The Handgun Sling - Page 2

Koda94 · September 2, 2015, 02:56 PM

I have to admit I would rather use Mexican carry than that sling....

serf 'rett · September 2, 2015, 03:37 PM

And to think of all the money I could have saved on high quality holsters...

(and perhaps spent at the local emergency room)

Thanks for the link Pax. Tamara pretty well nailed it there, along with JohnKSa here.

Nathan · September 3, 2015, 05:05 AM

You first!

g.willikers · September 3, 2015, 07:38 AM

Youse Guys ain't go no sense of adventure.

TailGator · September 3, 2015, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Youse Guys ain't go no sense of adventure.

But I still have all my fingers and most of my internal organs - all of the important ones, at least.

leadcounsel · September 3, 2015, 11:00 AM

Dangerous. Check.
Can't safely carry a loaded/cocked weapon. Check.
Nothing covering trigger for obstructions or ND/AD issues. Check.
No significant retention for a fall, a struggle, or even running for cover. Check.
Small of back carry + slip and fall on back = spinal cord injury. Check.
Slow draw with extra steps and precautions. Check.
Exposed metal and gun parts to dirt, sweat, salt, dust, lint, etc. Check.
Draw too fast and flag yourself and/or have the barrel insert and cord along for the ride, tangling up your gun. Check.

IF anyone even buys this garbage, I suspect he'll drown in product liability suits as folks try to holster their loaded weapons and shoot themselves in the process.

Yeah, so many problems this was dead on arrival for an idea. This makes clip draw look fabulous.

g.willikers · September 3, 2015, 11:11 AM

Remember the grips with the built in groove for fitting over the pants belt and wearing the gun inside the pants, with no holster?
Is that still around?

Tamara · September 5, 2015, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g.willikers

Remember the grips with the built in groove for fitting over the pants belt and wearing the gun inside the pants, with no holster?
Is that still around?

The Barami Hip Grip. It was made for DA revolvers. Probably not an ideal way to carry a gun since there was zero retention and if you took a spill your gun would go wherever the laws of physics felt like flinging it, but at least there weren't many trigger safety issues with a DA J-frame.

Quote:

Originally Posted by g.willikers

Most of those folks I mentioned carried 1911s, hot range, cocked and locked, of course, and mostly Mexican style.
Even a few Glocks.
And no-one ever had an "accident" in the five years I attended their sessions.

Lord looks after idiots, I guess.

I do find it interesting that you think there's no middle ground between stuffing a live G-lock down your trousers sans holster and a cold range.

BlueTrain · September 8, 2015, 10:40 AM

The hook on a pistol for slipping it under your belt was around when flintlocks were the most advanced technology. There were no belt holsters then.

September 2, 2015, 02:56 PM	#26
Koda94 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2012 Location: Cascadia Posts: 1,294	I have to admit I would rather use Mexican carry than that sling.... __________________ lightweight, cheap, strong... pick 2

September 2, 2015, 03:37 PM	#27
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	And to think of all the money I could have saved on high quality holsters... (and perhaps spent at the local emergency room) Thanks for the link Pax. Tamara pretty well nailed it there, along with JohnKSa here. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

September 3, 2015, 07:38 AM	#29
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Youse Guys ain't go no sense of adventure. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

September 3, 2015, 11:11 AM	#32
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Remember the grips with the built in groove for fitting over the pants belt and wearing the gun inside the pants, with no holster? Is that still around? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

September 8, 2015, 10:40 AM	#34
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	The hook on a pistol for slipping it under your belt was around when flintlocks were the most advanced technology. There were no belt holsters then. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

September 3, 2015, 05:05 AM	#28
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	You first!

September 3, 2015, 11:00 AM	#31
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	Dangerous. Check. Can't safely carry a loaded/cocked weapon. Check. Nothing covering trigger for obstructions or ND/AD issues. Check. No significant retention for a fall, a struggle, or even running for cover. Check. Small of back carry + slip and fall on back = spinal cord injury. Check. Slow draw with extra steps and precautions. Check. Exposed metal and gun parts to dirt, sweat, salt, dust, lint, etc. Check. Draw too fast and flag yourself and/or have the barrel insert and cord along for the ride, tangling up your gun. Check. IF anyone even buys this garbage, I suspect he'll drown in product liability suits as folks try to holster their loaded weapons and shoot themselves in the process. Yeah, so many problems this was dead on arrival for an idea. This makes clip draw look fabulous.