My FULL USPSA Gear List | Belt, Holster, Magazine Pouches +
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- In this video I'll walk you through the entire belt system I use for shooting matches. I paid for all of these products with my own money, and as always, my opinions are my own.
0:00 Intro
0:26 The Holster
0:57 Belt System Selection
1:57 Magazine Pouches
2:49 Thoughts After 6 Months
3:50 Inner Belt Issues
5:12 Hanger Digging
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Ben Stoeger Pro Shop sells a drilled Lynx belt piece that you can direct mount their BOSS holster hanger for $5. It retains the use of the hooks on the back, is flush with the belt, and lets the belt curve more.
I've shot USPSA for 24 years now and came to the conclusion that it's just wasting money spending $200 for a holster and $300 on belt setups. My thinking is once the gun leaves the holster it's absolutely useless at that point. Same can be said for mag holders. Currently I'm just using a Blade-Tech holster with Bianchi 2 round mag carriers. It works and I noticed no decrease in performance.
Most people don't realize a dremel will definitely turn a non-optic holster into a optic holster. If you take your time and are a bit careful, it will look quite professional. However, be absolutely sure that you do the work either outside, or in a garage. The fumes are horrendous, and probably not good to have indoors.
The only exception is some retention holsters like the Safariland ALS. The locking mechanism on non-optic holsters goes where the optic is. A bit of fine sandpaper on kydex holsters turns a dremel hack job into factory edges.
We can always count on you for important straight talk from a perspective not often heard. More good info I can pass on to my students.
Dang that DIY cut to your holster is *clean!*
Hey Tessah. I’m an old guy with a cranky back and arthritis so I can’t do competitive shooting these days. But I still enjoy going to the range. In fact I went today. I absolutely love watching your competitive shooting journey. The best advice I can offer is to keep trying new equipment and setups until you find what works best for you. The more you know the better you will become.
Love the Lynx. I use Guga Riba mag pouches and the Everglades Magnetic holster and it’s perfect.
I always solve most of my body issues with a sleep pad from a mil surplus store. If you cut a strip you can sow it to your pants or duct tape it to the parts that are creating the hot spots. I've done something similar with canvas as well for more rigid material, but I've also used the sleep pad + duct tape combo for quick fixes that end up being permanent.
You might consider a long tailed flannel blouse under these winter conditions. In summer, you might try large medical pads or bandages. I used to tell people if you have wear marks on your hands, put the bandaids on first.
Good timing. I’m looking for a budget system
Take a look at the DAA Ratchet Belt Inner Belt. It’s designed specifically to work with the Ratchet Belt to avoid the binding issue you described.
Moleskin helps with rubbing. Like a bandaid, apply it atop of where it would rub on your hips, then dress as you would for your match.
Always good information.
Great USPSA belt setup.
The Boss hanger is popular, but for us vertically challenged it digs too much in my thigh. Take a look at the Nevermiss hanger. It saved my thigh from bruising. For the inner belt, actually try a more rigid version. It should help. What might be happening is the belt is more rigid than your inner belt so it is causing those hot spots digging into you. It won’t be as form fitting to your body, but it will stop any digging into your hips from the Lynx belt.
I had the same problem with my BOSS drop hanger digging into my hip. I just switched to the Henning t800 hanger and it doesn’t touch my hip at all. Even through low ports with a wide stance i don’t even notice it. In my opinion the t800 has plenty of adjustment and I was able to get my holster right back to where it was with the boss hanger.
If your looking for a holster that is going to give you good benefits in competition, look into a locking race holster. I've been using the Ghost holsters Hydra P+ system and I think its great! Has a thigh pad built into the holster so that it doesn't dig into your thigh. Also if your still looking for an inner belt system, KORE essentials has a padded inner belt that I think would work great for you.
I have the same belt and I had the same problem with the holster what I did on my holster I drilled it down to the same size as one link on a belt, and added a wedge from. Enigma to make it more comfortable Hope it helps🙏
I am 6 foot 7. Welcome to the 'nothing fits me' club. : )
Do you have to get things custom made
@@Razor-gx2dq Just pants and suits, shoes are hard to find. Everything else I can get at normal stores.
You definitely need henning T1000 hanger. I also have a similar body build but I use a ghost holster and belt with 2 cr speed belt retainers. Takes a bit to break in but I have no problems with comfort all day. The lynx belt is great but not for people like us with boney hips.
It looks like you want the grip at an angle that the RHT hanger will not work at, the Henning T800 hanger will solve that problem. If you have issues with the belt rubbing, try the NERD Noose liner. It's like the padded belt you showed but made as a through belt loop inner belt.
A yoga pad or a backpacking sleeping pad make great cushions. They come in a variety of thickness.
Kore makes an awsome padded inner belt w a thin space for ratchet type belt systems if you run one. Also Check out big dog steel holsters, been running one lately and they are very solid for walthers
I (female) tried the Lynx belt and found it too rigid for my curves so I went back to the Dominate Defense belt I have been running for 3+ years - much more comfortable. You will need the right elastic inner belt for either system to be comfortable with a ratchet system.
Check out the ghost hydra p+ me and my girl love them we have 3. They have that click you like and it can be made stronger by stretching the spring behind the ball but it isnt necessary because it locks( I stretched my spring a bit because I like the click in haha) and the hanger is very adjustable and sits a bit further from your body. I run the clip d attachment on the hanger. I also ditched my normal inner belt and wear a ciguera gear emissary inner belt for edc and can just put my uspsa rig right over top. Their velcro ovelap belt maybe worth taking a look at for your hip pain, i wear one of their Buckleless edc belts in scrubs at work and its pretty comfy but still rigid enough.
You might want to add the ratchet to the linx belt you can tighten it up when needed and loosen it when not.
for padded inner belts Ive hard a lot of good things about the qore performance icevent inner belts, they're expensive but vented and padded.
This channel seems pretty cool
A couple of different things for you.
1. There's a lynx attachment for the BOSS hanger from BSPS, you can get just the hanger itself and add your RHT holster body to it, that will allow your belt to flex better.
2. Ghost as well as others make a "pad" to go under the holster, it's similar to the carry pad from sticky holsters for carry guns, but its got loop or hook velcro to allow it to attach to your belt.
I think those 2 things should take care of your problem with the setup rubbing.
Why don’t you try the Qore Icevents inner belt
woo hoo. I see you went with a DAA lynx. did you get the ratcheting buckle? I like mine so much for my erebus. I bought a second one for my XC. yes I know I could have configured it but I didn't want to change it anytime I want to shoot a different gun.
For the hanger digging in to you, can you heat it up with a torch, very carefully, and bend it outward? If it's steel, maybe. Aluminum...I'm not sure.
I shot a Walther PDP Steel Frame recently and that thing shoots so soft. And lok grips makes thin grips for it so it'll fit small hands better. Might be worth checking out.
How does it compare to the polymer PDP in softness?
@@bluyetiinc7553 significantly less snappy. I don't know how to quantify it but I am shooting a XFive Legion in Carry Optics right now and the PDP SF seems to recoil about the same if not a little less.
@@GunThinks Thanks. Appreciated.
The issue is with your hanger, your hanger is the reason why your hip bone is digging into your belt. Henning, ghost, and other make great hangers that are much thinner then RHT.
try Blue Alpha Gear inner belt.
5:11 try 2 small pcs of styrofoam cushion and sew it to the inner belly where it rubs.
Are you running Henning base pads?
Cool video, love folks shari g their rig data. I'm curious why you didn't replace the holster, if you aren't that keen on it? Seems replacing it would be a part of getting serious.😂
Because it still works and this stuff is expensive lol
@@tessahbooth I hear ya on the expensive thing. I have a G 34 I am getting ready to start shooting carry optics.... $$$$yikes!
I’m a male shooter, so I don’t have any first hand experience with this specific gear, but almost every female competition shooter I’ve seen at matches wore some sorts of purpose built shooting pants with a second row of belt loops, since rules allow ladies to shoot with a belt at their hip level, instead of the waist level. That could alleviate the hanger digging into you, and probably the belt bruises as well. Ghost holsters might have something, but I don’t know for sure, a quick google search might help, otherwise keeping an eye out at matches and asking is always the best way to try gear
Ever consider a drop leg setup to avoid your hanger digging into your side? Only solution I can think of.
Those are not legal for USPSA unfortunately!
@@tessahbooth That's a shame. Maybe pick up some EVA foam from your local hobby store and glue it around the edge that keeps smacking ya.
Tes more than a short LMAO I want to hear your go to pepper spray
I believe she carries POM and mentioned it in a few older videos.
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@@tessahbooth thank you.
I think with your build, the Linx belt and the hanger on your holster just aren't right for you. I think the rubbing isn't from your inner belt necessarily, but the hard, unyielding plastic of the Linx belt. Something that conforms with some stretch and give like the Dominate Defense belt and a more ergonomic hanger, like a Henning T800 would go a long way.
Several friends have switched to the Dominate Defense and have much better comfort with reduced lower back pain, better mobility, etc. While still being very supportive of your equipment.
You’re not gonna like this one but if you wanna go for speed, you’re gonna have to go custom belt one that fits and hugs you and they’re not cheap
Inner Belt: Blue Alpha Gear EDC makes a good one
Holster Hanger: Henning Group and the BOSS Hangers have optional thigh pads. I love my T-1000. I feel like Henning is the Phlster of the competition world. Always innovating and designing outside the lines.
The T-1000 is absolutely amazing! I know that Henning had to make another hanger for smaller women. As the T-1000 was placing the holster to far from the body.
I have a couple blue alpha belts, and inner belts! They’re great quality, and I really appreciate them as a company, but the inner belt I’m looking for would ideally have stretch and a layer of cushion. Maybe they’ll make one someday!
Thx for your content 👍🎯🗽🏁 be safe and vigilant 💪🏽🙏👁carry on 🔫 🇺🇸
I am left handed you think you have a hard time finding a good holster 😅😅
I swear! Can’t find anything EVER😅😅
The struggle is real.
Fun video but it seems like you have a lot of downsides to your gear that makes it uncomfortable for you. Hip scabs after a range day? That doesnt sound like a lot of fun. You can buy Tiger Woods clubs but its a waste of money if you cant play golf.