Echo23TC
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Since it was 102F here yesterday, I switched my CCW dress code from t-shirt and cover shirt to just an untucked t-shirt.
Lessons (re)learned:
1. An unmelted 1911 has sharp edges that are not covered by the holster. Noteably the hammer and grip safety.
2. Those edges hurt.
3. I carry the way I do for a reason. A t-shirt pads the edges just right, as well as keeping something between my sweat and my weapon.
4. Stick with what you know works. If you want to try something new, do it at home before you take it out into public. I was stuck for an hour and a half without any way to make it better. After fidgeting around for a while, I finally ended up sitting in a chair and tucking some of my shirt material between my tender skin and the hammer until it was time to leave. Tell me THAT didn't print!
5. People just don't look. Even with all of that, nobody said anything - including my wife.
Fortunately it doesn't get that hot here very often, so I won't be tempted to try it again. If I am, I'll remember this experience and talk myself out of it!
Lessons (re)learned:
1. An unmelted 1911 has sharp edges that are not covered by the holster. Noteably the hammer and grip safety.
2. Those edges hurt.
3. I carry the way I do for a reason. A t-shirt pads the edges just right, as well as keeping something between my sweat and my weapon.
4. Stick with what you know works. If you want to try something new, do it at home before you take it out into public. I was stuck for an hour and a half without any way to make it better. After fidgeting around for a while, I finally ended up sitting in a chair and tucking some of my shirt material between my tender skin and the hammer until it was time to leave. Tell me THAT didn't print!
5. People just don't look. Even with all of that, nobody said anything - including my wife.
Fortunately it doesn't get that hot here very often, so I won't be tempted to try it again. If I am, I'll remember this experience and talk myself out of it!