I really like the Operator. I do have a question for you Vanilla Gorilla. Is your Operator the old style or the new style. THe reason I ask is that I have seen different rail lengths.
Deus Machina, I carry a 469 too. You don't see many folks on these forums that daily carry these great guns. I'm much bigger than you, but it hides just as easily as my Sig 239 and only weights a couple ounces more (not to mention 4 more rounds). I've been debating about getting it refinished since the blue has all but worn off. Here's a video of how I carry it.
Rides in either a Fobus paddle or DeSantis Nemesis pocket.
Buffalo Bore 125gr. gold dot .38 +P
Hogue Kingwood checkered monogrip. Gives me a better grip
than the rubber Bantam grips I had on previously and the wood does not
hang up on my shirt.
ev239--I can't carry like that. I have to keep it slightly forward of my hip, because even my hipbones don't poke out as much as it does.
This one has a 59(?)-series mag in it. 15+1, so I don't yet keep a backup mag. But I hardly notice I'm wearing it most of the time I am.
For something at least 20 years old, this thing really surprises me how well it works. Now I just need to repaint the sights, maybe get the barrel crowned...
As for the finish... Leave it. I might refinish the levers on mine because they've picked up some smooth rust, but I can't figure out how to get the safety lever off. This thing has holster wear and a couple scratches that I won't give up for the world. It's a carry veteran and it should look the part.
I really like the Operator. I do have a question for you Vanilla Gorilla. Is your Operator the old style or the new style. THe reason I ask is that I have seen different rail lengths.
Mine is the old style, that has now been discontinued. Had to have an IWB holster custom made for it. The weight out from helps quite a bit. 200 grain target loads feel like only slightly more than a .22.
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