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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Thank you for validating my experience as a police firearms instructor.
Danny Doyle
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 00:17, Dannydoyle wrote: How long ago were you an instructor? Also what was the weapon of choice?
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
25 years ago.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1337 Posts |
Revolvers more complex than semi-autos? I hard to see what revolvers you're dealing with...something from a steampunk convention?
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
[quote]On 2013-08-25 01:03, Bob1Dog wrote:
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On 2013-08-24 23:48, acesover wrote: http://www.comp-tac.com/ |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Thanks for the link Robert!
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 15:35, imgic wrote: I never said more complex. But in some instances they are. Here is what I said: Revolvers are much more complex than meets the eye. They must be maintained as much if not more than a good semi auto. If the cylinder does not index correctly you can have shaved bullets. If not properly cleaned the cylinder may not turn preventing firing. Many revolvers have more moving parts than a semi auto. So equipment failure is usually due to operator maintenance or should I say lack thereof. Just how much do you know about revolvers and semi autos? By that I mean do you shoot them, maintain them, repair them, or just post about them? Not being a smart *** here but I am quite familiar with them and have been shooting for over 50 years and probably burn more ammo in a year than you have in your life. Maybe not but I think so. I shoot at least 300 rounds a week and many times approaches 500 to 700 in a week, 52 weeks a year. I have a pistol range on my hunting property that goes to 25 yards and a rifle range that goes to 300 yards. Having figured it out on the low side I have shot over 750,000 rounds, on the high side approaching 1 million if not over it already in my life time. I own and shoot several handguns and rifles. And yes I also reload. As I have said several times here in other discussions, I post from life experiences not from what I have read.
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts |
[quote]On 2013-08-26 16:33, RobertSmith wrote:
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On 2013-08-25 01:03, Bob1Dog wrote: Robert, While those holsters look bulky and awkward I have to tell you I own 3 of them and they are fantastic. Very concealable and comfortable to wear despite what they look like.
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Aces, I actually wrote the holster thread. Which holsters do you like and why?
I just purchased an N82 Tactical inside the waist for my Glock 27. Are you familiar with the brand? I've never used an inside the waist type so I bought this to try it out. I'm a bit round in the belly and I feel like I need trousers or shorts larger than my normal size to accommodate the holster. But then again, the Glock is wider than, say, my .380. What would you recommend for my Glock and .380 Walther? For the 380 I've been using a Galco paddle, but left handed, for reasons I think I've already covered. I really have liked it. Now I want a right hand holster for it, but Galco I think is a pretty expensive deal these days.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 20:40, Bob1Dog wrote: I know of the Nate squared (N82) but never had one. Galco is a great holster I have a few. There is a holster, not really a holster but it is a nice item and I have used it. It is called The MIC. It is for in the waist band carry...known as Mexcian Style. A very neat concept. Don't be afraid of it as the trigger is protected. Picking out a holster is difficult to do for someone because of different likes and dislikes and how they feel on one person it may feel different on another. I am somewhat weight challanged also lol but I usually carry inside the waistband. However coming into the Fall and Winter when wearing an outer layer such as sweaters or sweat shirt or some sort of jacket which covers it I do like outside the waist band. Let me tell you something. In order to carry comfortably you are going to have to spend money on a good gun belt. I am talking somewhere in the price of $90 to $100. If you have never had one, once you get one you will wonder how you got along without one. No more pulling of pants even when wearing an in the pocket holster. They make all the difference in the world. They usually come in 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2". The 2" I feel is to big. However the 1 1/4" will handle a full size auto easily and the 1 1/2" is amazing. Some of them have stiffeners in them. All of these can pass as dress belts. While the Glock 27 itself is fairly small it has a wide grip due to the double stack and it does sstick out quite a bit. As I mentioned I carry a Glock 36 which is a 45 but only 6 and one in the tube but thin and easy to conceal. Longer than the 27 but narrower and therefore easier and very comfortable to carry concealed. The 36 is about the same size as the 19 Glock but with a narrower grip again due to the double stack of the 19. Also the 36 feels very nice in the hand due to the narrow gripm for me anyway. I do have a 27 and while a great weapon I do not like to shoot a 40 because of the snap they have. I feel the 45 is easier to handle...again that is just me. I can shoot the 45 all day long and not flinch. After about 5 or 6 rounds with a 40 I start to flinch. Could be old age creeping in. Holster wise there is nothing wrong with the Don Hume line and they are not over priced. Also ther is a line called Tagua or something like that that I have seen and handled but do not own that looks and feels very nice and again not over priced. I will be picking one of these up to try out. There are a lot a lot of custom holster makers out there that do beautiful work but expect to pay a good price. By custom I mean they are not mass produced.
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 16:57, Bob1Dog wrote: You bet. I enjoy their holsters. Great stuff. I use The Infidel w/belt clip. It's quick on/off. |
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
[quote]On 2013-08-26 20:19, acesover wrote:
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On 2013-08-26 16:33, RobertSmith wrote: They're really well made. I've owned holsters from Uncle Mike's, Galco, FIST Inc., and Comp-Tac. When I'm out at the outdoor range, I'll carry in my Galco leather holster. Very comfortable. But when I conceal, it's always with Comp-Tac. FIST Inc. has ultra-thin kydex but I found it was thin enough to crack fairly easily. |
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 18:51, acesover wrote: I bleed with envy. Where are you finding 300rds /week in the current shortage? From what I understand even bullets and primers are in short supply. |
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 21:14, acesover wrote: I don't think there's one perfect holster. There are good holsters for various situations. As our instructor likes to say, your carry gun should be comforting, not necessarily comfortable. |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 21:14, acesover wrote: You're right about custom, you can get what you want at a price. I had a custom set of double rigged .45s made by this outfit; the one in the photo is the one I have. It's a beauty. http://www.circlekb.com/product/A1_Echo_Double_Rig.html
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 21:14, acesover wrote: I think you've put me onto something here. Never considered the belt at all. I wear mostly jeans and khakis. 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" suits me fine. Since you obviously know what your'e talking about, I'd appreciate a recommendation or link. Thanks!
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts |
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On 2013-08-26 23:32, Bob1Dog wrote: Here are a few: http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php......gpe00il5 http://thebeltman.net/bh114.htm http://www.gunnersalley.com/category/accessories.belts/
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Thanks!
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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HCM New user 58 Posts |
I don't really have a favorite. For CCW, I usually carry either a Glock 26, Kahr CM9, S&W MP340 or a Ruger LCP. My wife carries the LCP most of the time because she prefers the small size, I steal it when I am not wearing enough to conceal anything else. For me, I get dressed and grab the biggest gun I can get away with. Biggest, meaning capacity. My G26 has a 10+1 capacity with a backup 15 round G19 magazine with a grip extension. I take the Glock whenever possible, then the Kahr, S&W and finally LCP. Most people dress around their gun, but I am perfectly comfortable with any of my carry guns, so I arm around my attire.
I am lucky that I am a holster maker, so I make holsters if I have a particular need for something. So I can't comment on any holster recommendations here, but you do need to have a variety of holsters. I generally carry IWB for summer and OWB in winter. The most important thing is to carry what you're comfortable with. If you're only accurate with a full frame semi-auto, then don't carry anything else and buy a bunch of big Hawaiian shirts to conceal it. On the other hand, most self defense shootings are within 7 feet. If you can't hit center of mass with just about any gun at 7 feet, maybe you shouldn't be carrying anything at all. |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
You're righht, you're gifted to be a holster maker.
Since my last post here and on the recommendation of a retired state trooper friend, I purchased a S&W Bodyguard .380 with an Insight laser. It has a six-round magazine plus one in the chamber and I like that it has the external safety. I'm just not as comfortable with the Glock 27 and it's lack of external safety. The S&W Bodyguard is a beauty of a handgun, slightly larger than the palm of my hand and makes for real easy carrying, holster or not. It has become my carry of choice. I can carry it in a suit jacket, overcoat, pants pocket and just about anyplace else on my person comfortably. For me, comfort is the name of the game. I can't stand the Nate Squared 2 Tactical (N82) I purchased for my Glock 27. I simply am not comfortable carrying inside my waistband. As you pointed out most encounters occur at between seven and ten feet and seven rounds out of a .380 works for me. Not all will agree, favoring a larger round. But that's my comfort level.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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