Friend Shot Himself Reholstering - Page 3

JAT40 · September 21st, 2009, 05:14 PM

I know the M-TAC has a area that can be a potential trigger snag.
In order for weapon to fire you have to miss completely sliding the gun along the outside of the holster witch points the shot down and away from you.
I can't speak for the Blackhawk Serpa.

Rcher · September 21st, 2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKShooter

A shooter goes to quickly reholster - the index finger is (whoops!) still inside the trigger guard - the holster pushes the index finger - the finger then pushes the trigger - the gun goes Bang!

I couldnt agree more. Firearm safety is a fulltime job.

98LSWON · September 21st, 2009, 06:09 PM

I would guess he was using the Serpa if the bullet hit his thigh first, the Minoutaur would have probably hit his butt cheek. So much for all of the XDs are safer than Glocks threads I've seen on other forums. Hope he doesn't have any long term damage.

QKShooter · September 21st, 2009, 06:20 PM

I agree that it's not really a holster issue but, folks that try to move quicker than their skill level and then have that "brain fart" when reholstering and as soon as they realize it - it's already too late.

PastorPack · September 21st, 2009, 06:36 PM

Oh man, that's gotta hurt. And as someone with permanent metal in my leg (plate and 9 screws), I know that the recovery can hurt more than the injury.

Prayers sent!

As for the gun issue, as an XD owner, I always reholster with hand off the grip safety.

The Wolf cook-off issue may certainly be the cause. Question is why did he reholster after click? If you're out of ammo, slide locks back, so click means something is wrong. (Not in any way trying to beat up on your friend, just wanting to reinforce these issues for myself and others.)

Ram Rod · September 21st, 2009, 07:27 PM

Those XD's are dangerous!

QKShooter · September 21st, 2009, 07:44 PM

It's never good news when any person that enjoys any of the shooting sports gets hurt.

The thread is a good reminder for folks to be careful and mindful around firearms.

Hoping that he has as complete a recovery as is humanly possible.

Nova · September 21st, 2009, 08:02 PM

Best wishes for your friend.

Everytime I push my XD into the holster, I take my hand off the grip and push down on the slide, next to the metal indicator (that shows the slide is cocked). That way, if in the off chance the trigger were to be pressed somehow, the grip safety is engaged. Definitely not something I rush, as I am relatively new to this whole thing.

retsupt99 · September 21st, 2009, 08:35 PM

Sorry about your friend...he let his muscle memory lapse.
When ever I tuck my Glock back in the holster, I'm thinking about my finger and my shirt...nothing can be in the way.
You don't reholster a Glock when your brain is 'farting'...never!

(If it's just a regular old fart, it's OK...I can do that without muscle memory being ruined...although it may ruin the muscle memory of those around me.

)

matdicdad · September 21st, 2009, 08:56 PM

Sorry about your friend. The one thing that I don't like to do and therefore do it as infrequently as possible is to reholster a firearm. I am so anal about my trigger finger that for the past 10 years when I run I always hold my index finger pointed. When I go to pick up a spoon or fork my index finger is always pointed. I am very careful and figure for the most part I can avoid an accident as long as my finger is off the trigger.

September 21st, 2009, 05:14 PM	#21
JAT40 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ma Posts: 2,214	I know the M-TAC has a area that can be a potential trigger snag. In order for weapon to fire you have to miss completely sliding the gun along the outside of the holster witch points the shot down and away from you. I can't speak for the Blackhawk Serpa. __________________ While people are saying "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, ... and they will not escape. 1Th 5:3

September 21st, 2009, 06:36 PM	#25
PastorPack Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,123	Oh man, that's gotta hurt. And as someone with permanent metal in my leg (plate and 9 screws), I know that the recovery can hurt more than the injury. Prayers sent! As for the gun issue, as an XD owner, I always reholster with hand off the grip safety. The Wolf cook-off issue may certainly be the cause. Question is why did he reholster after click? If you're out of ammo, slide locks back, so click means something is wrong. (Not in any way trying to beat up on your friend, just wanting to reinforce these issues for myself and others.) __________________ God is love (1 John 4:8)

September 21st, 2009, 07:27 PM	#26
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	Those XD's are dangerous! __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

September 21st, 2009, 08:35 PM	#29
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,740	Sorry about your friend...he let his muscle memory lapse. When ever I tuck my Glock back in the holster, I'm thinking about my finger and my shirt...nothing can be in the way. You don't reholster a Glock when your brain is 'farting'...never! (If it's just a regular old fart, it's OK...I can do that without muscle memory being ruined...although it may ruin the muscle memory of those around me.) __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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September 21st, 2009, 06:09 PM	#23
98LSWON Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 78	I would guess he was using the Serpa if the bullet hit his thigh first, the Minoutaur would have probably hit his butt cheek. So much for all of the XDs are safer than Glocks threads I've seen on other forums. Hope he doesn't have any long term damage.

September 21st, 2009, 06:20 PM	#24
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,476	I agree that it's not really a holster issue but, folks that try to move quicker than their skill level and then have that "brain fart" when reholstering and as soon as they realize it - it's already too late.

September 21st, 2009, 07:44 PM	#27
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,476	It's never good news when any person that enjoys any of the shooting sports gets hurt. The thread is a good reminder for folks to be careful and mindful around firearms. Hoping that he has as complete a recovery as is humanly possible.

September 21st, 2009, 08:02 PM	#28
Nova Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 190	Best wishes for your friend. Everytime I push my XD into the holster, I take my hand off the grip and push down on the slide, next to the metal indicator (that shows the slide is cocked). That way, if in the off chance the trigger were to be pressed somehow, the grip safety is engaged. Definitely not something I rush, as I am relatively new to this whole thing.

September 21st, 2009, 08:56 PM	#30
matdicdad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 735	Sorry about your friend. The one thing that I don't like to do and therefore do it as infrequently as possible is to reholster a firearm. I am so anal about my trigger finger that for the past 10 years when I run I always hold my index finger pointed. When I go to pick up a spoon or fork my index finger is always pointed. I am very careful and figure for the most part I can avoid an accident as long as my finger is off the trigger.