G30 in Smartcarry with one in the pipe?

glock45 · October 31st, 2009, 11:34 PM

Fellow shooters,

I just received a Smartcarry medium holster for deep concealment. I plan to use mostly an SP101 .357 mag in this setup but the size also accepts my G30.
The G30 is my EDC and the gun I am most proficient with. I take it to the range regularly and feel confident I can place those 10 shots where i need to. So, I would also love to carry it in the SC when not IWB. The SP101 with DoubleTaps? Not so much, lot of power but I am still not very accurate with it.

Sorry for the rant, my question is: I only carry with one in the pipe and would like to do so specially with a slower draw from a SC. There is no positive retention and I can feel the trigger if I try.... Is it safe to carry the G30 (no external safeties) in this way? Let me know what your experience is... Thanks for the comments.

Ram Rod · October 31st, 2009, 11:48 PM

Continue carrying with one in the pipe as your method. Quit playing with your private parts while CCing and there should never be any problems.

rmarcustrucker · November 1st, 2009, 12:33 AM

I"ve used SC for over 5 years. mostly with my g27. I started off by sewing some plastic milk carton sheets into my first sc. One on the front and one on the back. That smartcarry has been retired after 3 years of daily wear. The next one I bought hasn't been modified at all and it is safe to use.
Just like my p3at in a desanto pocket holster, if you don't touch the trigger nothing will happen.

tokerblue · November 1st, 2009, 12:47 AM

IMO, if you can't trust the Smart Carry or any holster with a round in the chamber, you shouldn't use it. You don't want to be in a situation where you physically aren't able can't rack the slide (one hand not free, on the ground, injured, etc.) and need the gun.

CRags99 · November 1st, 2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokerblue

IMO, if you can't trust the Smart Carry or any holster with a round in the chamber, you shouldn't use it. You don't want to be in a situation where you physically aren't able can't rack the slide (one hand not free, on the ground, injured, etc.) and need the gun.

Agreed. I would practice your draw until you get your muscle memory to the point that you know you won't ever touch the trigger unholstering. Oh yeah, practice unloaded. =)

HowardCohodas · November 1st, 2009, 01:06 AM

SmartCarry Rocks. I tried to pull the trigger (gun was not loaded) while in the holster and could not. There is a YouTube video where the user claims he is demonstrating that result, however you can't see where his hand is, so I don't believe it.

This is my primary, an M&P 45FS. The SmartCarry holster makes it easy to include the Procyon light and a 14-round extended magazine.

Anubis · November 1st, 2009, 01:12 AM

The SmartCarry covers the trigger guard, like any good holster. I use one frequently with my G21, and another with my G27, always with a chambered round.

EvilMonk · November 1st, 2009, 01:58 AM

I use the exact same combination. Never had a problem.

Thumper · November 1st, 2009, 01:14 AM

I carry a G-36 in a SmartCarry... one in the pipe. There's no way the gun is going to fire until I press the trigger.

Pikachu711 · November 1st, 2009, 01:22 AM

I'll echo what the others had said so far. I carry a G26 in my smartcarry 4-5 days a week. Never a problem whatsoever. I've been using smartcarry for around 4 months. I always carry my G26 with a round in the chamber.

October 31st, 2009, 11:34 PM	#1
glock45 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: florida Posts: 246	G30 in Smartcarry with one in the pipe? Fellow shooters, I just received a Smartcarry medium holster for deep concealment. I plan to use mostly an SP101 .357 mag in this setup but the size also accepts my G30. The G30 is my EDC and the gun I am most proficient with. I take it to the range regularly and feel confident I can place those 10 shots where i need to. So, I would also love to carry it in the SC when not IWB. The SP101 with DoubleTaps? Not so much, lot of power but I am still not very accurate with it. Sorry for the rant, my question is: I only carry with one in the pipe and would like to do so specially with a slower draw from a SC. There is no positive retention and I can feel the trigger if I try.... Is it safe to carry the G30 (no external safeties) in this way? Let me know what your experience is... Thanks for the comments. __________________ G30 .45 ACP G21SF .45 ACP Ruger SP101 DAO .357 Mag. S&W 642 .38 +P

October 31st, 2009, 11:48 PM	#2
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,817	Continue carrying with one in the pipe as your method. Quit playing with your private parts while CCing and there should never be any problems. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

November 1st, 2009, 01:06 AM	#6
HowardCohodas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 852	SmartCarry Rocks. I tried to pull the trigger (gun was not loaded) while in the holster and could not. There is a YouTube video where the user claims he is demonstrating that result, however you can't see where his hand is, so I don't believe it. This is my primary, an M&P 45FS. The SmartCarry holster makes it easy to include the Procyon light and a 14-round extended magazine. __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!!*

November 1st, 2009, 01:12 AM	#7
Anubis Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arapahoe County CO Posts: 1,257	The SmartCarry covers the trigger guard, like any good holster. I use one frequently with my G21, and another with my G27, always with a chambered round. __________________ "If you got to shoot, shoot! Don't talk!" -Tuco Ramirez-

November 1st, 2009, 01:58 AM	#8
EvilMonk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N. Kentucky Area Posts: 275	I use the exact same combination. Never had a problem. __________________ That which does not kill us leaves us broken and bleeding... Convenire Volui Spectatus

November 1st, 2009, 12:33 AM	#3
rmarcustrucker Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 317	I"ve used SC for over 5 years. mostly with my g27. I started off by sewing some plastic milk carton sheets into my first sc. One on the front and one on the back. That smartcarry has been retired after 3 years of daily wear. The next one I bought hasn't been modified at all and it is safe to use. Just like my p3at in a desanto pocket holster, if you don't touch the trigger nothing will happen.

November 1st, 2009, 12:47 AM	#4
tokerblue Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 54	IMO, if you can't trust the Smart Carry or any holster with a round in the chamber, you shouldn't use it. You don't want to be in a situation where you physically aren't able can't rack the slide (one hand not free, on the ground, injured, etc.) and need the gun.

November 1st, 2009, 01:14 AM	#9
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	I carry a G-36 in a SmartCarry... one in the pipe. There's no way the gun is going to fire until I press the trigger. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

November 1st, 2009, 01:22 AM	#10
Pikachu711 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,095	I'll echo what the others had said so far. I carry a G26 in my smartcarry 4-5 days a week. Never a problem whatsoever. I've been using smartcarry for around 4 months. I always carry my G26 with a round in the chamber. __________________ "80 Million gun owners can't be wrong!" Glock 26 (9mm) Nevada CFP Holder NRA Member

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