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WildBill wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:

WildBill wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:Here is a holster I stumbled across recently. They call it a "sticky holster". I have only used it for a week or three but so far it works great and stays in place. I am even able to tuck it. No clips... and it is inexpensive too. It might have possibilities. I use one for my Glock 27 and my S&W 442. So far so good.

http://stickyholsters.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

IWB?

Yes... iwb, pocket...even a ankle attachment. Check out the link. One holster does it all. No OWB

By the way... please let me know your thoughts on it after you look it over. I am not married to the thing so anyone wants to bring up drawbacks I am glad to listen.

It looks good as a pocket holster. It may just be my personal prejudice, but I like holsters that stay open when the gun is removed so I would not use as an IWB. YMMV

03Lightningrocks wrote:

WildBill wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:Here is a holster I stumbled across recently. They call it a "sticky holster". I have only used it for a week or three but so far it works great and stays in place. I am even able to tuck it. No clips... and it is inexpensive too. It might have possibilities. I use one for my Glock 27 and my S&W 442. So far so good.

http://stickyholsters.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

IWB?

Yes... iwb, pocket...even a ankle attachment. Check out the link. One holster does it all. No OWB

Oldgringo wrote:I wear my SA 1911 Lightweight Compact in an inexpensive Don Hume OWB holster.

Frankly my dear, I'm not concerned if the muzzle might peek out beneath the shirt or jacket. It doesn't look any different than the gazillion cell phones, belt knives/tools that we all see all day and night long on our fellow bipeds. It's not a big deal because nobody cares and nobody notices.

Er,...uh, YMMV.

WildBill wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:Here is a holster I stumbled across recently. They call it a "sticky holster". I have only used it for a week or three but so far it works great and stays in place. I am even able to tuck it. No clips... and it is inexpensive too. It might have possibilities. I use one for my Glock 27 and my S&W 442. So far so good.

http://stickyholsters.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

IWB?

bmwrdr wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:

MadMonkey wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:I can carry a Glock 19 or even a full sized .45 with no coat or special clothing. A super tuck with a bloused out shirt will hide a full size gun.

That's great.

Not all of us are built the same way, nor do we all carry the same way. I still haven't found an IWB I like, or that I can get to conceal well without having to go back to a coat.

Sorry, my intentions were not to personally offend you. I was simply trying to offer words of wisdom for a fellow poster. You don't know if you don't try. What inspired my attempt to be of assistance was the comment about having to carry a pocket pistol for summer dress. The poster didn't say due to body type they are forced to carry a small gun. I will try to be more considerate the next time.

It is not offending anybody. Posters here just express their opinion which may or not match your personal opinion, but that should be respected too.

MadMonkey wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:I can carry a Glock 19 or even a full sized .45 with no coat or special clothing. A super tuck with a bloused out shirt will hide a full size gun.

That's great.

Not all of us are built the same way, nor do we all carry the same way. I still haven't found an IWB I like, or that I can get to conceal well without having to go back to a coat.

bmwrdr wrote:Great, thanks. Did you ever find your .380?

bmwrdr wrote:Wow, I spent over a hour to read this thread and realize the different opinions here so I have to add mine.
1. From a logical point I do not think OC makes sense for following reasons.
a. As others already stated it does get the attention of others, positive or negative, either way. That is certainly not what I want!

I don't think most folks would give the carry of a handgun in a holster on your hip much thought. The game being played with carrying military style rifles to events that are sure to provoke is ignorant. Not rebellious... ignorant. There is a difference.

b. My biggest concern would be a gun grabber. A gun in plain view will surely attract a criminal mind as well as an anti gun person. That is certainly not what I want!

If I were to open carry a handgun I would utilize some form of strap or "locking" mechanism style holster. Like cops use.

c. Another worry would be mistakenly recognized as a LEO which means in my opinion I could be potentially responsible for confusion about my status.

When I see Leo dressed in street attire and carrying outside the waistband they always have had a badge right near the weapon.

2. From a social point of a view I'd say everybody should be able to carry either way but has to conform with the current law without an exception.

I agree that we should follow the law.

3. Watching the news, listening and talking to others I surely can say it is a shame how some express their opinion towards a LEO. I actually have no faith in a person publicly yelling at a LEO or any others, using banal and insulting verbiage.

Most LEO are good people and are putting their butts on the line for the community. I agree they deserve our respect and co-operation. But I also think the occasional cop who abuses their authority deserves reported for their behavior but trying to argue with them on the street may not be a great idea.

The points above led me to the conclusion it is better to discard OC but gain discipline and skills in CC.

Open carry in itself would not be a bad thing. We just need to make sure we cover our six on concealed carry before we get it passed. My one and only concern is people posting signs that keep me from carrying concealed because seeing open carry scares them. If some here are right, so few will open carry that it may not matter. But we should address it to be safe. We don't want to move backwards on conceal carry. Maybe change the law so no sign can keep us out. All signs only apply to unlicensed concealed carry and open carry.

It also would make sense to look at demographics and find out how many would actually carry open if the law would be passed. I do not assume a high number of our population would.

Oldgringo wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:Now that situation makes me angry at the cops. That was an extreme over reaction on their part. Me thinks the cops anti gun sentiment showed through all to clearly. I could not believe they allowed their bloated ego's help them make the decision to actually arrest that guy.

One more thing. That fat cop said a person called in. Is there any proof of that?

Is it a "power" mindset? If I have a eargosplitten loudenblaster and he/she doesn't, I have the power. Cold this be what it's about at the LEO/guv'mint level? Say it ain't so.

Oldgringo wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:There you go. Let's do it like alcohol except that the amendment is reversed; i.e., the state is OC with political jurisdictions being allowed to vote no OC. Happy now?

I don't like that idea one bit. How would a person know when they crossed into a City that forbids OC?

Notices at the edge of town; you know, kinda' like the no cell phone signs in school zones maybe? Actually, this probably wouldn't be an issue except in metropolitan areas.

That cell phone law is gonna get me. I use a bluetooth ear piece, (You probably don't know about this technology yet.Just think of it as a fancy cordless phone that fits in your ear. ). I get to talking business on it and forget. I look up and am smack in the middle of a school zone. I have no desire to get busted for an OC gun crime because I cross over some City line from conservative to liberal. My bet is that the Austin area would be off limits. As well as Dallas. Plano would be a toss up. We have way to many yankees that won't go home.

1. I have Bluetooth as well as indoor plumbing - thank you.
2. It doesn't matter because OC is not going to be accepted in Texas. In states where OC is accepted, it doesn't matter there either.
3. I saw a guy with a Sneaky Pete holster in W-M today. I suspect, of the masses therein, he and I might have been the only ones who knew he was carrying. Like I said, it doesn't matter.

It's time.

Oldgringo wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:There you go. Let's do it like alcohol except that the amendment is reversed; i.e., the state is OC with political jurisdictions being allowed to vote no OC. Happy now?

I don't like that idea one bit. How would a person know when they crossed into a City that forbids OC?

Notices at the edge of town; you know, kinda' like the no cell phone signs in school zones maybe? Actually, this probably wouldn't be an issue except in metropolitan areas.

Oldgringo wrote:There you go. Let's do it like alcohol except that the amendment is reversed; i.e., the state is OC with political jurisdictions being allowed to vote no OC. Happy now?