Carry Question

[giantsfan]

I have been going back and forth with what's comfortable and what's the most effective.

It seems that AIWB is the most comfortable and effective for me. Because I've never carried before, I started looking around for holsters and like a lot of folks, have gone through just a few.

I settled on Remora holsters that are clipless and I really like them a lot. It allows me to place the gun anywhere and I don't have to contend with belt loops to get the best fit. The holster stays in place when drawing. I don't, however, leave the holster in my waistband to reholster the firearm.

Because it's really easy to do, I just pull out the holster, seat the gun inside then put it in my waistband.

Ok I'm getting long winded....anyway I was reading up on AIWB last night and I saw a guy who was talking about it saying that they do not recommend striker fired weapons be carried AIWB because if you "f" up you'll blow off the jewels or hit your femoral artery and bleed out before anyone can help.

Most say these accidents happen when drawing or reholstering. My bet is more accidental discharges come while reholstering than when drawing.

The other issue is that I carry Glocks...I guess I'm a little concerned with the safety of carrying this way with a Glock. Does anyone do this and if so what safety precautions to you take to ensure you don't accidentally discharge your weapon?

[jb7706]

No one ever won a gunfight by holstering quickly. Slow down, watch what you are doing and take your time. Keep your finger off the trigger and make sure nothing else touches it and you will be fine.

FWIW most of the ND's I have seen happen while drawing. That is my experience, I have no idea what stats may say.

[Librarian]

A striker-fired pistol is no more dangerous than a revolver.

The base precaution is 'keep your finger out of the trigger guard'. Since I'm sure you do that, I think you have no worries on that score.

What intrigues me is how you keep that holster at your belt. Those look like nice pocket-carry holsters, but without a clip they'd be falling out past my ankles, I think.

[giantsfan]

A striker-fired pistol is no more dangerous than a revolver.

The base precaution is 'keep your finger out of the trigger guard'. Since I'm sure you do that, I think you have no worries on that score.

What intrigues me is how you keep that holster at your belt. Those look like nice pocket-carry holsters, but without a clip they'd be falling out past my ankles, I think.

They have a "rubberized" exterior and they don't move at all. It's not rubber I think but seriously it doesn't move at all. I love these holsters.

I've got one for my SP101 and my G26. I've also got a N8squared professional holster for my G19 but I may just order one for that too.

It's the best tuck it in your belt holster I've tried. 1000's of thugs can't be wrong right??

[Shenaniguns]

I know someone who's had their handgun fall out of a holster like that carrying AIWB.
IMO, you should buy a quality AIWB holster that won't collapse, is AIWB specific and that attaches to your belt. Here is a reference specifically on AIWB and the various holsters: http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.p...endix-Carry%29

[Shenaniguns]

They have a "rubberized" exterior and they don't move at all. It's not rubber I think but seriously it doesn't move at all. I love these holsters.

I've got one for my SP101 and my G26. I've also got a N8squared professional holster for my G19 but I may just order one for that too.

It's the best tuck it in your belt holster I've tried. 1000's of thugs can't be wrong right??

Don't be too excited, walking up or down a flight of stairs can make the gun dislodge itself when you're not expecting it.

[giantsfan]

Well...this pretty much sold me and there are other retention vids for these holsters as well. I've yet to find a bad review who gave it a chance. I looked everywhere. Other than it being a little tough on some person's skin. (yankee marshal specifically)

click here

If you haven't tried one....?? Now that I have one, I'm very confident in this product as I've tried it and it's all it's cracked up to be hands down.

The article you included was the one that got me thinking about AIWB.

[Shenaniguns]

Well...this pretty much sold me.

click here

If you haven't tried one....??

Not impressed personally but to each their own I guess as long as you're carrying safely, I practice often with my carry setup and only use holsters that won't collapse. For example from a reputable firearm instructor...

[giantsfan]

Not impressed personally but to each their own I guess as long as you're carrying safely, I practice often with my carry setup and only use holsters that won't collapse. For example from a reputable firearm instructor...

I'm not trying to impress anyone but trying to find a system that works for me. I appreciate your comments.

[p7m8jg]

Forget "fast draw" in any situation. If you have to rely on outdrawing the other guy, you're in real trouble.

I used Alessi IWB holsters until I got old and fat. Now its outside the belt with a shirt over it or a fanny pack. If I can't safely and efficiently reholster the weapon on the range, I won't use the holster.

THe only way to avoid a negligent discharge with any weapon is to keep your finger off the trigger until you're on target...

[Shenaniguns]

Like I said originally, I'm just trying to help you with something that is a little more secure so you don't have a gun falling out of your waist. Good luck...

[giantsfan]

Forget "fast draw" in any situation. If you have to rely on outdrawing the other guy, you're in real trouble.
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What makes you think a firearm can't be drawn fast from this holster? From my understanding, AIWB is the fastest presentation location on the body...

Have you ever tried one?? What's the basis for your comment?

[Shenaniguns]

Forget "fast draw" in any situation. If you have to rely on outdrawing the other guy, you're in real trouble.

I used Alessi IWB holsters until I got old and fat. Now its outside the belt with a shirt over it or a fanny pack. If I can't safely and efficiently reholster the weapon on the range, I won't use the holster.

THe only way to avoid a negligent discharge with any weapon is to keep your finger off the trigger until you're on target...

That makes no sense at all... There are plenty of instructors that will disagree with you, especially since a concealed carry holder can only legally draw when there's an imminent threat of seriously body harm. We don't have the luxury of having our firearm drawn ahead of time like a cop for example, so we need to train and practice drawing, shooting, reloading and holstering with our actual day to day setups.

Another way of avoiding a negligent discharge is to reholster properly clearing your clothing and zippers away as well.

[giantsfan]

Here is a review of the holster from a guy who I believe is an LEO. His comment about carrying off duty lead me to believe that.

He also carries it AIWB. Click here

If it's not for you, I'm cool with that but talking down something that hasn't been personally tried doesn't carry much weight with me regardless of experience or accolades.

[giantsfan]

Like I said originally, I'm just trying to help you with something that is a little more secure so you don't have a gun falling out of your waist. Good luck...

I understand and appreciate that.