Tanio Koba grips on holsters

Lee, T · November 3rd, 2010, 11:16

I have a Hi CAPA fitted with a TK grip on the standard HI CAPA frame. I am in the market for a holster right now and have several in mind. My only concern that is keeping me away from a Blackhawk! Serpa is the trigger lock mechanism scratching up the TK grip. Now I have absolutely no problem with my mid-frame or even my slide scratching, but my TK grip already has a little bit of its trigger guard rubbed of forming a little notch from using a Serpa. Anyone know how malleable the material TK grips are made from and if anyone else also get their TK grips scratched up?

Thenooblord · November 3rd, 2010, 11:30

I use a CR speed holster for my cappa, only contact points with the gun are the sides of the trigger guard (and its got a rubber/plastic pad) and the tip of the barrel, and it can fit practically ANY gun, and my TK grip shows no wear on the trigger guard

Lee, T · November 3rd, 2010, 12:10

I have considered the IPSC holsters, but I wonder about their functionality on the field. I like my tactical gear and those holsters seem too race-y for me. But I am also interested in CAPS so eventually I will get one of those. Speaking of which, however, if I can find a good tactical holster I wouldn't mind using it for CAPS either.

I know you had a KJW KP-05 which has the TK grip. Did it get dented and scratched up for you, Thenooblord?

m102404 · November 3rd, 2010, 12:20

For CAPS, the holster (and mags) need to be belt mounted. With open class rigs the interpretation gets stretched a fair bit but it's still belt mounted.

If you're worried about scratches/etc...try an "uncle mike's" or "bianchi" type nylon holster. Several guys use them. Some have the finger paddle release, others are just friction/fit retention.

For CAPS it doesn't have to cover anything but the trigger guard area...for field use you might want something with more coverage.

Lee, T · November 3rd, 2010, 12:50

I actually prefer belt mounted holsters and I use Serpa holsters for my GLOCK and Sig. But I love the TK grip so much that I just can't stand it scraping off from the Serpa's trigger lock. Slide and frame I don't care much about, as it adds character, but there is something about the grip that I just can't stand being chipped away. I looked at kydex holsters from Uncle Mike, Blade-tech, and others. I just wonder about whether the TK grip is resistant enough from being scraped away bit by bit by the holsters.

ILLusion · November 3rd, 2010, 13:16

I would not recommend a racegun type holster for field use. It offers the pistol very little protection.

I personally like holsters that are lined, to offer more protection to the pistol, such as Safariland. I like their sexy soft suede inner lining. I have a blade tech here as well, but it doesn't have the lining, so I decided to ditch it.

Styrak · November 3rd, 2010, 15:28

I've been using a TK grip with a 1911 Serpa for a long time, and it hasn't made any marks on the grip/trigger guard.

Lee, T · November 4th, 2010, 21:26

Well I am going to get a serpa, safariland, and blade-tech to try all of them out. It's the only way I can be sure and satisfied!

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November 3rd, 2010, 11:16	#1
Lee, T a.k.a. n00bdude Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: markham, ontario	Tanio Koba grips on holsters I have a Hi CAPA fitted with a TK grip on the standard HI CAPA frame. I am in the market for a holster right now and have several in mind. My only concern that is keeping me away from a Blackhawk! Serpa is the trigger lock mechanism scratching up the TK grip. Now I have absolutely no problem with my mid-frame or even my slide scratching, but my TK grip already has a little bit of its trigger guard rubbed of forming a little notch from using a Serpa. Anyone know how malleable the material TK grips are made from and if anyone else also get their TK grips scratched up? Last edited by Lee, T; November 3rd, 2010 at 12:47.. Reason: SP

November 3rd, 2010, 13:16	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	I would not recommend a racegun type holster for field use. It offers the pistol very little protection. I personally like holsters that are lined, to offer more protection to the pistol, such as Safariland. I like their sexy soft suede inner lining. I have a blade tech here as well, but it doesn't have the lining, so I decided to ditch it. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

November 3rd, 2010, 15:28	#7
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	I've been using a TK grip with a 1911 Serpa for a long time, and it hasn't made any marks on the grip/trigger guard. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

November 3rd, 2010, 12:10	#3
Lee, T a.k.a. n00bdude Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: markham, ontario	I have considered the IPSC holsters, but I wonder about their functionality on the field. I like my tactical gear and those holsters seem too race-y for me. But I am also interested in CAPS so eventually I will get one of those. Speaking of which, however, if I can find a good tactical holster I wouldn't mind using it for CAPS either. I know you had a KJW KP-05 which has the TK grip. Did it get dented and scratched up for you, Thenooblord?

November 3rd, 2010, 12:20	#4
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	For CAPS, the holster (and mags) need to be belt mounted. With open class rigs the interpretation gets stretched a fair bit but it's still belt mounted. If you're worried about scratches/etc...try an "uncle mike's" or "bianchi" type nylon holster. Several guys use them. Some have the finger paddle release, others are just friction/fit retention. For CAPS it doesn't have to cover anything but the trigger guard area...for field use you might want something with more coverage.

November 3rd, 2010, 12:50	#5
Lee, T a.k.a. n00bdude Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: markham, ontario	I actually prefer belt mounted holsters and I use Serpa holsters for my GLOCK and Sig. But I love the TK grip so much that I just can't stand it scraping off from the Serpa's trigger lock. Slide and frame I don't care much about, as it adds character, but there is something about the grip that I just can't stand being chipped away. I looked at kydex holsters from Uncle Mike, Blade-tech, and others. I just wonder about whether the TK grip is resistant enough from being scraped away bit by bit by the holsters.

November 4th, 2010, 21:26	#8
Lee, T a.k.a. n00bdude Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: markham, ontario	Well I am going to get a serpa, safariland, and blade-tech to try all of them out. It's the only way I can be sure and satisfied!

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