Blackhawk Check-Six

[307-Niner]

Nothing really coming up in a search, so I will ask here.

Are any of you using the Blackhawk Check-Six holster? What are your likes/dislikes? The draw looks kind of awkward, but it looks like it might be comfortable to wear & conceal well, and the gun is out of the way of my front pockets. Anyways, looking for some real world experiences with this holster.

If it makes any difference, I would be using it with a J-frame M&P 340.

 

[JJEH]

I have one for my 1911 Commander and I used it for working around the house. Idea was to have my pockets free and no weight on either side of the hip. But it's still a heavy weight, so I switched to a 2" revolver. Also, now I can load CCI shot shells in case a snake has laid eyes on me...

The check six is well made and sturdy, I like it very much. As for the draw, it's not awkward at all. At least not for the 1911 (grip up with a slight cant). Problem is re-holstering, you'll need two hands for that. At least I do.

Other thing I'm concerned about is the issue with bending over. It will show, unless you wear big and tall shirts. I didn't care when I did my yard work, but I have my issues in public. Works best with a coat.

Some people mind small of the back carry since there is a chance of breaking your back if you fall. I'm not really that afraid, b/c if you fall with a gun in your holster it will hurt anyway. But it's a valid point you should consider.

That's Eddie, our headless employee

There's no "one holster fits all scenarios" and I would not solely rely on small of the back carry. You might also want to look into IWB, OWB and shoulder holster, if you haven't already.

 

[MOONDAWG]

I got one as a gift and don't like it.

With the weight of loaded magazine skewing the center of gravity, the gun always "feels" like it's about to drop out on the pavement.

 

[307-Niner]

Jorge, I am also planning on an OWB pancake holster, probably from Lobo.

Moondawg, I can see how that could be the case with a full size, especially something with a double-stack. But I would hope not to have that problem at all with a scandium J-frame. I have read that a good gun belt is mandatory as well.

 

[JJEH]

Jorge, I am also planning on an OWB pancake holster, probably from Lobo.

Moondawg, I can see how that could be the case with a full size, especially something with a double-stack. But I would hope not to have that problem at all with a scandium J-frame. I have read that a good gun belt is mandatory as well.

Yes, a good belt is needed.

I like Jason Winnie stuff, also Don Hume and DeSantis.

You should be fine carrying your J-Frame S O B.

 

[feralmerril]

Looks like it should work ok if you have that disease, "Noassatall".

 

[SMSgt]

There's no way I could draw a gun from the small of my back. The shoulders won't turn that way anymore.

 

[307-Niner]

There's no way I could draw a gun from the small of my back. The shoulders won't turn that way anymore.

I can still reach the small of my back pretty easily. But when I get an itch between my shoulder blades, the wife is called to my rescue!

Lobo does not offer any *** holsters, but I'm still interested in trying one of these. But it will have to wait for a while, I am getting a Lobo first.

Edit. *** = Small Of Back, not whatever the site filter's dirty mind thinks it means.

 

[307-Niner]

The check six is well made and sturdy, I like it very much. As for the draw, it's not awkward at all. At least not for the 1911 (grip up with a slight cant). Problem is re-holstering, you'll need two hands for that. At least I do.

That's Eddie, our headless employee

I appreciate the comment about re-holstering, something I had not considered.

Any chance Eddie could model a J-frame?

 

[doc84]

I'll offer up the counterpoint on this discussion. I am not a fan of *** style holsters. First and foremost, having a piece of metal over my lower spine is a no go. A fall on to my back has a great chance of producing injury.

If I'm rolling about on the ground with an attacker, I may wish to shoot him off of me. Having the gun pinned between me and the ground makes that difficult. From this position, AIWB or 3:00 is workable. This is not a hypothetical. I have incorporated red or sim guns in to regular DT training. Of all of the tested positions of carry, the *** position regularly came up short in those scenarios.

A seated draw is also difficult. While it is possible, It is difficult and requires a forward "scoot" to create enough space to make the draw. If your seat has arms, deep bolsters etc, the task is more daunting.

From the standpoint of weapons retention, *** is a soup sandwich. Try any of the proven physical defensive methods with an *** holster some time. It relies solely on concealment. This is a single, passive measure which provides no depth of defense. Guns carried AIWB or 0300 etc are able to be covered AND physically defended. Nobody has the right to be a gun donor.

I realize that there is chocolate, vanilla and strawberry for a reason. I just don't see any good reason to carry ***. There area plenty of better alternatives in holster/wardrobe combinations to get the job done that come without all of the potential negatives of the ***.

Just my under caffeinated thoughts for the morning.

Edited to clarify that the deleted acronym specified nothing other than "Small of Back"