The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: mkm on May 13, 2013, 11:36:50 AM
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I finally ventured out of my tiny town and into some gun stores this past Friday. I saw a new holster style for the first time. It's called the versa carry http://www.versacarry.com/versacarry-semi-auto-model.html (http://www.versacarry.com/versacarry-semi-auto-model.html). I'm very happy with my current carry methods and don't intend to switch. I'm just curious as to the group's opinion. There's just something unnerving about having something stuck in the barrel of my self defense firearm.
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I finally ventured out of my tiny town and into some gun stores this past Friday. I saw a new holster style for the first time. It's called the versa carry http://www.versacarry.com/versacarry-semi-auto-model.html (http://www.versacarry.com/versacarry-semi-auto-model.html). I'm very happy with my current carry methods and don't intend to switch. I'm just curious as to the group's opinion. There's just something unnerving about having something stuck in the barrel of my self defense firearm.
Biggest drawback I see is that there is nothing between you and the gun except whatever clothing you may be wearing at the time.
For me, this presents two problems.
1. the gun is exposed to maximum perspiration.
2. and more important to me is that when sitting the back of the slide would "dig in" and be uncomfortable.
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Nope. I like the weapon contained within the holster. It's just me.
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I saw an advertisement for those .
The 2 issues I had were ;
1, It claimed to "secure" the pistol in place , I didn't see any kind of retaining strap so I don't know how it would do that.
2, It looked like it would take attention to fit the muzzle over the rod to reholster, taking your attention off potential further threats. There was a reason swordsmen learned to sheath their blade with out looking at it.
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Cute, but no cigar. Rather have something "containing" the firearm. Holding it away from my skin.
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interesting. that might work. I would not use it iwb for reason mention above. its really not my cup of tea, I like leather, but it might work well for like idpa.
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From the FAQs:
12. Can a user carry with the Versacarry cocked and locked?
No, we do not recommend carrying cocked and locked. Like many in the firearm industry, we have adopted safety warnings that insure anyone who uses a firearm is safe. We can not know the level of firearm or safety training a user may have, so for safety, we recommend not carrying a loaded firearm. Any user should always fully read their firearm's instruction manual and carry under the manufacturers recommendations.
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Sounds like a BS gimmick to me. If I carry my gun unloaded, I might as well just leave it in the safe. ::)
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COcked and locked is the safest way to carry I know of. you need to do 3 things for the gun to go bang. a glock you need to do just 1.
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COcked and locked is the safest way to carry I know of. you need to do 3 things for the gun to go bang. a glock you need to do just 1.
Which is why I carry a Glock. ;D
Revolver like point and click interface but with only a 5#, 1/2" trigger travel.
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The term disaster waiting to happen comes to mind.
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its why I don't carry a non wheel gun dao. its safer to carry a 1911 cocked and unlocked then it is a glock. a sherrifs off for a large county, had thier NAs go from average of 7 a year to just one, the 1st year they went to sigs. And none for the 2 following years.
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COcked and locked is the safest way to carry I know of. you need to do 3 things for the gun to go bang. a glock you need to do just 1.
Is more things better? Do they make a firearm that takes doing 6 things before you can shoot it? Or 8 maybe?
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COcked and locked is the safest way to carry I know of. you need to do 3 things for the gun to go bang. a glock you need to do just 1.
That's why I carry a Glock as well. One thing to do instead a list of things that can go wrong.
Is more things better? Do they make a firearm that takes doing 6 things before you can shoot it? Or 8 maybe?
How about 4 things? A 1911 uncocked and locked would surely be safer since it takes four actions. ;) Seriously, I don't care what you carry or how as long as you're comfortable with it.
As to the holster, I don't like the recommendation to not carry loaded, the inability to reholster, something in the barrel, and lack of protection for the gun. It does seem very concealable.
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I've been curious about the 3 Speed Holster, the only draw back I can see so far is when shifting it to a back position, (sorry I'm new, don't know the correct terminology), the grip would be facing the wrong direction. My biggest problem is that I am 6 foot and 135 pounds, my waist size is 28 or 29. Any thoughts or better suggestions?