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by WildBill
Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Pocket Carry
Replies: 17
Views: 3637

Re: Pocket Carry

surferdaddy wrote:I think it really is more a firearm specific issue. My p938 is very similar to a 1911; even if it's relatively small thumb safety were to inadvertently be disengaged, the remaining trigger pull is around 8lbs...stiffer than most guns have which people have no problems pocket carrying with a round in the chamber. Many times small striker fired "pocket" guns are chambered with a fully or mostly fully sprung striker perched behind the primer, these guns are technically carried cocked and unlocked.

Surfer
gmfitter wrote:The manual that comes with an Uncle Mike's pocket holster suggests not carrying your semi auto. "cocked and locked"
in a pocket holster.

What do you think?
I have not looked into the configuration or construction of the Uncle Mike's pocket holsters so I can not say what I would do.

Maybe the small striker fired "pocket" guns are technically carried cocked and unlocked, but they are a different design and configuration than a 1911 type handgun.

I understand why they suggest not to carry a semi auto "cocked and locked".

Obviously you can disregard their suggestion and do as you like.
by WildBill
Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Pocket Carry
Replies: 17
Views: 3637

Re: Pocket Carry

The Annoyed Man wrote:I'd agree. I like 1911 pistols, but a cocked and locked 1911 has no business in a pocket. And FWIW, I have yet to see an Uncle Mike's product that I would use to carry a gun on my person. I recently purchased an Alabama Holsters kydex pocket holster which works with my XDS 3.3" just fine.
I just purchased an Uncle Mike's instructor belt and am pretty happy with it so far.

I have never seen an Uncle Mike's holster that I would use for carry.

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