Problem Drawing

[rdcrags]

NEVER AGAIN will I go for more than a few days without removing my snubbie from the "in the pocket" holster! In the house, I remove holster and revolver as one unit from the pocket. You see, years ago, I quit firing my 12 oz 38 snubbie at the range because after 3 shots it starts cutting the web between thumb and finger. But it's my usual carry choice because it's like not being there. Go ahead, remind me to practice with your carry. I was removing it to clean once a year. Well, I sometimes carry an SW 99 semi, and I practice with it and a 357 full size, all steel Taurus, my favorite to fire. I carried it before I bought either of the other. Bottom line, though, I was not drawing my snubbie for several months at a time.

Anyhow, one day at an outdoor range, my friend's wife asked to see my 38 snubbie. I drew my snubbie for her, and I must have looked like Barney Fife. I know some of you are old enough to remember him, even before reruns. It refused to draw, and the holster performed perfectly, clinging to the sides of the pocket and jamming in one of the upper corners, refusing to budge.

To make a long story slightly shorter, I found something very sticky stuck between the holster and the cylinder - I mean STUCK! It was less than 1/4 inch in size. Removed it with lighter fluid. Of course, I imagined a scene where a BG decides to charge me with a switchblade and saying he is going to cut me open from one side to the other and I decide to draw my weapon. I thought of 4 expressions unprintable here. Also, not as dangerous, but embarrassing, would be drawing at the request of a LEO, and looking like Barney. Also, I don't mind if you remind me that a BG can move 10 yards in 3 seconds, or some such statistic. I still may decide to defend myself. I can back up pretty fast, too, or run back and draw.

Ralph

[USA1]

do you keep your bullet in your left shirt pocket ?

seriously though , i guess it boils down to un-holstering on a regular basis .

i don't know how true this is ,
but i was told once that you should occasionally use mineral oil (very sparingly ) inside a leather holster
to make sure the gun comes out smoothly .

i cant see the harm in it .

[gemini]

Use a good quality leather holster. Remove it (gun) daily to "air" out the leather.
Add no mineral oil, Neet's Foot oil etc. to any nicely boned leather holster. A pocket
holster should not be tight on the gun.. It's not necessary for retention as it's "in" your
pocket.

[The Annoyed Man]

...I found something very sticky stuck between the holster and the cylinder - I mean STUCK! It was less than 1/4 inch in size. Removed it with lighter fluid.

Ralph, what on earth was it?

[dicion]

My money's on a Skittle...

Those things somehow manage to get everywhere sometimes...

[USA1]

My money's on a Skittle...

Those things somehow manage to get everywhere sometimes...

they don't show that on the commercial

[rdcrags]

Annoyed Man,
It was thick like mastic used to affix a tag or logo or something and have the tag wear off after several years. But it would be a dumb place to have a tag, and my other, larger Uncle Mike "in the pocket" holster has nothing in there. Maybe it was some hard candy, but I never use hard candy and nothing like it is in the drawer where I keep the holstered revolver when I am in the house. (no kids in the house anymore. The 357 by my bedside is not locked up either). The holster is otherwise clean and has always been clean, or so I thought. Anyhow, I learned a lesson for sure. It would be comical how it stuck were it not so serious.
Ralph

[BTin]

Why does the gun cut you? I have never heard of this before. Have you tried a different grip? It seems the real issue here is that you don't fire it, which then caused the complacency.

[rdcrags]

BTim,
I have seen the cutting problem with J-Frame snubbies posted here several times. However, my friend has no problem firing my version; he likes firing it. The alternate grip that came with the revolver is worse for me . I know there are still other grips for it. You have inspired me to look for them. Not expensive to just buy and try. I have hessitated all these years because the fatter grip is in the wrong direction for making the snubbie small.

BTW, I didn't like the tight trigger spring when the revolver was new. One of you posters (sorry, I lost track of who it was) led me through the steps to order a set of springs and replace it myself. Big improvement in my view.
Ralph

[TxDrifter]

My brother took his carry gun, a Kahr 40, to the range to practice with and was glad he never needed it during that time. It wouldn't cycle at all. If I recall correctly it was a part bent in the way. Anyway, he got it fixed and not long after that, it was stolen. He said he would be sure to fire his carry gun at the range regularly after that.

[dukalmighty]

Thank God you didn't need that gun,and you were asked to show it.one other problem with leaving a gun in a holster 24/7 is rust,humidity and sweat can cause a gun to rust,I like to pull mine out and wipe it down daily with a lightly oiled rag and then wipe it with a clean rag

[Dragonfighter]

I just purchased an OWB leather holster for my Glock (my Merlin pack has worn out). It fits snugly with a forward cant, it has held even when I dropped the belt trying to remove it. It does not print on even the thinnest of my T-shirts and draws like butter. It's made by an outfit out of Gun Barrel City though the brand escapes me. It was kind of steep, 73 bucks after tax but I absolutely love it.

I used to have pretty good luck with a Belly Band (wore out too) and I'll probably get another one of those next pay day. The advantage to that rig is the abilility to wear a tucked in shirt and it is comfortable to fat boys like me.

[Keith B]

It's made by an outfit out of Gun Barrel City though the brand escapes me.

I think you are talking about WRB http://www.wrbss.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Bill is a great guy and will back his stuff up 100%. He also is a Don Hume dealer and who I buy my stuff through.

[Dragonfighter]

Nope, I may be mistaken about it being Gun Barrel City. It's stamped but I can't quite make out the wording. I'll poke around and see if I can find the bacg it came in and let ya'll know...I really like it.

[Dragonfighter]

Hey, I finally got around to looking up the fella that makes my holster. He hails from Azle, TX and not the mid-cities like I thought. His site is here. Mine is an "Undercover" and I absolutely love it. It is fit to my Glock. Holds the weapon steady and draws as smooth as silk.

If any of ya'll are in the Lewisville area, All About Guns is making some room on his wall and is selling all of his Bullards for 20% off.