My pleasure :) - I like the Ball, but I'm actually already drooling after another Sinn - the EZM 10 - just came out last year, latest model in the "mission timer" line-up... awesome watches!
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My pleasure :) - I like the Ball, but I'm actually already drooling after another Sinn - the EZM 10 - just came out last year, latest model in the "mission timer" line-up... awesome watches!
Exactly, just like the old Lay's commercial said!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h-w2...41E3B04AB2D528
Gentlemen
We DO have a watch-thread.
The subject of this one is How many people CCW here?
Thanks.
Otto
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Okay, back on topic... CCW holsters.
for those of us that have a love of fine things....
http://www.miltsparks.com/
I have several concealment holsters and I like the Galco ankle the best. So comfortable I wear it all the time. Second would be Crossbread IWB holster. Slow draw with ankle holster but I wear it more often.
Speaking of fine things,Brommeland.
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/85bec6ad.jpg
Good looking set-up, but my issue is that I am a chunky fellow and have found that anything other than SOB doesn't work for me. I've been eyeballing Galco's SOB set-up. I prefer the additional safety of a a thumb snap...
I'm a big guy as well, 6'0" and 260 lbs. I wear a IWB without an issue, appendix carry is a no go for me. It really depends on where you carry your weight. I would caution you with an SOB holster though. You can't sit and drive with them and I don't like the idea of something riding against my spine.
I'm not that heavy now, but when I was almost 300 lbs I wore a DeSantis IWB holster and still do. It is very comfortable and I love the extra flap that keeps the safety and hammer off of my waist.
I've worn it every day for about 10 years, so it isn't as pretty as it used to be.
I have the same problem for the opposite reason. I'm 6' but only 140ish. I'm so skinny If I tried to carry anything but SOB or Ankle it'd be dead obvious. As for the pocket pistols a couple pages back, I've handled the Kahr P380 and Kel tek P-32. They belonged to a friends dad who happened to be on Illinois State PD SWAT, and he always carried one or the other in an ankle holster as a backup. To me they hurt my hands to shoot because of the size and where the slide and magwell fit my hands. He agreed but then told me how years ago after breaching a house an assailant tackled him (being on the tail end of the team and at 5'6 150 he was a small guy) all he could reach was the Kahr so he put 3 rounds into the man's ribs. The man lived and (If I'm not mistaken) is in prison for a good amount longer before even thinking about parol.
Dominant-side appendix-in-waistband (AIWB) carry is definitely the fastest draw out there, and one of the most secure in terms of retention. However, I just can't pull it off. Right now, there's a gut in the way, but even when there was less, that method never worked for me beyond an hour or so at a time.
My carry varies from on-the-waistband (OWB) at the 3-4 o'clock position, using either a leather Galco slide or a kydex Gideon Elite by Dale Fricke. I started out as a leather purist back when, but much favor kydex these days. Leather has to be broken in, then it's fine for a while, then it stretches out again at some point. My belt slide, for example, started out tight for a Glock 17, now it's a perfect fit for the larger frame of a Glock 20. IMHO, Fricke makes the best kydex holsters out there - different models available for a wide range of guns, fit extremely well, are very low profile, and speedy to draw from.
If I'm going to be in the car for hours at a time, I carry in a dual shoulder holster-rig. From the seated position, it's the fastest access I have found. The holsters in the rig are kydex by Survival Sheath. They also do good work and are specialized in knife sheaths and shoulder holster rigs, which Fricke does not make. The holsters are mounted on an Alessi harness, which happened to be the best fit for me.
Both OWB and shoulder-holsters work well for me in terms of concealment, not so much due to size (I'm big) as dressing for the occasion - untucked shirts one size larger than I need, a jacket with some extra room... in hot weather I wear casual short-sleeved shirts, again a size larger than needed. Like I said, I'm big, but I know quite a few super-skinny guys who also pull it off with no problem, even under a T-Shirt!
I do not like my holsters with thumb-breaks or other retention devices, but I certainly don't fault anyone who wants that extra level of safety. I would however caution against SOB or ankle carry as a PRIMARY - if you run into the kind of trouble that would warrant actually drawing your gun, it's shall we say not a given that you will have time to access it from either of those positions. Don't take my word for it though ;-) - get together with a friend, some rubber knives or sticks and a plastic training gun. Have your friend "attack" you at a good speed from different distances, maybe starting at 10 yds., moving in to 7, 5, 3... and see at what distances you can still deploy from your chosen carry method. No matter how you carry, practicing access to your weapon under direct pressure is a very good idea and will swiftly show you what works and what does not.
This is an ABSOLUTE fact. Home invasions are getting more prevalent around here and my wife and I were recently talking about it and starting a sort of training. When it comes to "fight or flight", I've been tested and know where I stand, however I am concerned that my wife will do neither...I'm afraid she will freeze. I explained to her how practice will develop muscle memory, so hopefully if the SHTF she will act appropriately depending on the situation. Practice may not make for "perfect", but sure does help when it comes to depending on a reflex.
On the gut part, I'm with you. Just went to the Dr. yesterday and I am at the heaviest I have ever been & gotta do something about that. 5'11" @ 274 is not a good thing...I'm best at 210-220. This is why I mostly SOB carry. If I look at Kydex stuff, will have to get another weapon. Could be a good thing:idea:
Freezing is one thing I don't worry about with my wife.
She is a Brown Belt with 2 black stripes in Karate.
One more reason for me to carry. :)
Yep, you can't beat a good canine family member that will defend their family. Note that as I type this, my two kids are with me. My baby girl Kyra is under the desk and my big boy Uri is at my left, both German Shepherds.
On a side note, went to the range today and shot until I was fatigued enough to know it was a good day. About 75 rounds to warm up with the Buckmark, 150 rounds of 10mm (really building confidence in this one) in the Delta Elite, and about 75 rounds of 44mag out of the blackhawk. About half of the 44 rounds were full house 300gr hog rounds...that was the straw that broke the camels back. I remember why I don't shoot those big rounds all that often...
And I remember why I avoid the range on certain days of the month! 75 rds. of hot .44 would wear me out just standing next to you! I'd probably walk out of there with a nervous tic ;)...
Seriously, how is the Colt treating you? Nice looking gun, I'd love to shoot one next to my Glock 20 some day!
My parents have a 130lb husky that goes from a giant baby to a furry ball of teeth and pain if he thinks someones in danger. Unfortunately I am unable to get a dog at this time because the apartment I'll be moving into has a 40lb and "no dangerous breeds" rule. I asked and they said Dobermans, Pits, German Shepherds, Malinois, Husky, English Bull, and Bull Terriers are considered "dangerous" to them. I guess I'll just have to settle with my M4 and 1911. To be honest I think 3 ROTC guys with M4's and various handguns would be more dangerous to any intruders than the dog but they can have it their way.
I am starting to get used to it and am beginning to like it...but afraid to. The trigger is really needing some work & work means $...something that I don't ahve a lot of that isn't accounted for. Standing offhand my best group was about 6". Not bad, but same situation iwth my 45 would have been sub 4". Heck, it's just starting to get broken in though...
unfortunately, Dolbies range about 75 lb,so their over the weight limit anyway,but if looked up on dog bite statistics that have been kept for years,there around number 16 on the list. However it's all in the perception,a Schnauzer makes a good guard dog and comes in under your weight limit and are used as such all the time in Europe,and nobody will know if you don't tell them. Of course this all goes with the understanding that ANY dog is capable of biting and should be trained and socialized, then you have that extra layer of protection and a good friend. And just a quick aside for Devilpup, yes your well prepared....but have you ever seen a well trained puppie in action? Its a sight to behold..thats for sure.
I just thought this would be the right thread to share this with all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5ut6yPrObw something I never heard of but very important that we all know this happened. Hope you feel the same. this is the intro my friend sent with it
This is the reason why the framers of our Constitution wisely added The Second Amendment. The Second Amendment is there so Americans can protect themselves from the tyranny and oppression of our OWN government if they try to take more power from the People that they are allowed.
The following is a true story of what happened in Athens Tennessee toward the end of WWII, when the government and officers of the law decided to do just that.
The lesson here is to never give up (any) of your Constitutional rights, especially your right to bear arms. History has shown time and time again that a disarmed populace will turn a Democratic Society into a Dictatorship overnight.
I completely agree. The Second Amendment has nothing at all to do with hunting as politicians are always trying to claim.
It's about preventing Tyranny.
It's also the reason Yamamoto never considered invading the US.
From what I seen they dont enforce the size limit, the neighbor had a couple bloodhounds that looked about like they weighed as much as I do. Yes I had the chance to see my uncle work with the Army's MP dogs, its amazing to see not only what they do but also what they can be taught to do.
The size limit is for AKC show dogs, which is what the Comet is, however I buy the puppie with feet like pancakes in order to get a dog thats for going-not for showing. Really though thats the way I get them that big, there are "breeders" who have mixed in some Great Dane,and sell them as super dobies and other such names,but in the end find a REAL breeder who knows what there doing and look for the biggest feet,thats what I've always done and I've gotten two over 38 inches at the sholder and over the 100llb mark. As for when they work- Holy cow !! When I was training them about thirty years ago we had to line the protection suits with sheet metal so as not to get bitten, and I've seen them and Shepards actually snap steel tie-off cables,when there in a frenzy...Yikes!
thats funny you guys mention dogs I have a german shepard /lab mix and she wouldent hurt any one of my family memebers she lets my lttle sister climb on her and pull her ears and she wont even growl but if someone else tries to get into my room while im in bed she will happly get out of bed (she sleeps with me) and meet them at my door with teeth showing. i once had a friend who tried to come in to wake me to to see if i wanted to go out later that day and needless to say she dident get more than 1 in in my room before she was escorted to the door. but this dog is as lovable as can by she just has a lovable /would rather kill you switch which as long as she continues to never show teeth af family its ok.
I just picked up a bodyguard 380 and that little guy just sits nicely in the pocket without any problems
I just ordered myself a Stag Arms Left handed AR,but I don't think they make holsters for it yet,But at least it's lefty..
in pa you can leagaly walk down the street with that ar on your back and nobody can say anything because here its leagle to open carry rifles.
here is what made me aware of that law, ive passed thru my small town with my shotgun before during rabbit season but neaver really though of breaking out my ar 15 like this guy did open carry rifle/shotgun??
Looking through Texas gun laws for the last 30 minutes, it looks like carrying a long gun is not a problem.
You would probably be arrested for "disorderly conduct" or some such if you tried to make a point out of it.
The law doesn't say you can. It mostly just doesn't mention long guns.
Yup. Used to live in hurst also.
The issue is open carry is not allowed here in Texas. to carry it MUST be concealed. Hard to do with a rifle.
Paul
P.S. You should come down for our next meet up. I drive up to seagoville every month for the Army. 2 1/2 hours. not bad
My understanding from having lived in TX, that long guns don't fall under the concealed/open carry regulations applied to handguns. Back in the day there were plenty of shotguns and rifles hanging on racks in the back of pickups.
Legal or not, I'd bet carrying a rifle on a downtown street is likely to get some attention from some uniformed folk. Like Crotalus said, it may be a threat of disturbing the peace or something similar, but not a firearm violation.
Had a cool Dr. visit today. I brought up doing some straightening/cleaning up in my reloading/computer room and it peaked her interest. She stated she carries, so we had a bit of show and tell there in her office, her HK and my NAA pug (at the time). The more I get to know this Dr., the better I like her...that was until she gave me a shot in the tail end.