Why are people more cautious carrying a chambered bodyguard 2.0?
- Thread starter Muffin Man
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Pocket carry
If I want to carry a gun in my pocket, it is always a revolver. I'm 83 years old and have been carrying concealed handguns for 60 years. I have two striker fired pistols, and not too impressed with either one of them.
If I want to carry a gun in my pocket, it is always a revolver. I'm 83 years old and have been carrying concealed handguns for 60 years. I have two striker fired pistols, and not too impressed with either one of them.
MOONDAWG
US Veteran
I’ve no problem pocket carrying mine with a chambered round. A, B, C’s
A. Proper holster
B. Primary safety, between ears
C. Secondary safety, index finger
Off target, off trigger
On target, on trigger
Just stick to the Basics.
A. Proper holster
B. Primary safety, between ears
C. Secondary safety, index finger
Off target, off trigger
On target, on trigger
Just stick to the Basics.
Pet peeve of mine. Acronyms.
Use to be considered standard writing practices to define an acronym at first use. No longer seems to be common practice in casual or professional writing.
Annoys me more than misspelling or improper word use. I those cases, one at least usually knows what they intended.
Acronyms are an entirely different matter with considerable variation in meaning or interpretation.
Use to be considered standard writing practices to define an acronym at first use. No longer seems to be common practice in casual or professional writing.
Annoys me more than misspelling or improper word use. I those cases, one at least usually knows what they intended.
Acronyms are an entirely different matter with considerable variation in meaning or interpretation.
I would buy one.Perhaps an enterprising company will come out with a BG2 trigger kit with a heavier pull...?
Cheers!
I carried a Ruger LCP II with no worries until the pocket on one pair of pants fought me on a practice draw. I apparently got something (finger, pocket seam?) in the the trigger guard and the gun fired on the way out. Luckily, only resulted in a hole in the pants. Sold the gun and now happily carry an original BG. Feel safer with DA only. Still hit tin cans at 10 feet. Can't hit the broad side of a barn beyond that, but who cares - didn't buy it for that.
Doug M.
Member
Ugh. 1) if for some reason, one is not comfortable with carrying any firearm with a chambered round, SELL IT. There is no excuse for carrying a quality firearm with an empty chamber. Remember that when the Israeli folks started that, it because they had a lot of old donated pistols of iffy quality and that mode was a necessary response.
2) Pocket carry is a good option for some; most of my carry time has been with pocket carry. Education and training will show that is a safe choice. It does require a dedicated pocket AND a quality pocket holster.
2) Pocket carry is a good option for some; most of my carry time has been with pocket carry. Education and training will show that is a safe choice. It does require a dedicated pocket AND a quality pocket holster.
MOONDAWG
US Veteran
The “A” in my A,B,C’s was proper pocket holster…with the obvious caveat that they should be the ONLY thing in said pocket.
jack zeller
Member
strongly disagree.
For the most part I have carried a 3.5lb trigger mostly cc'd a colt alloy frame commander 1911with a tuned 3.5lb trigger for 37 years along with m&p pistols as a travel big city option with thumb safeties and apex fst kits set for 3.5lb pull , Always with a round in the chamber .
My first handgun I learned to shot with was as a 6 year old It was a colt huntsman 6" and the pull weight is a stock 2.5lb sa trigger with very minimal take up or over travel to the trigger and dad stressed how important it was to use the thumb safety always when loaded with finger off the trigger till ready to fire . . Now 63 years later ithat ole 22lr has a great 2lb pull weight . You learn to sweep a safety off as you transition from the draw to forward ready to fire with training . Never wanted to pocket carry , 3:00 carry in mostly a iwb hybrid holster but occasionally in a owb holster still at 3:00 . My arm aids with concealment and I can draw seating down something pocket CC guys can't do with out excessive movement .
My first handgun I learned to shot with was as a 6 year old It was a colt huntsman 6" and the pull weight is a stock 2.5lb sa trigger with very minimal take up or over travel to the trigger and dad stressed how important it was to use the thumb safety always when loaded with finger off the trigger till ready to fire . . Now 63 years later ithat ole 22lr has a great 2lb pull weight . You learn to sweep a safety off as you transition from the draw to forward ready to fire with training . Never wanted to pocket carry , 3:00 carry in mostly a iwb hybrid holster but occasionally in a owb holster still at 3:00 . My arm aids with concealment and I can draw seating down something pocket CC guys can't do with out excessive movement .
It is just me, but I don't see "pocket carrry" as an effecient means of protection. A serious gun needs a serious holster and a serious belt to carry it. Now, I have been trying to figure out how to carry a .25 in my ball cap.
Doug M.
Member
Pocket carry is not perfect. Drawing from seated is often a problem. However: it also allows one to be very discreet. With a decent firearm and holster, you can be prepareing to draw without telegraphing it in the same way as would happen with a belt carried pistol. At my size, and with dedicated trousers with appropriate pockets, I can carry a G33 (9+1). No reasonable person would consider that not a serious firearm.
By being discrete, one can be reasonably well prepared and yet still not risk attention from the anti-gun crowd and most criminals. A bad guy should be totally unprepared for your to take action; surprising them is your friend. If it does not work for you, don't do it. If you don't have a dedicated pocket and quality holster appropriate, don't do it.
By being discrete, one can be reasonably well prepared and yet still not risk attention from the anti-gun crowd and most criminals. A bad guy should be totally unprepared for your to take action; surprising them is your friend. If it does not work for you, don't do it. If you don't have a dedicated pocket and quality holster appropriate, don't do it.
New2S&W77
Member
@Muffin Man
I feel safe carrying a chambered, no safety version BG2 in my hand made pocket holster almost 24/7.
Have been doing so for 10 months.
I feel safe carrying a chambered, no safety version BG2 in my hand made pocket holster almost 24/7.
Have been doing so for 10 months.
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agksimon
Member
From that photo it appears you don't have a thumb shelf for beginning your draw while still in the pocket. I've seen a recent video where they demonstrate the Muddy River BG 2.0 holster thumb shelf. Do you have an early model from the pre-shelf days?
MOONDAWG
US Veteran
Regardless of the method chosen, if you aren’t “successfully” practicing your draw from said technique, you’re only fooling yourself.
Appendix carry seems fine to some folks until they have to draw under stress from a seated position.
The same goes from pocket carry.
Appendix carry seems fine to some folks until they have to draw under stress from a seated position.
The same goes from pocket carry.
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I was actually wondering the exact same thing after seeing the photo that he posted.
Frank
In addition to the Alabama Holster pocket holster for the BG 2.0, I also have a Craft Holsters cross carry which is excellent for drawing from a seated position. A holster for every occasion and a gun for every holster!
agksimon
Member
I asked for it to be made without the thumb pushoff tab, as it's not needed and makes for a wider holster, even if it's just a quarter inch. I've never had a problem pulling the holster off during a draw, the hook is sufficient.
