I’ve recently had multiple e-mails asking who is making holsters for the Taurus 709 (aka the Slim) and the Sig Sauer P238. Based on how well both of these guns have been selling, I imagine their is a great deal of demand for quality holsters for these firearms.
If you are in the market for a holster for the 709 or P238, you should check out High Noon Holsters. Based in Tarpon Springs, FL, High Noon Holsters makes a variety of high-quality holsters in many different styles, including models for the Taurus Slim and Sig P238.
These Kramer IWB holsters have an excellent reputation for quaility, comfort, and security.
One of the Internet arguments that never seems to die is whether you should carry a pistol with a cartridge in the chamber. The argument against carrying with “one in the pipe” is based on the idea that it is unsafe to do so. People are concerned about “accidental” discharges while it is carried, or if the pistol is dropped.
I’ll be completely up front and tell you that with a quality firearm, quality holster and competent owner, the handgun should be carried with a cartridge in the chamber if you are carrying for self defense. In most instances, a self-defense situation involving the use of deadly force develops far to quickly for you to draw your weapon and then work the slide before being able to employ the handgun.
But is it safe to carry a cartridge in the chamber?
In my mind, there are three components to safely carrying a handgun: the firearm, the owner, and the holster. When all three parts are of sufficient quality, and in place, a handgun can be carried safely with a cartridge in the chamber.
The Firearm
A quality firearm will not discharge when dropped. Modern handguns of quality construction are designed to be carried with a cartridge in the chamber. These firearms incorporate some type of “drop safety” into the contruction of the firearm. Some guns use a physical block that moves out of the way when the trigger is pressed. Others use light firing pins with heavy springs to prevent the pin from ever generating enough energy in a fall to sufficiently strike the primer.
Looking for a quality gun belt for concealed carry, but don’t want to spend a fortune? 5.11 may have just what you are looking for.
Available in brown and black, the 5.11 Leather Casual Belt offers a sturdy platform to attach your holster to, while keeping a casual or dress-down appearance. The 5.11 belt has a simple, yet attractive buckle and the leather looks good. Most importantly, it has a stiff, reinforced piece that runs on the inside of the entire belt that makes this an excellent belt for concealed carry.
I purchased my 5.11 Leather Casual Belt three months ago and have been very pleased. It looks good with jeans, cargo shorts, or Dockers-style pants. The best part is, it has carried all of my handguns in a wide variety of holsters very well. The 5.11 belt doesn’t shift around, rather, it anchors the holster right where you want it.
The 5.11 belt has a small pocket on the inside of it that can hold a handcuff key or something else that is very small. I don’t know if this will be of value to many people, but it does not interfere with the belt’s normal use.
