Im going to start shooting IDPA. Would like to use my Ultra Tactical II Kimber. The barrell is only 3 inches but I love shooting it. Problem is im having a bit of trouble finding a good holster that is IDPA compliant (new rules). Any recommendations? Also any reason to ditch using this gun and go with something else?
IDPA w/ 3" 45?
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Jim Watson
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Blade Tech makes Kydex holsters for the short guns.
No reason not to campaign your little gun, it will be good exercise with a good carry gun. My club has a guy who frequently shoots one of those little SA EMPs.
No reason not to campaign your little gun, it will be good exercise with a good carry gun. My club has a guy who frequently shoots one of those little SA EMPs.
I shot a compact .45 for one season, and gave it up because I preferred to score well. Seriously, I went from often winning my division, to finishing mid-pack in class. No doubt it was a good epxerience, in terms of getting more familiar with my carry gun, but I try to at least shoot to the best ability, even if my ability isn't the best, and I couldn't begin to do it with a compact gun and 7-round mags. I used either a FIST holster, of the Bruce Nelson/Askins Avenger style (I think it's called something like the #2 Sport Holster), and a Kramer IWB that's intended for a 5" gun; with the latter, the gun couldn't tell the difference.
The Kimber Ultra Tactical is my carry piece. I run it every once in a while at practice to grow more and more comfortable with it. I use any of my 5" gaming holsters for practice. Sometimes I will use my carry setup just to make sure I remember the feel of leather draw.
I second Rick's comments on it not being the best for scoring, but it is really good for you if it is a carry piece. In some respects it may make you better with a 5" because you have to have good sight control with the 3".
Run it hard. Good luck.
I second Rick's comments on it not being the best for scoring, but it is really good for you if it is a carry piece. In some respects it may make you better with a 5" because you have to have good sight control with the 3".
Run it hard. Good luck.
HighVelocity
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Get one for a commander sized gun. It'll only be a weeeee bit longer than you need but if you ever get a 4 or 4.25" gun, you won't have to get another holster. 