How is this thing supposed to be worn

[P7M13]

I have a S.O.B. for my 1911 - used it twice. It comfortable, but quite the hindrance while driving or wearing a backpack.

 

[MTpockets]

This is why I carry my comb in my @MTpockets

Oh, Goody? Fuller pockets there ACE...make sure it ain't no rattail!

Cuz if'n ya fall on yer keister... you'll shiv your Diddy.




(Serious stretch and bend going on in that one...should have snuck brush in there somewhere)

 

[echo1]

Looks like it'd make a decent cross draw, PAX

 

[titsonritz]

Yours looks like it's for left hand draw. The small loop is to the left of the opening. PAX

Negative, this holster is designed to wear as @Koda has pictured in post #3.

I posted info on holster maker here…

Holster ID help

They look nothing a like, When I orient the holster pictures in the same direction, they look very similar to me. See repositioned holster pictures below. But I defer to your opinion because I don't want to be so sure about it. I get the point about the belt loops, but the angle on the OP...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[titsonritz]

I have a S.O.B. for my 1911 - used it twice. It comfortable, but quite the hindrance while driving or wearing a backpack.

Not to mention it is indefensible against a snatch attempt, easily pinned against the ground or wall in a physical attack making it impossible to draw the weapon and downright dangerous with risk of serious spinal injury and possible paralysis.

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[titsonritz]

Looks like it'd make a decent cross draw, PAX

The gun would be slanted downward at a funky angle making the draw difficult if not impossible and after worn in probably would not retain the pistol particularly with any type of physical activity.

 

[echo1]

Negative, this holster is designed to wear as @Koda has pictured in post #3.

I posted info on holster maker here…

Holster ID help

They look nothing a like, When I orient the holster pictures in the same direction, they look very similar to me. See repositioned holster pictures below. But I defer to your opinion because I don't want to be so sure about it. I get the point about the belt loops, but the angle on the OP...

www.northwestfirearms.com

It looks nothing like this. As I mentioned, the small loop is at the holster's opening. PAX



I guess it could be aligned to draw right-handed, PAX

 

[Koda]

It looks nothing like this. As I mentioned, the small loop is at the holster's opening. PAX
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I guess it could be aligned to draw right-handed, PAX

Loop locations can vary by different makers but they are all SOB holsters to be worn like the pic I shared, ( which also has a loop at its opening)

 

[titsonritz]

It looks nothing like this. As I mentioned, the small loop is at the holster's opening. PAX
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I guess it could be aligned to draw right-handed, PAX

There are plenty of OWB/IWB holsters that don't look like each other. As mentioned in the other thread I am familiar with this holster and holster maker, it is a right handed holster, that photo is nearly upside down to how it sits on the body.

 

[1775usmc]

SOB-

A good way of ending up with a broken back or getting your gun snatched while you are out in public.

 

[titsonritz]

SOB-

A good way of ending up with a broken back or getting your gun snatched while you are out in public.

SOB = sumbytch

 

[1775usmc]

SOB = sumbytch

I've seen it in the movies though…

 

[Certaindeaf]

What actually ended prohibition is everyone broke their backs because of hip flasks.
pretty sure

 

[titsonritz]

I've seen it in the movies though…

…usually without a holster.

 

[1775usmc]

…usually without a holster.

Two negatives equal a positive…. Right? lol.

I see plenty of goofy stuff when it comes to conceal carry out in public. Not much surprises me anymore.

 

[Koda]

The evolution of concealed holsters is interesting, the SOB idea being if facing someone the best place to hide a gun was on your opposite side. Makes sense.... (not really)
But as holster tech evolved, it slowly worked its way around the body to the front (AIWB).
Literally did a "180".

 

[1775usmc]

The evolution of concealed holsters is interesting, the SOB idea being if facing someone the best place to hide a gun was on your opposite side. Makes sense.... (not really)
But as holster tech evolved, it slowly worked its way around the body to the front (AIWB).
Literally did a "180".

AIWB has been around for quite awhile. It's just super popular now. I tried to go back to carry 9 o'clock (lefty) and it's so uncomfortable and prints like crazy. I don't know how y'all do it. I went right back to carrying appendix.

 

[Koda]

AIWB has been around for quite awhile. It's just super popular now. I tried to go back to carry 9 o'clock (lefty) and it's so uncomfortable and prints like crazy. I don't know how y'all do it. I went right back to carrying appendix.

I dont know when AIWB was invented but dont recall it being popular 25 years ago. My guess is SOB has been around since the 60s.

Best I can do is IWB at 3:30 but avoid that now. I still have a holster for that though.

 

[1775usmc]

I dont know when AIWB was invented but dont recall it being popular 25 years ago. My guess is SOB has been around since the 60s.

Best I can do is IWB at 3:30 but avoid that now. I still have a holster for that though.

Yea I carry between 11-12 o'clock. That's what works best for me. Especially carrying places that if caught I could loose my job.

 

[titsonritz]

The evolution of concealed holsters is interesting, the SOB idea being if facing someone the best place to hide a gun was on your opposite side. Makes sense.... (not really)
But as holster tech evolved, it slowly worked its way around the body to the front (AIWB).
Literally did a "180".

AIWB is actually one of the oldest forms of carry, what we have today is just a resurgence in popularity.

A Historical Look at Appendix Carry

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