Friends - About time I get around to scribbling out a few lines, I'm starting to feel like a lurker around here...Interesting fact of the day...The 5022 posts of the original 642 Club are now located on page 96 of the archives, still no sticky
New Members:
.US - The Kershaw, gunnar187, Steve48, Luggo.
.ORG - spyderdude, Hawkn, a2fireball, preachnhunt, SpectrePilot, DCSCO, LafayetteLA, steak-knife, Wolfsburg, Doc_Jude, appaws, TexasGator, KentuckyBlue.
Welcome to the 642 Clubs, we are glad to have you with us and look forward to your input.
I'm putting together several reviews and some thoughts on CCW/SD issues that I will share as they are ready, here's a quick look at a 15 month review of the Smartcarry.
Original Smartcarry Review - The only cravat I will add is to amend the "v=e=r=y=s=l=o=w" comment. With a little practice this holster is adequate for speed and excellent for concealment.
Followup Comments - One Cravat...This holster is excellent with a suit.
Of course, DA is a big "Business Man"...
Now you see it...
Now you...almost don't...This setup virtually disappears, and with even the lightest cover garment it is undetectable. With elastic or loose waistband pants access is easy and deployment/reholstering is fast after a little practice...and you have usable pockets again After 15 months of daily use it is still perfectly serviceable with no wear or condition issues.
This might be the ultimate setup for a Smartcarry:
The Ka-Bar is excellent for weapons retention and could serve as a primary if necessary, The X42, of course, speaks for itself
This combination is good for an elevated threat environment, or a serious backup...it has earned it's keep
Speedloader...not required
Keeping it simple...my current EDC. This is often supplemented with a hicap littergun eek and other pointy and noisy things, but this is my always, everywhere, 24/7 minimum, it works:
New Members:
.US - The Kershaw, gunnar187, Steve48, Luggo.
.ORG - spyderdude, Hawkn, a2fireball, preachnhunt, SpectrePilot, DCSCO, LafayetteLA, steak-knife, Wolfsburg, Doc_Jude, appaws, TexasGator, KentuckyBlue.
Welcome to the 642 Clubs, we are glad to have you with us and look forward to your input.
I'm putting together several reviews and some thoughts on CCW/SD issues that I will share as they are ready, here's a quick look at a 15 month review of the Smartcarry.
Original Smartcarry Review - The only cravat I will add is to amend the "v=e=r=y=s=l=o=w" comment. With a little practice this holster is adequate for speed and excellent for concealment.
Followup Comments - One Cravat...This holster is excellent with a suit.
YZR said:Just got a smart carry holster for my 642. What a great way to carry when I'm not wearing big pockets!
jt1 said:YZR - Isn't it amazing how good the Smartcarry really is? Of all the holsters I have ever bought (High end, low end, and everything in between) it turns out the two best ones IMO (Mika and Smartcarry) are among the most affordable and readily available holsters out there. Along the same lines, now that I am able to afford any guns I want, I am happy with my X42's, and if I were to buy other revolvers, they would most likely be J-Frames as well.
DA said:I Still Just can't get into that having a holster/device that aims the business end of a handgun at my business end. The 642 looks right at home in that and I am looking forward to your commentary.
Doc540 said:Another misconception repeated in this thread is the SmartCarry points your gun at your package. It does not. It's worn to one side or the other and points DOWN and OVER when standing.
Of course, DA is a big "Business Man"...
Now you see it...
Now you...almost don't...This setup virtually disappears, and with even the lightest cover garment it is undetectable. With elastic or loose waistband pants access is easy and deployment/reholstering is fast after a little practice...and you have usable pockets again After 15 months of daily use it is still perfectly serviceable with no wear or condition issues.
This might be the ultimate setup for a Smartcarry:
The Ka-Bar is excellent for weapons retention and could serve as a primary if necessary, The X42, of course, speaks for itself
This combination is good for an elevated threat environment, or a serious backup...it has earned it's keep
Speedloader...not required
Keeping it simple...my current EDC. This is often supplemented with a hicap littergun eek and other pointy and noisy things, but this is my always, everywhere, 24/7 minimum, it works:
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