Small of back Holsters

[Kid44]

Do any of you use a small of back holster. I don' care for IWB holsters. Carrying OWB at the 3 o'clock position creates quite a bit of bulge, considering going to a 6 o'clock holster. The gun would lay up close to the small of my back barely creating a bulge, carried at the right angle access would be easy. Holster would be for Ruger SR1911 Commander.

 

[MetalMan]

I’ve used an $*B holster for my Kimber Ultra Carry for quite a number of years.

But, as I get older, I have become more concerned about falling, landing on my back and potentially sustaining a serious injury.

The Ultra Carry now rides in a Milt Sparks VMII.

 

[Kid44]

Metalman, I've been considering going to Kimber also,

just to reduce the weight. An all steel commander can get heavy, I'll keep the gun and just add a Kimber.

 

[cracker57]

I carry in a milt sparks VMII at 3:30, took a fall when trout fishing standing on a big rock. The feet came out from under me and I landed square on my M&P 40C it took a long time to recover.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I have a Blackhawk small of the back holster for the Glock 17/19 and corresponding models. While I do like it, I find it difficult to re-holster my handgun. Personally I like to wear it hiking or riding four wheelers.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I can't recommend it. There are just so many negatives. Falling on it can result in serious back injuries. Will print like crazy if you bend over. If your cover garment rides up it could expose the gun and you wouldn't know it unless someone tells you. If it does get exposed or prints and someone decides to try and disarm you, weapon retention is virtually nonexistent.

A much better approach, if you don't want to carry IWB, is to get a flat pancake OWB holster with a FBI cant and wear it around 4:00. It's one of the most common carry positions for a reason. The gun rides in the hollow at that part of the body. It's accessible. It allows for retention of the weapon. Less likely to print when bending over.

Just my opinion.

 

[delcrossv]

I can't recommend it. There are just so many negatives. Falling on it can result in serious back injuries. Will print like crazy if you bend over. If your cover garment rides up it could expose the gun and you wouldn't know it unless someone tells you. If it does get exposed or prints and someone decides to try and disarm you, weapon retention is virtually nonexistent.

A much better approach, if you don't want to carry IWB, is to get a flat pancake OWB holster with a FBI cant and wear it around 4:00. It's one of the most common carry positions for a reason. The gun rides in the hollow at that part of the body. It's accessible. It allows for retention of the weapon. Less likely to print when bending over.

Just my opinion.

I carry my K frames and even my 4" 44 Mag like 'Op suggests.
Get a good stiff holster and a good belt and it's really comfortable, even with an N frame. No printing with any open jacket.

 

[blues7]

Cannot recommend carrying anything small of back, as already echoed above. Very dangerous should you happen to end up on your back...and in a scuffle, or encounter...this is not improbable.

 

[majick47]

Small of back last type of holster I would purchase, agree on a quality pancake with good belt at 4 oclock.

 

[ColbyBruce]

Metro Atlanta has a lot of LEOs

Shepherd Center in Atlanta is a Neuro rehab hospital. I have friends and family who worked there. None of them ever remember a case of a patient come through with an injury caused by a small of the back holster. I am not saying it couldn’t happen but it doesn’t happen as often as folks think.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Shepherd Center in Atlanta is a Neuro rehab hospital. I have friends and family who worked there. None of them ever remember a case of a patient come through with an injury caused by a small of the back holster. I am not saying it couldn’t happen but it doesn’t happen as often as folks think.

Probably because the majority of cops don't carry that way, especially in a big city police department. I've never seen it. Even in plainclothes the ones I've seen wear strong-side.

It may be more relevant to ask your friends and family if they've seen lumbar injuries where someone fell on something hard.

 

[growr]

Almost as useless as an ankle holster to ME.

Randy

 

[stansdds]

I considered small of back carry, decided against it due to the potential of a serious back injury if I ever fell on my back.

 

[Muss Muggins]

As others have said, not your best option . . .

 

[ColbyBruce]

Kid44, have you considered a IWB holster with an off-set belt clip, such as this Lobo design?

 

[Johnnu2]

Nobody has mentioned that it's (I assume) VERY uncomfortable when driving....
+1 on easy for the bad guys to steal if from you along with your wallet....

J.

 

[jkallner]

To your question - Galco makes a decent ***. Good luck.

 

[Kanewpadle]

IMO small of the back carry offers no advantages over other methods of carry. I simply can’t imagine being seated in my carry with one. Uncomfortable and slow to access.

 

[mk70ss]

Not a fan at all. If you ever end up on your back in a struggle or fall, injury is likely and access to your firearm is doubtful. Riding in a car or seated in a chair is no bargain either

 

[Kid44]

I understand and appreciate all comments, but..........

I considered small of back carry, decided against it due to the potential of a serious back injury if I ever fell on my back.

Thanks for all the comments, but a person can fall and land on the gun regardless of the position it is carried in. People just don't always fall and land on their back.