frayluisfan
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Hi, all.
Two weeks ago, I had major reconstructive surgery on my dominant (right) shoulder--three badly torn tendons and extensive cartilage damage. I will be in a sling for another 4 weeks minimum, followed by several months of gradual, gentle rehab. The doc thinks it may be 6-12 months before I'm back to normal.
Do any of you have advice on concealed carry when one arm is *totally* out of commission? For concealed carry, I usually take one of 2 options--Glock 20 at 4:00 in kydex holster, or S&W j-frame, either in front pocket or in holster at 4:00. Here are options I've considered for now.
1. S&W j-frame in weak side front pocket. This is working well, provided I wear cargo pants with a side pocket. Then left rear pocket=wallet, front pocket=j-frame, side pocket=keys, etc.
2. Either S&W or Glock in weak side holster at 3:00 or 4:00. Problem: the sling I wear has a strap that goes around your back, and it sits at about the same position as a holster would be.
3. Appendix carry--OUCH! I'm average in build, but whatever reason, I find appendix carry extremely uncomfortable. I've tried it with an Uncle Mike's IWB holster and couldn't take it. Am I just using the wrong holster?
Another general question: at this point, if I carry a semi-auto like the Glock, where do you put a spare mag, and how would you access it with only one functional hand?
Over the years, I have practiced enough with my weak hand to be confident with emergency use of a weapon up close. Also, reloading my j-frame from a speed loader or from a speed strip is a bit awkward, but doable--the right hand in the sling can assist enough for this to work. Reloading my Glock is painful, especially racking the slide, so I'm very reluctant to do it.
Any thoughts would be very welcome!
By the way, when I fell and injured my shoulder and found myself unable to lift my right hand at all, I was very grateful that someone advised me to always include weak hand practice in range sessions. Ya never know when you'll need to shoot weak hand only.
Thanks much,
frayluisfan
Two weeks ago, I had major reconstructive surgery on my dominant (right) shoulder--three badly torn tendons and extensive cartilage damage. I will be in a sling for another 4 weeks minimum, followed by several months of gradual, gentle rehab. The doc thinks it may be 6-12 months before I'm back to normal.
Do any of you have advice on concealed carry when one arm is *totally* out of commission? For concealed carry, I usually take one of 2 options--Glock 20 at 4:00 in kydex holster, or S&W j-frame, either in front pocket or in holster at 4:00. Here are options I've considered for now.
1. S&W j-frame in weak side front pocket. This is working well, provided I wear cargo pants with a side pocket. Then left rear pocket=wallet, front pocket=j-frame, side pocket=keys, etc.
2. Either S&W or Glock in weak side holster at 3:00 or 4:00. Problem: the sling I wear has a strap that goes around your back, and it sits at about the same position as a holster would be.
3. Appendix carry--OUCH! I'm average in build, but whatever reason, I find appendix carry extremely uncomfortable. I've tried it with an Uncle Mike's IWB holster and couldn't take it. Am I just using the wrong holster?
Another general question: at this point, if I carry a semi-auto like the Glock, where do you put a spare mag, and how would you access it with only one functional hand?
Over the years, I have practiced enough with my weak hand to be confident with emergency use of a weapon up close. Also, reloading my j-frame from a speed loader or from a speed strip is a bit awkward, but doable--the right hand in the sling can assist enough for this to work. Reloading my Glock is painful, especially racking the slide, so I'm very reluctant to do it.
Any thoughts would be very welcome!
By the way, when I fell and injured my shoulder and found myself unable to lift my right hand at all, I was very grateful that someone advised me to always include weak hand practice in range sessions. Ya never know when you'll need to shoot weak hand only.
Thanks much,
frayluisfan