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2 | 2 | 2.67% | |
2:30 | 2 | 2.67% | |
3 | 11 | 14.67% | |
3:30 | 19 | 25.33% | |
4 | 7 | 9.33% | |
4:30 | 4 | 5.33% | |
5 | 4 | 5.33% | |
5:30 | 2 | 2.67% | |
6 | 1 | 1.33% | |
6:30 | 0 | 0% | |
7 | 1 | 1.33% | |
7:30 | 0 | 0% | |
8 | 1 | 1.33% | |
8:30 | 2 | 2.67% | |
9 | 0 | 0% | |
9:30 | 0 | 0% | |
10 | 4 | 5.33% | |
Ankle | 1 | 1.33% | |
Shoulder | 1 | 1.33% | |
Appendix | 13 | 17.33% | |
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll |
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August 16, 2017, 08:38 AM | #1 |
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What position do you normally carry?
What position do you normally carry? 12 O'clock would be the navel.
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August 16, 2017, 09:18 AM | #2 |
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Pocket.
But 4:00 when I put on a IWB holster. |
August 16, 2017, 01:11 PM | #3 |
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4 O'Clock...IWB...( full sized 1911 ) and a spare mag on belt at 9 O'Clock ...
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August 16, 2017, 02:47 PM | #4 |
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Wow, so many choices. Honestly, I'm not sure I could tell the difference between 4:00 and 4:30, but I voted 4:00 to get you in the ballpark.
I occasionally pocket carry, too, but that is only once a week, maybe twice. |
August 16, 2017, 04:46 PM | #5 | |
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What ever "position" my right front pocket is. Because every day, regardless of what else I might, or might not be carrying, my LCP is in my right front pocket. Other than that, IWB @ about 3:30 So, your poll missed a very popular choice, pocket. But didn't it also duplicate 2:00 with apendix?
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August 16, 2017, 05:20 PM | #6 |
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I wonder if this poll should have tried to unify lefties with the right handed shooters. Especially confusing with cross draw. And isn't 2 oclock sort of like appendix carry?
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August 16, 2017, 05:50 PM | #7 |
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@Brian good point.
I Carry @ 3, but 3:30 is ok.. around 10 for cross draw.. but I don't really like cross draw in most situations so I voted 3 with a little forward cant. Nothing else feels good and Im right handed.. If I was left im sure I'd be carrying @ 9. |
August 16, 2017, 06:10 PM | #8 |
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How do you factor in for the lefties? I like strong side which would be 3:00 - 3:30 for me.
I think it is the safest for several reasons: 1. Retention: It is harder for someone to take your weapon 2. It isn't covering any part of your body, even when seated. 3. You don't sweep anyone else on the draw as in a cross draw or small of back 4. If you fall backwards, no risk of damage to spine 5. Speed: strong hand is closest to gun The only time cross draw would make sense to me is if you are sitting a lot or driving. Other than that, strong side all the way for me.
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August 16, 2017, 06:12 PM | #9 |
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I used to carry at about 3:30-4:00 until a couple years ago. Increasing discomfort in my elbow and wrist, plus some lower back/hip pain, probably from how my holster was riding, forced me to re-think where I hung my gun. Now I carry at about 2:30 to 2:45.
For woods carry I prefer cross-draw or chest holsters, depending on whether I'm using a backpack or not. Large backpacks with hipbelts make my normal carry position essentially impossible. And pretty uncomfortable. |
August 16, 2017, 06:31 PM | #10 |
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3 o clock unless I'm IWB.
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August 16, 2017, 09:27 PM | #11 |
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3:30 or front pocket.
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August 16, 2017, 11:17 PM | #12 |
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OWB just behind 3:00 so I guess that's 3:30, or pocket carry.
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August 16, 2017, 11:43 PM | #13 |
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What position would a range bag be? I don't carry. Sorry.
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August 17, 2017, 12:28 AM | #14 |
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I'm about 5-5:30, IWB.
Too skinny to carry anywhere else.
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August 17, 2017, 02:38 AM | #16 |
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When I am upright...don't carry when I am laying down...
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August 17, 2017, 09:06 AM | #17 |
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I chose appendix carry. That is my preferred method when out and about. I usually pocket carry around the house. So I guess you could say either one is 'normal'.
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August 17, 2017, 09:13 AM | #18 | |
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You get into this area where both righties and lefties are using the same range but in different ways.. example a 9:30 could be a lefty who likes the gun a bit more forward.. or it could be a rightly who cross draws. say 11 - 1 could be anything. It's gonna be a similar store in the back. Even though it only has 30 votes so far it appears a few positions are really dominate so it might not be a big issue in the end. |
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August 17, 2017, 01:20 PM | #19 |
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FWIW I'm the 8:30 - lefty, but can be closer to 0900 with the Shield or SA 1911
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August 17, 2017, 05:18 PM | #20 |
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Right front pocket during warm weather. Left side inside chest pocket while wearing a jacket.
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August 17, 2017, 05:30 PM | #21 |
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3 o'clock, right on the hip, seems to be most comfortable for me.
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Sitting down?
Standing up? Walking? Running? Sleeping? Making love? |
August 17, 2017, 08:12 PM | #23 |
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a.m. or p.m.?
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August 17, 2017, 10:50 PM | #24 |
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front pocket
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August 18, 2017, 04:59 PM | #25 |
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Almost universally at 9:00 under my left arm. That way I have access no matter what position I am in.
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