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well....that is a sore subject...lol

Taurus model 850 cia .38 spl, 5 shot wheel gun, 2" barrel, hammerless, smooth lines, nice rubber grip handle.

I am a Glock man through and through. The first and only gun I ever owned was a Glock Model 21, .45 "there are many like it but this one is mine"...lolol

I adore that gun. With a GOOD friend, I made a TEMPORARY trade because I could not afford a 'new' smaller gun for Conceal and Carry and the model 850 is the new carry for Taurus. Grudgingly, I made the 'trade.' I love carrying a gun now...but miss my Glock.

I felt like someone shot my dog when when we made the trade.

This Taurus is a nice gun but it is a small frame with a short barrel. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice gun...balanced, good weight, solid frame, nice handle...but it is taking me a WHILE to get used to it. It is kind of like getting a new dog after you lose a lifetime one...he is kinda growing on me...sigh.

For whatever it is worth, I researched holsters for days on end and finally decided on one that works great for me. Believe it or not, the ACE CASE Tuckable has been FANTASTIC for me. You can order it from Cheaper Than Dirt for $9.99 !!!!!!! I was concerned about it being 'pleather' but actually that has been GREAT because it has easily and naturally 'molded' itself to my gun (took about a month). It has a very strong exposed clip and I wear it at not quite 3 o'clock when tucked. I have had comments, when I ask what it looks like before telling anyone what 'it' is (because of the location), from a cell phone clip - most common, to Leatherman, etc... Not even my CHL friends could tell what it was. When not tucked the handle is about 3/4 of the way exposed. Times when I have left work and I was too lazy to tuck my shirt in the holster but had the shirt tucked into my pants i just 'keep my hand on my hip' at the waist line and because it carrys so low you can't see it. It looks like I am tired or 'sassy' [lol] depending on my mood I guess. Travels fantastic while sitting -once you get used to it. Carrys well in small of back but only if shirt is 'untucked' and not tucked into the holster.

For $9.99.....what do you have to lose to try????????

Hope this helps.

~ Hammer