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ACORN
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Lighten up Francis.
Time wise a long time carrying just like you, now 74, started early 1970s
Hey its good the situation ended up OK, no gun lost no one hurt(expect for a little pride)
Years back I found a Model 15 2'' in my buddies gas station mens room. A local plainclothes cop who I saw come into the garage had left it there and did not even realize he did not have his piece till I called the cop shop and told the desk Sergent ( a good friend of mine) what happened. We all kept it discreet as he was older and only a few months from retirement
I coulda gone all next month without seeing that picture . . .
That is a good way to forget it, especially if something unusual happens when zipping and buckling up . . .
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wetdog1911
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Yeah, I know, lets make jokes and poke fun at the visual you described, but I guarantee that NO ONE is going to forget this story the next time they are packing and have to drop trou in a bathroom other than their own.
You did a service, even if it was embarassing in the telling, still a service. I'm proud of you!
My favorite holster is a cross draw, it's just natural for me. But, 11 years ago when I was just 60, I had to have a collostomy or die, just that simple. My cross draws were out, LOL, what if I grabbed the wrong thing and yanked? IDK, might have worked in bad breath distance, but any further would just mean a very slippery, smelly grip. I just have to take that into account now with holster placement and such. OTOH, I haven't worried about dropping trou in strange bathrooms in over 10 years.
Rob
wetdog1911
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Just a month!?
Rest of my life would do for me. The written descriptions were enough for me.
Rob
Dave from Pa
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Sorry that happened....but honestly, I would "never" have told that story to anyone (until the "statute of limitations on dumb stuff I have done" has expired).
Don
I was just thinking the same. Some stories are better left untold.
wetdog1911
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IDK, but *I* disagree with both of you. Yes, it is embarrassing, but it was also a teaching moment that no one is likely to forget.
In SC it's usually a "hold my beer and watch this" sort of thing.
Rob
In SC it's usually a "hold my beer and watch this" sort of thing.
Rob
That's why I really like injection-molded plastic for Glock-alikes. They're thin, provide a more consistent feel on holstering than leather, I can adjust the amount of tension, I don't have to worry about holster mouths collapsing, the fit around the trigger guard is tight and stiff, and they require virtually zero care beyond a little threadlocker on the loop/hook screws.
I leave the leather for revolvers, regular pistols, and lookin' pretty, which is not a knock. If I was carrying "semi-concealed" under a suit jacket, I'd go with a nice bit of strongside OWB leather, simply because it's somewhat "dressy".
RobertJ.
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I agree completely. I don't think anyone was truly ridiculing you, but let's face it, it's something that lends itself to funny comments.
And the toughest stories to tell are the really embarrassing ones. At least yours had a "teaching moment"!
Actually when you think about it... the diameter of the "exit hole" in most toilet bowls are too small to digest most pistols, and even some he-man sized dumps, so flushing may actually not be a bad idea.
But... I've lost many company issued pagers that popped off of my belt.... those flush rather nicely.
SgtStone
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lanyard grip
My Beretta Px4 Compact allows a lanyard. The hammer spring retaining pin comes with a small attachment point. I use a short loop of waxed boot lace fastened around my wrist. Chunky pistol plus arthritic hands means the lanyard saved a dropped pistol on two occasions.
Also, the lanyard gives a modern gun an old-time feel.
My Beretta Px4 Compact allows a lanyard. The hammer spring retaining pin comes with a small attachment point. I use a short loop of waxed boot lace fastened around my wrist. Chunky pistol plus arthritic hands means the lanyard saved a dropped pistol on two occasions.
Also, the lanyard gives a modern gun an old-time feel.
flagman1776
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I do applaud the OP for making this post, knowing he would have a certain amount of ridicule. It was a teaching moment. It has real value, considering there are cases which make the news with some frequency.
I can't say where it first came up but it certainly was covered by my FTO as rookie patrolman. There was a long list of "things not to do".
I can't say where it first came up but it certainly was covered by my FTO as rookie patrolman. There was a long list of "things not to do".
TripLeader
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I'm going to find a sharp pencil so I can poke out my eyes.
ACORN
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Whoa! Look at that skid mark.
Teachable moment indeed. Thanks for sharing.
Another poster upthread gave the an answer early on:
Draw pistol, place in pants between legs, muzzle in safe direction. Even with a holster with a thumb snap.
As suggested, reversing the procedure may need a bit more "hands-on" instruction, but it can be done safely and securely.
ParadiseRoad was so kind as to give us this image:
Note the muzzle is pointed down at the floor, not at any tender bits.
OTOH...
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning."
― Catherine Aird
In addition to the (Skid) Mark of the Beast, what else is wrong with this picture?
Another poster upthread gave the an answer early on:
Draw pistol, place in pants between legs, muzzle in safe direction. Even with a holster with a thumb snap.
As suggested, reversing the procedure may need a bit more "hands-on" instruction, but it can be done safely and securely.
ParadiseRoad was so kind as to give us this image:
Note the muzzle is pointed down at the floor, not at any tender bits.
OTOH...
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning."
― Catherine Aird
Hey, that's what I do
In addition to the (Skid) Mark of the Beast, what else is wrong with this picture?
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Makes a guy want to change his story from a 'boating accident' to an 'outhouse incident'.
In before the lock, BTW.
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