Gun people question..

[zzGypsy]

I do try to stay with CC capable guns for when the people at walmart get sheepy on me but I would hate to have to CC all the time. Just the idea of going out an having to ask "honey is my gun showing" would just bug me.

Originally Posted by Nitrous

I was just going to write "In the pants" then thought it would only sound like a joke. I almost posted first, thought second (which is my normal MO). LOL

Well ok, it's not just you, because my first thought was Ok, so now that I'll be carrying I'm going to be asking my hubby "Honey, does this gun make me look fat?"

oh, not really, but it did pop to mind!

 

[zzGypsy]

carry holster, now that's another thing I still need to sort out.

I'm *short* waisted and right handed so a holster on my right side belt is just imposible... with my glock I have to get the gun practically to my arm pit to clear the holster. ain't happening smoothly in an emergency. shoulder holster is not possible either, the girls get in the way. wearing it around the farm here, I've started wearing my glock holster on my left hip for a cross draw, and that seems to work ok. probably going to switch it to the back of my belt for a while to see how I like that, but I suspect the short waisted thing is still going to be a bit of an issue, although not as much as on my right hip. that and I don't really like where the muzzle goes when you draw from back of belt with your hand between your back and the gun. a right side dropped holster would be good, but that's not exactly CC.

for competition, I'm looking at a forward-breaking holster (not sure what you call it, but you can break the gun to the front, instead of drawing it up and out) on the right side, and lowering it from my belt maybe 5 or 6 inches like the SWAT guys do. but that's definitely not a CC setup.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Quote: The safest way to do it is turn the butt of the gun so when you draw, your THUMB goes between the gun and your body.

That way the muzzle will point away from you as you bring it around.

Its still more awkward than a crossdraw though, but easier to conceal under a light jacket

 

[zzGypsy]

it's probably a matter of practice, but I can't hit that grip (thumb inside) at speed every time - hand inside is a reliable manuver for me, but ... there's that muzzle sweep thing. gotta get your elbow way up as you draw to not sweep yourself. probably going to go with the cross draw. at any rate, more practice is called for.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

Yes, when carrying in the back of your waistband the gun should be at a strong cant an upside down with the handle pointed upward. As seen in my picture. (left handed in pic)


This does 2 things.
It holds the handle flat agin your back where it wont print an holds the barrel pointed slightly outward. And it keeps you from pointing the gun at your self while drawing.

I carried with the gun right side up for a long time cause it just seemed right but once you flip it over an try it it just works better.

You also want the gun lined up with you kidney not the middle of your back. If you fall with it in the middle of your back bad things happen. Not that a shot to the kidneys wont hurt but its less likely to be permanent damage.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Practice is the key.
It's always hard to change methods at first, but go through the motions slowly for a while, and watch where the barrel points and you'll see what I mean about it being safer

Speed will come with repetition
Quote:
What Reb said about having it "upside down" is exactly right, and puts the butt closer to your hand

 

[swampcat]

Didn't read all the responses, but:

1) Yay for second amendment rights!

2) Get a bunch of those speedy loads for the revolver and have them filled and ready to go. I'm ready to trade in one of my pistols for a nice S&W....

 

[Guinea and Chicken raiser]

you're saying if we were unable to use our hands to operate a gun, would we still have a gun? no. i guess not. why would you need that, who would hurt someone unable to shoot or stab first or back?

 

[cva34]

Practice makes perfect. 1 burgler =1 shot Revolver can handle 6 +- (depending on cal./brand)...If your against more than 6 your in deep do do anyway....cva34

 

[zzGypsy]

Quote:

you're saying if we were unable to use our hands to operate a gun, would we still have a gun? no. i guess not. why would you need that, who would hurt someone unable to shoot or stab first or back?

seriously? wish we lived in that world, but we don't. some people specialize in hurting the helpless. and another group will hurt them if the opportunity walks in front of them.

however, I think the original question (if that's what you're addressing) was what sort of a gun for a person with limited physical ability. a gun can be a great equalizer, allowing those of us with less physical strength to protect ourselves from those with more physical strenght, and ill intent.