Revolver holster for IDPA

[Oriondk]

I need a good holster for my GP100 4" barrel. I'm thinking of trying IDPA with it. All I know for sure is the holster has to cover the trigger guard.

[rjrivero]

Take a look at www.ghostholster.com

They were really helpful for me.

[budroe]

Can't remember, does the Bianchi 5H cover the trigger guard. I personally don't own a holster that covers the trigger guard, and can't imagine ever buying one. Almost all my revolver holsters are made by El Paso Saddlery.

[Oriondk]

Can't remember, does the Bianchi 5H cover the trigger guard. I personally don't own a holster that covers the trigger guard, and can't imagine ever buying one. Almost all my revolver holsters are made by El Paso Saddlery.

I went to an IDPA match to check it out. There was only one guy there shooting a revolver, a GP100 like mine. He was using a Bianchi holster, but it had a flap. It seemed to me that would really get in the way of drawing quickly. I did look at Bianchis, but didn't see any I liked.

[StrawHat]

Can't remember, does the Bianchi 5H cover the trigger guard.


No, in the 5BH, my N frame has the trigger outside the leather.

[budroe]

Thanks StrawHat, just checked on the web for a photo. The 5H is a good holster for a revolver, has the thumb-break; reasonably secure. So holsters with uncovered trigger guards are not allowed in IDPA. I can't imagine wearing a holster with a covered trigger guard if carrying a revolver. Must be put in the rules for liability purposes.

[rjrivero]

I picked up a ghost holster, and it secures the revolver ONLY by the trigger guard. It has a "lock" which is lever activated. The lever is swept up with the draw motion. I'll see if I can post some pictures of it tomorrow. It's kinda peculiar. The entire gun is open, other than the trigger guard.

[budroe]

I'd like to see what that looks like.

[rjrivero]

Gun Secured in Ghost Holster. Note the little locking lever that is under the handle of the revolver.
http://www.revolverforums.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=26

As you draw the gun, you sweep the locking lever up and pull the gun out of the holster with very little resistance.
http://www.revolverforums.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=27

The gun comes free from the holster with an upward, or forward motion.
http://www.revolverforums.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=28

The internal locking mechanism is a large ball bearing with a cam lock down. When the cam mechanism is pushed toward the holster, and then turned, the ball is pushed forward and holds down the trigger guard.
http://www.revolverforums.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=29

[StrawHat]

A very minimalist holster.

[budroe]

Thanks for the photos. Yes, that's for sure a bit different!!

[rjrivero]

A very minimalist holster.
That's the truth. It's fine for this speed stuff, but definately a one use rig.
Thanks for the photos. Yes, that's for sure a bit different!!

You're most welcome.