Feelings about SOB carry... - Page 4

mulle46 · May 14th, 2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by taggart

Also, it seems to me that someone could stop your draw or take your gun from an OWB at 3:00 or 4:00 just as easily as they could with an SOB holster.

IMO, the SOB holster would be easier to both stop draw from or take the gun from. I have never carried SOB as my dept requires active retention for off-duty holsters and I have never seen a SOB holster with active retention. I do think that the act of drawing from a SOB holster would be more noticeable and slower than from an OWB holster. Plus, drawing from SOB puts your arm in a chicken-wing position for the BG to exploit. Drawing from IWB or OWB at 3 or 4 o'clock allows you to lock your wrist out and fire from the hip. SOB carry doesnt allow that. YMMV

top_gizmo · May 14th, 2008, 07:56 PM

I am a wide guy and I carry SOB daily. I can sit in the car comfortably and I can draw from the SOB position (standing).

I'm no more worried about falling on my back than I am getting in a car accident and I still drive. A matter of fact, I have never fallen on my back in my entire life. You are more prone to injure yourself falling down pocket carry because SOB can only possibly harm you if you fall directly on your gun. Pocket carry can injure you in several positions.

I am so wide I really don't have a choice other than not to carry. I think you need to check yourself on how SOB feels, how does it conceal for you, how is your draw and how concerned are you about the chance you may fall directly back on your pistol and having possibly crush or shatter your spine.

For me, SOB conceals so well that I am not about to change.

billfromtx · May 14th, 2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Derrin33

Aside from the spinal injury stuff, I just find it horribly uncomfortable. It's optional, but to me it really makes me not want to carry and thats not a good thing.

+1 SOB carry is akward for me.

glock27mark · May 14th, 2008, 08:30 PM

feeling of carrying s.o.b..........OUCH

Ridgeline · May 14th, 2008, 08:40 PM

I personally dont care for SOB, although there maybe some times it is right for you. I would carry at about 5ish if I did carry that way, and not plan to fall backwards. I much prefer strong side OWB with a jacket, over sized shirt or vest.

top_gizmo · May 14th, 2008, 08:56 PM

The real benefit of SOB is I don't need a jacket. An oversize shirt works fine. Just be aware of sitting and bending. I can sit fine in a restaurant, I just sit back in my chair with no problems. I think SOB carry has a lot to do with your body shape. I do carry at 4:30 at times, especially in the winter when I wear a jacket. In the summer I don't like to wear a cover garment.

retsupt99 · May 14th, 2008, 10:11 PM

I carry SOB on my Harley

I do...

But let's call it SOB at 4:30...

Do I care what anyone thinks?...

, in fact,...

Do I know 6 other people who do?

Is it comfortable for me...Yep!

Do I wrestle BG's, fight crime on a daily basis...

Do I fear a spinal injury?

Not going to happen, but when I carry strong side I could suffer a hip injury!

Go ahead...I'm a man of steel...

************************************************

OK, continue with the practice if it works for you, it'll be fine...

FlyboyLDB · May 14th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Everyone touts the spine/back injury - but is there any evidence of this? I carry SOB at times. Like others have stated, sitting gets uncomfortable after awhile - like 30 minutes - and that might be stretching it some. It conceals well with the proper shirt. If I know that I will be standing most of the time, I will carry SOB. Just another option. In my opinion you are more likely to fall on your butt or to your side rather than being taken off your feet and falling square on your back.

sass20485 · May 14th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Not for me, but if you like it, well it's your choice, if you accept the risks.

talon · May 15th, 2008, 07:02 PM

what a fun thread, sob is really out of favor with many people. I also would not typically choose it. Mostly because of weapon retention techniques. I know everyone says, "I don't let anyone get that close to me". Still if you are at some large event, you do not always have a say about how much personal space you can maintain. I would say my other reason is that if I have to fend someone off in the middle of a situation, I would no like to put a hand behind my back at the beginning of said confrontation.

May 14th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#32
top_gizmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 128	I am a wide guy and I carry SOB daily. I can sit in the car comfortably and I can draw from the SOB position (standing). I'm no more worried about falling on my back than I am getting in a car accident and I still drive. A matter of fact, I have never fallen on my back in my entire life. You are more prone to injure yourself falling down pocket carry because SOB can only possibly harm you if you fall directly on your gun. Pocket carry can injure you in several positions. I am so wide I really don't have a choice other than not to carry. I think you need to check yourself on how SOB feels, how does it conceal for you, how is your draw and how concerned are you about the chance you may fall directly back on your pistol and having possibly crush or shatter your spine. For me, SOB conceals so well that I am not about to change. __________________ Semper Fi! Engineers Up!

May 14th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#34
glock27mark Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: s.e. mich Posts: 1,515	sob carry feeling of carrying s.o.b..........OUCH __________________ {sheriff buford t. justice}what the h*** is the world coming too. nra life member

May 14th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#35
Ridgeline Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 859	I personally dont care for SOB, although there maybe some times it is right for you. I would carry at about 5ish if I did carry that way, and not plan to fall backwards. I much prefer strong side OWB with a jacket, over sized shirt or vest. __________________ "Eternity is Too Long to be Wrong" Texas CHL Instructor & Holder Life Member NRA Member TSRA Last edited by Ridgeline; May 14th, 2008 at 08:41 PM. Reason: <sp>

May 14th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#36
top_gizmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 128	The real benefit of SOB is I don't need a jacket. An oversize shirt works fine. Just be aware of sitting and bending. I can sit fine in a restaurant, I just sit back in my chair with no problems. I think SOB carry has a lot to do with your body shape. I do carry at 4:30 at times, especially in the winter when I wear a jacket. In the summer I don't like to wear a cover garment. __________________ Semper Fi! Engineers Up!

May 14th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#37
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,361	I carry SOB on my HarleyI do...But let's call it SOB at 4:30... Do I care what anyone thinks?..., in fact,... Do I know 6 other people who do? Is it comfortable for me...Yep! Do I wrestle BG's, fight crime on a daily basis... Do I fear a spinal injury? Not going to happen, but when I carry strong side I could suffer a hip injury! Go ahead...I'm a man of steel... ************************************************ OK, continue with the practice if it works for you, it'll be fine... __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

May 14th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#38
FlyboyLDB Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 499	Everyone touts the spine/back injury - but is there any evidence of this? I carry SOB at times. Like others have stated, sitting gets uncomfortable after awhile - like 30 minutes - and that might be stretching it some. It conceals well with the proper shirt. If I know that I will be standing most of the time, I will carry SOB. Just another option. In my opinion you are more likely to fall on your butt or to your side rather than being taken off your feet and falling square on your back.

May 14th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#39
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,397	Not for me, but if you like it, well it's your choice, if you accept the risks.

May 15th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#40
talon Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 83	what a fun thread, sob is really out of favor with many people. I also would not typically choose it. Mostly because of weapon retention techniques. I know everyone says, "I don't let anyone get that close to me". Still if you are at some large event, you do not always have a say about how much personal space you can maintain. I would say my other reason is that if I have to fend someone off in the middle of a situation, I would no like to put a hand behind my back at the beginning of said confrontation. __________________ The world is a dangerous place to live... not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein

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