Question about handgun... P3AT

[Colinb913]

So, I have a Kel-tec P3AT. The P3AT comes with the option of a belt clip. Much like a pocket knife, it is just a clip that goes on the side of the gun. I am going to take advantage of this, when I get my LTCH, but I have a question..

I plan on carrying it inside my belt, but outside my pants, so the set up will be like: bare skin, underwear, pants, gun, belt.

I would like to carry one in the pipe, but I am quite leery about having one in the chamber, and not really having the trigger covered by anything. I tried this setup on at home, and the trigger is covered by my belt, but I am still a little worried.

What would ingo do?

 

[Constructionist]

I carry mine in either a pocket holster, a Fobus paddle holster, or an iwb holster depending on attire (and only when a full sized cc pistol isn't an option) but my personal choice is to always have the trigger covered when carrying it.

 

[Dewidmt]

You're better off having the trigger covered, either by a holster, or by your pants. Why would you want to carry between your belt and the pants? The trigger is basically the only safety on this gun, and it's a looooong pull!
I carry mine clipped inside my pants, or in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster.

 

[lowendgenerator]

Cover that trigger! My brother has the belt clip on his KelTec P11, he tucks it just like an IWB. He has no complaints.

 

[Colinb913]

I just feel the extra layer of clothing (pants) is more comfortable for me. The trigger is covered by my belt on the outside, and pants on the inside.

 

[pokersamurai]

If the trigger is not covered by a holster I would not carry with a round in the chamber.

 

[Hornett]

I wouldn't even trust it inside your pants without a holster.
Sorry if I offend anyone, but I cant see a good reason to ever use a clip on a handgun.
You are always running the risk of the trigger catching on your pants or something while you are clipping it inside your pants.
Hey, I even had a clip for my P-11 and sold it.
Never did get used to the idea of an open trigger.
YMMV but good holsters are plenteous for the P3AT.
Get one.

 

[halfmileharry]

The P3AT clip doesn't work for me. Comes loose, bends out of shape, and not comfortable. A good holster is best. I don't use a holster with mine but I do NOT keep a rd chambered either. It's my "Plan B" back up gun.

 

[GBuck]

to NOT using the clip. Buy a pocket holster or an IWB and you will be much happier. There are just WAY too many variables involved in the pocket clips.

 

[Wild Deuce]

At the end of the day ... I would never push or pull a firearm into or out of anything that wasn't specifically designed to carry a firearm. Use a holster.

Whatever you decide, be careful and remember that reholstering (reclipping?) isn't a speed drill.

 

[greyhound47]

Cover that trigger! My brother has the belt clip on his KelTec P11, he tucks it just like an IWB. He has no complaints.

I carried one like this for years and it works just great.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Purchase proper gunleather.

 

[marv]

Considering the long heavy trigger pull of the KelTec and LCP I cannot comprehend anything that is able to fire those guns by accident.

 

[Shroom]

Agreed. I wouldn't chance it.

Also off topic but pokersamurai like the avatar. Gunslinger girl is great

If the trigger is not covered by a holster I would not carry with a round in the chamber.

 

[rilesss]

I carry mine in a desantis pocket holster

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

+1 for the De Santis. It just works.

 

[NapalmFTW]

+2 for the Desantis. Works like a charm. Has a semi-rubbery sticky thing on the outside that grabs the pocket lining and stays in there while the gun comes out.

It looks just like a cellphone or a big wallet in your pocket.

I also bought an OWB Fobus holster for my P3. It looks kinda goofy since the thing is so small but sometimes I don't want to carry the .45 and I don't want to eff about with a pocket holster and lose a pocket.

 

[Hornett]

I don't remember where I got this but it's the one I use every day because of the pocket for a spare mag.

Right in your back pocket and you are good to go all day.

 

[Outlaw]

I don't remember where I got this but it's the one I use every day because of the pocket for a spare mag.

Right in your back pocket and you are good to go all day.

Do you know the brand? Does it have a belt clip?

 

[Colinb913]

I got a Blackhawk IWB holster for it. Super comfortable, covers the trigger, and since it's so small I have no problems keeping it hidden. My problem was I didn't want to lose a pocket due to having a ITP holster.