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For practical shooting
competitors, the ideal holster is one that holds the
handgun perfectly positioned so that the shooting grip can
be immediately acquired; holds the gun securely even
during strenuous movement; and permits a smooth,
resistance-free draw. That seems simple enough, but since
every shooter is built differently, in practice that means
the holster must have a wide range of adjustments. It also
needs a retention system that will hold a heavy
competition gun and still release instantly on demand.
The Ghost Holster meets these difficult challenges very
well and is rapidly gaining acceptance among IPSC
competitors. The body of the holster is made from anodized
aluminum, fitted to a synthetic belt loop. It is
infinitely adjustable over a wide range for height, cant
and rake so that the shooter can position the gun butt
precisely as desired.
There are two retention devices. A pin in the holster
engages a small hole in the front of the trigger guard of
the pistol, which must be drilled by the owner. Currently,
the Ghost Holster is offered only for pistols with
synthetic frames so the job is easy enough, providing the
owner doesn't mind a hole in the guard.
The second device is a trigger-guard lock that is
activated by rotating a lever on the back side of the
holster so it points backward, parallel to the gun butt.
This positively locks the pistol in place. The position of
the lever protects it against being accidentally released
by bumping into things. During the draw as the fingers
begin to close around the gun butt, they engage this lever
quite naturally and flip it to the upright, released
position.
A nice feature is that the same holster can be used for
both Open and Limited class IPSC competition. Holsters are
available for STI and SVI pistols, the Bul M-5 and several
Glock models. The holster shown, for STI pistols,
performed perfectly.
Adjustments for position were straightforward and the
range of adjustment more than adequate. Draws proved
smooth and effortless. The holster was loaned to a shooter
who had been knocking on the door at several matches but
never quite won. After a couple of practice sessions, he
won his first match the following week with the Ghost
Holster.
Quality of materials and workmanship is first rate, and the holster is lightweight and comfortable.
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