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Loaded question, I know. My reason for asking isn't to pour gasoline on the debate. Rather, I'm asking to better understand the trade-offs and how they apply to me and how I carry.
I'm a big guy. I'm down to about 330 now, but still too big to carry around my waist. Because of my size, I don't wear anything with a belt to hang a holster on. I tried off-body carry but quickly found I had no chance of getting to my gun when I needed it. Therefore, the only way I've been able to carry is in a horizontal shoulder harness. This allows me to carry my gun high in my armpit, but without the straps connecting to my pants. Yes, it's a less than ideal compromise, but one that seems to be working for me right now.
My EDC used to be my EC9s mainly due to its size. The thumb safety gave me some comfort that I wouldn't shoot myself or the person behind me. However, I've come to dislike the thumb safety as it's one more thing I have to remember should I have to draw under stress. More recently I started carrying my SD9VE which has no safety. The long heavy trigger IS the safety. Reholstering seems to be the biggest risk.
One of the guns I've been considering in another thread is the H&K P30. As I learn more about the differences between DA/SA and striker-fired guns the DA/SA seems to be more appealing to me. I know they're preferred by many, though a striker is the most popular.
If there's a better carry method for a fat man than horizontal shoulder I'm all ears. Either way, I'd like your thoughts (no gasoline please) DA/SA vs. striker for an armpit carry position.
I'm a big guy. I'm down to about 330 now, but still too big to carry around my waist. Because of my size, I don't wear anything with a belt to hang a holster on. I tried off-body carry but quickly found I had no chance of getting to my gun when I needed it. Therefore, the only way I've been able to carry is in a horizontal shoulder harness. This allows me to carry my gun high in my armpit, but without the straps connecting to my pants. Yes, it's a less than ideal compromise, but one that seems to be working for me right now.
My EDC used to be my EC9s mainly due to its size. The thumb safety gave me some comfort that I wouldn't shoot myself or the person behind me. However, I've come to dislike the thumb safety as it's one more thing I have to remember should I have to draw under stress. More recently I started carrying my SD9VE which has no safety. The long heavy trigger IS the safety. Reholstering seems to be the biggest risk.
One of the guns I've been considering in another thread is the H&K P30. As I learn more about the differences between DA/SA and striker-fired guns the DA/SA seems to be more appealing to me. I know they're preferred by many, though a striker is the most popular.
If there's a better carry method for a fat man than horizontal shoulder I'm all ears. Either way, I'd like your thoughts (no gasoline please) DA/SA vs. striker for an armpit carry position.