Teaching the "Newbies" - Page 3

TedBeau · October 30th, 2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nightsonge

Actually, if you get an uncle mike's holster, put the unloaded gun in it, and sew around the gun with fishing line to make it form fitting there's a definate difference. I did that, added a layer of velcro and it works better than anything else I've tried for the CC pocket on my jacket. But even IWB it's an improvement.

I used heavy mending thread, and used it to make a cheap shoulder holster hold my gun much tighter. The gun doesn't move around in the holster now. The fish line seems like a good idea. When I mentioned doing this with thread before someone here was concerned using the thread because if it broke the gun would be loose. Well if it did come unsewn it would only revert back to the original fit, which still held the gun securely, just allowed a little to much play. It would still let me wear the gun until I got home to repair it.

nightsonge · October 30th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Dental floss works well too btw. and it's about as strong as the fishing line, but ties easier.

xsigma40cal · October 30th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Uncle Mike's arent so bad as far as IWB hlster's. I have one for my soon to be upgraded XD40 and I love everysecond of it. It does its job when it comes to concealment and doesnt give a whole lot to printing. Everyone has there own level of comfort and philosophy of carrying and that will reflect in the gear they utilize. The number one thing that you need to realize is that 99.5% of the population doesnt realize who is carrying and who isnt, so there is no wrong method of carrying. It all depends on you and what works best for you as far as being able to draw in that moment of truth and being able to aquire your target with the least amount of difficulty.

Stay true cowboy, and keep your eyes on the swivel.

Bm7b5 · October 30th, 2009, 03:31 PM

Are you sure your way is better than theirs and that they need to be taught? If someone asks my opinion I'll usually give it, otherwise I assume their choice is as valid for them as mine is for me. Also, if I wasted my money on a box of useless holsters, well, dam.nit, they can too!

Stevew · October 30th, 2009, 03:40 PM

I always by an Uncle Mike's or simlar holster when I get a new gun unless I already have several holsters that will work with the gun. Gives me time to figure which other holsters I want for the gun. Plus they make good storeage holsters for blued guns.

CarryOrDie · October 31st, 2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bm7b5

Are you sure your way is better than theirs and that they need to be taught? If someone asks my opinion I'll usually give it, otherwise I assume their choice is as valid for them as mine is for me. Also, if I wasted my money on a box of useless holsters, well, dam.nit, they can too!

You put up a great point. I guess I should point out that these two ask my opinion on a lot of things when it comes to carrying. They just didnt listen to my opinion this time around.

October 30th, 2009, 03:31 PM	#24
Bm7b5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 147	Are you sure your way is better than theirs and that they need to be taught? If someone asks my opinion I'll usually give it, otherwise I assume their choice is as valid for them as mine is for me. Also, if I wasted my money on a box of useless holsters, well, dam.nit, they can too! __________________ US Navy, 1981 - 1989 SW1911PD

October 30th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#25
Stevew Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 330	I always by an Uncle Mike's or simlar holster when I get a new gun unless I already have several holsters that will work with the gun. Gives me time to figure which other holsters I want for the gun. Plus they make good storeage holsters for blued guns. __________________ Glock 22, GP100, S&W mod 60, Colt Delta Elite, Colt Govt 380, Ruger Single Six, Ruger Bearcat, Colt New Police

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October 30th, 2009, 01:48 PM	#22
nightsonge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Spiro,Oklahoma Posts: 32	Dental floss works well too btw. and it's about as strong as the fishing line, but ties easier.

October 30th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#23
xsigma40cal Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: minnesota Posts: 32	Uncle Mike's arent so bad as far as IWB hlster's. I have one for my soon to be upgraded XD40 and I love everysecond of it. It does its job when it comes to concealment and doesnt give a whole lot to printing. Everyone has there own level of comfort and philosophy of carrying and that will reflect in the gear they utilize. The number one thing that you need to realize is that 99.5% of the population doesnt realize who is carrying and who isnt, so there is no wrong method of carrying. It all depends on you and what works best for you as far as being able to draw in that moment of truth and being able to aquire your target with the least amount of difficulty. Stay true cowboy, and keep your eyes on the swivel.