Author Topic: Pocket Carry Poll - One in the pipe or not? (Read 13213 times)

jarcher · « **Reply #15 on:** September 26, 2006, 08:25:13 PM »

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I had an interesting thought...

If you don't carry one in the pipe, you might give up your advantage, and produce your R9 slightly ahead of when you should, given normal tactical situations...meaning, you might get a little premature, perhaps even brandishing your firearm (to get ready for a potential situation) BEFORE you really know if something horrible is definitely gonna happen.

That make any sense?

Neverheard that idea before. I hope most CCW holders would know better than to draw prematurely, but I fear that too many are lucky they never have to make that choice.

Brenden · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2006, 08:33:03 PM »

If your "leathered" well and (Properly)..One in chamber is the ONLY way..

I am sorry-is there any other way!!

One cannot, and should not, consider pocket without a proper holster..

IMO...

Brenden

sebis · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2006, 09:51:30 PM »

Thank you all, I really appreciate and understand your comments. As some already noticed I am really new to carry. Hey, one year ago I never fired a firearm, I handled a pistol for the first time in April of this year and I got my permit a month ago... thanks to Katrina and Rita I am now a member NRA

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Back to the topic, I am loking at a leather holster named Stingray from Pale Horse Holsters, it looks to be a quality holster that I can trust to carry properly

(i.e. with one in the pipe).

Brenden · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2006, 10:41:21 PM »

We have a great amount of superb Craftsman that frequent this forum..
Some on the links page, others are available easily..

Hedley,Del Fatti,Graham.Manley(K&D),many more!!

There are so MANY choices available!!

Remember-you just can't have one!!

Brenden

Brenden · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2006, 10:44:26 PM »

sebis,
Forgot to add-GREAT JOB on joining the NRA!!!

This is how we go forward..

Thanks for coming into the fold!!

Brenden

tracker · « **Reply #20 on:** September 26, 2006, 11:10:40 PM »

Good on you Sebis; glad to have you onboard--that was a good question. I think what we are all trying to say is that
CCW is a very serious matter, it is not a trip to the range, and
there is no compromise when your life is at stake.

bigyimmy · « **Reply #21 on:** September 26, 2006, 11:48:41 PM »

CCW is a way of thinking, a lifestyle, a way of life. I also think it is a hassle. I have carried daily for almost 20 years and I would not carry if we lived in a safe world. One thing I find stupid is the same people that do not want to punish the criminal do not want you to be able to legally carry a gun. Happy shooting!

~Always one in the chamber.

jarcher · « **Reply #22 on:** September 27, 2006, 03:19:59 AM »

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Hey, one year ago I never fired a firearm, I handled a pistol for the first time in April of this year and I got my permit a month ago... thanks to Katrina and Rita I am now a member NRA .

Wow, some good from Katrina and Rita!

Since you're new, let me just suggest that in addition to learning how to carry safely that you also learn when the use of lethal force is authorized. I don't know which state you're in, so maybe they required a course. If not, let me respectfully suggest that you look into that matter. If you need source materials let us know and we can recomend some.

Richard S · « **Reply #23 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:38:00 AM »

Sebis:

As Brenden notes, you should also check out the gunleather artwork from R. J. Hedley, Kevin Manley, and Matt Del Fatti, all of whom are supporters of this Forum.

http://hedleyholsters.com/

http://www.kdholsters.com/

http://www.delfatti.com/

And welcome to the Forum and to the CCW community. Stay safe, and always remember the rules formulated by the immortal Colonel Jeff Cooper.

http://www.thefiringline.com/Misc/safetyrules.html

Cooper's Rule II addresses your original question as follows:

"A firearm holstered properly, lying on a table, or placed in a scabbard is of no danger to anyone. Only when handled is there a need for concern."

theirishguard · « **Reply #24 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:46:35 AM »

Sebis, welcome to the forum and the NRA. Enjoy your pup and the carry life.
Tom

FireBreather01 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 27, 2006, 12:28:11 PM »

Always - stacked, stoked, and ready to strike! Remember that the 4 rules of gun handling are just that - intended for handling, recognizing that human frailty can result in an unintended discharge due to error. Technically, a holstered gun, even pointed at another, is not being 'handled', and is an inert object until a force is applied to it allowing it to function as intended, IMO. You, and those around you, will be fine with a properly secured handgun.

And if it still bothers you - consider back pocket carry!!!

ROKTMAN · « **Reply #26 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:54:00 PM »

As imporant as HOW to shoot is WHEN to shoot.

capt.koolaid · « **Reply #27 on:** September 28, 2006, 01:50:39 AM »

Ahmen!

Carry it LOADED. Its not a singleaction, and this aint the army!

Fud · « **Reply #28 on:** September 28, 2006, 11:20:41 PM »

You have to have confidence in the gun that you carry. If you are not confident with carrying one in the pipe, don't carry that gun and carry on that you DO have confidence in carrying one in the pipe.

I didn't have confidence in carrying my MK9 with one in the pipe ...

... so I got rid of it and bought a Colt Pocket Nine and a Rohrbaugh R9S ...

... no lack of confidence with carrying either of those with one in the pipe

sebis · « **Reply #29 on:** September 29, 2006, 12:13:04 AM »

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I didn't have confidence in carrying my MK9 with one in the pipe ...

Can I ask what was wrong with the MK9?

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