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Trigger guard holster and clipdraw effects on cylilnder

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stefano_chiappucci

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hi everyone

i'm considering trying trigger guard holster or clipdraw like in this video:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuAx7CPSYj0&t[/ame]

before buy those i would like hear about your opionion about cylinder wobbling

because in both cases the cylinder has no protection at all so i think every movement (like enter-exit the car) will stress the cylinder

what you think?

thanks
 
I'd stick with a real holster. I'm not a fan of the bare metal of my firearms getting squeezed against my bare skin. It's very uncomfortable and the potential is there for sweat to get under grips and into the mechanism, resulting in rust. Unless there is some reason you cannot use a decent inside the waistband holster, you probably should avoid these things.
 
I like the similar Desantis Clip Grip. I have them on several of my J frames. I wish Desantis would make them for RB K frames and other makes as well.
 
thank you everyone

prescobd said:
I like the similar Desantis Clip Grip. I have them on several of my J frames. I wish Desantis would make them for RB K frames and other makes as well.
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so you sayn you have no cylinder wobbling problem due to this method of carry?
 
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steelslaver said:
Another point is there is noting covering the trigger and preventing it being snagged and operated, especially with such light clothing as in the video
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this is true for clipdraw holster, but not for the trigger guard holster

the trigger guard holster cover just the trigger area, i think is safe, my worries are just about the cylinder wobble
 
Not sure what you mean by "cylinder wobbling." I've had no issues with this means of carry.
 
prescobd said:
Not sure what you mean by "cylinder wobbling." I've had no issues with this means of carry.
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i mean when you move for daily task like seat and stand you put pressure on the cylinder in any direction clockwise-counter clockwise up and down

the cylinder has no protection
 
I really doubt that you could put enough wear on a revolver to produce a “wobble” in the cylinder unless you seriously abuse the pistol in some other ways.

Do you really think that skinny elastic waistband on a pair of gym shorts as shown in the video will secure a pound & half pistol like my model 640? Even a one pound model 642 will be too much if you are active at all. The solution to that problem is to wear a pair of belted slacks but then you’d be much better off with well made in-waist-band holster.

If you can afford the loss, get one and try it but I’d bet it won’t last long.
 
I tried the Clipdraw on a J frame but did not like it. I like it great for small semi-autos, just not revolvers. However I have carried J frames for many years with the Barami Hip Grip and Collins Lip Grip and have had no problems with the cylinder or anything else. Like the guy in the video I have carried an airweight in my athletic shorts many times after leaving the gym but needing to stop by a store on the way home and it works well.
 
@Stefano_Chiapucci

I think it's safe to say, that a clipdraw, or trigger guard holster will not cause your cylinder any excessive wear prematurely or cause your cylinder to lose it's timing. The method in which the cylinder is exposed due to inside the pants carry has been around for ages. It's probably worth noting that if it was a problem, it would have been presented in the S&W owner's manual and clearly mentioned not to use that particular carry mode. I don't claim my thought as 100 percent correct, but if anyone says otherwise feel free to chime in.
 
I have an original Brown & Pharr clip draw on my satin nickel Commander...It's been there 43 years........And it's staying there......I like it.
 
I use a clipdraw on my 342 specifically to wear while walking with the wife in the summer dressed like the guy in the video. It hasn’t caused any issues.
 
Bastogne71 said:
I really doubt that you could put enough wear on a revolver to produce a “wobble” in the cylinder unless you seriously abuse the pistol in some other ways.
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A retired cop I know when he had the annual LEOSA Qualification. His new Taurus snubby was shaving lead. He pocket carried it for a few months and that was enough to put it out of time.
 
Data said:
... I don't claim my thought as 100 percent correct, but if anyone says otherwise feel free to chime in.
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See previous post.

My LEO Perspective, invest in a good holster. I got holsters that are 50+ years old. I think people who want to be "gunslingers" act like a professional and get Training too.

BTW, gangsters and criminals can not afford holsters.
 
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SGT ROCK 11B said:
A retired cop I know when he had the annual LEOSA Qualification. His new Taurus snubby was shaving lead. He pocket carried it for a few months and that was enough to put it out of time.
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That's really unfortunate to hear. Ugh! So, what became of your friend's Taurus after it failed? Did your friend get rid of it and find a better replacement?
 
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SGT ROCK 11B said:
See previous post.

My LEO Perspective, invest in a good holster. I got holsters that are 50+ years old. I think people who want to be "gunslingers" act like a professional and get Training too.

BTW, gangsters and criminals can not afford holsters.
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Based on my perspective as well, I think people should invest in a quality holster. I too, have lots, and lots of holsters that are useful in just about any type of environment or mode of carry depending my whereabouts, including a clip-draw and trigger guard holster. I find that they work extremely well for "niche" carry mode. However, there are major drawbacks: i.e. firearm retention for one, etc.. I wouldn't recommend it to you or anyone for the matter. But, I have trained with it and I know what it can and can't do.
 
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