Does this look dangerous to anyone else?

[DoggyDaddy]

I'm sorry... I know they're a site advertiser, but...

I know DeSantis is reputable, but that access hole to the trigger looks like an accident waiting to happen to me... I mean what's the point? The only thing I can see this holster offering is lessening printing. Otherwise, you're carrying a "naked" pistol...

 

[ruger1800]

combat-access to slide? apparantly they dont recomend carrying with one in the chamber.

 

[SSGSAD]

Somebody, YEARS ago, made a "wallet" for a .25 acp, to "carry" .....

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Somebody, YEARS ago, made a "wallet" for a .25 acp, to "carry" .....

That would be sweet... and it would match my shoe phone!

 

[cobber]

Not as dangerous as this (he's running).

You could put an eye out!

 

[gglass]

I think the name of the product says it all, "Pocket Shot".

 

[TopDog]

To answer the OP, yes I also think this is dangerous. No form of carry with the trigger exposed is a good idea.

 

[target64]

I have one, no issues with it. The wife was the one whom originally wanted it. We have used it for over a year, carries fine in a back pocket. but ....ymmv

 

[t413]

I thought that kind of holster made it an AOW.
They had one for the naa guardian years ago before it became an NFA item.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Not as dangerous as this (he's running).

You could put an eye out!

Perfect anti-Anti argument! After all, it was said that the Red Ryder would put your eye out... Enact stronger scissors control now!

 

[target64]

Concerning this wallet holster, it is not an AOW due to the following definition:
" AOW is a concealable weapon that is not recognizable as a conventional
pistol or revolver"
This holster allows an observer to clearly see the slide,trigger and also part of the frame. So by definition , it is not an AOW....IANAL...

 

[StarbaseSSD]

Wallet Holsters on the ATF website: ATF Online - Firearms - Guides - Identification of Firearms

Down about 3/4 page.

 

[target64]

The gun actually shoots above the holster, not through it, and does not conceal the fact that is a gun once it is drawn.
It is actually considered a modified grip, and therefore, it does not fall into the AOW category.
Complies with ATF regulations on wallet holsters

 

[rugertoter]

I'll stick with my cheap ol' BLACKHAWK! for my Kel Tec.

 

[Bummer]

I'm considering buying an LCP and a version of that holster. (Google "wallet holster", there are a couple.)

Why? Isn't it dangerous?

It's probably not as safe as carrying my Colt Combat Elite in a Front Line quick draw shoulder holster. On the other hand it's a lot smaller. It also has one other major point going for it: It looks more like a wallet than a pistol. Plus, let's not forget that our Glock friends tell us that real safeties aren't needed - use your brain and don't pull the trigger. Seems to me if it applies there, it applies to this. If not, well, you tell 'em.

I got robbed at gunpoint in the IVY Tech parking lot across from the Children's Museum in Indy. I would have loved to have been able to pull one of those out of my pocket when he said "Gimme yo wallet." For at least a second he'd have thought it was actually a wallet. Pow, pow, pow - Woops, sorry. - That's gonna leave a mark. Good idea? I'm not sure, but it seems like it would be better than being whacked in the face with a cheapo small caliber handgun for not complying quickly enough, then having to give up my real wallet anyway. I'm still pretty POed about that, even though I was wearing a full face motorcycle helmet.

And what's with the ATF? (I know, I know, silly question.) They insist the gun look like a gun? Whose side are they on anyway? Kickback from the criminals? Is there an Armed Robber lobbyist $telling$ Congress that effective self defense should be illegal? Honor among thieves, professional courtesy, and all that? (And since it's bound to come up, I don't really know if this is the whim of the ATF or something the Congress wrote. Probably Congress. Still, whose side ..?)

 

[Manan]

That would be sweet... and it would match my shoe phone!

LOL.....Funny!

 

[williamsburg]

id rather have my weapon easily accessable on my belt instead of trying to pull out of my pocket...but each is to his own opinon

 

[Drail]

Some company (can't remember who) tried this back in the 70s and it dropped off the market pretty shortly. I can't imagine being able to dig that thing out of my pocket faster than I could draw from a decent holster. Looks like a crappy cell phone case. But I guess it's "new" and "tactical".

 

[Drakkule]

The gun actually shoots above the holster, not through it, and does not conceal the fact that is a gun once it is drawn.
It is actually considered a modified grip, and therefore, it does not fall into the AOW category.
Complies with ATF regulations on wallet holsters

Does not fall into the AOW category YET, give them time.

 

[gabrigger]

I don't think it's dangerous, but I'm not sure how well it would work for me.