I wanted to get some opinions and perhaps insight. I live in Ohio, and to my understanding, research, and asking at my LGS, it seems the laws on carrying a weapon holsterless have changed in recent years, no longer requiring a holster to carry. I currently EDC a 442, and purchased a Techna Clip for it, which allows it to sit better and more securely than the ClipDraw offering. I only carry AIWB, and have found this setup to be the most comfortable in my 10 years of carrying. It's comfortable in all positions, even seated or long car rides, has great retention, and I can get a nice clean draw every time. With the stock trigger pull on the 442, I'm very confident it's not going to ND on me (yes, I know I've already substantially increased those odds regardless).

I've recently wanted to incorporate my model 36 into the rotation and put a clip on it as well, however the Tigger pull seems much smoother, and some have quoted it around 7# stock online, and I would certainly believe it's around there given the noticeable difference compared to my 442. Am I getting into territory too dangerous to consider this carry method with the 36?

Also, would anyone be able to confirm law and holster requirement for Michigan?

Thank you.

T2star,

Coming from someone who frequently carried a model 60 in my pocket for around 2 years with no holster, I would say you will have NO ISSUES as long as you follow safe handling practices.

My bobbed model 60 even had a trigger job at some point, very smooth, NEVER had an issue and never felt like it was dangerous.

I no longer carry this gun, as I have "graduated" to a 340PD. It isn't for the lack of love of the 60, though. Very capable companion and she spent a lot of man hours in my front pocket.

-Sam

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I personally never carry without a holster. I like the trigger always covered and I like that a holster orients the gun into a non moving position that I can easily grab.

I do not like clips or any accessories attached to a gun that can grab, hinder, catch, etc.

If you go to the Techna Clip site they recommend a trigger guard or trigger block and NOT to carry a round in the chamber (this would mean an empty chamber if the trigger was accidentally pulled on a revolver.
I carry a revolver on occasion inside a Cardini nylon holster.
(Holster is padded with nylon cover and has a sweat guard).
I carry AIWB most of the time also or in a pocket holster.
This particular holster won’t allow moisture through too the gun.
It also prevents body oils and sweat from getting on the revolver and prevents sharp corners/edges etc. from digging into my body like the Cylinder, hammer etc..
Good luck! I personally don’t like playing Russian Roulette.
I’m glade you never had an issue with AIWB carry, but I am a firm
believer in Murphy’s law.

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I was never aware that any political subdivision required that a concealed firearm be in a holster. However, common sense, safety and the flimsy excuse for pockets in most current pants pretty much require a holster. A holster also helps protect the firearm from sweat. The grip clip/clip grip was pretty much a solution in search of a problem-unless you're one of those folks who want to be able to ditch the gun and tell the LLEA "I didn't have no gun, see, no holster!".

Undercover cops trying to fit in with the local scum might have something to do with the invention.

Too many things wrong with these clips. The gun gets dirty, sweaty, rust can form easily, and there are enough sharp edges and the hard object/gun itself that's just not comfortable directly on your skin. And there's just nothing practical about them, not with the thousands of different holsters available out there that do the same job comfortably and safely.
Seems like the same mentality that thought the "Fitz" modification to the trigger guard thought up these goofy things.

I won't judge on use of the clip, but I would suggest that the 36 would be safer to handle in the situation of inserting and removing from your waistband since you can actually hold your thumb on the hammer, even if it is bobbed.

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I tried the old Clip Draw or whatever it was called years ago. Absolutely hated it! The gun would NOT stay put. It was constantly moving around and trying to raise itself out of my waistband. Especially while seated. Twice I got out of my vehicle to find the gun laying on the seat. Total piece of useless junk!
This Techna Clip just seems to be a newer version of the same bad idea. I wouldn't trust it.