Just picked up a G34 and need a holster. I was looking at the GCode OSH with RTI attachment. Is that IDPA legal? It looks like the RTI creates some additional standoff due to the attachment method. I don't want to get it then find out it's not legal. I only shoot local matches, if that matters.
IDPA Legal?
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thomas15
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May I ask why you want this holster? Just as a general rule of thumb, a carry holster or tactical rig is generally not the best choice for competition even if legal. I looked around on the website of the company making this holster and it would appear that it is legal. My advice would be to call or write the company and ask how far the holster stands from the bracket holding the holster. IDPA rule 8.5...
My advice is get a holster from a tried and true IDPA supplier such as CompTec, DAA, Blade Tech and so forth.
My advice is get a holster from a tried and true IDPA supplier such as CompTec, DAA, Blade Tech and so forth.
I want it because I already have a RTI rig for another pistol, though not a belt mount, and really like it. I didn't think about seeing how far the holster stands off of the bracket, I'll have to have a look
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When in doubt do the dowel test.
I can't. I haven't bought the holster because I'm not sure if it's IDPA legal. Kinda a catch 22
thomas15
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I spent about 30 minutes on the website of this company trying to understand what it is they make and how it would be beneficial to us at a match. Let's just say I'm struggling but to each his own.
The rule book states that what might be legal on one individual might not be legal for another due to body shape. So as 1KPerDay states use the dowel test. So if you love this holster so much buy it and if it is not legal you still have a lovely holster. We all have numerous items that seemed like a good idea but didn't work out for us. Others might like them but in the practical world they don't work for us. Sometimes you just have to take chances. You might call the company and ask if their holster is IDPA compliant.
A lot of shooters purchased guns that were legal for competition at the time but are not legal now. Or they purchased a legal gun but the rules were changed that allow better guns that were illegal at one time and now are legal. A good example in USPSA is when they started allowing 8 shot revolvers it blew everyone out of the park that had custom 6 shot revolvers.
One of the reasons the holster makers I mentioned above are so popular is one, their holsters are made specifically to comply with the rules and two, these equipment suppliers sponsor competitive events (including IDPA) thus helping to grow the sport. This is also why we purchase our tackle from places like Midway and Cabelas, they also support the shooting sports. Even if the price is a little bit higher than amazon. Amazon and ebay do not support the shooting sports.
In the OP you state that you only shoot local matches. If I'm the RO at a local match and I see someone that us using non-compliant gear I notify the CRO, RM or MD and let them decide. Usually if a person is new they allow non-compliant gear but I don't think that is the case here. The rules are the rules although there are a few rules that apply only to tier 1.
The rule book states that what might be legal on one individual might not be legal for another due to body shape. So as 1KPerDay states use the dowel test. So if you love this holster so much buy it and if it is not legal you still have a lovely holster. We all have numerous items that seemed like a good idea but didn't work out for us. Others might like them but in the practical world they don't work for us. Sometimes you just have to take chances. You might call the company and ask if their holster is IDPA compliant.
A lot of shooters purchased guns that were legal for competition at the time but are not legal now. Or they purchased a legal gun but the rules were changed that allow better guns that were illegal at one time and now are legal. A good example in USPSA is when they started allowing 8 shot revolvers it blew everyone out of the park that had custom 6 shot revolvers.
One of the reasons the holster makers I mentioned above are so popular is one, their holsters are made specifically to comply with the rules and two, these equipment suppliers sponsor competitive events (including IDPA) thus helping to grow the sport. This is also why we purchase our tackle from places like Midway and Cabelas, they also support the shooting sports. Even if the price is a little bit higher than amazon. Amazon and ebay do not support the shooting sports.
In the OP you state that you only shoot local matches. If I'm the RO at a local match and I see someone that us using non-compliant gear I notify the CRO, RM or MD and let them decide. Usually if a person is new they allow non-compliant gear but I don't think that is the case here. The rules are the rules although there are a few rules that apply only to tier 1.
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GarySTL
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I've used a Comp-Tac paddle holster for a few years and like it.
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