How is this a good idea for CCW? Weapon is slow to draw, exposed to pick-pockets, not necessarily with you when you need it... Am I missing something?
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How is it a good idea for CCW you say, well this pack has a lot of compartments, making it easy to conceal in various ways. It even has velcro for attaching holster, ammo holders, etc. Sounds pretty good to me. I think what you're missing is not everyone wants or needs to be Quick-draw McGraw. Not everyone wants or can have their weapon on them at all times. Your weapon will not print with this bag, so a pick-pocketer will not be able to know where it is or which pocket it is in. Not everyone has the same CCW needs, but this bag is a good option for those that are open to pack carrying.
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Is it slow to draw? Compared to having your CCW of choice holstered on your hip- Yes. Is it still a better option than not having it at all? Without question. Unless someone OWNS this particular backpack then it is very unlikely that a pick-pocket will know that you are even carrying anything in the hidden compartment. To me the question posed tells me that you are not the type who would typically carry a backpack and thus you wouldn't have much need for an option like this to carry your CCW. However for someone who has to wear business professional attire (tucked in dress shirt and slacks) this is a good option because the need is likely there to have something to keep all your documents/work necessities in and would alleviate the need to constantly keep your suit jacket on so that people would not see the butt of a pistol sticking out of your waistband. I used this backpack almost daily and knowing I had the option to have my CCW somewhat handy and did not need to have it on my hip was a great benefit. Also it is a nice way to carry it while traveling, I could pack almost two days worth of clothes in the bag and I also had someplace to put it in my car so that if I were carrying and got pulled over for anything I would not have to declare that I was carrying to the officer because it was in the backseat out of reach.
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The gun could experience some corrosion if placed directly against the body. I always wear and undershirt with my gun and keep the gun well lubed. The gun will experience some wear to the finish on the holster side as the gun slides on and off the holster, so this is definitely a holster for a full time carry gun intended to be a tool, not a show queen.
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Sorry, I can't help you. It is a good and does what it is intended to do.Cons-when wearing it as a concealed holster, it prints more than I Liked, so I do not use it.
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Great question! Over the years, I've just gotten comfortable with carrying it. It's something youre just aware of, while being able to draw quickly if faced with a deadly force situation. It honestly doesn't bother me...
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I was planning to purchase a plastic trigger guard. When using the clip I did not chamber a round for safety. I have actually switched to a pocket holster that is an easier draw for me. The clip in my opinion is difficult to draw sometimes requiring my hand or fingers to be in front of the barrel (pushing up on the firearm) to draw depending on my attire. The concept of the clip is good, but after using it a while the safety issue out weighs its use for me so I removed it.
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I tried it crossdraw, not very comfortable for me. And because it has a fair amount of built in forward cant, I think it would be hard to draw. Also it took about a week of wearing it everyday(even at work without the gun) to break in the leather but after that it is very comfortable, I wear it between 3:00 and 4:00 oclock.Hope this helped.
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I've tried many holsters and none satisfied me. I'm 5'2" and slim. Not comfortable with holsters. Finally the clip was designed for me in mind. I've slipped it over my belt and inside my pants. I can pull the gun out very easily and fast which surprises me, because the clip seems firm. But I like best wearing it inside my front Levis pocket. I slip the clip over the edge of the pocket and leave half the gun handle sticking out. The draw is then fast. If you clip the edge of the pocket and slide the gun all the way into it till you can't see anything except the clip, then it is very difficult to draw out. Now my Ruger LCP .380 is with me all the time, in my pocket. I've tried many holsters and none satisfied me. I'm 5'2" and slim. Not comfortable with holsters. Finally the clip was designed for me in mind. I've slipped it over my belt and inside my pants. I can pull the gun out very easily and fast which surprises me, because the clip seems firm. But I like best wearing it inside my front Levis pocket. I slip the clip over the edge of the pocket and leave half the gun handle sticking out. The draw is then fast. If you clip the edge of the pocket and slide the gun all the way into it till you can't see anything except the clip, then it is very... » Read More I've tried many holsters and none satisfied me. I'm 5'2" and slim. Not comfortable with holsters. Finally the clip was designed for me in mind. I've slipped it over my belt and inside my pants. I can pull the gun out very easily and fast which surprises me, because the clip seems firm. But I like best wearing it inside my front Levis pocket. I slip the clip over the edge of the pocket and leave half the gun handle sticking out. The draw is then fast. If you clip the edge of the pocket and slide the gun all the way into it till you can't see anything except the clip, then it is very difficult to draw out. Now my Ruger LCP .380 is with me all the time, in my pocket. « Show Less
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As this is an "excellent" form of a safety holster, it is supposed to fit tight you will find. But that is the "safety" part of it. No criminal can just pull it from your holster. Once the revolver is in there, the only way it is designed to come out is with a "straight up" drawing action where you have to pull up hard directly straight up so no one but you can get it out. I suppose someone who had you on the ground could by then you should have shot the bass-turtle before he got that close to your revolver.
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a very good fit for the Rugar LCP, to utilize the effectiveness of a concealed carry adding a laser to the LCP and using the same holster would be of no benefit due to holster restriction and tightness. You would be better served with an ankle or larger hip carry generic variety
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I like the holster. I wear button up shirts and it fits comfortably under my arm. I wouldn't carry anything bigger than a .45. I've asked people I know of course if they can tell I was carrying. None of them could see it.
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Think about having the holster in your pocket..... You want to be able to get a grip on the gun to draw or pull it out of your pocket. If you are left handed, you will want the left holster...
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Congrats you bought a beautiful handgun a bit heavy but very impressive. For that gun I would use a Wild Bill's Concealment Fusion Paddle or Covert holster. Hope that helps. Be safe.
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10 round mags will fit deeply in the pockets. May be harder to pull them out with them so short. Maybe get a 30 round clip and put the round limiter in it to make it CA legal.
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It is my opinion that this holster would not work as concealed carry. It was not intended to do that duty. It also requires a specific maneuver to draw the weapon. Normally concealed carry should be easy and quick to draw.
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Let me start off by saying I love this scabbard, I use it for my m4 & it's perfect for adding extra attachments such as mag & ammo holders. I think it would work pretty good for your gun, especially since you can make it shorter if u need to. good luck with the purchase and if you get it I hope you enjoy it as much as I have
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Hi Allyson. I'm new to this. I'm amazed at how realistic it looks and feels. Miranda's response seems to make sense, i.e. open up the barrel end of the holster. Good luck. Ken
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A great holster! I forget that I even have a gun in my pocket. There is a rectangular flap of the same material that attaches with velcro and is used to minimize print. I find that I don't even need it.Good luck and GOD bless! And no, it does not cover the safety.