Anybody up at this hour? Holstering Question

[juggler]

I am getting ready to go to the range for a day of shooting.....temps should be in the upper 40's and the sun will be shining. Will start with the ConTact match and then some rifle and pin-shooting......Let the fun begin!!!

What is the reasoning behind holstering your gun one-handed?. I always believed that it was best to learn to do this for a couple of reasons.
• You avoid sweeping your off-hand while trying to holster
• You may not always have the use of both hands (holding something, injury, etc)

Some of the guys are new at this and I was hoping to have more concrete reasons for them to practice. Other problems include the fact that some are using IWB holsters that close up one the weapon is removed. There is also their physical condition, specifically that some are not as flexible or trim as they’d need to be to holster easily one-handed.

If there is anyone out there that can reply to this question before I leave (at 0830 EST) I’d appreciate it. I have spent most of the morning trying to find an answer, using the search function, but there are a LOT of references to holsters out there and I’ve got to leave for a bit. I will check in again before I go.

 

[mete]

'You may not always have the use of two hands ' isn't that enough of a reason ???

 

[MikeIsaj]

I'm not sure of any "official" reasons but here's why I do it most of the time.

When on the range it's just a smoother movement. If you have a good quality, properly fitting holster it is a simple task, even if like me, you've aquired a little jelly roll. I look at it as part of being proficient with the weapon. I have conceded to age and girth over the years by moving the weapon forward about 2 inches but, it's still carried well under my arm.

I quess there's a practical side that when carrying, I can make more discreet adjustments because I am accustomed to working one handed. To the casual observer it looks like a fat guy hefting his britches up. There is also some benefit to being able to re-holster without taking your eyes off your target.

I have an IWB holster that I wear for maximum concealment. As you said it closed up when you unholster. I wouldn't dream of trying to re-holster one handed with that. I usualy pull the holster out, re-holster the gun and then put it all back. I may be paranoid but I haven't shot myself yet.

Hope that helps.

 

[juggler]

More discreet adjustments, check
I will present that one along with my standard "What if you only have one hand?"
Thanks for the replies, I will check in again later.....now it's off to the range!!

 

[garyk/nm]

James Bond: "I usually have a babe in my other hand"

Jeff Foxworthy: "Wouldn't want to spill your beer, would ya?"

And for you, juggler,
Flying Karamazov Brothers: "Hard to keep the flaming chainsaw, bowling ball and rabid pitbull in the air if you have to use 2 hands"

Sorry, it's early.

 

[oneslowgun]

Guess I'm the odd man out...I solved this prob. a few years ago (age and expanding waistline) by swiching to a Kydex IWB. One hand holstering is easy, but Kydex isn't as "form fitting" as leather, so if I bend down to tie my shoe, I might "print". Then again, I wear boots.

Oh, and I'm ALWAYS UP at this hour. This (between 11:30-6:00) is my only "me" time.

 

[juggler]

Flying Karamazov Brothers

garyk/nm, I love you!!! ( In a platonic, manly way of course ) That you even know the brothers is impressive.....most have only seen them in the movies, and didn't know them there!!

One hand it is from now on.

 

[beerslurpy]

Whats a holster? I live in a "no open carry" state, so my pocket is always my holster. I draw one handed and holster very carefully.