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Howdy Folks -
I'm a proud new SD9VE owner. I've managed to fire a few 100 rounds through the gun so far. I'm planning on taking a class with Front Sight in Nevada https://www.frontsight.com/firearms-training/handguns.asp
They require a holster for the SD9VE. I'm not sure how to interpret the requirements or where to find a suitable holster. Does anyone have any recommendations for which holster to use which fits their criteria?
Thanks jimbo
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I'm a proud new SD9VE owner. I've managed to fire a few 100 rounds through the gun so far. I'm planning on taking a class with Front Sight in Nevada https://www.frontsight.com/firearms-training/handguns.asp
They require a holster for the SD9VE. I'm not sure how to interpret the requirements or where to find a suitable holster. Does anyone have any recommendations for which holster to use which fits their criteria?
Thanks jimbo
See below:
Recommended Holsters
In general, we recommend Kydex or injection molded polymer holsters when possible. Factory supplied Springfield Armory XD/XDM holsters are not recommended. They are excellent carry holsters but do not perform well when used in our courses as they are not designed for the frequency of use we demand of them.
If you have a question regarding the usability of a specific holster, please email the Front Sight Pro Shop at [email protected] or call 702-837-7433 x200.
Preferred holsters are the Blade-Tech Classic or Revolution, and either two single magazine pouches or one double magazine pouch. Visit the Blade-Tech website, and enter coupon code FSTACM13 to receive a special Front Sight discount, and priority shipping within 2 weeks. Blade-Tech’s IDPA Competition Pack is a perfect example of great gear for you to train with.
Fobus holsters, while most styles are usable in our courses, are specifically NOT recommended due to retention and fit issues.
- Firing side, outside waistband (OWB) belt holsters are recommended for all handgun classes.
- Inside the waistband (IWB) holsters, depending on style, are permitted for all classes, but are not recommended.
- IWB holsters should not be worn forward or past the firing side hip for range use.
- Holsters must have full trigger guard coverage.
- Holsters should have a vertical cant.
- FBI cant holsters are allowed, but discouraged.
- Holsters with a cant greater than 15 degrees are not allowed.
- Thumb-breaks must be taped out of the way.
- Blackhawk Serpa or similar holsters requiring trigger finger release mechanisms are not allowed.
- ABSOLUTELY NO THIGH HOLSTERS, even for advanced handgun students.
- Leather holsters are acceptable provided they are rigid enough to remain open when the gun is withdrawn and their thumb-breaks can be taped out of the way.
In general, we recommend Kydex or injection molded polymer holsters when possible. Factory supplied Springfield Armory XD/XDM holsters are not recommended. They are excellent carry holsters but do not perform well when used in our courses as they are not designed for the frequency of use we demand of them.
If you have a question regarding the usability of a specific holster, please email the Front Sight Pro Shop at [email protected] or call 702-837-7433 x200.
Preferred holsters are the Blade-Tech Classic or Revolution, and either two single magazine pouches or one double magazine pouch. Visit the Blade-Tech website, and enter coupon code FSTACM13 to receive a special Front Sight discount, and priority shipping within 2 weeks. Blade-Tech’s IDPA Competition Pack is a perfect example of great gear for you to train with.
Fobus holsters, while most styles are usable in our courses, are specifically NOT recommended due to retention and fit issues.
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