The only thing I've heard about SOB holsters is the risk of spinal injury, granted the odds of falling while carrying may not be high, but its a possibility... hitting your spine against a chunk of gun metal probably wouldnt be much fun.
-Falling on a gun no matter where you're carrying it won't be much fun.
is the risk of discharging a gun worse like that?
-Sure if you draw it with your finger on the trigger just like any other holster.
It seems to be how Hollywood actors carry it in the movies, not like they ever do anything correct
-Seriously? And yes I see that you then doubted what you said but the fact that you're talking about carrying a gun in real life and comparing it to a Hollywood move.....seriously?
Not worth the injury risk. I build custom, high-end wheelchairs for a living and many of my clients are spinal cord injuries. So this hits close to home for me.
-Is it more of a risk than injuring your hip if that's where you're carrying it? See above: "Falling on a gun no matter where you're carrying it won't be much fun."
I dont think theres any more risk of discharging involved... another thing to think about SOB carry, especially between 5 and 6 position is trying to sit down, like when you are driving... I think the majority of non-hollywood types carry at the 3 or 4 o'clock position. You have better access at 3 or 4, its much more comfortable when seated, and you dont have to worry about spine damage if you fall. I'm sure plenty of people carry SOB, I'm just listing the negatives of what I have heard about that method.
-It's not uncomfortable at all. It's not below you, like a wallet that you feel when you sit...it's behind you and you don't even feel it. You can draw and fire while sitting with no problems at all.
As stated before. The risk of messing up your spine is not worth the style of carry.
-Where are you guys coming up with this injured spine stuff? When was the last time you fell DIRECTLY on your back? And on the small of your back to be exact. Say you slip on ice and your feet go straight out in front of you, your gun is still behind you not below you (as stated above). You'd have to have your feet go straight out in front of you and then straight up, and then fall down (much like a cartoon) in order to land on it.
I thought of carrying SOB but thought of the "what if" I was nocked on my back and needed to draw...
-Unless you have several people holding you down what are you worrying about? Seriously, lay on the ground and try to imagine how many people it would take to keep you from putting your hand behind yourself...
As well you will increase the risk of pointing the gun at parts of your body or someone next to you as you draw.
-Only decent point made here, although I will say the risk is probably not a much bigger percentage than any other carry method. Think of a shoulder holster...why do you think they're not allowed at 3 gun matches?
+1 for those recommending against small of back. Instructor I use, as well as a couple I read online, state that the discomfort of the sob carry when sitting, plus pain/damage if falling on the weapon in a struggle isn't worth the chance. Especially with so many good alternative carry methods out there.
-Nevermind. I take it all back. I didn't know you read it on the internet.
. I cringe to think of falling on it let alone on the small of the back, Id be betting youd need to carry one of those doughnut pillows for a while if that happened. ouch!!!
