My decision to open carry.. err sort of

[snowman46919]

So as of signing laminating yada yada yada my first duty after getting my lifetime LTCH was obviously to carry. I am usually a cc in the waistband guy. After my experience friday I have decided that a retention holster is in direct line for next purchase. We decided to have fazolis for dinner friday night as we were standing in line to order I noticed a man standing practiaclly on my 5 o'clock. I stepped away as I was uncomfortable with how close he was, and how close he was to my sig pro. I was wearing a dress shirt untucked and know I wasn't printing but when he side stepped to maintain his position behind me it made me extremely cautious. I paid and got the hell away from him.

Even with an open cary type retention holster I would have been cautious but not nearly as much so knowing it would take a lot for someone to get their booger hook on the bang switch.Holster I am looking at that would still carry fairly high and mostly covered but in my opinion if its even remotely recognizable its not concealed carry.

 

[Andre46996]

CC in the waistband?? Tell me your using some form of holster...

Good on the situational awareness!!

 

[00BlasterResto]

The holster you are looking at is an alright holster and all, but it is going to be pretty obvious with anything other than a heavy winter jacket on.
I would check out something such as a pancake holster first. https://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=2277&CatalogID=448
Since I have these pics...... Please ignore me and my room and look at the holster. I also upgraded my belt since this.

 

[snowman46919]

CC in the waistband?? Tell me your using some form of holster...

Good on the situational awareness!!

you mean you can carry without a holster? Of course with a holster.

The holster you are looking at is an alright holster and all, but it is going to be pretty obvious with anything other than a heavy winter jacket on.
I would check out something such as a pancake holster first. https://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=2277&CatalogID=448
Since I have these pics...... Please ignore me and my room and look at the holster. I also upgraded my belt since this.

At this point with what I have experienced in my town I almost don't care if it is concealed or not. When helping my boys get their coats off I was spotted somehow and a family cut their dinner short and got up and left. Also galco doesnt carry one for the 2022 sig pro.

 

[drgnrobo]

I have a couple of blackhawk serpa holsters (1911 & judge) I chose just for the same reason .Im always concerned that someone would try something stupid like try to grab out a pistol from a holster while OC, unless you have a working knowledge of this type of holster the pistol stays put.

 

[00BlasterResto]

At this point with what I have experienced in my town I almost don't care if it is concealed or not. When helping my boys get their coats off I was spotted somehow and a family cut their dinner short and got up and left. Also galco doesnt carry one for the 2022 sig pro.

Yeah you got me on 2 points, I did not realize at first you were talking about the sort with the push button, I also did not look to see what all they made them for. Guess I should have had my morning coffee before I go giving to many opinions.

 

[SMiller]

If you feel that uncomfortable then place your hand on your weapon, then you dont have to worry about someone elses hand on your weapon.

 

[INGunGuy]

The holster you are looking at is an alright holster and all, but it is going to be pretty obvious with anything other than a heavy winter jacket on.
I would check out something such as a pancake holster first. https://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=2277&CatalogID=448
Since I have these pics...... Please ignore me and my room and look at the holster. I also upgraded my belt since this.

Is that a DeSantis Thumb break holster? Also, I am not sure if that is a gunbelt, but I HIGHLY recommend that you get a DeSantis gunbelt if it is not, as it really help hold the holster in place.

INGunGuy

 

[snowman46919]

If you feel that uncomfortable then place your hand on your weapon, then you dont have to worry about someone elses hand on your weapon.

I did this however, what if I hadn't been as situationally aware or said person had far worse intentions other than being rude and I never knew he was there? No solution is 100% sound but I think for me a retention holster is the best resolution to this problem.

 

[femurphy77]

If you feel that uncomfortable then place your hand on your weapon, then you dont have to worry about someone elses hand on your weapon.

Playing devils' advocate here; could that be considered a sign of intimidation if some dolt decided to call leo and make an issue of it? I think Indiana has some form of intimidation law.

 

[snowman46919]

Playing devils' advocate here; could that be considered a sign of intimidation if some dolt decided to call leo and make an issue of it? I think Indiana has some form of intimidation law.

The only time I have seen that charge fly around here is when someone stands up to a LEO and argues with him.