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TheDude · 03-05-2007, 09:00 AM

Ive been doing alot of thinking about a getting a SOB holster. The reason is, I find my self sliding my Highnoon IWB closer to 5 or 5:30. Ive heard many pros and cons from alot of different people. Id like to know what you guys think. Oh and ive got my holster all picked out, crossbreed SOB. Thanks for all the information.

Hwkeye · 03-05-2007, 09:04 AM

Whatever is comfortable to you and is safe should be the key. If you like to carry it that way and are proficient with it, go for it! They make some awesome SOB holsters!

bkelm18 · 03-05-2007, 09:05 AM

I've never had any experience with a SOB holster, but I hear you can mess up your back of you fall on it.

Hwkeye · 03-05-2007, 09:11 AM

Yeah but how often do you fall on it? Just like if you use thunderwear... you better not fall on it!!

**nsnate02** · 03-05-2007, 09:39 AM

I hear the fall thing quite a bit, but honestly I can't think of a time I ever fell in a manner that it would be a problem.

The other draw back I hear is that the draw is slower and the longer movement can be interrupted by the BG easier.

Unless you carry open in the 3 o'clock position, there are going to be drawbacks to any concealed carry.

I carry SOB occasionally and like it very much. Go for it.

**jgrauman** · 03-05-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nsnate02

I hear the fall thing quite a bit, but honestly I can't think of a time I ever fell in a manner that it would be a problem.

what if you're snowboarding and catch a heel edge... BAM!!! you're on your butt before you know it!!!

USMC-8154TL/DM · 03-05-2007, 10:03 AM

Crossbreed Holsters

here is what I asked the other day and some comments

TheDude · 03-05-2007, 11:15 AM

Thanks for all the replys. Im thinking for the summer, I may have to try it out.

sturmruger · 03-05-2007, 11:38 AM

I have carried SOB before and didn't seem to mind it that much. You do need to be careful about bending over and things like that. It is much easier to pring SOB then strong side. For overfall comfort I have to say that the strong side belt holster seems to be my preference. As far as falling flat on your back that is hard to do unless you live in an area with a lot of snow then it happens to people all the time.

Petrolero · 03-05-2007, 04:01 PM

You can injure your back just by falling or sleeping in a weird position. I consider that one certainly plausible but highly unlikely.

I used to carry SOB and it was comfy enough but I didn't like how it printed all the time. Try drinking from a water fountain with a weapon in the small of your back. You either look stupid and conspicuous bending at the knees or you let it print like a mofo or you don't drink.

I switched to a strong-side carry and am very pleased with it. The nice thing is that my CTAC can be used in either position equally well.

03-05-2007, 09:00 AM	#1
TheDude XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Small of the back carry? Ive been doing alot of thinking about a getting a SOB holster. The reason is, I find my self sliding my Highnoon IWB closer to 5 or 5:30. Ive heard many pros and cons from alot of different people. Id like to know what you guys think. Oh and ive got my holster all picked out, crossbreed SOB. Thanks for all the information. __________________ XD 9 Service Mossberg 835 ulti mag 12 gauge (turkey gun) Ruger 10/22 old reliable deer gun Mossberg 500 12 gauge smooth bore

03-05-2007, 09:04 AM	#2
Hwkeye XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my house. Posts: 1,240	Whatever is comfortable to you and is safe should be the key. If you like to carry it that way and are proficient with it, go for it! They make some awesome SOB holsters! __________________ -Justin McCain/Palin 2008 "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." -Ephesians 6:11-12

03-05-2007, 09:05 AM	#3
bkelm18 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 1,093	I've never had any experience with a SOB holster, but I hear you can mess up your back of you fall on it. __________________ The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.

03-05-2007, 09:11 AM	#4
Hwkeye XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my house. Posts: 1,240	Yeah but how often do you fall on it? Just like if you use thunderwear... you better not fall on it!! __________________ -Justin McCain/Palin 2008 "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." -Ephesians 6:11-12

03-05-2007, 09:39 AM	#5
nsnate02 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,076	I hear the fall thing quite a bit, but honestly I can't think of a time I ever fell in a manner that it would be a problem. The other draw back I hear is that the draw is slower and the longer movement can be interrupted by the BG easier. Unless you carry open in the 3 o'clock position, there are going to be drawbacks to any concealed carry. I carry SOB occasionally and like it very much. Go for it. __________________ "It is better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." *Abraham Lincoln*

03-05-2007, 10:03 AM	#7
USMC-8154TL/DM XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Louisiana Posts: 6,980	Crossbreed Holsters here is what I asked the other day and some comments __________________ Time is neither fast nor slow - it has been the same since the begining of Time - Originally Quoted By Me Link to my bolt knobs for sale. http://www.bigrivertactical.com/cata...32/5933264.htm or http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...%20BOLT%20KNOB

03-05-2007, 11:15 AM	#8
TheDude XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Thanks for all the replys. Im thinking for the summer, I may have to try it out. __________________ XD 9 Service Mossberg 835 ulti mag 12 gauge (turkey gun) Ruger 10/22 old reliable deer gun Mossberg 500 12 gauge smooth bore

03-05-2007, 11:38 AM	#9
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 665	I have carried SOB before and didn't seem to mind it that much. You do need to be careful about bending over and things like that. It is much easier to pring SOB then strong side. For overfall comfort I have to say that the strong side belt holster seems to be my preference. As far as falling flat on your back that is hard to do unless you live in an area with a lot of snow then it happens to people all the time. __________________ XD Aficionado pics of my guns

03-05-2007, 04:01 PM	#10
Petrolero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 283	You can injure your back just by falling or sleeping in a weird position. I consider that one certainly plausible but highly unlikely. I used to carry SOB and it was comfy enough but I didn't like how it printed all the time. Try drinking from a water fountain with a weapon in the small of your back. You either look stupid and conspicuous bending at the knees or you let it print like a mofo or you don't drink. I switched to a strong-side carry and am very pleased with it. The nice thing is that my CTAC can be used in either position equally well. __________________ XD40 4" All Black + trijicon night sights CTAC Holster by Comp-Tac

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