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No class is going to help you there. That is an irrational fear if you are using a good quality holster that fits your pistol correctly. I would carry without one in the chamber until you get over it. The only real issue would be if your pistol is not fit snugly enough into the holster.
That has a grip safety as well correct? If so you are really overthinking it.........IMO.
dont appendix carry? I would be nervous too have a loaded pistol pointed at my junk and femoral artery all day.
I haven't experimented too much with other carry methods purely because I don't have the money to buy more holsters to try. I find appendix carry extremely comfortable though both walking around and sitting down driving. Other carry methods definitely may be an option. What's your favorite position to carry and what type of holster do you use?
dont appendix carry? I would be nervous too have a loaded pistol pointed at my junk and femoral artery all day.
I carry a shield in a N8 squared tactical holster at around the 3:30-4:00 pending on the pants/shorts I am wearing. I like it because I do not need to take my gun out of the holster to put the holster on and off.
I will look into that and check out those holsters. Not having to take out the gun to remove and put on holster would definitely be a plus. Thanks again
Lotta words. I'd pray to the Jesus.Hello I just got my concealed handgun license less than a week ago and have been carrying a Springfield Xds appendix iwb ever since. I have been around firearms and hunted my entire life, so I know how to treat guns respectfully and have good trigger discipline and habits. I am brand new to concealed carry though. I have a quality kydex holster. So far I have not carried with a round chambered. The idea of the gun pointed at my thigh with a round chambered makes me very uncomfortable. I know I can do so safely most of the time but I worry a single lapse in my judgement or moment of carelessness will have very serious consequences for either myself or others. Or when I am sitting down and twisting around such as in the car something will somehow snag that trigger. I know these fears may be a little irratonal but I can not shake the feelings to allow myself to chamber a round yet and not feel like at any given moment I'm going to blow a whole through my femoral artery and bleed out.
Are there any local classes that teach appendix carry specifically that can maybe help me get over my fear and build confidence? Should I maybe switch to a DA/SA gun in order to feel more comfortable? The idea of a DA/SA I know would make me feel better but I would rather not go out and by another gun at the moment unless it's the best option. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks.
Lotta words. I'd pray to the Jesus.
Thanks, you are absolutely right. Will continue to practice and build up my confidence.Carry the XDS with confidence. No way the grip and trigger can both be completely pressed and cause an ND.
Glocks are another story, especially with crummy holsters. Leather can warp and if you don't pay close enough attention you can cause it to go off.
But the XDS is a very safe system.
Had I not invested in my current CC pistol(s) the XDS would have been my next choice.
Get some snap caps and put it through the ringer. Stand up, sit down, do draws.. if it goes off during that then you know something is amiss. But for the most part the statistical probability of an XDS experiencing an ND is slim to none, too many perfect conditions have to align just right before you can set it off.
One thing I have noticed when looking at kydex holsters from different manufacturers is that the kydex is cut so it is leaving a small gap at the back of the trigger guard you can see through. Many of them I have looked at have this issue. Is this a problem or should I be looking for something with 100 percent coverage of that trigger guard?A good sturdy holster that fully covers the trigger/trigger guard and retains the firearm is always necessary.
With a good quality holster and belt, it's just a matter of getting comfortable with daily carry. We've all had to take these first steps. Now I feel underdressed if I leave home without it. Been a daily carrier for about 30 years with never an issue.
Time will settle you down... Next issue will be concerns of others noticing you are carrying... Trust me, most wont, their too busy on their smart phones...
There's no need to do that. Just try to not over finger your crotch ifn yer carrying a gat. prolly do yaLOL I do tend to over type