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  • What is the best carry method?

    • Appendix, as long as you don't have a huge gut blocking your draw. Fastest draw!

      Votes: 6 17.1%
    • Hip/Strongside, just like the cowboys did it!

      Votes: 7 20.0%
    • 4 O'clock, best concealment!

      Votes: 12 34.3%
    • Pocket carry. I'm not an aristocrat.

      Votes: 3 8.6%
    • Ankle carry, this is the only way I can conceal my gun at the illegal gambling dens.

      Votes: 1 2.9%
    • Shoulder harness, where my Saturday Night Special resides.

      Votes: 0 0.0%
    • In my purse next to my tampons.

      Votes: 6 17.1%

    • Total voters
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    CaliGunner

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    The main users of retention holsters are duty holsters for LEOs and other security personnel.

    I think everyone who open carries in a social setting should use a retention holster to prevent someone from snatching the gun. Gun owners have a responsibility to see that their weapon doesn't end up in the wrong hands. And of course nobody wants to get shot with their own weapon.

    A good, properly tensioned Kydex holster is fine for concealed carry as it offers plenty of retention. I'd not want a complex retention device on a concealed holster. Trying to press a button or flip back a cover strap while digging under your clothing in a maximum stress situation is not something I'd want to have to do. IMO anything more than a thumb snap is too much for a concealed holster. YMMV.

    Yeah. I've seen LEO retention holsters, the one where you use your thumb to depress a switch and it allows the gun to be drawn. They are cool, and I understand LEOs are always in danger of having their guns taken from them when wrestling with suspects, so retention makes sense.

    But for most concealed carry scenarios, I think it slows you down on the draw.
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    Coyote9

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    AGREE strongly with the statement above that the best is the one which you leave the house with. Carry however you want, just practice and be consistent.
    Personally I choose a Kangaroo carry vest....works in cars works on the street or standing or sitting. Expensive and not viable this summer;) but winter spring autumn or summer evening ... my vest is comfortable and fits well in cowboy country without undo attention
     

    CaliGunner

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    AGREE strongly with the statement above that the best is the one which you leave the house with. Carry however you want, just practice and be consistent.
    Personally I choose a Kangaroo carry vest....works in cars works on the street or standing or sitting. Expensive and not viable this summer;) but winter spring autumn or summer evening ... my vest is comfortable and fits well in cowboy country without undo attention
    I had to look up what a Kangaroo carry vest was, and you know what, I kinda dig it.
     

    jimbo

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    Right now, I'm carrying a micro 9 on the left side in a leather belt owb holster. Cross draw position. Easy to draw in car with seat belt on. This is very comfortable for me,


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    cycleguy2300

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    Yeah. I've seen LEO retention holsters, the one where you use your thumb to depress a switch and it allows the gun to be drawn. They are cool, and I understand LEOs are always in danger of having their guns taken from them when wrestling with suspects, so retention makes sense.

    But for most concealed carry scenarios, I think it slows you down on the draw.
    Safarilands ALS or whatever is natural and quick... all my overt holsters have it.

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