"Non-standard" SmartCarry

ExactlyMyPoint · December 22nd, 2007, 06:42 PM

One person mentioned that he uses his SmartCarry holster positioned at 3:30. I thought that was a great idea and as soon as I get some time after Christmas shopping, I am going to experiment with that. But, I was wondering whether anyone else has any experience positioning the holster in a spot other than 12:00.

NRATodd · December 22nd, 2007, 07:04 PM

I carry at 3:30- works great!

LastManOut · December 22nd, 2007, 08:03 PM

I prefer 11:30, just so the buttstock is at the zipperline.

MNBurl · December 22nd, 2007, 09:57 PM

My pistol in Smartcarry has the slide at 12:30 and grip end at 2.

RobbW · December 23rd, 2007, 01:30 AM

That is a GREAT idea. I'm going to experiment with crossdraw, for days when I'm mostly driving in the car. I never would have thought of using SmartCarry for anything other than what it was designed for. Thanks, this is a terrific forum where we can share ideas like this.

mrrogers1 · January 9th, 2008, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRATodd

I carry at 3:30- works great!

Isn't the grip of the pistol WAY back from where you would want it? I'm going to put mine at 3:30 tomorrow to see. I have a RH smartcarry and putting it at the 3:30 position seems like it would really move the grip of the gun way back behind you.

Ram Rod · January 9th, 2008, 04:28 AM

Don't know. I do know I want one of those holsters now. Thanks for bringing this up.

AZ Husker · January 9th, 2008, 04:35 AM

I've had one for years, and unless it's inside a stretchy fabric like sweatpants, it's almost impossible to access the weapon. Try shoving your hand down your jeans with a belt on and successfully grab a weapon then draw. Just doesn't work. With stretchy shorts or pants, it'll beat being unarmed!

Ghettokracker71 · January 9th, 2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ Husker

I've had one for years, and unless it's inside a stretchy fabric like sweatpants, it's almost impossible to access the weapon. Try shoving your hand down your jeans with a belt on and successfully grab a weapon then draw. Just doesn't work. With stretchy shorts or pants, it'll beat being unarmed!

With practice I can draw fast and accurate everytime,under the belt buckle,...

Now if only I can get it to stop riding down and making my johnson go numb? Or like earlier today,sitting down in a HIGHLY public place,one of those "concealed is concealed" maybe shouldnt be carrying,and I get up,holster had ridden up under my tshirt,and my tshirt was up on my back sitting on the top part of the velcro exposing I was clearing wearing something realy strange

(ORRRR MAKE IT STOP POKING MY GUT WHILE SITTING DOWN)

QKShooter · January 10th, 2008, 03:37 AM

I think the Smart Carry serves a purpose for people who need to conceal that deep.
Many folks that are new to carrying a firearm tend to want to conceal their firearm deeper than they honestly need to.
The fact remains that the deeper you conceal your firearm the slower and more cumbersome it will be to gain critical access to your firearm.
So the Smart Carry is absolutely better than leaving the firearm at home but, if possible everybody should first explore other possible carry options.
And yes, I actually owned one once or I would not have bothered posting my comment.

December 22nd, 2007, 06:42 PM	#1
ExactlyMyPoint Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,914	"Non-standard" SmartCarry One person mentioned that he uses his SmartCarry holster positioned at 3:30. I thought that was a great idea and as soon as I get some time after Christmas shopping, I am going to experiment with that. But, I was wondering whether anyone else has any experience positioning the holster in a spot other than 12:00.

December 22nd, 2007, 09:57 PM	#4
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,338	My pistol in Smartcarry has the slide at 12:30 and grip end at 2. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

January 9th, 2008, 04:28 AM	#7
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,816	Don't know. I do know I want one of those holsters now. Thanks for bringing this up. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

January 10th, 2008, 03:37 AM	#10
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,491	I think the Smart Carry serves a purpose for people who need to conceal that deep. Many folks that are new to carrying a firearm tend to want to conceal their firearm deeper than they honestly need to. The fact remains that the deeper you conceal your firearm the slower and more cumbersome it will be to gain critical access to your firearm. So the Smart Carry is absolutely better than leaving the firearm at home but, if possible everybody should first explore other possible carry options. And yes, I actually owned one once or I would not have bothered posting my comment. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

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December 22nd, 2007, 07:04 PM	#2
NRATodd Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 152	I carry at 3:30- works great!

December 22nd, 2007, 08:03 PM	#3
LastManOut Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Emmaus, PA Posts: 420	I prefer 11:30, just so the buttstock is at the zipperline.

December 23rd, 2007, 01:30 AM	#5
RobbW Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 119	That is a GREAT idea. I'm going to experiment with crossdraw, for days when I'm mostly driving in the car. I never would have thought of using SmartCarry for anything other than what it was designed for. Thanks, this is a terrific forum where we can share ideas like this.

January 9th, 2008, 04:35 AM	#8
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	I've had one for years, and unless it's inside a stretchy fabric like sweatpants, it's almost impossible to access the weapon. Try shoving your hand down your jeans with a belt on and successfully grab a weapon then draw. Just doesn't work. With stretchy shorts or pants, it'll beat being unarmed!