I may be old, but I’m new to hunting. I thought it most sensible, as back-up, to carry my light Ruger LC9s in a shoulder holster where it would be comfortable but out of the way while pushing white tail or sitting on stand. I could finish off the deer if it became necessary.
I’m rethinking that. On watch, a handsome wolf walked up a hill ten yards away. If necessary, I could have turned my .308 Ruger American on it, but it would have been awkward and a second shot, slow. I certainly wasn’t going to be able to unzip my heavy coat, reach under my insulated vest, and quickly access the LC9s, which would have been the better choice to protect myself at that distance.
Next time I’m going with a drop tactical holster fastened around my thigh, and either going with either the 9MM XDs or the .45 ACP Springfield Armory 1911. Below the hip, the extra weight would be an easy carry and access would be easy.
Fortunately, the wolf kept on in a straight line up the hill and ignored me.
I’m rethinking that. On watch, a handsome wolf walked up a hill ten yards away. If necessary, I could have turned my .308 Ruger American on it, but it would have been awkward and a second shot, slow. I certainly wasn’t going to be able to unzip my heavy coat, reach under my insulated vest, and quickly access the LC9s, which would have been the better choice to protect myself at that distance.
Next time I’m going with a drop tactical holster fastened around my thigh, and either going with either the 9MM XDs or the .45 ACP Springfield Armory 1911. Below the hip, the extra weight would be an easy carry and access would be easy.
Fortunately, the wolf kept on in a straight line up the hill and ignored me.