@Brian -

You might get a discount card from IDPA, in the mail with your membership card, for holsters. I have gotten those in past years.


You can start with your Alien Gear, then get the IDPA set up over time, if that is what you really want to do.

There is no need to go fast when holstering your pistol. Look it in and you'll be fine.
Many people use their EDC rigs. It is a good way to go.



Someone mentioned belt, Dollar for Dollar that is the place to put your money.



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If you start with gear you currently have - ask at the club(s) you shoot at. If the shooters are like me, some probably have holsters cluttering up a drawer back home that you could try out and/or buy cheap.

Ric

"Life has taught me that if you can’t explain why you’re doing what you’re doing, it’s nature’s way of telling you that you probably shouldn’t be doing it. " -- Mas Ayoob