openryan
State Researcher
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So Bob gave me a good start, but I thought I would bring this up again here and see if anyone else has something to do, I'm always interested in what you guys come up with.
I started OC'ing in early April when I got my permit. I began with two different types of holster, one OWB, and one IWB/OWB both thumb break.
I now use a Fobus paddle with only tension holding the firearm in place.
I feel like I can draw at least 3 times faster with this holster than with a thumb break, the gun also seems to have a much more fluid motion coming out of a Fobus than a nylon/kydex holster. From watching some of the videos that have been posted, I would prefer to have to be much more alert of my surroundings with no retention, than to have to fiddle around with a thumb break while simultaneously dealing with a threat.
I feel that although I practice my draw and shoot at the range a lot, that this is a controlled environment, and that I could forsee myself in a bit of panic mode when dealing with a threat, as I have zero military experience, but I still trying to go over things in my head at the range so that if the situation were ever to present itself I would be as ready as possible -- to me that includes a holster from which I can draw quickly and keep most of my attention on the events unfolding.
The only problem I have with the Fobus, is that when I am in line at a gas station, or somewhere where people are lined up behind me is that I get apprehensive especially when I have to sign a receipt and the gun is at is most opportune point to be taken away from me.
I suppose I could cover it up with my shirt, if it is untucked at the time, but don't want anyone to think I am brandishing.
Any thoughts on this?
So Bob gave me a good start, but I thought I would bring this up again here and see if anyone else has something to do, I'm always interested in what you guys come up with.
I started OC'ing in early April when I got my permit. I began with two different types of holster, one OWB, and one IWB/OWB both thumb break.
I now use a Fobus paddle with only tension holding the firearm in place.
I feel like I can draw at least 3 times faster with this holster than with a thumb break, the gun also seems to have a much more fluid motion coming out of a Fobus than a nylon/kydex holster. From watching some of the videos that have been posted, I would prefer to have to be much more alert of my surroundings with no retention, than to have to fiddle around with a thumb break while simultaneously dealing with a threat.
I feel that although I practice my draw and shoot at the range a lot, that this is a controlled environment, and that I could forsee myself in a bit of panic mode when dealing with a threat, as I have zero military experience, but I still trying to go over things in my head at the range so that if the situation were ever to present itself I would be as ready as possible -- to me that includes a holster from which I can draw quickly and keep most of my attention on the events unfolding.
The only problem I have with the Fobus, is that when I am in line at a gas station, or somewhere where people are lined up behind me is that I get apprehensive especially when I have to sign a receipt and the gun is at is most opportune point to be taken away from me.
I suppose I could cover it up with my shirt, if it is untucked at the time, but don't want anyone to think I am brandishing.
Any thoughts on this?