What in the actual fuck carry method is this?!??

[Racer88]

 

[Racer88]

With a verified cleared gun, I'd LOVE to have this guy demonstrate his draw technique. LOL!

SO many things wrong with this.

 

[James Moore]

It actually looks pretty comfortable, so he's probably FBI. He's required to carry, but will never need to use it.

 

[Racer88]

It actually looks pretty comfortable,

Try sitting. And definitely don't fall backwards onto a hard surface.

 

[It'sMe]

It says: "Take Me!"

 

[BeerHunter]

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It's the really fucked-up "Lumbar Support" carry method (that isn't supportive) and quite dangerous to himself and anyone around him when he attempts to present that weapon!

 

[Michele]

He got a nice holster

 

[It'sMe]

I just came back to post twice just to say that this man's method of carry is the dumbest thing I've seen in a looong time.

I'm still in disbelief.

 

[Bongo Lewi]

Amateur.

It's a SoB holster in style, used for deep cover. Professionals only. This guy is a dipshit pretending to be a badass.

I wore one frequently. Usually with a Sig 229. The holster was a Bullard. The best made.

Said dickwad appears to have a 1911 in a 1791 3-way. It's not really intended to be used as an SoB holster. But the straight horizontal carry is not the issue.

The SoB holster is meant to be covered by an untucked shirt or blazer. Draw technique? If you are old or apple shaped and cant scratch your own own ass this carry method is a bad idea. It takes a lot of practice and some agility to make an effective draw.

He's probably an undocumented mental patient.

If I gave a shit, I might grab that gun from him while he reached for his Big Mac and show him how fast he could be dead.

 

[Racer88]

I wore one frequently. Usually with a Sig 229. The holster was a Bullard. The best made.

If you are old or apple shaped and cant scratch your own own ass this carry method is a bad idea. It takes a lot of practice and some agility to make an effective draw.

I'm aware of SoB carry. But what about the angle of that holster? Is that how you angled it? Horizontally? I would think it would be more like a 45-degree angle for ergonomics of the draw.

 

[brian]

Gang bangers at least hold it right side up and side ways.

 

[Notshawn54]

I just make sure he’s always on my left.

 

[One Ping Only]

That 1791 holster is indeed designed for that to be one of three ways of carry…correctly. They seem to be a pretty popular model. But that just screams “WRONG”!!!!!!!

FWIW, right now I’m shopping for a holster for my RIA CS 1911 clone…that thing just looks too lumpy and ungainly for me, not to mention that hideous example.

 

[One Ping Only]

Gang bangers at least hold it right side up and side ways.

Nerds.

 

[Bongo Lewi]

I'm aware of SoB carry. But what about the angle of that holster? Is that how you angled it? Horizontally? I would think it would be more like a 45-degree angle for ergonomics of the draw.

They come horizontal or canted. The Bullard holster I used was canted. Roughly 20 degrees. Pulling up and out from 5:30 takes some practice. But applying the proper covert carry techniques, the gun is virtually undetectable to people looking for some indicator you have a gun. They can't see thru you.

The canted type worked better for me. I thought it was faster but quite a few SoB holsters are horizontal or close to it. This really is a specialized carry method and the average schlub shouldn't do it. It's designed principally for security details and covert carry, or agents and LEOs under cover. They only work well from the standing position for obvious reasons.

The risk for Joe Schlub - besides it being a challenging carry method and requiring a lot of practice - is the possibility of your finger finding the bang switch and shooting yourself in the kidney or ass as the muzzle clears the leather. Carrying that way and not having a round in the pipe... you are in trouble. I think it's best suited for a 1911 or other hammer fired weapon designed for being cocked and locked. I wouldn't be afraid of carrying a striker gun in this style, but you better have good trigger discipline. Under duress.

 

[One Ping Only]

Might drop the large order of fries too…

 

[Bongo Lewi]

That 1791 holster is indeed designed for that to be one of three ways of carry…correctly.

Convertible holsters never thrilled me. Like people who identify themselves as multitaskers, they are usually mediocre at everything they do. My philosophy is if you want a cross draw, get the best cross draw holster. He appears to be wearing the holster upside down to get the grip-up effect you see in the photo. I believe the intent of the horizontal configuration of the 1791 3 way is so you can put the gun on your weak side. Sort of like an extreme cross draw.

 

[One Ping Only]

Interesting that you mention cross draw, as that’s one I’m considering. That 1791 jobbie as you said is not optimized for any one method of carry. Great idea, but a FAIL.

 

[Racer88]

Convertible holsters never thrilled me. Like people who identify themselves as multitaskers, they are usually mediocre at everything they do.

I feel the same way about anything that is a "do-it-all" design, such as the old fax / scanner / printer. Those machines did none of the above well.

I also won't use a conversion barrel in a pistol. If I want another caliber, I'll get another gun in that caliber.

 

[One Ping Only]

“Undertaker Carry”??