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What ever happened to ankle holsters?
Ruger LCP .380
Mag Finger Ext
Hogue Rubber Grip Handall Jr.
Lasermax Centerfire system
DeSantis M44 Super Fly Pocket Holster
Well, I must be the odd one out, I wasn’t nervous at all the first time I left the house, course I had been carrying a gun most of my life.
Or is that just wrong?
“If you have been carrying for a long time, what do you suggest for newbies?”
1. If you are going to be sitting a lot, a small of the back location is going to suck unless its a small frame gun.
2. If you can afford it, a small frame gun for summer and a larger one for winter would be good.
3. Something I think Massad Ayoob said: “Use the largest handgun you can shoot accurately.”
4. A remark made by Bat Masterson to the effect that if a problem requires more than six shots to solve, then its time for a rifle or shotgun.
I’ve carried a few years now. Never had to shoot anybody, hope I never do.
Because that's what's going to happen anyway.
I’d suggest that the writer of the CTD “first-timers blog” either get more informed about laws and legalities or stop trying to pass off bad advice. State laws, not federal, are the first place to gain understanding of where it is legal to carry. Some of the places cited do fall under federal law (post office, federal court house) but polling places are under state law control and those will vary. The closing sentence in the opening paragraph is really too broad brush to be helpful.
Once a person decides to ccw, they start a costly trek. Before you know it, you’ve got several holsters for different ocassions and wear. Then there’s buying your wardrobe with ccw in mind.
But the biggie is weapon choice. You start looking for the perfect ccw piece and often you’ll go thru several before you settle on one or two.
I started out looking for a 600 Nitro pocket pistol with 30 round capacity, pefect aim and no kick. Needless to say, I had to compromise. My .38 Airweight snubbie is a joy to carry, but only holds 5 rounds. My Kahr PM9 is lighter, smaller and holds 6+1 capacity.
Then there’s winter and summer carry. I have 14 handguns, but I’ve settled on a Glock G26 subcompact that holds 10+1 9mm. It’s a little bigger than my Kahr or Airweight, but I’ll compromise for the additional rounds. In the winter I carry my Colt Series 80.
I’m still looking for something I can carry when in my speedo at the beach.
My carry permit was issued in 1791. It says nothing about printing, courthouses, bars, or even limiting it to handguns.
No, the time is not right to put that to the test in front of U-LEOs.
(That’s UNconstitutional-Law Enforcement Ossifers. Reader, are you a U-LEO? Will you at least privately agree to stop enforcing Unconstitutional laws, taking it upon yourself to ignore a citizen’s firearm whenever possible? It will take courage.)
For all you "one shot, one kill, dead aim perfect shooters", I'm a jarhead...there is no such thing. A greater supply of ammo in a firefight wins the day.
Deal with it! Concealing just your gun (eff' you...it is a gun - not a side arm, hand gun, etc...it's a damned gun) is pretty much fruitless without extra ammo against a meth and/or crack head.
The second pix has a crossdraw holster - and I’m supposed to think this is an informed article?
A gun stuffed in the front of your pants is a great population control item for your family!
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Soon he’ll have a real ‘short arm’ to show for the shoet arm inspection. :o)
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Sorry to piggyback your thread, but I’m thinking about a CC. I have a Makarov 9mm which I love. Is this a good CC gun?
For normal carry, I like my fanny pack holster w a quick release tab. Takes me less than a second to draw.
For serious carry, I use a shoulder rig.
Never been nervous when carrying. If you are, you shouldn’t...
Although the 9mm is a bit anemic compared to the 45ACP, with the new “Powerball” ammo from Corbon it is better than the standard 45ACP 230 grain FMJ. However, the 45ACP with Powerball ammo will ruin your whole day. It is bad stuff. I myself have opted for the 9mm Browning due to 13+1 verses 7+1 for the 1911. Both are great weapons and will do the job.
Pray every day before you go out that you do not have to use it, as that is only the beginning of the journey for you.
When you get home every day that you didn’t have to use it, thank God you didn’t have to.
If you get home after a day you had to use it, thank God you’re still alive.
“Does carrying mean you always have to look like a slob?
What ever happened to ankle holsters?”
I respect this and other viewpoints, however -
Ankle holsters, while offering good concealment IF the wearer wears low cut shoes (not much use with Dan Posts or Luccheses under 13 MWZ Wranglers). Also, there are places in central America in which you can get shot for suddenly bending over to tie a shoelace. THEN - ankle holsters are slow to get at.
I’d MUCH rather present not so much a “slob” apperence, but a more casual appearence in order to carry an EFFECTIVE weapon that I can deploy quickly.
In hot weather months, an untucked, long tailed shirt works. Shoulder holsters are inconvenient to put on and take off, but I’ve found them to be ideal for carrying a full size fighting gun. If I choose to trade the real fighting gun for concealment, the Ruger LCP .380 loaded with Buffalo Bore +Ps (a Gold Dot HP up the spout followed by a magazine full of their 100 grain hardcast flatpoints) in a front jeans pocket is OK, but still a compromise - one I make occasionally.