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Re: First week of carry with my new CHL
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:51 pm
by wharvey
TexasGuy ยป Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:52 pm
Well, since I don't have any carry size handgun, now carry Beretta 92FS. It is a bit heavy. Also, since I don't have a holster for it, I put it in my pocket.
When I read this I was wondering just how the heck you put a full size service pistol in your pocket. Your picture explained it perfectly. Normally just tucking your gun inside your waist band is asking for it to fall though. Putting the muzzle in you watch pocket is ingenuous.
Like others said, I'd really suggest at least getting a cheap IWB holster. Should make carry much more comfortable and a lot more secure.
Re: First week of carry with my new CHL
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:07 am
by kjolly
I'm more concerned about your personal safety. You really need a good holster that can cover the trigger. seen to many videos of people shooting themselves in the leg.
Re: First week of carry with my new CHL
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:13 am
by TexasGuy
Well, beretta has a safety that disengages the trigger, makes it inactive.
However, I now got Glock 26, no longer carry my beretta
Re: First week of carry with my new CHL
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:40 pm
by Wfahey
Dangerous holster.
When I was new to concealed carry, I wore a DeSantis "Tuck This" holster that has the same adjustable cant mechanism. That adjustable cant mechanism is not robust enough, and will eventually loosen or fail (it only takes one screw to loosen). When that happens, you can find the front of your pistol rotating down into your pants. I had it drop my gun down the front of my pants. Since that time, I have heard of many others on internet forums sharing the same problem with this holster.
I am also aware of reading at least one case where the guy went to grab at his handgun as it was rotating around and then falling down his pants. He apparently grabbed enough of the trigger through his pants, caused a negligent discharge, and shot himself.
Run away from this holster.
Just saw this response to my post. Thank you for the update. I have ordered a Crossbreed holster but it will be a few weeks before it arrives.