39:37 +0000

Galco’s leather gear is as nice as it gets without going to a custom house like Rosen or Sparks. In fact, it’s better than quite a few “custom” makers.

By: Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner

Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:06:24 +0000

I gots that ‘zackt same holster. ‘Cept mines black. And for a 1911. Not a Glock. When I carry my Ultra CDP in it, it feels like the gun is getting ready to fall out of the top. A full-sized 1911 feels okay though.

By: C. Edwards

C. Edwards — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:59:44 +0000

Howdy, folks – and thanks to Uncle for the mention. Just a note: GSSF courses of fire don’t require drawing from a holster, as do IDPA & IPSC/USPSA matches generally speaking. Shooters start from a “ready” position, two hand hold, muzzel down range,finger off trigger.
You’re welcome to carry around in a holster, as it’s convenient. It’s a “cold range”, guns unloaded unless you’re actually shooting – thanks! P.S.: you folks hve nice gear…GLOCK Range Master

By: ben

ben — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:12:17 +0000

Galco’s are alright, and I occasionally carry my Bersa “Chick Thunder” in one of those Galco USA holsters (J-hook bugs the hell out of me though). My fave holster is definitely the Andrews MacDaniel II. Goes on in two seconds, carries very well, and the price was right.

http://andrewsleather.com/

By: Hartley

Hartley — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:47:24 +0000

Yep – that or the RSR equivalent – not good for concealment, but VERY nice at the range. Not as pretty as leather, though..:-)

I have a couple leather thumb-break holsters – great for hiking/biking/working all day and the like, but if I’m at the range doing draw and shoot, repeat, repeat, the plastic is tops.

By: SayUncle

SayUncle — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:33:59 +0000

Good point on the re-holstering. Perhaps a SERPA then?

By: Hartley

Hartley — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:30:07 +0000

That holster will work, but I think you would be happier (considering all the drawing and holstering you’ll be doing) with one of the plastic jobs – the Blackhawk or the RSR we talked about earlier.
Leather is nice for wearing, but when you are drawing and re-holstering all the time, the rigid ones are much easier – and the button-release ones are nicer than the friction-hold type, IMHO.
BTW, I find that the paddle types actually offer a more stable platform than the belt-loop kind.