ccw holster or no

zz502 · 02-03-2008

to all that carry. do you cary in a holster or just tucked in pants? discuss

i have a holster for my glock27 but it sticks out to far and is really noticeable. so most of the time i just tuck in pants and belt. stays put suprisingly well!

indyninja · 02-03-2008

what holster are you running?

Quote:

Originally Posted by zz502

i have a holster for my glock27 but it sticks out to far and is really noticeable. so most of the time i just tuck in pants and belt. stays put suprisingly well!

esrice · 02-03-2008

Absolutely, 100%, without-a-doubt, ALWAYS, with a holster.

Carrying without a holster, in my opinion, is just asking for a ND.

I will give you this: carrying mexican is very comfortable and it conceals very well.

When I was new to carrying, I bought a Galco USA IWB holster (for my Taurus Millennium Pro). But it was too thick and bulky, so I carried "mexican" because it was more comfortable. I even went as far as buying a "Clip Draw" to make it more secure.

HOWEVER-- I have since learned that carrying a loaded firearm with a round in the chamber, and no covered trigger guard, is a mistake. ESPECIALLY a Glock.

Think how easy it would be for something to become lodged inside the trigger guard, inadvertantly pulling the trigger. And what if you had to jog or run for any reason, would the gun stay in place?? Or what if you fell on the ground (fighting, for example), your beltline tends to loosen anyway, and your pistol could fall out and be out of your control.

Case in point: A certain friend of mine, who MAY or MAY NOT be a member on this board, took a quick trip to the gas station the other day. He decided to carry his single-action cocked-and-locked, but without a holster (I would assume to save time). As he was standing in the store, he suddently realized that the gun had slid UNDER his belt and into his pants leg. Being a full-sized handgun, he had quite a time just retrieving it. I'm sure the customers had to wonder what he was doing! lol

And there are less life-threatening reasons. Like a LEO assuming you're not a legitimate CHL holder due to the fact that you carry like a gangbanger. Or the constant wear on your pistol's finish from rubbing on your clothing.

The key here is finding the RIGHT holster for YOU. If your current holster doesn't work, find another holster.

zz502 - if you would like, I would be willing for you to try either of these holsters for your G27 for a couple weeks. If you like them, I will make you good deal. That would be better than risking a ND.

You can read more about these holsters here:
http://ingunowners.com/forums/thread3441.html

esrice · 02-03-2008

*double post

zz502 · 02-03-2008

ok you convinced me to quit going the easy route. i never carry chambered in waist band. the only reason i ever started is easy and comfort. i have never had a problem with it falling but just got lucky i guess. here is the holster i have. thanks esrice i might have to take you up on that one of these days.

blackhawk cqc

am94pm · 02-03-2008

I carry both P7 or 1911 in a UCH (Ultimate Concealment Holster) by Blade Tech. The holster conceals very well.

Jay · 02-04-2008

Always in a holster. The thought of a loaded firearm "hanging around" in my pants makes me very uncomfortable. Appears to be less than a good decision.

jjmglocktrumpet · 02-04-2008

You should always carry in a holster. It is just completely unsafe and not very secure if you do not carry with a holster. It is important to get a holster that fits your body and a good gun belt, not a cheap dept. store belt. Also I am not 100% sure but I believe it is illegal to mexican carry in some states, I am just not sure which ones. I am not trying to flame you but i also suggest that you carry with on in the chamber at all times. If you need your gun you are not going to have the time to put a round in the chamber. Also, you may need the other hand to defend an attack.

zz502 · 02-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjmglocktrumpet

You should always carry in a holster. It is just completely unsafe and not very secure if you do not carry with a holster. It is important to get a holster that fits your body and a good gun belt, not a cheap dept. store belt. Also I am not 100% sure but I believe it is illegal to mexican carry in some states, I am just not sure which ones. I am not trying to flame you but i also suggest that you carry with on in the chamber at all times. If you need your gun you are not going to have the time to put a round in the chamber. Also, you may need the other hand to defend an attack.

didnt take it as a flame. ask a stupid question get a stupid answer. its all good man i understand 100%. you make some very good points and didnt even think about it being illegal.

Barry in IN · 02-04-2008

Always.

I like the Sparks Summer Special IWB for my "main" carry.
On the rare times I carry OWB, I use the Alessi CQC/S.

I use a pocket holster for my Kahr, and a Ken Null ANK ankle holster for the S&W 442.

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zz502 Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 39	ccw holster or no to all that carry. do you cary in a holster or just tucked in pants? discuss i have a holster for my glock27 but it sticks out to far and is really noticeable. so most of the time i just tuck in pants and belt. stays put suprisingly well! Last edited by zz502; 02-03-2008 at 08:41.

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02-03-2008	#3 (permalink)
esrice INGO Greeter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southside, Indianapolis Posts: 1,656	Absolutely, 100%, without-a-doubt, ALWAYS, with a holster. Carrying without a holster, in my opinion, is just asking for a ND. I will give you this: carrying mexican is very comfortable and it conceals very well. When I was new to carrying, I bought a Galco USA IWB holster (for my Taurus Millennium Pro). But it was too thick and bulky, so I carried "mexican" because it was more comfortable. I even went as far as buying a "Clip Draw" to make it more secure. HOWEVER-- I have since learned that carrying a loaded firearm with a round in the chamber, and no covered trigger guard, is a mistake. ESPECIALLY a Glock. Think how easy it would be for something to become lodged inside the trigger guard, inadvertantly pulling the trigger. And what if you had to jog or run for any reason, would the gun stay in place?? Or what if you fell on the ground (fighting, for example), your beltline tends to loosen anyway, and your pistol could fall out and be out of your control. Case in point: A certain friend of mine, who MAY or MAY NOT be a member on this board, took a quick trip to the gas station the other day. He decided to carry his single-action cocked-and-locked, but without a holster (I would assume to save time). As he was standing in the store, he suddently realized that the gun had slid UNDER his belt and into his pants leg. Being a full-sized handgun, he had quite a time just retrieving it. I'm sure the customers had to wonder what he was doing! lol And there are less life-threatening reasons. Like a LEO assuming you're not a legitimate CHL holder due to the fact that you carry like a gangbanger. Or the constant wear on your pistol's finish from rubbing on your clothing. The key here is finding the RIGHT holster for YOU. If your current holster doesn't work, find another holster. zz502 - if you would like, I would be willing for you to try either of these holsters for your G27 for a couple weeks. If you like them, I will make you good deal. That would be better than risking a ND. You can read more about these holsters here: http://ingunowners.com/forums/thread3441.html

02-03-2008	#4 (permalink)
esrice INGO Greeter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southside, Indianapolis Posts: 1,656	*double post

02-03-2008	#5 (permalink)
zz502 Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 39	ok you convinced me to quit going the easy route. i never carry chambered in waist band. the only reason i ever started is easy and comfort. i have never had a problem with it falling but just got lucky i guess. here is the holster i have. thanks esrice i might have to take you up on that one of these days. blackhawk cqc

02-03-2008	#6 (permalink)
am94pm Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 89	I carry both P7 or 1911 in a UCH (Ultimate Concealment Holster) by Blade Tech. The holster conceals very well.

02-04-2008	#8 (permalink)
jjmglocktrumpet Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bloomington Posts: 19	You should always carry in a holster. It is just completely unsafe and not very secure if you do not carry with a holster. It is important to get a holster that fits your body and a good gun belt, not a cheap dept. store belt. Also I am not 100% sure but I believe it is illegal to mexican carry in some states, I am just not sure which ones. I am not trying to flame you but i also suggest that you carry with on in the chamber at all times. If you need your gun you are not going to have the time to put a round in the chamber. Also, you may need the other hand to defend an attack.

02-04-2008	#10 (permalink)
Barry in IN Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 247	Always. I like the Sparks Summer Special IWB for my "main" carry. On the rare times I carry OWB, I use the Alessi CQC/S. I use a pocket holster for my Kahr, and a Ken Null ANK ankle holster for the S&W 442.