SOB carry? No this is not a question as to how some of the more illustrious members carry.
What are your opinions of a small of back carry?
I did some research years ago when I started carrying and came to the personal conclusion that this was not the way to go. I based my decision on the risk of spinal injury that can be cause by having an object on your spine if you fell on your back. Supposedly this is a reason why police officers aren't susposed to have equipment there. Also, when I tried to test draw from that location it seems like I consistantly but inadvertantly ended up pointing the muzzle at some part of my body.
I ask my question because I have seen several references to SOB carrying lately in various threads and i am wondering why. If my conclusion was wrong please let me know.
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I usually carry at 1:00, but lately I've been thinking that I might be able to distract a BG (mugger, robber, ect) by saying "take my wallet, leave me alone!". That would give me an excuse to reach for my gun, and return with my sidearm before they knew what hit them!
Not my style No. I think your conclusion is just about right on. I tried the SOB 6 O'Clock position carry for a short time. Not very comfortable and forget about driving. While the standing/moving around carry at the SOB position is not a bad selection, if you plan on driving or sitting the SOB is a pain in the back. Literally!
The SOB is very on the uncomfortable side when you are sitting. When you bend over I guarantee you will print.
If you have a semi hard cover (jacket or vest or something similar) then the SOB can be a good option for you. If you're covered by a shirt, the normal scenario has both of your hands/arms behind you to effect a draw. One had to raise the shirt, the second to draw the weapon.
When the weapon is extracted you are muzzle down and the wrist is reversed from the firing position. You have to move all the way around your circumference in order to draw a bead on your target. If you get rushed during the draw, your adversary could catch you with both hands behind your back. Not good!
It's like anything else. You need to try it to see if it works for you. My opinions don't mean squat, nor does anyone else.
You need to take in the advise and make your own decision on the type of carry for you.
Post what type of holster you decide on! Best of luck!
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I carry at my 8 o clock yes I'm a lefty, this goes with the previous statement with the wallet, very effective... Small of back isn't comfortable while sitting down for long periods or while driving a car... Main reason I don't do it, and the fact it's an awkward draw position as you stated the muzzle is in bad direction
I do have holsters for both of my carry pieces that fit on the small of my back. I do carry there sometimes but like xdmowner I am a lefty and it usually sits closer to the 8 o'clock position. I sit in an actual computer desk chair that has an open space where the SOB position is when I do carry there. I had to adjust the lumbar support on the drivers seat of my Toyota to accommodate the gun. Finally I decided that my small S&W model 36 fit nicely there and that's what I use as my BUG.
Also, if you are going to carry there or anywhere for that matter, drill drill drill. That is really what makes for an effective draw from any position.
You are 100% correct. SOB carry is extremely dangerous. In a SD sitation there is a good chance you could end up in melee range. Falling on a weapon when it hits you in the spinal column has a good chance of causing spinal damage. I like to carry IWB on my strong side at 3:15 or 3:30. It's very concealable under light clothing as the grip will blend with your side/love handle and quite easy to draw or reholster.
I don't like any type of carry that makes it easier for someone behind me to draw my gun than it does for me.
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Pretty much the same as your's I wouldn't want to fall on my gun and the people I've seen carrying that way the gun always sticks straight out when they sit down.Originally Posted by Warbirds
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I will not carry an SOB. SOBs are heavy, annoying, and often loud as well.
I chose to tell the SOB he could freakin' walk. Now I carry a gun instead.
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