straightshooter1
US Veteran
I did not want to hijack the Full Circle thread, but my life experiences are somewhat like his, yet I have come to a different point.
As a young police officer, detective and sergeant in the late 60s through most of the 70s, I carried a Smith J-36, 37, 38, or 60. I carried it in the right front pocket of my jeans and noticed that the front sight wore a hole in the pocket.
No one I knew had ever heard of a pocket holster. Sometimes I just tucked it into the belt like an appendix carry holster, but without the holster. I confess I still do the same thing on occasion today.
On duty, I learned of the usefulness of ankle holsters for a second gun. Seated behind the steering wheel, often belted in, the primary gun on the right hip was nearly inaccessible. On the other hand, one could simply drop the right hand to the left ankle and access or be ready to access the little Smith if someone walked up to the window to talk.
In law school, I didn't carry as they forbade firearms on campus, but I cheated and kept one in my car. After law school, as a prosecutor, I continued to carry a little Smith, in a pocket holster (amazing-no holes) or in an ankle rig.
Then, for three years, I left Smith for the PM-9. Carried it in the pocket or an Alessi ankle rig.
And, as time passed, I got ready to retire and started getting rid of "stuff," including the PM9, going back to the snubby, a 638 and/or 642.
Now I am engaged in a battle with cancer. Don't know if I will win or not, but I have had the most awful summer with the side effects of the chemo and radiation.
As I began to feel a little bit better, I decided to buy a new gun (always made me feel good in my earlier life) so, since I was so miserable, I bought two-a Glock 43 and a Glock 30S.
Wow, just wow! That 43 with Trijicon HDs on it in an IWB is the perfect carry gun for me. I picked the HDs with the yellow front sight and have no trouble hitting what I want at reasonable distances.
I say this because I lost 40lbs in two months (I don't recommend this diet for anyone), have a feeding tube in my tummy, and am just learning to eat again.
As a result, I shake, tremble and look, probably, pretty silly. But, having shot Bullseye 45 years ago, I still focus on the front sight and find that the shakes really don't inhibit accuracy with a strong (as strong as I can make it) two handed grip.
The Glock 30S is a bit more gun that I would want to carry now, but I can hit with it. I struggle to rack the slide with my left hand and haven't bothered to purchase an IWB for it, as I think I would not be prepared to carry it on a daily basis till I get some strength back.
I love the 43, and even love the trigger. I don't envision putting a Ghost connector in as my gun gives me the break I like. I can slingshot the slide without difficulty, and I have a DeSantis holster now and a Crossbreed on the way. Both IWB, the CB being AIWB.
I bought two Remora inside the pocket mag carriers, one for the 43 and the other for the 30s. Haven't received them yet, but am anxious to give the 43 one a try.
I also have had difficulty in talking as a result of the Radiation. Can you imagine that? A lawyer who can't talk! But, it's getting better and I'm loving these Glocks, especially the 43 for concealed carry.
I hope my little 642 will still be my friend, living in a drawer.
Bob
As a young police officer, detective and sergeant in the late 60s through most of the 70s, I carried a Smith J-36, 37, 38, or 60. I carried it in the right front pocket of my jeans and noticed that the front sight wore a hole in the pocket.
No one I knew had ever heard of a pocket holster. Sometimes I just tucked it into the belt like an appendix carry holster, but without the holster. I confess I still do the same thing on occasion today. On duty, I learned of the usefulness of ankle holsters for a second gun. Seated behind the steering wheel, often belted in, the primary gun on the right hip was nearly inaccessible. On the other hand, one could simply drop the right hand to the left ankle and access or be ready to access the little Smith if someone walked up to the window to talk.
In law school, I didn't carry as they forbade firearms on campus, but I cheated and kept one in my car. After law school, as a prosecutor, I continued to carry a little Smith, in a pocket holster (amazing-no holes) or in an ankle rig.
Then, for three years, I left Smith for the PM-9. Carried it in the pocket or an Alessi ankle rig.
And, as time passed, I got ready to retire and started getting rid of "stuff," including the PM9, going back to the snubby, a 638 and/or 642.
Now I am engaged in a battle with cancer. Don't know if I will win or not, but I have had the most awful summer with the side effects of the chemo and radiation.
As I began to feel a little bit better, I decided to buy a new gun (always made me feel good in my earlier life) so, since I was so miserable, I bought two-a Glock 43 and a Glock 30S.
Wow, just wow! That 43 with Trijicon HDs on it in an IWB is the perfect carry gun for me. I picked the HDs with the yellow front sight and have no trouble hitting what I want at reasonable distances.
I say this because I lost 40lbs in two months (I don't recommend this diet for anyone), have a feeding tube in my tummy, and am just learning to eat again.
As a result, I shake, tremble and look, probably, pretty silly. But, having shot Bullseye 45 years ago, I still focus on the front sight and find that the shakes really don't inhibit accuracy with a strong (as strong as I can make it) two handed grip.
The Glock 30S is a bit more gun that I would want to carry now, but I can hit with it. I struggle to rack the slide with my left hand and haven't bothered to purchase an IWB for it, as I think I would not be prepared to carry it on a daily basis till I get some strength back.
I love the 43, and even love the trigger. I don't envision putting a Ghost connector in as my gun gives me the break I like. I can slingshot the slide without difficulty, and I have a DeSantis holster now and a Crossbreed on the way. Both IWB, the CB being AIWB.
I bought two Remora inside the pocket mag carriers, one for the 43 and the other for the 30s. Haven't received them yet, but am anxious to give the 43 one a try.
I also have had difficulty in talking as a result of the Radiation. Can you imagine that? A lawyer who can't talk! But, it's getting better and I'm loving these Glocks, especially the 43 for concealed carry.
I hope my little 642 will still be my friend, living in a drawer.
Bob
After a few mags I got the hang of it and now we are inseparable.
