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I'm not sure if it's been posted in this thread or not, but I'm going to ask anyway.
Anyone know of holster that works for a Gen 5 G17 with a Streamlight TLR-VIR II? |
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Quoted: Howd I do for a vehicle belt? IE- chasin hogs in the SxS. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145430/20201130_202458_jpg-1709211.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145430/20201130_202514_jpg-1709213.JPG View Quote Even if you only intend to use it for hunting, I would still have at least 1 TQ. They are very light weight and very useful when gunfire goes wrong. |
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Anyone that uses an Esstac carrier with the 2" wide cobra cummerbund, have you ever mounted any Esstac pouches using their 2" belt clips to the bund?
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Quoted: Even if you only intend to use it for hunting, I would still have at least 1 TQ. They are very light weight and very useful when gunfire goes wrong. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Howd I do for a vehicle belt? IE- chasin hogs in the SxS. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145430/20201130_202458_jpg-1709211.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145430/20201130_202514_jpg-1709213.JPG Even if you only intend to use it for hunting, I would still have at least 1 TQ. They are very light weight and very useful when gunfire goes wrong. Odd gear in that one, pieces Ive collected since I joined here. Emdom 6o4 Tactical Tailor mag shingle Aliengear holster ATS war belt with Esstac shooter's belt Metolius FS Mini2 w/mechanix Would like to have a nice strong fixed blade knife to add if anyone has suggestions. |
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Well Black Friday deals got me motivated to get a belt and PC fully set up. Following is incoming:
Esstac Daedon Carrier in RG 1 extra kywi AR mag holder for one cummerbund in RG Blue Alpha Gear Molle Belt in ODG Roo M-Fak in RG Safariland 6390 in RG 1 kywi AR mag holder in RG 1 kywi GAP double pistol holder in RG Esee 4 w/ kydex sheath Probably need to get a dump pouch and some shears but I'm happy with my purchases so far! Wish I could have gotten the belt in RG but no option for that unfortunately. Also got a few spare kywis for whenever I start on the next belt LOL |
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Quoted: I was going to order the G Code Assaulter belt system, but I dont really see anyone talking about them. Any reason not to get one? View Quote I have one. It is acceptable but I don’t love it. You can fit most molle but it’s borderline a proprietary loop size. It doesn’t really work with ITW fastmags, which are my preferred mag carrier. The inner belt is really fat and adds a fair amount of girth. I will try to find something more slim. This is a nitpick, but it’s designed for right handed shooters. I have to flip it to work for me, which means their little accessory loop is now on the top. Not a deal breaker, just annoying. Their scorpion softshell mag pouches are also very bulky. Recap: If you want to use it as a fully GCODE setup with gcode mag pouches, cool. If you want to use other molle stuff or ITW fast mags, avoid it. |
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Quoted: I have one. It is acceptable but I don’t love it. You can fit most molle but it’s borderline a proprietary loop size. It doesn’t really work with ITW fastmags, which are my preferred mag carrier. The inner belt is really fat and adds a fair amount of girth. I will try to find something more slim. This is a nitpick, but it’s designed for right handed shooters. I have to flip it to work for me, which means their little accessory loop is now on the top. Not a deal breaker, just annoying. Their scorpion softshell mag pouches are also very bulky. Recap: If you want to use it as a fully GCODE setup with gcode mag pouches, cool. If you want to use other molle stuff or ITW fast mags, avoid it. View Quote ETA: I shoulda bought ESSTAC ??????? |
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Quoted: A high priced piece of plastic that makes it easier for someone to defeat the retention of the holster. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: What’s a nob A high priced piece of plastic that makes it easier for someone to defeat the retention of the holster. Have you used one? Mine aren't plastic. Have you done h2h and weapons retention with them? Attached File |
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Quoted: Have you used one? Mine aren't plastic. Have you done h2h and weapons retention with them? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/433221/KIMG0662_JPG-1161440_jpeg-1709774.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What’s a nob A high priced piece of plastic that makes it easier for someone to defeat the retention of the holster. Have you used one? Mine aren't plastic. Have you done h2h and weapons retention with them? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/433221/KIMG0662_JPG-1161440_jpeg-1709774.JPG Yeah mine are definitely metal. Although, I had one pop off during a pistol class so I made sure to go back and locktite all of mine in place |
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Quoted: It'll fit in a Safariland ALS that fits flashlights. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I'm not sure if it's been posted in this thread or not, but I'm going to ask anyway. Anyone know of holster that works for a Gen 5 G17 with a Streamlight TLR-VIR II? It'll fit in a Safariland ALS that fits flashlights. So you're saying the ALS type holster is not molded to specific pistol/light combo? |
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Quoted: So you're saying the ALS type holster is not molded to specific pistol/light combo? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'm not sure if it's been posted in this thread or not, but I'm going to ask anyway. Anyone know of holster that works for a Gen 5 G17 with a Streamlight TLR-VIR II? It'll fit in a Safariland ALS that fits flashlights. So you're saying the ALS type holster is not molded to specific pistol/light combo? That is correct. They use an oversized light mold that will fit the standard surefire and streamlight models like an X300, X300V, TLR-1, or TLR-VIR II. It will not fit lights with external laser modules like the TLR-2 IR or Surefire X400. The important consideration with the light-bearing ALS holsters is the holster locks onto the chamber area of the gun and indexes with a barrel plug. This means you cannot use a barrel longer than what the holster was made for. You also may have issues using a barrel shorter than the holster was designed for. As an example, a Glock 34 will not fit in a light bearing ALS for a Glock 17. A G19 will fit but it may not lock up correctly. With my holster for a full size P320, a full size M17 will lock into it with or without a light. A compact M18 will lock into it securely with a light attached, but without a light the gun can be twisted in a way to defeat the ALS lock without moving the lever. |
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Quoted: That is correct. They use an oversized light mold that will fit the standard surefire and streamlight models like an X300, X300V, TLR-1, or TLR-VIR II. It will not fit lights with external laser modules like the TLR-2 IR or Surefire X400. The important consideration with the light-bearing ALS holsters is the holster locks onto the chamber area of the gun and indexes with a barrel plug. This means you cannot use a barrel longer than what the holster was made for. You also may have issues using a barrel shorter than the holster was designed for. As an example, a Glock 34 will not fit in a light bearing ALS for a Glock 17. A G19 will fit but it may not lock up correctly. With my holster for a full size P320, a full size M17 will lock into it with or without a light. A compact M18 will lock into it securely with a light attached, but without a light the gun can be twisted in a way to defeat the ALS lock without moving the lever. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'm not sure if it's been posted in this thread or not, but I'm going to ask anyway. Anyone know of holster that works for a Gen 5 G17 with a Streamlight TLR-VIR II? It'll fit in a Safariland ALS that fits flashlights. So you're saying the ALS type holster is not molded to specific pistol/light combo? That is correct. They use an oversized light mold that will fit the standard surefire and streamlight models like an X300, X300V, TLR-1, or TLR-VIR II. It will not fit lights with external laser modules like the TLR-2 IR or Surefire X400. The important consideration with the light-bearing ALS holsters is the holster locks onto the chamber area of the gun and indexes with a barrel plug. This means you cannot use a barrel longer than what the holster was made for. You also may have issues using a barrel shorter than the holster was designed for. As an example, a Glock 34 will not fit in a light bearing ALS for a Glock 17. A G19 will fit but it may not lock up correctly. With my holster for a full size P320, a full size M17 will lock into it with or without a light. A compact M18 will lock into it securely with a light attached, but without a light the gun can be twisted in a way to defeat the ALS lock without moving the lever. |
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I cut up my sons block to help my holster fit my light bearing champion.
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Quoted: Something I’ve been working on for a couple of weeks. A different type of battle belt. I foresee some specific uses for it. If you didn’t know, Vertx now makes the Unity Clutch. I was able to use some old kydex items and Velcro to secure my tools in the belt pockets. I like it. Conceals well and packs pretty small considering. http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895931-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895938-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895937-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070908492-4.jpg View Quote Thats pretty damn legit. |
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Quoted: Out of curiosity, when did you order your belt? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Just received my blue alpha belt. It’s the black Molle with cobra buckle. Upgraded to the edc inner belt. Using it for a security job at the moment. Holds cuffs, tourniquet, flashlight, radio, glove pouch. I have a snap buckle holding cold weather gloves as well. Very rigid, stays put all day. I’ll be adding a holster and a double pistol mag holder and a single AR mag holder for range days. And the great Boog of ‘21 obviously ?? Out of curiosity, when did you order your belt? 11/1 Took 23 days to my door |
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Quoted: Something I've been working on for a couple of weeks. A different type of battle belt. I foresee some specific uses for it. If you didn't know, Vertx now makes the Unity Clutch. I was able to use some old kydex items and Velcro to secure my tools in the belt pockets. I like it. Conceals well and packs pretty small considering. http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895931-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895938-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895937-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070908492-4.jpg View Quote |
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Quoted: Something I’ve been working on for a couple of weeks. A different type of battle belt. I foresee some specific uses for it. If you didn’t know, Vertx now makes the Unity Clutch. I was able to use some old kydex items and Velcro to secure my tools in the belt pockets. I like it. Conceals well and packs pretty small considering. http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895931-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895938-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895937-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070908492-4.jpg View Quote How well does your gear stay in there? Fall out when running? |
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I've thought about setting one up many times, wore one patrolling on deployments, but I always go back to a chest rig because I'm usually carrying a backpack and waist belts and battle belts don't jive. Freakin sweet setups in this thread though.
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Quoted: That is correct. They use an oversized light mold that will fit the standard surefire and streamlight models like an X300, X300V, TLR-1, or TLR-VIR II. It will not fit lights with external laser modules like the TLR-2 IR or Surefire X400. The important consideration with the light-bearing ALS holsters is the holster locks onto the chamber area of the gun and indexes with a barrel plug. This means you cannot use a barrel longer than what the holster was made for. You also may have issues using a barrel shorter than the holster was designed for. As an example, a Glock 34 will not fit in a light bearing ALS for a Glock 17. A G19 will fit but it may not lock up correctly. With my holster for a full size P320, a full size M17 will lock into it with or without a light. A compact M18 will lock into it securely with a light attached, but without a light the gun can be twisted in a way to defeat the ALS lock without moving the lever. View Quote I ordered the G17 holster, but plan on using a G19 primarily. Did I f up? |
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Quoted: How well does your gear stay in there? Fall out when running? View Quote Fine. That’s why you need to use kydex holsters. The “pockets” are just lined with velcro. You just add the other side of Velcro to the kydex and that keeps it pretty secure. But then when you put it on, the the belt essentially wraps everything snug around your waist. I suppose you could carry items with out kydex, but that isn’t how it was designed. Again, it’s a purpose driven setup...not really a battle belt. I plan to possibly throw it in my bag when I travel, or keep it near the night stand. Easy to throw on. It’s not something I’d go run around in the woods with or go to Lobby Day in...but I could. Just another option to have. ‘LLOD’ code will get you 25% off on the Vertx site. |
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Quoted: I ordered the G17 holster, but plan on using a G19 primarily. Did I f up? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: That is correct. They use an oversized light mold that will fit the standard surefire and streamlight models like an X300, X300V, TLR-1, or TLR-VIR II. It will not fit lights with external laser modules like the TLR-2 IR or Surefire X400. The important consideration with the light-bearing ALS holsters is the holster locks onto the chamber area of the gun and indexes with a barrel plug. This means you cannot use a barrel longer than what the holster was made for. You also may have issues using a barrel shorter than the holster was designed for. As an example, a Glock 34 will not fit in a light bearing ALS for a Glock 17. A G19 will fit but it may not lock up correctly. With my holster for a full size P320, a full size M17 will lock into it with or without a light. A compact M18 will lock into it securely with a light attached, but without a light the gun can be twisted in a way to defeat the ALS lock without moving the lever. I ordered the G17 holster, but plan on using a G19 primarily. Did I f up? Nope you did good. Now you have the option of using a 17 in addition to a 19. Its the reason all of my Safarilands are for 17s |
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No, but I have a trouser belt but I don't need it to keep muh pants up (and I don't walk around like some hood rat).
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Quoted: Have you used one? Mine aren't plastic. Have you done h2h and weapons retention with them? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/433221/KIMG0662_JPG-1161440_jpeg-1709774.JPG View Quote Nope, I have not gone hand to hand and weapons retention with them. I have a few thousand draws with three different models, and see no reason to add one. I am not leo, I was one long ago, and adding something that makes defeating the retention on my holster easier seems like a bad idea. A poster above had his fall off, and a poster in the handgun accessories section removed one after his was accidentally activated and he lost his pistol. Free country and all that, if the cool kids use them, more power to them. It seems like a waste of 30 bucks with a reduction in security. |
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Quoted: Something I've been working on for a couple of weeks. A different type of battle belt. I foresee some specific uses for it. If you didn't know, Vertx now makes the Unity Clutch. I was able to use some old kydex items and Velcro to secure my tools in the belt pockets. I like it. Conceals well and packs pretty small considering. http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895931-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895938-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070895937-4.jpg http://www.framehousephotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4070908492-4.jpg View Quote I have a gray that is my edc. I use the elastic magazine kit that you can purchase and it works well. When you say Vertx is making them, can you get them on Vertx's site? |
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Quoted: Sweet. I have a gray that is my edc. I use the elastic magazine kit that you can purchase and it works well. When you say Vertx is making them, can you get them on Vertx's site? View Quote Yep. I’d imagine Vertx has a better ability to manufacture soft goods. Smart idea by both companies IMO. I’ve never seen the original Unity Clutch, so I’m not sure how they differ, of if they do. https://vertx.com/tactical-clutch-belt |
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Quoted: Nope, I have not gone hand to hand and weapons retention with them. I have a few thousand draws with three different models, and see no reason to add one. I am not leo, I was one long ago, and adding something that makes defeating the retention on my holster easier seems like a bad idea. A poster above had his fall off, and a poster in the handgun accessories section removed one after his was accidentally activated and he lost his pistol. Free country and all that, if the cool kids use them, more power to them. It seems like a waste of 30 bucks with a reduction in security. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Have you used one? Mine aren't plastic. Have you done h2h and weapons retention with them? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/433221/KIMG0662_JPG-1161440_jpeg-1709774.JPG Nope, I have not gone hand to hand and weapons retention with them. I have a few thousand draws with three different models, and see no reason to add one. I am not leo, I was one long ago, and adding something that makes defeating the retention on my holster easier seems like a bad idea. A poster above had his fall off, and a poster in the handgun accessories section removed one after his was accidentally activated and he lost his pistol. Free country and all that, if the cool kids use them, more power to them. It seems like a waste of 30 bucks with a reduction in security. Link to thread on handgun falling out. The poster who failed to locktight it was at fault. Who doesn't locktight screws on gear? It adds such minimal size to it I seriously doubt any claims saying its easier for aggressors to defeat purposely. The benefits on glock or beretta holsters is also minimal to the point I haven't gotten any for them. The 1911 ones are very beneficial ime. |
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Quoted: If the 19 doesn’t play well, I’ll throw my g22 in it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Nope you did good. Now you have the option of using a 17 in addition to a 19. Its the reason all of my Safarilands are for 17s If the 19 doesn’t play well, I’ll throw my g22 in it. They all lock down at the same point, the extended slide/barrel/grip plays no part in the fit between a 17 and 19. |
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Quoted: They all lock down at the same point, the extended slide/barrel/grip plays no part in the fit between a 17 and 19. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Nope you did good. Now you have the option of using a 17 in addition to a 19. Its the reason all of my Safarilands are for 17s If the 19 doesn’t play well, I’ll throw my g22 in it. They all lock down at the same point, the extended slide/barrel/grip plays no part in the fit between a 17 and 19. While true, the flashlight models are not effective with shorter barrels without the flashlight. The ALS locks onto the ejection port but also requires a point opposite of that to be in contact with the holster to force the lock to engage. On the non-flashlight models this is achieved by the plastic block that pushes against the trigger guard or front rail. On the flashlight models this is achieved through either the barrel plug or the flashlight itself. When you put a compact P320 in a fullsize holster it does not contact the barrel plug, thus it must have a flashlight attached or the ALS will not stay engaged. I can remove my compact P320 from my full size holster with a twisting motion without touching the ALS lever. |
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Quoted: I ordered new shocks for my truck a few years ago. Got an email that they were delivered, got home, looked all over, asked the roommates, couldn't find my order anywhere. Called the shipper and the carrier, both said they were 100% positive they were delivered. After calling a few different numbers I think they got hold of the truck driver or something. He got some numbers out of order in the house address and delivered them to a house on the other side of the street several houses down. Knock on the door, and a confused lady answers, apparently she was wondering what the hell got delivered to her house and whose name was on the package View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: My esstac stuff says delivered but it's not here. I hope mail bro didn't steal it. I ordered new shocks for my truck a few years ago. Got an email that they were delivered, got home, looked all over, asked the roommates, couldn't find my order anywhere. Called the shipper and the carrier, both said they were 100% positive they were delivered. After calling a few different numbers I think they got hold of the truck driver or something. He got some numbers out of order in the house address and delivered them to a house on the other side of the street several houses down. Knock on the door, and a confused lady answers, apparently she was wondering what the hell got delivered to her house and whose name was on the package |
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Quoted: @va-gunnut My TLR-VIR II fits in all my TLR-1 holsters. Same external dimensions. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Quoted: Esstac Black Friday came through. Stupid USPS delivered my buddy's on Monday. Muh kryptec Muh cherrybalmz Muh esstac mag Literally all Whiskers talks about https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20201203_182150-1713517.jpg View Quote Wtf all I got was some stickers |
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Quoted: Quoted: Esstac Black Friday came through. Stupid USPS delivered my buddy's on Monday. Muh kryptec Muh cherrybalmz Muh esstac mag Literally all Whiskers talks about https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20201203_182150-1713517.jpg Wtf all I got was some stickers If you want esstac patches PM me I'll give you a few. |
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Quoted: Esstac Black Friday came through. Stupid USPS delivered my buddy's on Monday. Muh kryptec Muh cherrybalmz Muh esstac mag Literally all Whiskers talks about https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20201203_182150-1713517.jpg View Quote Mine hasn't even shipped yet. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Esstac Black Friday came through. Stupid USPS delivered my buddy's on Monday. Muh kryptec Muh cherrybalmz Muh esstac mag Literally all Whiskers talks about https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20201203_182150-1713517.jpg Mine hasn't even shipped yet. The entire world is exploding. Almost a week difference in USPS ship times for orders placed very close together. And shipped within minutes of each other. (USPS sucks) I'm sure esstac got bombarded. You'll get your stuff. It just sucks waiting. Esstac is besttac. |
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Quoted: If you want esstac patches PM me I'll give you a few. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Esstac Black Friday came through. Stupid USPS delivered my buddy's on Monday. Muh kryptec Muh cherrybalmz Muh esstac mag Literally all Whiskers talks about https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/425212/20201203_182150-1713517.jpg Wtf all I got was some stickers If you want esstac patches PM me I'll give you a few. Haha, I appreciate it but I'm good. I just like complaining |
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I figured this would add some knowledge to the hive...
Just received a Grey Ghost Gear UGF (Unicorn GunFighter Belt) today. It appears as though GGG is on a newer revision of their battle belt due to the size and spacing of the MOLLE webbing. Older versions of this belt had 1 inch strips of MOLLE at the top and bottom, leaving 1/2" in the center. Older versions also had the strap end routed outboard, which had the potential for interfering with attaching items (see pic). Old belt: Attached File New belt: Attached File The version of the belt that I received has the more popular 1/2" strips of MOLLE at the top and bottom with a 1" clean section across the centerline. Attaching gear securely should not be a problem. The 2" outer belt is made from two strips of SCUBA webbing, is very stiff and stitching fit/finish is excellent. Attached File Attached File Outer belt is lined on the inside with 1.75" hook side Velcro which runs the entire length of the belt. Another cool feature is that they routed the belt end inboard and sewed hook side Velcro on one side and loop side on the other. This means that after properly fitting the belt, the entire 1.75" wide hook section near the end of the belt is 100% functional. You don't loose any "grabbing/holding" ability due to the belt end being routed inside. This makes for a cleaner belt on the outside as well. Attached File The UGF uses a a COBRA Pro Style 25mm buckle so it can be routed through 1.5" loops and will be a bit more comfortable when bending/crouching for some. Attached File The 1.5" inner belt looks to be made of a fabric bonded to a neoprene-like closed cell foam with loop side Velcro on the outside and includes three suspender tabs along the top. It fits through standard 1.5" belt loops (although you have to coax the suspender tabs through). The padding is comfortable and somewhat grippy when tightened down. Attached File Continued in next post... |
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