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So let me sum up what I have read so far, and please correct me if I am wrong in my 'impressions'.
The BIGGEST, most OFTEN quoted reason if more 'PR' that tactical.
Bats long post, which had the best/longest tactical break down had cc vs oc at a tactical dead heat.
I am no where near an expert (pleeeeease) but I dont carry to make a public statement, I carry 100% for defense. I just not that civicly minded enough to be a walking NRA poster child (im not trying to be offensive here). I carry to defend myself if I need to, and I send money to the NRA to let others fight THAT battle for me. If there is nothing tactically to be gained from OC, its kinda hard for me to justify it.
Thing is, it feels like there is. I dry fire/draw 25 time every night. With a over shirt. Its a pita. Even after months of this practice I mess up the draw 20% of the time. I am getting better, but change the type of shirt and it drops to 30-40%, I have to be wearing my 5.11 concealed shirt. I cant really count on being able to wear a certain type of shirt for the rest of my life.
I feel as if I should be able to put 3 rounds on target at 7 yards in 2 seconds EVERY TIME, at ZERO notice, and I can do that now ~ 50% of the time CCing, and almost 75% of the time OCing. I will get better with practice, and I am new at this, but those number are striking. However, like Bat said, tactically its a wash after I build my skills up.
So Im torn, I need a valid tactical reason to carry a certain way and right now im leaning toward OC, but once my skills increase to the point I can pull, present and shoot CC the way I want to, I think the element of surprise will win out.
Thoughts?