Changed Sidearms Again

[DarkFury]

I had a Taurus 41mag that was really nice but the "body fit" with the holster and size just did not feel right. So I went to a S&W 38 but I found the grip to be to small. So today I switched to a S&W 357 mag with a 4 inch barrel.

Which means I will be going to a shoulder holster instead of the belt. I got two speed loaders as well. I don't like the nylon holsters, never have. Anyone ever try the magnetic holster? I'm looking at one in leather because leather well oiled is smooth.

For those that do carry with a magnetic holder do you find an issue going "strapless"?

Thanks.
Fury

 

[Auld Phart]

The S&W grip is too small for my hand too, so I went to a Charter Arms .357.

Don't bother with holsters.

 

[The Irish Ram]

I think you talking about what you have, in public, will make a wonderful addition to Obama's National Instant Data base. Exercise caution Fury.

 

[DarkFury]

I think you talking about what you have, in public, will make a wonderful addition to Obama's National Instant Data base. Exercise caution Fury.

Not to worried about that.

 

[DarkFury]

The S&W grip is too small for my hand too, so I went to a Charter Arms .357.

Don't bother with holsters.

I CC and OC so a holster is needed.

 

[DarkFury]

westwall what do you know about those magnetic holsters?

 

[westwall]

westwall what do you know about those magnetic holsters?

Sad to say I have zero experience with them. I'm a Galco user.

 

[DarkFury]

westwall what do you know about those magnetic holsters?

Sad to say I have zero experience with them. I'm a Galco user.

I have an Ames with the spring steel in the hammer flap that pops open with just a touch for my 38. But in the shoulder holster they have a velcro strap. That's two hand movements so that's way slow. Guess I can check Youtube. Thanks.

 

[shadow355]

I had a Taurus 41mag that was really nice but the "body fit" with the holster and size just did not feel right. So I went to a S&W 38 but I found the grip to be to small. So today I switched to a S&W 357 mag with a 4 inch barrel.

Which means I will be going to a shoulder holster instead of the belt. I got two speed loaders as well. I don't like the nylon holsters, never have. Anyone ever try the magnetic holster? I'm looking at one in leather because leather well oiled is smooth.

For those that do carry with a magnetic holder do you find an issue going "strapless"?

Thanks.
Fury

Three Inch K-Frames: The Glock 19 of Revolvers - LuckyGunner.com Lounge

I got a 357. A Smith and Wesson "K" frame ; with a 3" barrel. The frame is a size smaller than the Model 19 - 357.

I got a leather holster for it and it fits fine. Gonna deer hunt with it this year...... If I get off to do so. Vacations at my work place got canceled for June.

Shadow 355

 

[Jarlaxle]

The S&W grip is too small for my hand too, so I went to a Charter Arms .357.

Don't bother with holsters.

I CC and OC so a holster is needed.

If you open carry, ever tried a Maqui rig?

 

[DarkFury]

The S&W grip is too small for my hand too, so I went to a Charter Arms .357.

Don't bother with holsters.

I CC and OC so a holster is needed.

If you open carry, ever tried a Maqui rig?

No , but I will look it up. Thanks.

 

[Auld Phart]

This is cheaper

 

[Gracie]

This is cheaper

Yep. I'm a redneck I guess cuz that is a damn good idea!

 

[Ringel05]

The one thing I would be mostly concerned with is possible damage to the firearm's finish, the other is how much pull is needed to release it. While I prefer leather I'll use some nylon OWB or ankle holsters for CC but only because the sidearms I carry are Eastern European surplus and most leather holsters for them are custom made.

 

[DarkFury]

The one thing I would be mostly concerned with is possible damage to the firearm's finish, the other is how much pull is needed to release it. While I prefer leather I'll use some nylon OWB or ankle holsters for CC but only because the sidearms I carry are Eastern European surplus and most leather holsters for them are custom made.

You do the Mak? Good guns, solid choice.

 

[Ringel05]

The one thing I would be mostly concerned with is possible damage to the firearm's finish, the other is how much pull is needed to release it. While I prefer leather I'll use some nylon OWB or ankle holsters for CC but only because the sidearms I carry are Eastern European surplus and most leather holsters for them are custom made.

You do the Mak? Good guns, solid choice.

I have a CZ52 which I don't carry any more, a CZ82 and a Polish P64. The P64 will fit in my oversized jeans watch pocket so don't need a holster for that one. Love them all but with the P64 I had to replace the #24 main spring with a #19 so my trigger finger wouldn't look like Popeye's arm.......... Makes the pull much easier without making the single action sloppy.

CZ52

CZ82

P64

 

[DarkFury]

The one thing I would be mostly concerned with is possible damage to the firearm's finish, the other is how much pull is needed to release it. While I prefer leather I'll use some nylon OWB or ankle holsters for CC but only because the sidearms I carry are Eastern European surplus and most leather holsters for them are custom made.

You do the Mak? Good guns, solid choice.

I have a CZ52 which I don't carry any more, a CZ82 and a Polish P64. The P64 will fit in my oversized jeans watch pocket so don't need a holster for that one. Love them all but with the P64 I had to replace the #24 main spring with a #19 so my trigger finger wouldn't look like Popeye's arm.......... Makes the pull much easier without making the single action sloppy.

CZ52

CZ82

P64

They are very dependable and very durable side arms. The Russians build damn good guns.

 

[Jarlaxle]

The one thing I would be mostly concerned with is possible damage to the firearm's finish, the other is how much pull is needed to release it. While I prefer leather I'll use some nylon OWB or ankle holsters for CC but only because the sidearms I carry are Eastern European surplus and most leather holsters for them are custom made.

Wait...you mean that after 20+ years of daily carrying, the finish isn't supposed to be half-worn-off on my Model 29?

 

[Jarlaxle]

The one thing I would be mostly concerned with is possible damage to the firearm's finish, the other is how much pull is needed to release it. While I prefer leather I'll use some nylon OWB or ankle holsters for CC but only because the sidearms I carry are Eastern European surplus and most leather holsters for them are custom made.

You do the Mak? Good guns, solid choice.

I have a CZ52 which I don't carry any more, a CZ82 and a Polish P64. The P64 will fit in my oversized jeans watch pocket so don't need a holster for that one. Love them all but with the P64 I had to replace the #24 main spring with a #19 so my trigger finger wouldn't look like Popeye's arm.......... Makes the pull much easier without making the single action sloppy.

CZ52

CZ82

P64

They are very dependable and very durable side arms. The Russians build damn good guns.

If it is a semiautomatic pistol but was not designed by John Browning, I am not willing to trust my life to it.

 

[Ringel05]

The one thing I would be mostly concerned with is possible damage to the firearm's finish, the other is how much pull is needed to release it. While I prefer leather I'll use some nylon OWB or ankle holsters for CC but only because the sidearms I carry are Eastern European surplus and most leather holsters for them are custom made.

You do the Mak? Good guns, solid choice.

I have a CZ52 which I don't carry any more, a CZ82 and a Polish P64. The P64 will fit in my oversized jeans watch pocket so don't need a holster for that one. Love them all but with the P64 I had to replace the #24 main spring with a #19 so my trigger finger wouldn't look like Popeye's arm.......... Makes the pull much easier without making the single action sloppy.

CZ52

CZ82

P64

They are very dependable and very durable side arms. The Russians build damn good guns.

If it is a semiautomatic pistol but was not designed by John Browning, I am not willing to trust my life to it.

Oh you mean the Belgium made firearms? Personally my favorite is the Italian made Beretta.

Believe it or not some of the best made, most reliable sidearms were made by the Soviets and Soviet Pact countries. They're like the AKs in that you can drop em in the mud, stomp down on them pick em up and start firing.