Comp-Tac kydex holster (for IDPA)

[age_ranger]

Just received my comp-tac settable cant OWB kydex the other day adn ran it through an IDPA course today. I have to say that it's one great holster. I found that my draw times were quicker and that draw/re-holster was easier. What I found to be an extremely nice feature was the "shirt guard" tab on the holster. It allowed for quick and easy one handed holstering. The holster sits vertical on my hip and sticks out far enough to facilitate a quick draw, but close enough to be IDPA legal. I don't think I would consider it for carry unless I were wearing a large cover garment like a thick jacket. Overall, the holster cost $78 and took 3 days to get from warehouse to my hip. After shooting a match this morning, I can say it was money well spent. I'll try to post pictures shortly.

[KBCraig]

The holster sits vertical on my hip and sticks out far enough to facilitate a quick draw, but close enough to be IDPA legal. I don't think I would consider it for carry unless I were wearing a large cover garment like a thick jacket.

Does that constitute "FTDR"?

Kevin

[longtooth]

Age_ranger. Comp-Tac has a great kydex holster for those who like it. I use a Gurkha. Fill it w/ a Kimber Pro ll CDP.
Their new Infidel is of real interest to me. I like the better forward belt clip. Tried to copy & past the page from C/T but the print showed & the pics did not.
Good that you like it. I do to.

[age_ranger]

The holster sits vertical on my hip and sticks out far enough to facilitate a quick draw, but close enough to be IDPA legal. I don't think I would consider it for carry unless I were wearing a large cover garment like a thick jacket.

Does that constitute "FTDR"?

Kevin

I dunno.....?? The holster sits flat on my hip, it's just that the grip of the pistol stick out further than it deas when I wear an IWB. This is my first kydex OWB and I think it stick out too much for carry, but works well for IDPA. I think the only way I FTDR is not getting it sooner!

[Roger Howard]

The holster sits vertical on my hip and sticks out far enough to facilitate a quick draw, but close enough to be IDPA legal. I don't think I would consider it for carry unless I were wearing a large cover garment like a thick jacket.

Does that constitute "FTDR"?

Kevin

I dunno.....?? The holster sits flat on my hip, it's just that the grip of the pistol stick out further than it deas when I wear an IWB. This is my first kydex OWB and I think it stick out too much for carry, but works well for IDPA. I think the only way I FTDR is not getting it sooner!

I dont know may be FTDR

[longtooth]

OK guys. I speak English & pretty fair Spanish. I need some help w/ abrevs. though. What is FTDR so I can read thes posts.

[jbirds1210]

IDPA term

Failure to do right

[lrb111]

Age_ranger. Comp-Tac has a great kydex holster for those who like it. I use a Gurkha. Fill it w/ a Kimber Pro ll CDP.
Their new Infidel is of real interest to me. I like the better forward belt clip. Tried to copy & past the page from C/T but the print showed & the pics did not.
Good that you like it. I do to.

I'm inclined to buy one just because they named it the Infidel.
But I DO like the looks of that holster.

[GlockenHammer]

The holster sits vertical on my hip and sticks out far enough to facilitate a quick draw, but close enough to be IDPA legal. I don't think I would consider it for carry unless I were wearing a large cover garment like a thick jacket.

Does that constitute "FTDR"?

Kevin

I dunno.....?? The holster sits flat on my hip, it's just that the grip of the pistol stick out further than it deas when I wear an IWB. This is my first kydex OWB and I think it stick out too much for carry, but works well for IDPA. I think the only way I FTDR is not getting it sooner!

I dont know may be FTDR

I am an IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) SO (safety officer) and I would say this is definitely NOT an FTDR (failure to do right) if the holster otherwise meets the IDPA rules.

Keep in mind that IDPA is a game, not real life, nor real training. I use my carry IWB, polo shirt cover and full power .40 ammunition because I am more interested in sharpening skills related to CHL than I am in winning a trophy. But I have no problem with those that wear OWB, using fancy vests, long slide pistols and reduced power ammunition. I play for myself, not against others.

Enjoy your new holster and have fun!

[longtooth]

Thank you jburd. I shoot the IPSC here. IDPA is on Sunday morning. Needless to say, I am busy.

irb111 He uses a definition for infidel that I have never heard. But I like it & believe it is the heart of every man on this forum. "We who protect our women & children, not hide behind them." I like kydex & really like the looks of this one too.

[age_ranger]

Here's a pic of the comp-tac settable cant OWB. It worked very well at Saturdays match. After shooting the match I've come to realize that it's not the scenarios that provide me training, it's the quick draw and fire. Getting the sights up in my line of sight for that first DA shot. I don't rely on IDPA to teach me how to shoot in a defensive scenario, but I do consider it a type of training when it comes to sight picture, trigger control and safe handling. I have to agree I might have taken the easy way out with a holster, though. I did manage to shoot over 100 rounds of my carry ammo .....the Speer Gold Dots were a joy to shoot. Pretty mild and very accurate. I've got over 500 rounds of my carry ammo downrange now. Through both my PX4 and Kahr CW9. I figured 200 would be good but I've rotated some out of some mags and shot a bit extra. Anyway, on to the pics:

[KBCraig]

I am an IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) SO (safety officer) and I would say this is definitely NOT an FTDR (failure to do right) if the holster otherwise meets the IDPA rules.

Yeah, I was funnin', because he said it was "close enough to be legal", and that he wouldn't actually carry that setup.

Keep in mind that IDPA is a game, not real life, nor real training.

All the practical shooting competitions (PPC, IPSC, IDPA, USPSA... others?) start off trying to be more practical than game, but, competition being such a basic human drive, they wind up getting gamed.

Anyone remember when you could go down to your local Plymouth dealer and buy a car just like Richard Petty was driving on Sundays? (Except for shocks, tires, and safety equipment, that is.) I do! Nowadays NASCAR has even less in common with "stock cars", than Rob Leatham's race rig has in common with concealed carry. The more the game gets "gamed", the bigger and louder the fights about who is or isn't "legal".

I don't shoot IDPA, but I read on their wite that the FTDR clause was instituted because so many people were gaming and losing focus on the main goal, and the holster rules were becoming absolutely ridiculous in volume and scope.

I really should take up USPSA, which is what my local club has. Two reasons I haven't: time, and money. I don't have a 9mm, and competing with .45ACP would be pricey! Okay, a third reason: I work 4-12, and you're not likely to catch me at the range at 8:30 on a Saturday morning.

Kevin

[Roger Howard]

The holster sits vertical on my hip and sticks out far enough to facilitate a quick draw, but close enough to be IDPA legal. I don't think I would consider it for carry unless I were wearing a large cover garment like a thick jacket.

Does that constitute "FTDR"?

Kevin

I dunno.....?? The holster sits flat on my hip, it's just that the grip of the pistol stick out further than it deas when I wear an IWB. This is my first kydex OWB and I think it stick out too much for carry, but works well for IDPA. I think the only way I FTDR is not getting it sooner!

I dont know may be FTDR

I am an IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) SO (safety officer) and I would say this is definitely NOT an FTDR (failure to do right) if the holster otherwise meets the IDPA rules.

Keep in mind that IDPA is a game, not real life, nor real training. I use my carry IWB, polo shirt cover and full power .40 ammunition because I am more interested in sharpening skills related to CHL than I am in winning a trophy. But I have no problem with those that wear OWB, using fancy vests, long slide pistols and reduced power ammunition. I play for myself, not against others.

Enjoy your new holster and have fun!

It was all in fun. yes, it's a legal holster.