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bkridel · 02-15-2005, 11:40 AM

Just curious to see what any of yall though about the clip draw. I purchased one a while back and have had a hard time with it, being that i am left handed and there arent exactly a lot of places to put it, because it gets in the way of the slide release. Also, I carry with one in the pipe in my skyops holster, but do you think that there are any safety concerns when carrying locked and loaded with the clip draw, being that there is no trigger coverage. thanks

aiformula · 02-15-2005, 12:02 PM

I don't like it for the reason you stated. No trigger coverage. It would suck to have a good grip thus deactivating that grip safety and have it get hung up on your bunched up boxers, then when you shove it back down in your effort to free the snag, have said boxers snag the trigger and put an extra hole or two in your backside.

InspectorNugger · 02-15-2005, 12:09 PM

I thought I've heard that in some areas it's illegal to carry like this (without a true holster). Seems a little iffy to me, especially with one in the chamber. I'd be a little afraid of accidentally lighting one off and losing some critical equipment... :P

manygunner · 02-15-2005, 12:42 PM

A good way to get a Darwin Award. Clip draw is a dangerous gimick and does no better a job of concealing then a IWB holster. It is also much more dangerous.

bkridel · 02-15-2005, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the replies. I completely agree about the safety issues. I suppose I would feel safer carrying one in the chamber if someone offered a saf-t block like clipdraw offers for the glock.

http://www.clipdraw.com/saftblok.html

TomSwift · 02-15-2005, 01:11 PM

It''s no more or no less dangerous than a holster. There are stories of LEO's with their finger on the trigger and shoving the gun in the holster and shooting themselves in the leg. I've been carrying with a Clipdraw for about a year now. With the XD it's safer than most due to the trigger and grip safety. I haven't found an IWB yet that is comfortable on me. Granted, it's not for everybody. I don't have a problem with it. If you decide to try one, carry without one in the pipe for a while until you are comfortable. There are two threads from last year with pictures.

Camper · 02-15-2005, 03:31 PM

I use one on my KelTec P3AT and on my Mak as well.

one-eyed-fatman · 02-15-2005, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manygunner

A good way to get a Darwin Award. Clip draw is a dangerous gimick and does no better a job of concealing then a IWB holster. It is also much more dangerous.

No it ain't. Mine works just fine.

c22m22c · 02-15-2005, 04:14 PM

as a fellow lefthanded shooter...i don't see any GOOD way to use the clipdraw for you. as you stated, the slide lock would be affected.

from some of the responses about possibly shooting off "vital equipment" i'm guessing those are referrences to "mexican" carry. for me, that's the only truly concealable way for me to carry. if the idea of a gun near your "vital equipment" doesn't bother you...might i suggest the smart carry, or thunderwear idea. keeps it low, and available. its not for everyone, so try it first, if you can.

other than that...a good holster will probably do you better.

Soysuperhombre · 02-15-2005, 04:17 PM

Cute pic one-eyed-fatman
I have one on my Star BM which has a manual Hi-Power like safety. I wouldn't do it on a Glock or XD
The only problem I had was I was practicing in 10 degree weather and the damn thing frozze up, popped off and hit me in the face. I just reatached it and now I don't let it get so cold.

02-15-2005, 11:40 AM	#1
bkridel XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8	CLIP DRAW carry Just curious to see what any of yall though about the clip draw. I purchased one a while back and have had a hard time with it, being that i am left handed and there arent exactly a lot of places to put it, because it gets in the way of the slide release. Also, I carry with one in the pipe in my skyops holster, but do you think that there are any safety concerns when carrying locked and loaded with the clip draw, being that there is no trigger coverage. thanks

02-15-2005, 12:02 PM	#2
aiformula XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sw ohio Posts: 3,081	I don't like it for the reason you stated. No trigger coverage. It would suck to have a good grip thus deactivating that grip safety and have it get hung up on your bunched up boxers, then when you shove it back down in your effort to free the snag, have said boxers snag the trigger and put an extra hole or two in your backside. __________________ Tony Obama '08... change we can bereave in. Guns are like orgasms.......you just can't have enough good ones!

02-15-2005, 12:42 PM	#4
manygunner XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pacific North West Posts: 2,036	A good way to get a Darwin Award. Clip draw is a dangerous gimick and does no better a job of concealing then a IWB holster. It is also much more dangerous. __________________ CZ-Kadet CZ-52 CZ-83 CZ-75B CZ-85 Combat CZ-452 HK USP Compact Walther P99 XD-9 Service XD-9 Tactical Glock 17 Taurus PT-92 AR Taurus .44 Mag Mossberg 500A Remington 870 AR-15 16\" fluted AMD-65 Dragunov SVD STG-58

02-15-2005, 01:11 PM	#6
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	It''s no more or no less dangerous than a holster. There are stories of LEO's with their finger on the trigger and shoving the gun in the holster and shooting themselves in the leg. I've been carrying with a Clipdraw for about a year now. With the XD it's safer than most due to the trigger and grip safety. I haven't found an IWB yet that is comfortable on me. Granted, it's not for everybody. I don't have a problem with it. If you decide to try one, carry without one in the pipe for a while until you are comfortable. There are two threads from last year with pictures. __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

02-15-2005, 04:14 PM	#9
c22m22c XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east coast Posts: 582	as a fellow lefthanded shooter...i don't see any GOOD way to use the clipdraw for you. as you stated, the slide lock would be affected. from some of the responses about possibly shooting off "vital equipment" i'm guessing those are referrences to "mexican" carry. for me, that's the only truly concealable way for me to carry. if the idea of a gun near your "vital equipment" doesn't bother you...might i suggest the smart carry, or thunderwear idea. keeps it low, and available. its not for everyone, so try it first, if you can. other than that...a good holster will probably do you better. __________________ HK USP 9mm Fullsize HK USP 9mm Compact Springfield XD9 4\" and assorted other goodies.

02-15-2005, 12:09 PM	#3
InspectorNugger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 223	I thought I've heard that in some areas it's illegal to carry like this (without a true holster). Seems a little iffy to me, especially with one in the chamber. I'd be a little afraid of accidentally lighting one off and losing some critical equipment... :P

02-15-2005, 01:06 PM	#5
bkridel XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8	Thanks for the replies. I completely agree about the safety issues. I suppose I would feel safer carrying one in the chamber if someone offered a saf-t block like clipdraw offers for the glock. http://www.clipdraw.com/saftblok.html

02-15-2005, 03:31 PM	#7
Camper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 370	I use one on my KelTec P3AT and on my Mak as well.

02-15-2005, 04:17 PM	#10
Soysuperhombre XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 351	Cute pic one-eyed-fatman I have one on my Star BM which has a manual Hi-Power like safety. I wouldn't do it on a Glock or XD The only problem I had was I was practicing in 10 degree weather and the damn thing frozze up, popped off and hit me in the face. I just reatached it and now I don't let it get so cold. __________________ Whats that bulge in her nighty It Must be Hermaphroditie! Hoo HA HA Hermaphorditie!

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