Good point. When I got the ebay lightningwear version, first thing I checked was if it was possible to get the gun to dry fire when tucked in the holster. The thickness and tightness of the fabric doesn't really allow the trigger on my G26 to be pulled unless as you cut or tore the fabric. This is a good cautionary tale, especially if you're not getting the original, as I did, but gladly found out it works very well.Ropin wrote:IIRC, the guy in the tale of woe never said what brand his was, or if it even had a brand name. I think he may have picked it up on sale at a gun show.
My intent in bringing up the story wasn't to run down the SC, as it seems to have a fairly long history of safe usage. It was more of a caution to anyone considering an off-brand, or making one of their own.
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- Sun May 16, 2010 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Re: Is the Smartcarry, smart?
- Fri May 14, 2010 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Re: Is the Smartcarry, smart?
Doesn't really heat up like you think. Lays on top of the underwear just like any other holster, a leather IWB or crossbreed for example. I worked my son's baseball practice with mine one afternoon and it didn't get too hot or sweaty. But as they say, YMMV.The Annoyed Man wrote:Honestly, I'm less concerned with safety than I am with heat and humidity. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like a heavy guy like me, in a Texas summer, would be working up a pot of chili down there by the time the day is over. For those of you that have one, does it "breathe," or does it feel hot and sweaty to wear it?
- Thu May 13, 2010 8:48 am
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Re: Is the Smartcarry, smart?
BrianSW99 wrote:I have one, and while it's not my primary carry method, I do like it. I also use it with a Glock 19, but I think a gun with a shorter grip like the 26 would actually be better. For me the trick is to let it sit fairly low, and also over slightly to the left so that it actually is resting more on my left thigh. It definitely helps to have pants that are a bit looser in the crotch area. I mainly use it when I'm in a suit or dress pants and I'm not able to wear my normal gun belt and IWB holster.
I use mine with my G26 when my other two forms of carry do not work. Works great when wearing elastic banded shorts or sweat pants. I got an imitation off of ebay, lightningwear(?). The fabric in front of the trigger is taut enough to keep the trigger protected from AD.