How I damaged my gun and holster

[96firephoenix]

At least the holster was one that I had made from scrap leather. And the nick in the polymer frame is minor - the holster took most of it.

How?, you ask.

It all started with insomnia brought on by food poisoning... so I moved out the the recliner and tucked the gun and holster between the seat and the arm rest instead of the table that is in arms reach.

A couple cycles up and down to the bathroom and the recliner won't quite function.

Then about 4 tries into it, something clicks in my head and I try to retrieve my pistol... only to find that this is a half-inch-shy-of-needing-power-tools prospect, as it is firmly lodged in the recliner mechanism.


At least it's all cosmetic damage, but I think I reduced the life expectancy of my holster.

 

[wtburnette]

Ouch! Being sick and forgetful can be a problematic combination, as you've shown

 

[Bigphil5000]

I've heard of "the dog ate my homework" but "the recliner ate my pistol" that's a new one. And here I thought that the remote was the only thing in danger of the recliners wrath.

 

[MusicMatt]

Sorry to hear that. I thought only crazy stuff like that happened to me. Makes for a great story though.

 

[VERT]

Gives it character. A nicked carry gun is a happy carry gun.

 

[Snapdragon]

My laptop suffered death by recliner. I had it sitting vertically between the recliner and the end table so I could reach for it while watching TV. One day I put the recliner back and heard a crack. The laptop had fallen down flat on the floor, and when I put the chair back, the corner of the chair smashed it.

Glad your gun is still functional.

 

[sparkyfender]

Glad your gun didn't suffer worse damage. Good luck in the future!

 

[handgun]

Well I guess there is worse things in life. A carry gun just has to be functional. They are not exactly fashion statements. All I care about is that my guns are clean and ready to go. So when I pull the trigger they go Bang. Nick or no nick. Somehow I managed to put a small nick in the poly frame of my pocket pistol. Not sure how, but at the same time I don't care. I only look at it when I take it out of my pants and lay on the night stand and then once a week to look for sneaky Bunnies in it...

 

[Fire Lord]

Hope you get feeling better. I've "tore up" a couple of my guns. Really sucks with the first little nick. I learned though, if it's a carry gun, it's a tool. You wouldn't be concerned if you scratched a hammer, right? So if it works properly, go with it. If it's a safe queen, I feel for you!

 

[Roadie]

I've heard of "the dog ate my homework" but "the recliner ate my pistol" that's a new one. And here I thought that the remote was the only thing in danger of the recliners wrath.

Then there is always.. Dog Ate My Glock..

 

[MAJB Retired]

probably work out the rough edges wit a dermal...