How do you carry concealed?

Originally posted by KevinGallagher
SOB holsters as mentioned by others is very bad for two reasons.
1) If you fall down backwards, it will be awhile till you get up.
2) Hard to maintain control if someone attempts to grab the gun.
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I'm FAR from being an expert. I can say that the SOB is what was recommended to me, and was being used by the saleswoman when she recommended it.

I'm not convinced the "fall down backwards" issue is much of a problem. I find #2 very easy to believe though.

I'll say again, it's very comfortable, and allows me to carry when I probably wouldn't otherwise.

Mike
 
Spinal injuries are no joke. Most police departments won't even let their officers carry hancuffs in that position, let alone a firearm. If you fall wrong on that piece of metal back there, you might never get back up.

Plus, it prints like nobody's business if you bend forward, as well as interfering with sitting in certain types of chairs.

--JB
 
Originally posted by e_utopia
Spinal injuries are no joke. Most police departments won't even let their officers carry hancuffs in that position, let alone a firearm. If you fall wrong on that piece of metal back there, you might never get back up.

Plus, it prints like nobody's business if you bend forward, as well as interfering with sitting in certain types of chairs.

--JB
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It's called "small of back", but that's not exactly where it sits. If you look at the picture, you can see it's really no where near your spine. The thin, flat grips on my Micro Compact go flat against my back / muscle. Just dropped the the floor and rolled around to verify -- not a problem at all!

As far as printing, I don't think that's a problem here in Colorado -- visible, open carry is allowed / encouraged.

Mike
 
I'm aware that it can be moved a little to the side, but I wouldn't trust it one bit to stay there in an 'encounter'. Basically, you are carrying this to help protect yourself - you shouldn't carry in a manner which is tactically unsound (ie, slow to acquire, easy to take from you, and easy to block your draw), and which might actually injure you in some situations.

Open carry is legal here, too, but I would assume that you have reasons for carrying concealed, if you bother to invest in a holster, so printing is definitely a consideration as to the quality of that concealment.

--JB
 
Since I can't speak from experience, this is all conjecture, but I would think it would be much harder for someone like me (with an injury sustained to my right shoulder where it was almost dislocated after falling down the stairs and unsuccessfully trying to break my fall with said shoulder) to reach behind and try to pull out a pistol that is tucked snugly inside my waistband. I just don't have that range of motion anymore. I have tried it several times and trying to make my shoulder twist that far back is very painful.

I am, however, capable of reaching to where the grips would be if I were wearing a holster like Michael_Aos'. Carrying on the hip is not an option for me. It would be very hard for me to conceal it that way and I would constantly be bumping into things with it. I once managed to bend the clip out on my Benchmade Ascent by running into a door jamb! I could manage to conceal a holster in the small of my back though without worrying about bumping into door jambs.
 
I have an SOB. I got it only because i Don't have one. They are dangerous, uncomfortable to sit on, everytime you bend over you better be wearing a long jacket and even if you are it prints badly. That is it sticks out. They are only good for TV cops. Ankle holsters also suck. Also bear in mid that the pic of the GALCO is of an officers model 1911. Shorter barrel and frame. IWB is not bad and I would recommend it for a small frame auto or revolver. You have a 1911 with a shorter tube. You can always carry the IWB in the front and not the back. For ease of use I would recommend a paddle holster. Many come with an adjustable angle of carry and you can put them on and take them off witout having to undo your belt. Matter of fact you don't need a belt. Both Galco and Bianchi make a great paddle holster as do Kramer, Sparks and Desantis. But what ever you choose make sure it holds the gun well. Make sure there is a level of retention that will hold the gun when running, jumping etc. A good old pancake holster would keep the gun close to your body and help in the door bump stakes. I could go on and on and on. It is a personal choice, but let safety be a HUGE factor in your choice of carry. SOB looks cool...thats it.
PS
I mostly use Bianchi paddle for a glock 17 or 22. A Galco Paddle for a H&K USP 45. A Bianchi Askins Avenger for the 1911. IWB's for S&W J frame and Glock 27.
 
I've been carrying for a couple of years now. Most of the time I use a specially-designed waist pack to hold my handgun. As a bonus, I found one that actually has enough additional storage capacity to be useful as a regular waist pack too, with or without a handgun in it. :)

I carry the BeltBag Holster made by KG Products. They are tough, well made, comfortable, conceal effectively, and still provide a quick draw.

--Bob Q
 
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