CCW Opinion

PS... I'm a pretty open-minded guy. If one can suggest a quick-to-insert, IWB, ultra-thin holster that adds absolute minimal thickness to the overall print, I'd be willing to give it a shot. Still not sure I'm going to slide a chambered Glock anywhere in the inside of my waistband, but I'm all ears just the same.
 
Professor said:
If one can suggest a quick-to-insert, IWB, ultra-thin holster that adds absolute minimal thickness
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Remora holsters are as quick-to-insert as your Clip Draw (although I think the Clip Draw is just fine.) The Remoras need a bit of wear time before they get thin, though.
 
Thanks, guys. I've got a G19 I'd like to tote from time to time also and I'll definitely check these out.
 
Greenforcetactical.com Also Check him out on FB. He makes great Kydex, and will give you options that many makers wont.
 
Thanks, I am a bit new at the whole forum thing. I realize I come off a bit abrasive, but I am passionate about people taking personal responsibility for their own and their family's self defense. Too many people have the mindset that they can outsource personal protection to the police or the federal gov. These are the open mouth breathers who you see standing aghast or worse videotaping atrocities and not stepping up instead of doing something about it.
 
If you are looking for a great IWB holster I recommend you take a look at Milt Sparks holsters. I carry a 3" 1911 and 4" 1911 both in the executive series. All day comfort. I'm not sure how long they are back logged now but. when I got mine about 5 years ago they were 19-22 weeks out. Great company/service.
 
AKSpade said:
Thanks, I am a bit new at the whole forum thing. I realize I come off a bit abrasive, but I am passionate about people taking personal responsibility for their own and their family's self defense. Too many people have the mindset that they can outsource personal protection to the police or the federal gov. These are the open mouth breathers who you see standing aghast or worse videotaping atrocities and not stepping up instead of doing something about it.
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I hear you 100%. I live in rural VA and my neighbor and I built a range at his cabin some years ago. We both have concealment permits in VA, which means we can buy as many firearms inside 30 days as we want. I have 5 guns total, all Glocks, and an M4. My neighbor subscribed to the gun of the week club and has amassed over 50. One day long ago I suggested we not spend another dime on guns until seeking training. We did our first course at Blackwater together. Since, schedules didn't permit us training together, so we attended separate schools. I highly recommend PFT in WV. Anyway, at some point I was taught to practice religiously what's practical for you. Training in what works for you repetitively on the range with a partner running drills is the name if the game. Having two young children when I started, chambering a round at go-time is what I've practiced to this day, never worried so much about them as about their friends and cats' curiosity. With well-broken-in Glocks I've never had a choke on chambering and getting on target, not in years. Maybe now that my kids are teens, I might change my drill. I'll definitely reconsider SOB carry based on your post, though for my small frame, that's where a G26 and 19 disappears.

At any rate, thank you for your counsel. On a knife-specific site, everyone benefits from perspectives on wholistic training, myself included. So much of what is read online is theoretical and/or regurgitated. There's nothing quite like asking to leave the Roger's Range at Blackwater early on a Friday after days of shooting because your hands simply can't fire another round. Best to all.
 
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Professor said:
Personally, I think the Glock26 is one of the best CC pistols out there, just not with a holster. Take the holster out of the equation and you'll probably find the G26 rides in the waistband more comfortably than a single-stack in an IWB holster. And, much to the chagrin of some, I'm one of those condition 3 carry guys who drills with chambering a round on the draw. This is the Clip-Draw, which Google will turn up for around 25 bucks. I find it great to slip into small-of-back (unchambered only and with trigger depressed -- good enough for the Israeli Military, good enough for me), and it slips over a 1-1.5" belt and holds in position securely for me.

I don't always carry 9mm, but when I do, I prefer the G26.

Prof.

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I've got the same setup with my G26 minus the night sights. I love my clipdraw, great option and it sits in the small of my back and pretty much disappears!
 
Take a look at my thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1171354-Glock-Perfection-Perfected

I tweaked my G23 and kept all of the benefits of the 23 and added the easy to conceal benefits of the 27.

I run the 9mm conversion barrel and keep the .40 S&W (and a .357 Sig barrel) for times when I need more octane or can't find 9mm.

The biggest reason that I see to keep a round in the chamber is the situation where you only have one hand. The Glock was designed to be carried with a round in the chamber and I believe it is safe to do so. There is ABSOLUTELY no circumstance where I would I would consider carrying the Glock without the trigger covered.

These are personal decisions and not decisions to be taken lightly.

I carry either my "Wonder Glock" or my Springfield EMP in an IWB holster of my own design and making. I usually back that up with my Kahr PM9 in a Galco pocket holster.

What ever you choose practice, practice, practice.

Good luck!
 
ndmiller65 said:
Thanks all. Best bet in my mind is to continue to play with holsters a bit. I did place an order for the 640 Pro. Worst case is I add it to the collection. Fyi, I only carry owb or iwb. Occasionally on the ankle. Any suggestions on IWB holsters other than the cross breed? Any experience with Stealth Gear?
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I've used Blade-Tech IWB FBI cant holsters as well as Milt Sparks leather, and a couple I can't remember the name of. The leather holsters are very comfortable IWB, but surprisingly the Kydex isn't bad either...

I'm from the school of thinking that, if you are going to carry, it needs to have a round in the chamber. People can say all day long that they can deploy and chamber a round quick enough in a SD situation, but for most people that simply is not true. Personally I think it is just a way to justify their being uncomfortable carrying a loaded pistol. It is just one more thing to try and remember in a potentially high stress situation. The KISS rule applies strongly in SD situations especially...

I've always thought if someone isn't comfortable carrying a loaded handgun, perhaps they really shouldn't be carrying one. YMMV of course.

I have 110% trust in Glocks, but am the first to admit if you are going to carry one, a person really needs a quality holster
 
Professor said:
I have to disagree again, however, about carrying without a round in the chamber. That split second it takes me to chamber a round and get on target is not going to make or break the fight. This is an old argument, and it's up to the individual to weigh the pro's and con's of carrying chambered. Maybe I'd consider it with a manual safety, but I've picked one platform (Glock) and stuck with it, and manual safeties are not an option there.

Lastly, I'm not an armchair shooting enthusiast (and I'm not in any way implying anyone else is). I poured money into intensive handgun trainings where others I know simply poured money into handguns. I'm on the range every other week and drawing/dry firing a few nights every week. With my environment, my carry solution is the best for me, and mileage is always going to vary.
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I am shocked that you've made it through such quality training, and NOT had the 'Israeli Method' grilled out of you. Our own military followed this when 1911's were the order of the day, and IIRC, it was the Hi-Power with the Israelis. Neither with a firing-in safety, and both with lighter, shorter, SA triggers. That addressed the mechanical safety issue, and also served to insolate the brass (I'm SURE) from untold number of ND's by the troops. MODERN designs simply do NOT need this step!

Now, inserting a Glock into a holster...I can relate. I've always installed NY1 trigger springs, and I've appreciated the faster reset it provides, as well as the extra safety. However, YOU may look into this:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/11/24/sure-draw-momentary-glock-safety/
 
It was precisely the M1911/M1911A1 and P35 single actions that were designed for condition 1 carry. Spent some years on the range firing such at least 10,000 cartridges a year. Condition 0 never.
 
DA/SA or Striker fired, round in the chamber always.
I'm not a fan of manual safeties (even though I bought a 1911 and Hi power this week)
 
VictorLouis said:
LOL, I say this as I continue to salivate after fondling my first Remmie R51
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After seeing a couple of MAC's videos on this dog (Rem R51) I'd keep salivating, from a distance of course. Failure to feed, light strikes, a discharge while not totally in battery, etc, etc... :thumbdn: He was worried the thing would blow up in his hand! I'd take another look at it in a year.... Maybe.
 
"I have to disagree again, however, about carrying without a round in the chamber. That split second it takes me to chamber a round and get on target is not going to make or break the fight."
Unless your support hand is injured or trapped, or occupied by pushing off of an attacker in contact. THEN... I don't want to have to jack the slide.
"If one can suggest a quick-to-insert, IWB, ultra-thin holster that adds absolute minimal thickness"
Versacarry. But ONLY if you persist in carrying your Glock unchambered.
But what do I know.... I carry a H&K P7.
 
Naro said:
"I have to disagree again, however, about carrying without a round in the chamber. That split second it takes me to chamber a round and get on target is not going to make or break the fight."
Unless your support hand is injured or trapped, or occupied by pushing off of an attacker in contact. THEN... I don't want to have to jack the slide.
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All the more reason to carry a revolver.

Regardless, you can still rack the slide. Your support hand could be injured after the first shot. You still have to be able to rack the slide.
 
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