for a larger guy (6'1 225 lbs) to bend the barrel or frame on a S&W 642 by carrying IWB behind hip or small of back while sitting in the car? That little snubbie barrel looks awful thin.
Is it possible....
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IMO the odds of that are a million to one!!! It may seem thin but sure should have a strength factor way beyond any conflict you can cause between body and seat 
. Let's say - all but impossible. Now your body and a solid surface like concrete - perhaps a different story but you'd be the bigger loser.
Most vulnerable part IMO is the crane - and so if the gun seriously stressed with cylinder out then just maybe possible to induce some distortion.
BTW - IWB to rear/SOB is potentially quite injurious in a fall - just something to bear in mind. I feel that anything carried at 5 o'clock plus to 6 region is not a nice thing to have ''cushion'' a fall!!
. Let's say - all but impossible. Now your body and a solid surface like concrete - perhaps a different story but you'd be the bigger loser.Most vulnerable part IMO is the crane - and so if the gun seriously stressed with cylinder out then just maybe possible to induce some distortion.
BTW - IWB to rear/SOB is potentially quite injurious in a fall - just something to bear in mind. I feel that anything carried at 5 o'clock plus to 6 region is not a nice thing to have ''cushion'' a fall!!
I have only ever carried OWB - and for me 3 - 3.30 is good. I reckon tho most folks tend to find 4 o'clock good for IWB - finding their individual ''sweet spot'' where pressure on bone is least.
Experiment because body types make quite a difference. If you have a good cover garment I recommend trying OWB as being for many more comfortable. I have that option and defy anyone to know I am carry a full size - SIG 226 ST!
I am of course describing strong side per right hander - for lefty reverse everything!
Experiment because body types make quite a difference. If you have a good cover garment I recommend trying OWB as being for many more comfortable. I have that option and defy anyone to know I am carry a full size - SIG 226 ST!
I am of course describing strong side per right hander - for lefty reverse everything!
I use a Sparks VMII which is IWB.. I am more aware when the gun isn't there. Things just don't feel right..
You need to experiment to find sweet spot.. It will just feel right when you find it.
I carry a Govt size 1911 or the J-frame in the same spot..I guess to be precise, it would be 3:15 to 3:19
no wait, it may be 3:17 but that's on Tues and Sat.
Anyway just behind the hip bone
Good luck in your quest.
You need to experiment to find sweet spot.. It will just feel right when you find it.
I carry a Govt size 1911 or the J-frame in the same spot..I guess to be precise, it would be 3:15 to 3:19
no wait, it may be 3:17 but that's on Tues and Sat. Anyway just behind the hip bone
Good luck in your quest.
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