Thread: How many people CCW here?

I'm all for a soft holster for pocket carry
My main reason, and I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned, is to eliminate pocket wear. A front sight or other little protrusions can wreak havoc on your pockets in a heartbeat.
This little Uncle Mike's #4 or similar has done my pockets well for a very long time.

Be safe out there!

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

+1 on the ease and comfort of a snubby, but I'll do without the cat toy. For me the best grip is the DeSantis clip grip. That and the 38+P Airweight model can't be beat for comfort. The grip eliminating the need of a holster. IMHO.

The wifes S&W snub y is light and fits in the pocket nice but with my hands about one shot is it. The grips are so small and the room between the grip and trigger guard is so small it jumps too much. Very painful. It's really meant for those with small hands.

Originally Posted by rhensley

I've contacted Galco through email and ask for info on a holster and they currently don't have one but are working on it. I carry in the HK holster but it is difficult to get out and back in. I really like the feel of leather but may have to go to the plastic. don't know yet.

Have you tried alien gear holsters? They are inexpensive and great, distribution of weight is awesome and very comfortable.

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Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

Have you tried alien gear holsters? They are inexpensive and great, distribution of weight is awesome and very comfortable.

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I switched to Alien Gear and love them

Sort of like what you would see in the NRA magazine, The American Rifleman, The Armed Citizen, this is a post of an occasion when an individual defended the life of a bystander with their CCW ;

Passerby shoots, kills motorist assaulting deputy after traffic stop | Fox News

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Sort of like what you would see in the NRA magazine, The American Rifleman, The Armed Citizen, this is a post of an occasion when an individual defended the life of a bystander with their CCW ;

Passerby shoots, kills motorist assaulting deputy after traffic stop | Fox News

I've had quite a few people question why I always carry.
My usual response is : "All you have to do is watch the news and you'll know."
This is a perfect example of why the old "need it and not have it" theory always applies.
My only hope is that none of us ever comes into that situation, but,
like on Candid Camera....When you least expect it..
I was taught as a kid in the Boy Scouts..
Be Prepared!!!

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by Hirlau

,,,all for only $215,567.38 That's with tax, out the door .

and extremely easy to conceal for any body type in any style of clothing!

Seriously, nice pistol, but there's no way I could reasonably conceal it.

Perhaps a silly question, but is the sound a factor in deciding what to carry?
It's something I discussed with Bob Allman at the TX meet.

After having shot 44 magnum with full ear protection, I could not help but wonder what would happen if I'd shoot it in an enclosed space without protection. Probably be deaf for a long time after just the first shot. So since CCW is done with the assumption that you could need to shoot in any scenario such as indoors, is this something you considered in your choices?

Originally Posted by Bruno

Perhaps a silly question, but is the sound a factor in deciding what to carry?
It's something I discussed with Bob Allman at the TX meet.

After having shot 44 magnum with full ear protection, I could not help but wonder what would happen if I'd shoot it in an enclosed space without protection. Probably be deaf for a long time after just the first shot. So since CCW is done with the assumption that you could need to shoot in any scenario such as indoors, is this something you considered in your choices?

Not a silly question at all. Shooting firearms indoors (or outdoors) without ear protection is something to be seriously concerned about. The bigger the caliber, generally the louder the report. Your hearing will certainly be affected for awhile. I learned way too late to use ear protection, and am now paying the price. But back to your original question: Should the need to defend yourself or others arise, I think that the decibel level of whatever firearm you are using will not be of much concern in the heat of the moment. Your main concern will be to stop the threat.
Stay safe!

Originally Posted by Bruno

Perhaps a silly question, but is the sound a factor in deciding what to carry?
It's something I discussed with Bob Allman at the TX meet.

After having shot 44 magnum with full ear protection, I could not help but wonder what would happen if I'd shoot it in an enclosed space without protection. Probably be deaf for a long time after just the first shot. So since CCW is done with the assumption that you could need to shoot in any scenario such as indoors, is this something you considered in your choices?

Originally Posted by HCpawpaw

Not a silly question at all. Shooting firearms indoors (or outdoors) without ear protection is something to be seriously concerned about. The bigger the caliber, generally the louder the report. Your hearing will certainly be affected for awhile. I learned way too late to use ear protection, and am now paying the price. But back to your original question: Should the need to defend yourself or others arise, I think that the decibel level of whatever firearm you are using will not be of much concern in the heat of the moment. Your main concern will be to stop the threat.
Stay safe!

+1. I hear birds chirping 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We used to shoot 44s, 357s, without ear protection. Out in the boonies when you could still do that in South Florida. Stick spent shell casings, or cigarette filters in your ears. That was 'ear protection' back then.

+1 also that in the heat of the moment muzzle blast won't be an issue. Just afterwards.