SOB holster

MDS · March 22, 2009, 07:16 PM

Anyone here ever use a SOB holster for a fullsize 1911? How do you like it?

Moe Howard · March 22, 2009, 07:27 PM

When I first started carrying I tried a SOB holster once and it was for a 1911. I tried it for about 10 minutes then took it off sent it back and got an IWB strong side holster. After trying it for just a few minutes I can not for the life om me figure out how or why anyone would use one. I sticks out like a sore thumb when you bend over, not all that easy to get too and if you fall on it your spine is going to take a serious beating. No matter what position you sit in you can feel it directly on your spine. We are all different and all prefer different things so you may find someone who likes carrying SOB but the printing when bending over and the gun next to your spine looks to me like it would be a problem for everyone. On the plus side they do look really cool.

MDS · March 22, 2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks for the input. I can't make up my mind to try one or not

Lolgasm · March 22, 2009, 11:31 PM

i have heard that people do not recommend carrying in that fashion due to potential spine injury. i have tucked a gun into the small of my back and ran out with a jacket over it if i had to run around the neighborhood for something, but i like iwb kidney carry. i dont have a cant on my holster but for now its a cheapo uncle mikes and its actually very comfortable

David Armstrong · March 23, 2009, 12:14 AM

I have used SOB for carry before and I like it. If it is done right it conceals well and is easy to get to unless seated. Lots of folks put it directly over the spine...that is wrong. The proper position is about the 4:00-5:00 position, assuming the spine is 6:00.

hivel37 · March 23, 2009, 12:32 AM

I have one for a PM9 that I don't like -- maybe because I sit alot.

If you're on your feet all the time, it may work for you.

sawrecker · March 23, 2009, 06:45 AM

two words "gun retention"

troy_mclure · March 23, 2009, 06:59 AM

i cary my xd40sc sob, i use a bladetech uch.
i cary about 7 'o clock with a FBI cant.
i have been in motorcycle wrecks, fallen down stairs, fell down a pretty steep rocky trail.
i have never had any spine injury.
carrying sob puts your gun at no more risk of being taken than any other cary. im always amused by the guys that pop up and say this on any thread that even hints at sob carry.

hknut · March 24, 2009, 03:29 AM

I have a SOB for my Sig 220. it is fine for deep concealment in a crowd like a state fair or something where you are not sitting a lot but side to side contact is a distint possability.

BanditSRT8 · March 24, 2009, 04:07 AM

Regardless of what troy says, spinal injury is absolutely a concern. Count him lucky I suppose.

At one time I carried a spare mag in a horizontal rig (was an old knife pouch actually) in the center of my belt over my spine. It was a very convenient and out of the way place for an extra mag. I thought I was soooo slick!!

One day a buddy and I were doing some basic disarming, and defensive training, and he flipped me over his shoulder and I landed on my back. DIRECTLY on the slim Sig P220 magazine on my belt.

I could not move for over 5 minutes.
I was in excruciating agony.
We all thought I was paralyzed.

Later, when I was able to get up and walk on my own, I went to a doctor. He told me that I was extraordinarily lucky that I did not cause myself serious, permanent spinal injury from this.

That day I threw out my makeshift mag holder as well as the Galco SOB holster I used on occasion for my Glock 23.

denfoote · March 24, 2009, 02:16 PM

The SOB holster is aptly named!!

It truly is a Son of a B!!!

Especially if you fall backwards while your gun is in it!!!

March 22, 2009, 07:16 PM	#1
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	SOB holster Anyone here ever use a SOB holster for a fullsize 1911? How do you like it?

March 22, 2009, 07:27 PM	#2
Moe Howard Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 690	When I first started carrying I tried a SOB holster once and it was for a 1911. I tried it for about 10 minutes then took it off sent it back and got an IWB strong side holster. After trying it for just a few minutes I can not for the life om me figure out how or why anyone would use one. I sticks out like a sore thumb when you bend over, not all that easy to get too and if you fall on it your spine is going to take a serious beating. No matter what position you sit in you can feel it directly on your spine. We are all different and all prefer different things so you may find someone who likes carrying SOB but the printing when bending over and the gun next to your spine looks to me like it would be a problem for everyone. On the plus side they do look really cool.

March 22, 2009, 11:15 PM	#3
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Thanks for the input. I can't make up my mind to try one or not

March 22, 2009, 11:31 PM	#4
Lolgasm Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Posts: 247	i have heard that people do not recommend carrying in that fashion due to potential spine injury. i have tucked a gun into the small of my back and ran out with a jacket over it if i had to run around the neighborhood for something, but i like iwb kidney carry. i dont have a cant on my holster but for now its a cheapo uncle mikes and its actually very comfortable

March 23, 2009, 12:14 AM	#5
David Armstrong Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 2,289	I have used SOB for carry before and I like it. If it is done right it conceals well and is easy to get to unless seated. Lots of folks put it directly over the spine...that is wrong. The proper position is about the 4:00-5:00 position, assuming the spine is 6:00.

March 23, 2009, 12:32 AM	#6
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	I have one for a PM9 that I don't like -- maybe because I sit alot. If you're on your feet all the time, it may work for you.

March 23, 2009, 06:45 AM	#7
sawrecker Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2008 Posts: 192	two words "gun retention"

March 23, 2009, 06:59 AM	#8
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	i cary my xd40sc sob, i use a bladetech uch. i cary about 7 'o clock with a FBI cant. i have been in motorcycle wrecks, fallen down stairs, fell down a pretty steep rocky trail. i have never had any spine injury. carrying sob puts your gun at no more risk of being taken than any other cary. im always amused by the guys that pop up and say this on any thread that even hints at sob carry.

March 24, 2009, 03:29 AM	#9
hknut Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2005 Location: Olympia, Wa. Posts: 535	I have a SOB for my Sig 220. it is fine for deep concealment in a crowd like a state fair or something where you are not sitting a lot but side to side contact is a distint possability.

March 24, 2009, 04:07 AM	#10
BanditSRT8 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Posts: 1,135	Regardless of what troy says, spinal injury is absolutely a concern. Count him lucky I suppose. At one time I carried a spare mag in a horizontal rig (was an old knife pouch actually) in the center of my belt over my spine. It was a very convenient and out of the way place for an extra mag. I thought I was soooo slick!! One day a buddy and I were doing some basic disarming, and defensive training, and he flipped me over his shoulder and I landed on my back. DIRECTLY on the slim Sig P220 magazine on my belt. I could not move for over 5 minutes. I was in excruciating agony. We all thought I was paralyzed. Later, when I was able to get up and walk on my own, I went to a doctor. He told me that I was extraordinarily lucky that I did not cause myself serious, permanent spinal injury from this. That day I threw out my makeshift mag holder as well as the Galco SOB holster I used on occasion for my Glock 23.

March 24, 2009, 02:16 PM	#11
denfoote Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 5,526	The SOB holster is aptly named!! It truly is a Son of a B!!! Especially if you fall backwards while your gun is in it!!!