A Different Kind of Pocket Holster.....

[CDR]

In regards to snap-caps, I just like my revolver empty when I dry fire. I have snaps for all my guns (9mm, .45s, .22s, 12ga) and use them for reload practice and demonstration purposes.

Another thought...I only dry fire in one place in my home (my home office, I need to get a TV in there instead of the picture of Bane). Any other time, my gun is loaded in my pocket and ready to go.

Hi Don,

When you get the TV, you can still shoot at Michael...just schedule your dry firing session for Wednesday's.  If you miss him the first time, you can get him on the re-runs later that evening.

Regarding the snap caps, I think it is a great idea for reloading practice, especially with speed loaders.  I was looking at it from the perspective that snap caps would protect the snubby's firing pin during dry firing or do I not need to concern myself?

Thanks

[Michael Bane]

Strangely enough, I discovered I have a Mika holster for the NAA .32...like the frozen snow leopard in Hemingway's "Snow os Kilimanjaro," I have no idea how it came to be in my pocket holster bin, but it does seem to work excellently.

I'm a big fan of blue guns for draw practice, handling skills, etc. As I've mentioned, blue guns never ever go bang, and that's a huge plus. You can get the blue Rings guns directly from Rings (http://www.blueguns.com/) or from Brownell's (http://www.brownells.com/). ASP also makes 'em in red, and a little cheaper (http://www.asp-net.com/streettraining.html). Or SoftAir stuff...especially the cheap clear plastic ones...works, too.

I usually use snap caps in my DA revolvers...I don't suppose it's really necessary, but I'm used to it and it's not a big deal. I do totally agree that draw practice is important with a pocket pistol, because very pocket is different...I like to do a few draws every time i get a new pair of jeans (I keep a blue J-Frame in my office, if you must know).

Michael B

[CDR]

Thanks Michael.  I like snap caps for my S&W 686 and figure it is probably a good idea for a snubby when my M&P 340 arrives sometime in March.  I've decided to get that one first and then probably the stainless 640 later on.

I don't know if anyone uses this type of snap cap, but they are great and I highly recommend them.  I think they are significantly better and more realistic in feel than typical plastic snap caps.  I've attached a link to a video showing them in action as well as the link to the manufacturer's web site.  They're called A-Zoom........have a look.


http://www.lymanproducts.com/lymanproducts/images/Part3.mov
Part3.mov

http://www.lymanproducts.com/azoom/index.htm

[Mike1951]

Over the last 8 or 9 years, I've have Robert Mika make three pocket holsters for me.

After years of service, they are just as good as new.

I can assure you that they wear well.

Mike

[flyandscuba]

Another craftsman I recommend is RJ Hedley of Winter Haven, FL.  RJ is a fine gentleman who makes every pocket holster (and that's all he makes) as if he was going to carry it himself.  If it doesn't meet RJ's standards, it becomes scrap and never leaves his "factory" located in the living room of his home.

Most of my pocket carry guns ride in RJ's work:



Visit www.hedleyholsters.com for more information about the man and his products.

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[Snake45]

Well, y'all can do what you want with YOUR guns, but having personally broken firing pins on both a Smith 19 and a Colt Python by dry firing, I will NEVER again snap any revolver with an empty chamber. I make my own snap-caps by filling the primer pockets of worn-out cases with GE Silicone II. Works great!

[norfdet]

Ok, you have sold me. I am ordering a Mika pocket holster for my 638-3 bodyguard. It does such a good job of protecting me on a daily basis, it is time to treat it to something nice.

[norfdet]

can anyone recommend the square cut or the round cut, and why?

[CDR]

can anyone recommend the square cut or the round cut, and why?

Hi norfdet,

I like the round cut as it seems to follow the shape of the pocket that it sits in.  Have a look at the inner fabric of your pockets.  If it is perfectly square then a square would fit well.  If, on the other hand, the pocket is curved on the side, as mine are on my Elites or Dockers, then I  think the rounded Mika would work best.  I also like the way the rounded Mika just easily slides into your pocket.  With a square holster, you may have more of an issue if the pocket is narrow as you have to squeeze a wider holster into this pocket.  JMHO.   I think you will love the Mika holster.  Mine is awaiting a 340 M&P that is still on order.  The good news is that S&W began shipping them last week.  Welcome aboard!!

[IDPAshooter]

flyandscuba,
I too carry in an RJ holster and I am a huge fan.   As I posted on the PagerPal postings which I have quoted below.   I am most likely going to email Mica and see if he thinks his holster would work on a Keltec.  May just get one before I get the J-frame which is next. 

Hope this helps,
-Jose
http://idpashooter.blogspot.com
 

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norfdet,

Maybe I should look for mine and just send it to Bane.  That should really get us covered.   Mike, you game?  He can then send mine off to our friend matthew if we have not managed to disuade him yet.  How many of us has he persuaded to look into LaserGrips, just imagine.  Unfortunately, no LaserGrips for my Keltec P3AT, not sure how they would add them anyway!   

Just as an aside.  I carry in an RJ Hedlely holster http://hedleyholsters.com/ and really love it I use the Right handed back pocket holster although I tend to carry it in the front pocket but with nice dress slacks it really allows almost no printing.  Not to mention RJ was very nice.  Just to throw another idea out there.


-Jose