Small of Back Carry
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KillerFord1977
SAINT
I do not, tried it for awhile.
Didnt like it.
My suggestion is buy a “sticky” brand soft holster for not too much money to try it out if you like carrying there. If you dont, you’re not out $$ for a holster and a sticky can be used for various roles in the future
Didnt like it.
My suggestion is buy a “sticky” brand soft holster for not too much money to try it out if you like carrying there. If you dont, you’re not out $$ for a holster and a sticky can be used for various roles in the future
youngolddude
Professional
No. Very popular on TV and in movies, but in real life? I doubt it.
SaltyMonkey
Professional
I carry Sig 365 in Veddar IWB at 4:30- 5:00 o’clockish. Works in winter and summer months with shorts and t shirt. If asked for wallet ….well , be careful what you ask for.
I also carry Hellcat Pro or Glock 43x at 3:00 o’clock in same holster manufacturer.
I absolutely cannot carry appendix. Those are the only two positions I carry that are more comfortable than others. Unfortunately holsters are a money pit till you find what works for you.
I also carry Hellcat Pro or Glock 43x at 3:00 o’clock in same holster manufacturer.
I absolutely cannot carry appendix. Those are the only two positions I carry that are more comfortable than others. Unfortunately holsters are a money pit till you find what works for you.
wolfpack076
Professional
Tried it. Nope no way. As a LEO why do you think most of us leave our backs open on our duty belts ? For the fact of if we fall on our backs or pushed into a wall or car or something you risk injuring your back pretty badly. Just my two cents worth....
Marek71
Master Class
I carry everything in the 3-4 o'clock position. I keep it in the same location IWB or OWB, that way I always reach for the same place. I never was a fan of AIWB but that's just my preference, I like the side because it's easy to access and even possible in a vehicle and is comfortable. Just my $.02.
The Night Rider
Professional
Do you know anyone who actually injured their back that way?
The Night Rider
Professional
Full disclosure I don't carry in the small the back and I never have.
I've heard a lot of people say that small of the back carry can lead to damage to your spine. It makes sense but I've never actually heard of it happening. Maybe because few people do it.
I have slipped and fell and landed on the gun on my hip more than once. It is quite painful.
My primary reason for not liking small of the back carry is that it's almost impossible to guard your gun in that position.
I've heard a lot of people say that small of the back carry can lead to damage to your spine. It makes sense but I've never actually heard of it happening. Maybe because few people do it.
I have slipped and fell and landed on the gun on my hip more than once. It is quite painful.
My primary reason for not liking small of the back carry is that it's almost impossible to guard your gun in that position.
wolfpack076
Professional
A fellow LEO (not my Dept.) got into a tussle with a guy off duty and in the process he got pushed into a wall and his Walther PPK was in a SOB holster. Nothing major but had to go to the chiropractor for a few visits but it all worked out. Only incident I personally know of that this happened...
BassCliff
Professional
Hi,
I once considered, for certain situations, carrying a backup pistol in the small of my back. My thinking was that if someone got the drop on me I would step in front of my wife to protect her. Then while I was "surrendering" to the bad guy, distracting him, Mrs. BassCliff could draw from my back and take care of business. But that scenario seems too complicated, too uncomfortable, too error-prone. So it never happened.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I once considered, for certain situations, carrying a backup pistol in the small of my back. My thinking was that if someone got the drop on me I would step in front of my wife to protect her. Then while I was "surrendering" to the bad guy, distracting him, Mrs. BassCliff could draw from my back and take care of business. But that scenario seems too complicated, too uncomfortable, too error-prone. So it never happened.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
belladonna
Hellcat
I have always carried IWB, and mostly AIWB because I am small, and I have found a couple of belly bands that work very well for me. I have a couple of guns I like to carry OWB, mostly at home in the woods...that kind of stuff. I don't think SOB would work for me. I thought about it, but it sounds (and would probably feel) awkward and uncomfortable for my body type, as I have a boney back.
Funwithfuel
Custom
I'm 5'5" carrying a spare tire up front. Never liked the idea of the muzzle flagging my "stuff" I too carry a 365 at 6 canted to my dominant side. Small kydex holster all but disappears. I've tried on the hip , only comfortable carrying the bigg'ns out there and that requires a long shirt. I've carried that little thing so long at 6 that it feels weird if it's not there. Like forgetting your wallet. You know it's missing right away.
Sld1959
Ronin
If memory serves Mannix carried SOB. I believe he carried a Walther in the first few shows and a DETECTIVE special after that.
ONTARGET
Operator
I carry at different positions depending on my surroundings and the situations I may be going into. I carry either ankle holster, shoulder holster, cross draw holster and OWB. I am old school and don’t carry appendix. I see no problems with SOB carry or any other type of carry, however you should know the limitations that each type of carry presents and be honest with your limitations. On the other hand, SOB carry does look pretty cool in the movies.
Mr.W.
Professional
A fellow Deputy, while on a plain clothes assignment, lost his footing (no idea how), and tumbled down some stairs. A badly bruised coccyx resulted, which he claimed was still rather sore six months afterward. His physician claimed "he got off lucky."