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Just thought I'd make a fun post and see who out there carries a 45acp and if so what gun and also in what holster or rig? Mine is my Glock 30 in an alien gear cloak tuck 3.0

Not something I carry all the time but I carry a Glock 21SF in an alien gear iwb often.

A Glock 30 ain't a hog leg, this is a hog leg!!



Funny story about the term. We were in Branson, MO and getting ready to take a train ride down through the Ozarks. They were checking bags and the conductor was cutting up and asked my Mother-In-Law 'You don't have a hog leg in that big purse of your's do you?' Dead serious, she says 'No, but I might have some peanut butter crackers if you are hungry. Why would I have a hog leg in my purse?'

Everyone just busted out laughing. We had to explain to her what the term was in reference to.

I have a paraordnance P14 1911, I carry it in a pancake holster, I do have a drop leg holster from when I was a medic on a tactical team but I'd never wear that out and about. I have been OC'ing alot since the weather has gotten hot

Springfield XDm .45 3.8 Compact in Crossbreed Super Tuck

Can we OC in a drop leg?

For OC, I sometimes wear a full size Colt 1911 in an El Paso Saddlery Strongside Select.

Springfield Armory XD 45 Compact, 4 inch, in a Triple T IWB holster.

Highly recommend the Triple T holster. Family owned business right here in Texas

M&P 45c, in a On Your 6 IWB or a White Hat IWB, if I'm not carrying my Shield 9mm.
Alternate back and forth depending on how I feel.

G30 in a Comp-Tac Minotaur, Comp-Tac Infidel or Galco Fletch.

I guess I don't consider a "Hog Leg" any thing short of a 8 " barreled pistol such as a Peace Maker. Some thing like John Wayne told "Drego" to pull out in Mc Clintock.

G21SF in a Safariland 7T 7378 with mounted TLR1 using the belt slide because the paddle had too much of a forward cant that could not be adjusted enough.

or

G30SF in a Blackhawk Sportster paddle until a 7TS is available.

cmgee67 wrote:Can we OC in a drop leg?

I am not a LTC instructor, lawyer, or expert on this matter. However, my input would be that:

1. I did a search for the word "belt" in Chapter 46, Texas Penal Code (Weapons), and did not find language actually defining what constitutes a belt holster.

2. From what have observed, many/most of the drop leg holsters connect in some manner with a belt to provide support.

3. From a purely practical perspective, it seems to me as though a drop-leg holster may result in hindering accessibility when seated or whenever the hips are flexed, such that the user may find it difficult to get a 100% full grip on the gun prior to draw from holster. Extending/raising the hips (so the upper leg is parallel with the torso, as in a standing position) might make it easier to get the full grip and smooth draw.

Maybe a sandbox veteran, police officer or someone else with extensive experience with these types of holsters can share their experience and any recommendations.

yerasimos wrote:

cmgee67 wrote:Can we OC in a drop leg?

I am not a LTC instructor, lawyer, or expert on this matter. However, my input would be that:

1. I did a search for the word "belt" in Chapter 46, Texas Penal Code (Weapons), and did not find language actually defining what constitutes a belt holster.

2. From what have observed, many/most of the drop leg holsters connect in some manner with a belt to provide support.

3. From a purely practical perspective, it seems to me as though a drop-leg holster may result in hindering accessibility when seated or whenever the hips are flexed, such that the user may find it difficult to get a 100% full grip on the gun prior to draw from holster. Extending/raising the hips (so the upper leg is parallel with the torso, as in a standing position) might make it easier to get the full grip and smooth draw.

Maybe a sandbox veteran, police officer or someone else with extensive experience with these types of holsters can share their experience and any recommendations.

Yes id like to know