Glock carry condition

[chiefdave]

I recently purchased my first Glock, a 21. mainly for home protection. With the weather getting cooler and jacket required I'm considering using it as a carry gun. In the past I've always carried a revolver in a thumb break paddle holster and am concerned about using a pistol that is in battery with no external safety. Any thoughts on this?

 

[Marshal Tom]

Any of the striker fired pistols are fine to be carried fully loaded but must be carried in a holster covering the trigger guard.

 

[Tenn2]

I have used and carried Glocks for over 30 years. Make sure you buy a quality holster and keep your finger off the trigger.

I have shot USPSA and Glock Competition and never an issue. If wearing a cover garment make sure the loose end of it does not catch on the gun.

The 21 is one of my favorites. You'll like it.

Russ

 

[blues7]

Good advice above. I've been carrying Glocks on and off the job since 1989...with nary an issue.

If you are so inclined, a useful "gadget" to make your gun safer while holstering can be found here:

Striker Control Device



– Tau Development Group

(I have them on my four Glocks, but only over the past three years, so obviously familiarity and discipline are most important. That said, things happen when Mr. Murphy comes to visit and I am happy to have purchased these for my guns. I have no affiliation with the company, nor any financial interest.)

ETA: The installation of the striker control device is easy and straightforward, takes literally only seconds.

You can find info about the device and how to install here:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tau+development+striker+control

 

[tominboise]

As mentioned, a good holster is key to prevent AD's in your pocket. There are some that just snap over the trigger guard and work fine in that regard, if you are looking for minimalist.

The Zacchaeus(c) Concealment Holster - Dale Fricke Holsters

 

[LCC]

I've carried Glocks in a lot of different holsters. And for owb Glock's own $12 Sport/Combat holster does the job as well as any of them. And why not plastic for plastic.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Any thoughts on this?

My striker fired are my least favorite concealed carry to blindly holster IWB at the 4:30 position, off safe. I'll holster the gun first and then attach the full holster to my belt.
If I carried OWB at 3:00 like LEO service carry, I'd be fine with it.

 

[ContinentalOp]

As others have said, trigger finger discipline and a good holster that covers the trigger guard are important.

I'd add that getting a holster that stays open for easy re-holstering is also important, as is looking at the holster when holstering to make sure there isn't anything that could catch the trigger, like a drawstring.

Don't have a Glock now, but I did have a Glock 23 and carried it both IWB and OWB without issue. If I were going to get a Glock again, I'd probably install the SCD that blues7 mentioned as an extra margin of safety, but that wouldn't eliminate the need for the measures I previously mentioned.

If you're concerned, try wearing your unloaded, but "cocked," Glock around the house for a week. Holster, un-holster, and re-holster with the aforementioned measures, and you'll probably find it's a non-issue.

Like handling any gun, paying attention to what you're doing is the key to safety.

Just my opinion.

 

[Execpro]

I have a Glock 21 and love it!
ALL my pistols have kydex holsters (Vedder & Safariland). My 21 uses a Safariland OWB with weapon light. My other pistols use the Vedder LightTuck AIWB.
If the gun is holstered when put on and taken off, there is no problem with an AD. JMO
The only time the gun should leave the holster while wearing when loaded is if it has to be used to save your life!!
You practice drawing with an unloaded weapon!

Be SAFE and Shoot Often!

 

[Ranger514]

For OWB carry in a holster covering the trigger guard, I keep a round chambered in the Glock 19. When stored within easy reach in the bedside dresser for home defense, I keep it unchambered with a full mag, so I don't have to worry that I might fumble and negligently discharge in the process of removing it for something that goes bump in the night, or when the dogs alert. Having to deliberately rack the slide requires me to shrug off sleep and become fully alert to the possiblity of a threat. It goes without saying that with any firearm, always keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to fire.

 

[AppStFan]

Congrats on your Glock 21. It is an excellent choice for home protection. The Glock is no more dangerous to carry with a round chambered than any other striker fired pistol. The key as always is to carry in a good holster and to keep your finger and anything else out of the trigger guard. Practice safe handling and enjoy your Glock.

 

[stansdds]

Congrats on your Glock 21. It is an excellent choice for home protection. The Glock is no more dangerous to carry with a round chambered than any other striker fired pistol. The key as always is to carry in a good holster and to keep your finger and anything else out of the trigger guard. Practice safe handling and enjoy your Glock.

I could not have said it better.

 

[Old cop]

Any of the striker fired pistols are fine to be carried fully loaded but must be carried in a holster covering the trigger guard.

I carried my agency issued G23 both on an off duty for 10 yrs, no problems. Heed the advise about the trigger guard being covered and you should be fine. My one caution is not to carry ANY striker fired pistol IWB/appendix, too dangerous IMHO.

 

[chiefdave]

Thanks to all that relied. I ordered a G&G gold series LH paddle holster that completely covers the trigger guard as suggested and has a thumb break top strap for security. Given the current state of unrest my thinking was 5 rounds of 44 Special might not be adequate to protect me from a large group of "peaceful protesters".

 

[SpikeIDMT]

Always always always use a holster with a Glock when carrying.

I always reholster only after taking it off, inserting gun, then putting it back on.

Don't play quick-draw to impress your friends. Don't ever stuff it in your pants Mexican carry style and you will be fine.

Did I mention always use a holster? Use it as designed, your finger is the #1 best safety device, never put it on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot.

 

[Turn4811]

I was trained for Israeli carry, Condition 3. This is the way I carry my full sized Glocks. It does require training but it takes less than a half second to chamber a round.

 

[loknload]

Turn,,,I practice and carry my Glock in that fashion as well!

 

[Doug M.]

Assuming you have two hands to use. That is unsafe.

 

[JJEH]

I recently purchased my first Glock, a 21. mainly for home protection. With the weather getting cooler and jacket required I'm considering using it as a carry gun. In the past I've always carried a revolver in a thumb break paddle holster and am concerned about using a pistol that is in battery with no external safety. Any thoughts on this?

Look into the Jason Winnie J122 holster, I carry my M&P in there and have 0 issues. Great quality and well worth the price and wait.

 

[minconrevo]

With a striker fired SA, which would include your G21, it's important to use a non-deforming trigger blocking holster. Kydex holsters work well for this as do STIFF leather ones. Avoid soft leather and most fabric holsters.

The safest but fast holster IMO for your G21 is one of the Safariland ALS models. They come in both OWB as well as IWB versions. The ALS system is fast and snatch resistant while retaining the pistol well.