I am quickly learning who's advice to take and who's to ignore. I asked about a product that wanted to learn about, so I asked a question. There are ways of explaining why a product is bad without being a jerk. Enjoy the ignore list.
I did not mention my intentions to use it at all, I wasnjust wondering what people thought about it. Which is why I get bothered when people say I should not be carrying because i make bad choices. I had not made a choice.Don't underestimate the functionality a good holster will give you.
In addition to carrying your handgun comfortably, and safely (AD/ND, retention, etc.), it's a place to put your gun when you need 2 hands (does it allow one handed reholstering?), it can act like a third hand if you have to do one-handed manipulations, etc. Think about it.
The clip provides none of this functionality. It's low profile and cheap, that's about it. (And frankly, it's not as cheap as marginally better alternatives like the Raven Vanguard mentioned.).
Of course, not every holster has to meet all the criteria. I understand that. There are places for compromise (ex. deep concealment, BUG carry, etc).
But for a primary carry method, my advice would be to get the most functionality you can. Think of a handgun and holster as a system.
OP, did you mention your intended use for the product, or did I miss that? Knowing for what/how you intend to use it can result in better/more specific advice.
Lighten up Francis. You asked a question and got good advice along with the obligatory smart a$$ comments and funny pics. You have almost 1400 posts, you should know by now, that's how INGO rolls.
At least you got the good advice BEFORE before the snide, condescending remarks. It's usually the other way around.
Those started on Kel Tec's.
Thanks to everybody who was able to give advice without snider remarks. I will not be purchasing this product. Its to risky. I will stick with regular holsters. Thanks again.
I think I am seeing a pattern to the responses.
Regular holster then?
O well. I was hoping to solve the problem as cheap as possible. Kydex here I come.
I did not mention my intentions to use it at all, I wasnjust wondering what people thought about it. . . . it just seemed like an interesting item.
Thanks to everybody who was able to give advice without snider remarks. I will not be purchasing this product. Its to risky. I will stick with regular holsters. Thanks again.
Snider? That high school is down the road from me!
Don't be hurt - I'm not trying to be me, just honest.
alot of good ideas. but i wont know what i want till i decide what gun to buy. right now its a toss up between m&p 40, gen 4 glock 22, and m&p 45c.
i am sure i want a iwb, i just dont know which one.
All fine choices for a carry gun, although a lot of people do find the compacts easier to carry. So, for the Glock that would be the 23 rather than the 22 for example. Depends on one's physique. Small differences in the dimensions of a handgun can sometimes make a surprisingly significant difference when it comes to carry.
Holsters are a personal kind of thing. Again, depends how one is built, how one dresses, etc. FWIW, I use a Comp-Tac Infidel every day for IWB.
Enjoy the journey of figuring it all out. Don't count on getting it right the first time. That doesn't seem to be the norm. Most folks try a few things out before they settle on what works best for them.
All fine choices for a carry gun, although a lot of people do find the compacts easier to carry. So, for the Glock that would be the 23 rather than the 22 for example. Depends on one's physique. Small differences in the dimensions of a handgun can sometimes make a surprisingly significant difference when it comes to carry.
Holsters are a personal kind of thing. Again, depends how one is built, how one dresses, etc. FWIW, I use a Comp-Tac Infidel every day for IWB.
Enjoy the journey of figuring it all out. Don't count on getting it right the first time. That doesn't seem to be the norm. Most folks try a few things out before they settle on what works best for them.
^^^This.
FWIW, Ive owned a G22 for awhile but always thought it was "too big" to carry concealed IWB...until recently at least. For the past week or so, ive been carrying my G22 in a Comptac Minotaur (thanks to a fellow INGOer who was generous enough to allow me to test drive his) and have been pleasantly surprised...its not only extremely comfortable, it conceals well with a loose fitting shirt/jacket. This is my first experience with the hybrid-style IWB holsters, but so far i like it a lot...i would recommend looking into them.
That being said, if i had the choice between the G22 or the G23, id go 23...the shorter grip length and barrel would make the concealment/comfort that much better. If it helps, im 6'-5" and about 210.