30 cal slob
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i recently ordered a smartcarry holster for deep concealment at work.
bottom line: I like it.
http://www.smartcarry.com
as i understand it, this "crotch" holster comes in three different sizes (small, medium, large). the manufacturer claims the large can holster a 1911!
okay, so this thing is basically a denim crotch pouch (with moisture proof liner for those of you with weak bladders) with a velcro strip that goes around your hips. there are two pouches - one for the gun and one for a spare mag. the spare mag pouch may need a "spacer" so that you can access it.
a few things i noticed:
1) depending on the gun, your physique, and the pants you are wearing, it is still possible for an observant fellow to see the bulge of the grip of the pistol stick out of the side of your pants. in my case, an HK USP compact in a medium smart carry. Not the end of the world - easily solved by not tucking in my shirt. Or switching to a more compact pistol (Glock 26 or Hk P2000).
2) huge pro: it's nice not having to wear a photog vest, which I can't at work.
3) tradeoff con: not as easy to draw the weapon from this holster as from a waistband holster. but better than not CCW'ing.
4) con: pistol BULGES when you are sitting down in a car seat. could be an issue if pulled over by LEO.
5) #1 standing up is easy to do - a little weird at first but you just push the thing out of the way and you get used to it. peeing on your gun is a possibility, tho. #1 sitting down for the ladies no problem ... see next.
6) #2 sitting down in a public restroom not an issue. just pull the whole contraption up to your chest.
7) a loaded HK pistol feels GOOOOOOOOD against your crotch.
Seriously, a very nice product to have for deep concealment.
Since I just got it, I don't have any comments on how durable this product is, but it appears to be well-constructed. We shall see.
bottom line: I like it.
http://www.smartcarry.com
as i understand it, this "crotch" holster comes in three different sizes (small, medium, large). the manufacturer claims the large can holster a 1911!
okay, so this thing is basically a denim crotch pouch (with moisture proof liner for those of you with weak bladders) with a velcro strip that goes around your hips. there are two pouches - one for the gun and one for a spare mag. the spare mag pouch may need a "spacer" so that you can access it.
a few things i noticed:
1) depending on the gun, your physique, and the pants you are wearing, it is still possible for an observant fellow to see the bulge of the grip of the pistol stick out of the side of your pants. in my case, an HK USP compact in a medium smart carry. Not the end of the world - easily solved by not tucking in my shirt. Or switching to a more compact pistol (Glock 26 or Hk P2000).
2) huge pro: it's nice not having to wear a photog vest, which I can't at work.
3) tradeoff con: not as easy to draw the weapon from this holster as from a waistband holster. but better than not CCW'ing.
4) con: pistol BULGES when you are sitting down in a car seat. could be an issue if pulled over by LEO.
5) #1 standing up is easy to do - a little weird at first but you just push the thing out of the way and you get used to it. peeing on your gun is a possibility, tho. #1 sitting down for the ladies no problem ... see next.
6) #2 sitting down in a public restroom not an issue. just pull the whole contraption up to your chest.
7) a loaded HK pistol feels GOOOOOOOOD against your crotch.
Seriously, a very nice product to have for deep concealment.
Since I just got it, I don't have any comments on how durable this product is, but it appears to be well-constructed. We shall see.
