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Ohh vest carry. I have to say I'm a vest wearing kinda person. I love me some vests in Texas. Summer times will probably prove to be the hardest for me.
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I have posted here before how I set up my mothers purse. I found several leather purses at Good Will. I let her pick the one she wanted for her gun purse. The outside pocket on the purse is her gun pocket nothing else is in that pocket except her Airweight and two speed loaders. I then bought the correct IWB holster and using Hillman bolts that you can find at good hardware stores bolted the holster in the purse it the draw position that she wanted. By bolting the holster in place through the inside wall of the purse the holster and gun stay solidly in place. |
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http://gallowayprecision.com/images/...ision_5463.jpg. The minimal kydex holster covers the trigger. Loop the lanyard around something fixed in your purse pocket and when you draw beyond the length of the lanyard the kydex will automatically be removed. You can use it as a pocket holster by looping the lanyard around a belt or belt loop. You can opt for a super minimalist option: http://gallowayprecision.com/images/...ision_5450.jpg. I'd prefer the first option, as it should keep pocket and purse (?) lint out of the muzzle. |
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Scatcatt IMHO you handled the situation correctly. If he had his head in your window, his hands could have been on your neck in an instant and you wouldn't have had time to grope around in your bag for your gun let alone try and reach for the ignition to start your car and put it in gear. Fortunately you didn't have to draw and he retreated, but you were prepared in case drawing became necessary.
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I shot you an email. (Pardon the pun)
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Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness Last edited by TunnelRat; February 17, 2016 at 10:20 AM. |
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Aggressive panhandlers
Please don't shoot an aggressive panhandler.
I have encountered a few over the years. The behavior you detailed is typical of aggressive panhandlers. That sort of thing is less common today, as more people are CCing a weapon. Being scared or startled is not a reason to present your weapon. Good for you that you did not do so. I totally get it. I was visiting one of my dealers in a bad part of town (S central LA) after leaving I had a large imposing local resident approach the window of my car and say loudly.....got anything in there for me? I handed him a piece of hard candy, and rolled up my window. Their game is intimidation......I did not play.
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Scatcatt....way to go girl...you are a member of the thousands who have had the means to resist, but didn't have to display nor shoot to protect themselves. I applaud your choice of defensive moves...the hand in the purse, ready to draw if the situation went downhill, closely resembles the LE Officer who approaches a vehicle with his strong hand on or in close proximity to his side arm.
My two DIL and wife have done the same thing...hand on the weapon, but not allowing it to be seen...it's called preparedness and Cooper among others would also applaud your tactics. In our family's case, (one of the DIL's was 7+ months pregnant, your tactic allowed them to leave the scene, with children in tow, and not have to resort to high speed driving maneuvers etc. Well done. Rod
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My mom carries her Sig P-238 in a Montana West Concealment purse.
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My wife actually uses a Remora holster in a pocket of her purse. That way the trigger and safety are covered, and the stickiness of the holster's outer surface maintains a reasonable orientation for the pistol.
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It sounds like a win to me.
Maybe next time- park facing out. Window up. I eat at the "dashboard diner" too much, and I usually find another lot to eat in. And yeah- another aggressive panhandler most likely. |
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No doubt my window should have been up.
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I've ordered from the car at Sonic. They way the set up is there are indeed a lot of blindspots.
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If by stay in place you mean does the kydex stay attached to the gun, I think even the ultra minimalist triggerguard cover can support the loaded gun when held by the lanyard. The Flash Bang bra holster is a kydex clamshell oriented with the opening down. The holster holds the gun securely against gravity, and the draw consists of a downward pull. I've never used a kydex holster or knife sheath, but I understand them to be molded to the tool they carry and hold that tool securely. Last edited by Limnophile; February 17, 2016 at 06:54 PM. |
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The level of retention of kydex itself depends on how tightly molded the manufacturer wants to make it. Sometimes they offer a tensioning mechanism as well. Usually the minimalist holsters offer a retention where the pistol feels like it almost pops into place. But again, this can depend on the manufacturer.
I've known folks that use those minimalist holsters and anchor them inside of glove boxes for instance using the chord. The idea is that as you pull the pistol out the chord holds the holster and the holster stays put as you pull back on the pistol. I would think anchoring it in a purse would be possible, though a small purse might be challenging. |
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^ That's a good idea allowing for a one-handed draw from the glovebox. I need both hands to draw my CZ 82 from its military flap holster that resides in my glovebox.
TailGator's idea of using a Remora holster sounds good. Get the "3-in-1" model and you have a diversity of carry options -- pocket (purse, pants, or jacket), IWB, ankle, and thigh. |
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Indeed, good prices too. I'm looking at them as we speak.
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