Most local matches are fine with letting you run anything, from a AIWB ccw setup to my warbelt and chest rig. The additional stress from competing on a clock is great practice over just training by yourself. I don't own a gun that I haven't ran a match with, its a great way to vet your gear on a limited round count. If you can find 2 gun matches, a tactically-minded setup will compete just as well as a gaming rig until you start placing among the state-level sponsored shooters. It's fun to run my 100% reliable M&P against tricked-out 2011's that often choke on their powder-puff reloads. A Safariland ALS holster with a nub mod is just as fast as an open kydek 'gun perch' if you train. AIWB is crazy fast too if you know what you're doing.
Most local matches are fine with letting you run anything, from a AIWB ccw setup to my warbelt and chest rig. The additional stress from competing on a clock is great practice over just training by yourself. I don't own a gun that I haven't ran a match with, its a great way to vet your gear on a limited round count. If you can find 2 gun matches, a tactically-minded setup will compete just as well as a gaming rig until you start placing among the state-level sponsored shooters. It's fun to run my 100% reliable M&P against tricked-out 2011's that often choke on their powder-puff reloads. A Safariland ALS holster with a nub mod is just as fast as an open kydek 'gun perch' if you train. AIWB is crazy fast too if you know what you're doing.