Thanks for the response, and tips. I was just going to take a crack at out, and found all the empties I have stashed in the garage for oil changes have that round indention. Guess I'll have to look for something without it next time. Or, just order one of the aforementioned cheap models from Amazon.
I’ll admit I often use the basic UM holster for j frames, tiny autos (P238 and P32), and auto pistol magazines when I don’t feel like putting on a mag pouch. The UM is much lower profile than the others so it prints less. It does have several negatives, With the J frame it was designed for if I don’t drag the holster against the pocket during the draw it will occasionally come out with the revolver. With everything else (smaller items) it stays in place. The other negative is that it doesn’t keep the gun oriented as well as the other holsters do so depending on the pants I’ll sometimes use the Desantis instead.
Last edited by blues; 06-16-2019 at 02:16 PM.
There's nothing civil about this war.
I prefer not to use anything, the milk jug holster is mainly to keep the gun from snagging in the holes in my pocket, I suppose it likely helps reduce wear on the pocket, and if the gun isnt staying in position, will help with that. I just havent had problems using no holster.
Finally finished the show. My take away points:
1. The most important DB quote: I don't want see most people naked and I don't want to see your gun.
2. About the snub: It's a one opponent gun.
3. Like for the 32s. So glad I bought that 432 years ago. It's my pocket revolver nowadays.
Shooting experiences:
I've been running my 632 and 642 in IDPA matches. I do not shoot them as well as the semis. Might I with more practice - yes, I might. Do I shoot them well enough for the one opponent closer in scenario. Yes I can but is that hubris? Can I hit things out to 15 yards, probably but not the optimal gun for that. Shooting +P 38 SPL in my 642 is a jolt. I wear a glove for the match.
Ran a G42 and my SW 1911Sc SW Commander yesterday in TX heat. I don't shoot the G42 enough. First, I am (as said before - slow) but for points down.
G42 1911
6 1
8 1
6 3
9 8 - weak hand target.
1 1
More 1's and a few 3s with the 42 but I usually can hit the target but not as well as I like. The 42 is much more pleasant to shoot that the 642 with WWB 130 gr and some various short barrel HPs or +P HP. I listened to DB's analysis of the ease of snub pocket carry as compared to the angular pocket semis and their lower likelihood of not malfunctioning. Something to think about.
Back to DB - like the term 'snow beard' but I don't think I'm scary.
Fanny packs - it's a give away that you are a cop with a white tee shirt. Remind me NOT to wear that outfit. That might deter someone. My favorite 'tell' was a big belly old guy with a skin tight black t-shirt with GLOCK on it and a HUGE Sneeky Pete. Scary or derp target? It was in a nice area.
Finished it this week during my commutes. Wonderful points and experiences to learn from.
Glenn (above) pointed out the top 2 take aways for me, and DB w/ the hand in the pocket part is soooo true.
As someone on here said a long time ago "revolvers are great at taking neglect, semi autos are great at taking abuse.
The Holster Backbone is a GREAT, and I mean GREAT pocket holster - just make sure your pants pocket profile matches the profile of the pocket holster you're using. The cylinder cutout really does cut down on the profile, and makes the gun below the grip disappear with the grip looking like a bunch of keys stuck in the pocket. The Dark Star Gear has been wonderful to run with in basketball shorts.
It really is a 1 opponent/break contact gun, so if you aren't prone to having decent situational awareness, let alone having gone through some of William Aprill's stuff (guilty that I haven't been yet), maybe it's something you need to consider and re-evaluate how you do your day to day life. Knowing those limitations upfront, it's stupidly hard to beat.
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