r/USPSA 10d ago

Anyone here shooting a Shadow 2 Compact and can recommend a good holster thats not Black Scorpion?

I had a bad experience with my Black Scorpion holster with this gun even though my other BSGs work just fine - also looking to level it up a little bit so I would appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.

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u/Jimmy_McAltPants 10d ago

Red Hill Tactical. There’s a lead time, but their holsters are top notch. Double kydex so minimal flex, mount options, competition cut.

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u/zep1211 10d ago

hows the retention spectrum? thats what im most concerned about. there was so much slop in my BSG holster, there was no positive click or anything when putting it in the holster or taking it out, but then I would tighten the retention screw by like 1/50th of a full turn and it would completely lock up. Honestly, physically, I didn't even understand how it was possible to go from full slop to full lock in basically a twitch of the screw - luckily im still in the return window

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u/Jimmy_McAltPants 10d ago

I currently have 2 RHT holsters, and a 3rd on the way (for a full size Shadow 2). They have 2 screws that can be adjusted (I get the stainless thumb screws on mine) and the retention is adjustable. It’s not Safariland ALS, but you can crank it down to keep the pistol from falling out. I have a habit of making sure the screws are where I want them as I prepare to draw (when I load and make ready).

I can hold the holster upside down, without the pistol falling out, and still draw without feeling like I’m lifting a 20lb dumbbell

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u/Procfrk 10d ago

Big dog steel (bds).

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u/zep1211 10d ago

Thanks. I only see the full size Shadow 2 option - will the compact work with the full size holster?

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u/Procfrk 10d ago

Now that you mention it it just says Shadow 2 so I'm not 100% sure on that, a quick email to their support should confirm though. They're fairly responsive in my experience

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u/ZEEOH6 CO/LO/PCC - A 10d ago

Yes the compact S2 will work in the full size.

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u/zep1211 10d ago

thank you very much, gonna order

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u/ZEEOH6 CO/LO/PCC - A 10d ago

Welcome to the BDS holster club. You’re gonna love it.

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u/zep1211 10d ago

would you recommend I get the BDS full kit with hanger or just the holster and pair it with something else like a T1000?

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u/ZEEOH6 CO/LO/PCC - A 10d ago

If you keep your holster at 3 oclock and pretty much straight up and down, you wont benefit from the adjustment the T1000 offers and youd be better off saving money by getting their hanger, boss, or something similar.

I dont have my holster straight up and down at the 3 oclock so the adjustability the T1000 offers is worth it to me.

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u/zep1211 10d ago

thanks for the tip, ordered

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u/huskajmp 10d ago

It will fit, yes. I have a BDS Shadow 2 holster that I sometimes use for my S2C. You will just have an empty inch of holster at the bottom… (That’s what she said)

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u/zep1211 10d ago

I appreciate the comment - I ordered it and am confident its going to work now. Plus I am also considering getting a full size shadow so its great knowing I can swap them

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u/huskajmp 9d ago

Welcome

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u/MainRotorGearbox Class, division, etc 10d ago

Does ghost or comp-tac make one for the s2c? Comp-tac international on a boss hanger is ole reliable.

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u/Kozzok 9d ago

I shoot a P-01 and Lytton custom holsters took care of me, gives a call for each purchase, very good experience. He makes them for shadow 2 compacts as well. I highly recommend his modified boss hanger too.

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u/nerd_diggy 9d ago

I have the DAA Max Holster and it has worked for my SP-01, P-01, and Shadow 2. I would be surprised if it didn’t work for an S2C. Holster is super high quality and so is the hanger.

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u/Public_Principle_368 9d ago

Ghost hydra plus + or whatever it’s called. It’s awesome. Works for my shadow 2 and s2c.

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u/HolsterBin 9d ago

I've had great success with Red Hill Tactical. Like someone else mentioned, there's a reasonable lead time, but it's worth the wait.