Iwb holsters
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Thai
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For me, i have a cheap nylon IWB holster (no strap) for my Sig P239. Thin. Comfy. Easy to put on and take off.
I don't care about re-holstering...not planning to if i had to fire my weapon. Call 911 (and ambulance if needed). Release magazine and chambered round. Pull slide back. Call my lawyer (after calling for 911). Take holster out of my side. Put gun with slide back in my holster and lay on ground. Wait for police.
I don't care about re-holstering...not planning to if i had to fire my weapon. Call 911 (and ambulance if needed). Release magazine and chambered round. Pull slide back. Call my lawyer (after calling for 911). Take holster out of my side. Put gun with slide back in my holster and lay on ground. Wait for police.
Bofa,
for my G27 and SW full sized 1911, I just have the basic SuperTuck Deluxe. No add-ons, just the basic platform. Like I said, I don't carry the 1911 much in this holster, but I was pretty surprised how comfortable and concealable even a large frame .45 can be with this holster. I also have a MicroClip for my SW .380 bodyguard. It only has the one clip, and I wish it had the two. Although its not bad, the two clips help to keep it in place a little better. 95% of the time, I am carrying my G27. I also bought an IWB mag carrier for my spare .45 mag. Again, basic setup, no add-ons. It works really well for what I need. Having both types of holsters, I would vote for the SuperTuck or other kinds they have that have the two clips. The one clip allows the gun to move a little more than I would like if I am walking a lot, or have to run. The two clips ensures it will stay in place. Call me stupid, but just for sh!ts and giggles, I went for a two mile run with my SuperTuck and it stayed right where it should the entire time.
I normally do not endorse products very much, but I am completely sold on this company. I tried a ton of other holsters before finding them, and know many co-workers in my line of work that I turned on to this company and they swear by them.
bofa
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Good to know... I was wondering if the single clip would wiggle more.
IWB gun and IWB mag carrier... do you just buy bigger pants?
Logan714
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Why would you leave yourself disarmed until the police arrive?
bofa
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:iagree: Time to reload. There will be time to drop it when they arrive.
Thai
Elite Member
Assuming that I had put down assailant(s). I don't want any confusion when the police arrives. Police could be some trigger happy kid.
It seems like the more I see the news, all police are trigger happy. I cannot say I blame them but you definitely don't want to get stuck in the corss fire. I do think that if you holster your weapon and stand by for the police (as opposed to laying down) that you will be fine. Hopefully...
LandCruiser
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My previous firing range had the shop next to the classroom, so we often overheard the CCW classes--I've also spoken to people who have taken the classes recently. I've heard many forms of advice on how to conduct yourself after there has been an incident, but I'd find few people who would think it's a good idea to disarm yourself.
There's a world of difference between standing at the scene with a loaded gun in your hand and shouting at the cops that you have a gun and sitting/standing calmly with a gun holstered and concealed. LEOs reactionary and they bump up the threat level based on what kind of scenario they encounter (which has mostly to do with how you conduct yourself).
I've heard lots of advice from NRA instructors (some of it conflicting or wrong re: state law) over the years and won't really comment on anything else.
dorton
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I've had a N82 holster since they first started making them. Their shop isn't but about 10 miles from my house. The one pictured with the clear outside would be fine. However, the ones I've gotten of theirs had the stretchy nylon retention on the outside. It is super comfy and holds great. The bad: When you go to draw, you absolutely MUST have a great purchase on the gun, otherwise you will not be able to draw in one movement. It was to the point where I would have to practice drawing with my thumb wrapped around my back site of my Glock 19 to guarantee it would come out first attempt. This leads to the next drawback of the mesh style: Reholstering. It could not be done without taking the holster out of pant, installing the pistol, then back in the waistline. The one like you posted, they started making a year or so ago, and seems to be just fine, and free of the problems I posted.
Here is a guy who has made my last couple. Their comfy, and work great. They work good enough that I use one for my XDm 5.25 w/Surefire x300 light as an EDC when I'm not at workSticky Wire Holsters
Here is a guy who has made my last couple. Their comfy, and work great. They work good enough that I use one for my XDm 5.25 w/Surefire x300 light as an EDC when I'm not at workSticky Wire Holsters
Dawg4Runner
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I currently use Garrett Industry Silent Thunder holsters for both IWB and OWB. In 30 years of carrying I've used mostly leather holsters in various forms. Been very happy with Garrett holsters and don't plan on switching anytime soon.
Drawing and holstering one handed while maintaining visual on target are equally important to me so that's something I consider when choosing a holster. The target that's down may not be the only threat in the area. Until secured, the target should still be considered a threat. So unloading the firearm and placing it on the ground would not be an option for me. If ever in a situation like that, the best thing for not becoming a target when law enforcement arrives is to give a detailed description of yourself to 911 and advise them that you've holstered your firearm. The dispatcher may give you instructions to secure your firearm. Best practice is to follow them. If you feel there's still an on-going threat to your safety then let them know that (the crook might have friends and associates nearby). Let them know what your plan will be (whether holstering or securing in your vehicle). When law enforcement arrives, remain calm, keep your hands in plain sight (raised would be better) and follow their instructions….exactly. Some may be more comfortable in unloading the firearm and placing it on the ground, to each their own. No right or wrong, just opinions. Each situation will dictate its own unique response.
Good luck with the holster search.
Drawing and holstering one handed while maintaining visual on target are equally important to me so that's something I consider when choosing a holster. The target that's down may not be the only threat in the area. Until secured, the target should still be considered a threat. So unloading the firearm and placing it on the ground would not be an option for me. If ever in a situation like that, the best thing for not becoming a target when law enforcement arrives is to give a detailed description of yourself to 911 and advise them that you've holstered your firearm. The dispatcher may give you instructions to secure your firearm. Best practice is to follow them. If you feel there's still an on-going threat to your safety then let them know that (the crook might have friends and associates nearby). Let them know what your plan will be (whether holstering or securing in your vehicle). When law enforcement arrives, remain calm, keep your hands in plain sight (raised would be better) and follow their instructions….exactly. Some may be more comfortable in unloading the firearm and placing it on the ground, to each their own. No right or wrong, just opinions. Each situation will dictate its own unique response.
Good luck with the holster search.
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I'm looking hard into Garrett holsters too. They have excellent holsters and I like that I can tilt them. Tilting is a big plus for me because of the ergonomics. Unfortunately crossbreed does not offer tilt.
Fwiw: I agree with not laying your pistol down until Leo's arrive.
[MENTION=2]Thai[/MENTION] I do agree with a swift call to an attorney or at least keeping my mouth 100% shut till you have a chance to talk to one.
Fwiw: I agree with not laying your pistol down until Leo's arrive.
[MENTION=2]Thai[/MENTION] I do agree with a swift call to an attorney or at least keeping my mouth 100% shut till you have a chance to talk to one.
Dawg4Runner
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SV--lots of good info on this thread about holsters. It is prob. one of the more useful Off Topic threads I have seen in some time. I hesitate to post this response just because I do not want to see this thread go away from what the OP wanted it to be, but I will quickly chime in on what I think would be appropriate after getting into an incident and being confronted by LE upon their arrival:
Being LE, I offer the following, but take it as you will. If holstered upon police arrival, I would suggest verbalizing in a calm tone who you are, that you are the "good guy" and you are armed. Your hands should be touching the sky. If you have not already placed yourself on the ground, prone, do EXACTLY what they tell you. You will be handcuffed. If your gun is out, announce yourself, SLOWLY place your weapon on the ground, and take two or three giant, slow steps away. Then lay down, prone. You will be handcuffed. Do not get upset if they swear at you or put the cuffs on too tight. Realize they are extremely on edge and have no idea who you are. (If they slam your head into the hood of a car, that's a different story). It will take them a few minutes to figure out who you are and what happened. Until then, they will treat you as a suspect. I realize that, even being LE with a badge, I will still be handcuffed and treated as a suspect until they find out who I am.
Finally, I would not suggest unloading your gun before police arrive. Bad guys often work in teams, and there may be more than the one you just disarmed. Once you see the police lights and cruisers pulling up to where you are, that would be a good time to place your gun on the ground and step away. That's my 2 cents, lets get back to holster talk!
Being LE, I offer the following, but take it as you will. If holstered upon police arrival, I would suggest verbalizing in a calm tone who you are, that you are the "good guy" and you are armed. Your hands should be touching the sky. If you have not already placed yourself on the ground, prone, do EXACTLY what they tell you. You will be handcuffed. If your gun is out, announce yourself, SLOWLY place your weapon on the ground, and take two or three giant, slow steps away. Then lay down, prone. You will be handcuffed. Do not get upset if they swear at you or put the cuffs on too tight. Realize they are extremely on edge and have no idea who you are. (If they slam your head into the hood of a car, that's a different story). It will take them a few minutes to figure out who you are and what happened. Until then, they will treat you as a suspect. I realize that, even being LE with a badge, I will still be handcuffed and treated as a suspect until they find out who I am.
Finally, I would not suggest unloading your gun before police arrive. Bad guys often work in teams, and there may be more than the one you just disarmed. Once you see the police lights and cruisers pulling up to where you are, that would be a good time to place your gun on the ground and step away. That's my 2 cents, lets get back to holster talk!
Thai
Elite Member
Good point. Obviously, i am not going to disarm myself immediately. Yeah, once the situation has stabilized and cops are coming, i want to be very clear that i am not a threat to incoming police officers.
ALWAYS call 911...ALWAYS call for ambulance if you have shot someone. THEN call your lawyer. For me, i have a pre-paid lawyer thingy (Texas Law Shield). I have heard that they are good...but no experience...and hopefully will never find out how good they are!
[MENTION=92049]LandCruiser[/MENTION]
Turns out you were on to something. After using the cheap galco for the past couple weeks it's starting to grow on me. The leather is getting nice and soft and the pistol draws nice from it. The low profile holster is comfortable and now after using it for a while I don't think I can use something like the n82 holster. I think it will get very hot very fast.
There are a couple down sides that I can tell so far. Because it's soft leather, it collapses easily once the pistol is drawn and making re-holstering a pain. The other down side is due to the location of the clasp, it pushes the safety down and half the time when I draw the pistol the safety is pushed down. I like to take the pistol off of safe when I extend the pistol out in front of me.
I am considering a Garett silent thunder because of the rigidity of it for the ease of re-holstering and the fact that it's a hybrid holster.
The picture below shows my issue with the clasp pushing on the safety.
Turns out you were on to something. After using the cheap galco for the past couple weeks it's starting to grow on me. The leather is getting nice and soft and the pistol draws nice from it. The low profile holster is comfortable and now after using it for a while I don't think I can use something like the n82 holster. I think it will get very hot very fast.
There are a couple down sides that I can tell so far. Because it's soft leather, it collapses easily once the pistol is drawn and making re-holstering a pain. The other down side is due to the location of the clasp, it pushes the safety down and half the time when I draw the pistol the safety is pushed down. I like to take the pistol off of safe when I extend the pistol out in front of me.
I am considering a Garett silent thunder because of the rigidity of it for the ease of re-holstering and the fact that it's a hybrid holster.
The picture below shows my issue with the clasp pushing on the safety.
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