Open Carry. Has this happened to you?

[Jaredjosh]

I am normally a closed carry kinda guy. And I have never opened carried before. But I recieved a new Christmas present today. I'ts a Fobus paddel holster. IE open carry. I have been wearing it around the house tonight and I have on several occasions bumpped my firearm into a couple of door jams and walls. I don't know if I'll ever get used to it because I don't think I'll open carry much. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[caddywhompus]

I OC my Sig 229 in a Fobus. It takes a little gettin used to, but I think you'll be happy with it. It's pretty easy to conceal in the colder months with a hoodie. I really don't think you can go wrong with a Fobus!

 

[Sureshot129]

It happens and for the record you can CONSEALED CARRY with a paddle back holester just untuck your shirt. I OC often and CC as well. Go with what is most comfortable for you. OC or CC I like my Paddle holester most because it's more comfortable than my IWB Holester and easier to draw from. I can also take it off a little easier.

 

[Jaredjosh]

Yeah I'm liking it already. I like my comp-tac minotaur as well. It's a IWB holster that practically makes my firearm disapear on my 180 pound body. The Fobus was a christmas gift and I like it very much. It looks to be very well made. It by far is more comfortable than the IWB holster.

 

[HICKMAN]

practice with it a lot so it loosens up a touch when you draw.

Remember, short, STRONG jerk, straight up.

 

[glockpatriot]

Hello, all of my holsters are Fobus. Fobus Holsters are made in Israel. Also, in Glocks magazine this holster is recommened.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! and a Happy New Year.

 

[VERT]

For the money it is hard to beat a FOBUS. FOBUS paddle with a snub nose .38 has become my preferred carry rig. Like someone else already mentioned just untuck your shirt or throw on a light jacket. Sure it prints a little but the sheeple don't seem to notice.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

The only problem I have ran into with paddle holsters is this. Sometimes when I go to draw, the weapon will no release. So there I am with gun in hand still in the holster. So now I strictly only use a belt holster.

 

[Dennis0130]

I recently just got a FOBUS and I have caught myself bumping into things also. Its a nice holster but i think it will take me awhile to get used to wearing it.

 

[LPMan59]

i use a fobus for my glock 26, but i will not OC with it....too easy to snatch.

 

[kingnereli]

Were you carrying in the 3:00? It is easy to bump it on things when you're not used to the extra width. It will help if you move it around to 3:3 or 4:00.

 

[SMiller]

My weapon is a tool, I don't care about holster wear or tearing it up, if you like paddle holsters get a blade tech, I started with a Fobus, the bladetech is top notch! I love the speed of the draw with a paddle holster!

 

[360]

I am normally a closed carry kinda guy. And I have never opened carried before. But I recieved a new Christmas present today. I'ts a Fobus paddel holster. IE open carry. I have been wearing it around the house tonight and I have on several occasions bumpped my firearm into a couple of door jams and walls. I don't know if I'll ever get used to it because I don't think I'll open carry much. Anyone else have this problem?

I can't believe nobody has told you to lose some weight or make your doors and hallways larger?

j/k - You could always practice holding your arms out like LEO's do.

 

[WOLFEMAN]

I wear a simular kydex holster by Galco, however it's
a range holster for me, not for CCW.

 

[Comp]

OC or CC I always ding my gun on at least 1 thing a day.

 

[JohnP82]

i pretty much always carry IWB since it is more comfortable for me, but i do have a few paddle holsters that i have used before and i guess im just clumsy cause i seem to bump it on everything! after getting used to it im sure you will be fine. good luck

 

[Roadie]

I can't believe nobody has told you to lose some weight or make your doors and hallways larger?

j/k - You could always practice holding your arms out like LEO's do.

Actually, we have been through that here, lol. Several of us were having a discussion about carrying as a "calorically challenged" individual, and we were actually told by some users to "lose some weight". As you can imagine, the thread did not turn out well :-)

Actually, I have lost weight recently, and when I do OC I can feel the difference in not bumping into things, and fitting better in the chairs, lol.

 

[ChalupaCabras]

Do NOT open carry with a Fobus. DON'T DO IT. I had my gun snatched out of one!

They don't work for OC, they suck at retention, they are bad. Look through my post history and dig up my old thread about shooting at Kingsburry.

I have learned the hard way that you should NEVER OC a holster without mechanical retention. Just don't.

 

[Agent 007]

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[pudly]

Several of us were having a discussion about carrying as a "calorically challenged" individual

Sorry, you obviously did not consult the PC <--> English dictionary before posting that. Twiggy was calorically challenged. I'm calorically enhanced.