IWB holster for Hellcat EDC?

[Bassbob]

Well duh... You seem to be laboring under the pretense that my concerns are based on human error or ineptitude. They're not. They're based on the chance of (however small) mechanical failure, exigent circumstance, act of god, etc.. The P320 has made this a very real concern.

Bottom line, I don't like loaded firearms pointing directly at the tools. As I've said many times now, I'm well aware that it's an irrational fear. A phobia, if you will. But a fear nonetheless.

Some people won't walk through a spider web. Some people won't walk under a ladder. And some people won't point a loaded gun at their nads. Now that I've repeated myself at least three times, hopefully you'll understand.

As a certified firearm instructor with 27 years experience, you may rest WELL ASSURED that I am well aware of the rule about keeping your finger off the trigger until you're ready to fire. I'm also aware of the other rule about never pointing it at anything you don't want to shoot.

I dont like AIWB, its not for me, its a personal choice, and you insinuating that I'm somehow careless with trigger discipline or ignorant about holsters isn't going to change anything.

Thank YOU for YOUR concern

By anything do you mean your leg and possibly your femoral artery ?


Did you just discover the internet dude ?

A couple points.

If you are concerned about where your holster is pointing, you have the wrong holster. Every holster is a compromise. In fact everything about carrying a handgun is a compromise.

The only way to shoot yourself is to do something stupid. All unintended discharges are negligent discharges. And you don't need 27 years experience to train yourself not to do anything stupid with a gun.

An example. For about 1/4 of a century I spent a great deal of my time on a 12" walkboard stretched between a pair of ladders anywhere from 15 to 60 feet in the air. I had a rule. I always bought the best ladders and walkboards and ladder jacks that money could buy, I always set them up MYSELF and tied them off MYSELF. Barring an earthquake there was virtually zero chance that equipment was going to fail. So, in that situation there is only ONE THING, that can make you plummet 60 feet to your death. Doing something stupid. With that in mind it became extremely simple to never fall off. The same thing applies to carrying a loaded gun. If you can't keep yourself from doing something stupid with a gun, you shouldn't carry a gun. Now, as it was the first time I said it, this isn't an accusation. I don't know you and frankly I don't care how you carry a gun. This is an internet forum about guns. People give their opinions here, as you well know. In the 3 weeks you've been here you've given yours 578 times.

Everything ain't for everybody and the "Don't point the Glock at the C**K "Rule" isn't actually a rule, it's a choice for you to make.

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

By anything do you mean your leg and possibly your femoral artery ?


Did you just discover the internet dude ?

A couple points.

If you are concerned about where your holster is pointing, you have the wrong holster. Every holster is a compromise. In fact everything about carrying a handgun is a compromise.

The only way to shoot yourself is to do something stupid. All unintended discharges are negligent discharges. And you don't need 27 years experience to train yourself not to do anything stupid with a gun.

An example. For about 1/4 of a century I spent a great deal of my time on a 12" walkboard stretched between a pair of ladders anywhere from 15 to 60 feet in the air. I had a rule. I always bought the best ladders and walkboards and ladder jacks that money could buy, I always set them up MYSELF and tied them off MYSELF. Barring an earthquake there was virtually zero chance that equipment was going to fail. So, in that situation there is only ONE THING, that can make you plummet 60 feet to your death. Doing something stupid. With that in mind it became extremely simple to never fall off. The same thing applies to carrying a loaded gun. If you can't keep yourself from doing something stupid with a gun, you shouldn't carry a gun. Now, as it was the first time I said it, this isn't an accusation. I don't know you and frankly I don't care how you carry a gun. This is an internet forum about guns. People give their opinions here, as you well know. In the 3 weeks you've been here you've given yours 578 times.

Everything ain't for everybody and the "Don't point the Glock at the C**K "Rule" isn't actually a rule, it's a choice for you to make.

Yep! First day on the internet. Somehow I've been a web developer for 27 years and never had to go on the internet until now Tell me something, does this level of condescending ego get you far with people usually?

As for the rest... PLEASE, I am begging you.. go back and read what I wrote about it being a PHOBIA and this time try to comprehend it. Third time's the charm.

 

[Bassbob]

A web developer AND a certified firearms instructor for 27 years. Impressive.

You post a lot. Hence my question. You also clearly misunderstood what I was saying and chose to reply with condescension.

 

[Mike O]

As stated previously, I am strongly considering changing my EDC position from AIWB to 3 or 4 o'clock position. Gonna give the OWB a try I think... appreciate all the input. And yes, I also understand pretty clearly the pros and cons of different carry options.

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

A web developer AND a certified firearms instructor for 27 years. Impressive.

You post a lot. Hence my question. You also clearly misunderstood what I was saying and chose to reply with condescension.

Yes. That is correct. I am a 9-5 web developer. That is my job, my profession, my college degree. Around the same time (mid 90's) I also became a certified NRA instructor. That is a hobby and a passion. I teach LTC courses for free and specialize in converting gun-phobes. I also play chess, study history, woodworking, electronics design, graphic design, and classic cars. I like to fill up my time and do things. And yes, I do post a lot. It happens when you work at your computer and need to take small mental breaks throughout the day because your job is mentally demanding. Anything else, your honor?

 

[Bassbob]

Things that make you unpopular on an Internet forum. For those that actually give AF about that.

Being a prick

Talking about yourself constantly.

PSA from resident judge.