Personal Defense World
  • News
  • Guns
    • Handguns
    • Rifles
    • Shotguns
    • Class III & More
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics/Lights
    • Safes
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Concealed Carry
    • First-Time Shooters
    • Home & Self-Defense
  • Videos
    • Latest Videos
    • PDW Videos
    • Free Gun Friday
    • SCCY Brand Videos
    • Video Series
      • Everyday Carry
  • More
    • Sweepstakes
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Personal Defense World
  • News
  • Guns
    • Handguns
    • Rifles
    • Shotguns
    • Class III & More
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics/Lights
    • Safes
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Concealed Carry
    • First-Time Shooters
    • Home & Self-Defense
  • Videos
    • Latest Videos
    • PDW Videos
    • Free Gun Friday
    • SCCY Brand Videos
    • Video Series
      • Everyday Carry
  • More
    • Sweepstakes
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Personal Defense World
No Result
View All Result
 
FREE GUN FRIDAY > Enter to WIN the Ruger PC Charger & PC Carbine, Ammo from Black Hills and the Caldwell Portable Range Kit!

Carrying Your Glock

Dennis Adler by Dennis Adler
April 26, 2013
in Uncategorized
0
Carrying Your Glock

Two excellent concealed carry rigs for GLOCKs come from DeSantis. The aptly named Intimidator (left) is deigned for full-size and Compact models and features a dual mounting position to allow canting the gun to suit carry style. For Subcompacts like the GLOCK 27 Gen4 (right), DeSantis has the form-fit leather Mini Scabbard. This rig allows excellent concealment of GLOCK’s smallest semi-autos and is ideally sized for maximum concealability and quick retrieval.

0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
With the rapid growth of CCW licenses around the country, everybody seems to be looking for ultra-compact pistols for self-defense. GLOCK has been catering to this market for decades, initially for law enforcement with the GLOCK 19, but today with an entire line of Compact and Subcompact models chambered in 9×19 (G19, G26), 10mm Auto (G29), .40 (G23, G27), .357 (G32, G33), .45 G.A.P. (G38, G39) and .45 Auto (G30 and Slimline G36). The general dimensions for GLOCK Compacts and Subcompacts are the same regardless of caliber, so for our purposes the featured guns are the venerable GLOCK 19 Gen4 in 9×19 (and GLOCK 23 in .40) to represent Compact models, and the GLOCK 27 Gen4 in .40 to cover Subcompacts.

Compact pistols average 7.28 inches in overall length, 1.18 inches in width, and 5 inches in height with 4.01-inch barrels. Their average carry weight is 20.99 ounces without a loaded magazine. Subcompacts average 6.54 inches in overall length, 1.18 inches in width, and 4.17 inches in height with 3.42-inch barrels. The average Subcompact carry weight is 19.75 ounces. In total, there are four Compact and seven Subcompact GLOCK models from which to choose, so there is a size and caliber for almost every self-defense and personal protection need.

Packing a Compact

The most important choice for a concealed carry handgun is size, and in many cases that is predicated on caliber. For GLOCK this is far less of an issue than for many other gun manufacturers, so the choices come down to what caliber an individual is most comfortable handling. The 9×19 is and has always been the first choice, initially for law enforcement and military, and certainly for the civilian market. The GLOCK 19 Gen4 is an ideal example of a modern Compact semi-automatic with a respectably high capacity of 10+1, 15+1, or 17+1 rounds. The .40-caliber GLOCK 23 magazine holds 13 rounds. Our 9×19 test gun came equipped with three standard 15-round magazines. With one in the chamber, that gives the GLOCK 19 a carry capacity of 16 rounds and an average carry weight of 30 ounces. Having that much capacity in a gun weighing less than 2 pounds makes the GLOCK 19 one of the best options for concealed carry.

GLOCK manufactures four different weather-resistant, molded-polymer holsters. The Sport/Combat is the best for concealed carry as it offers ambidextrous wear and fits belts from 1.25 to 2.48 inches in width, and it is not restrictive of barrel length. There is also an accompanying ambidextrous magazine pouch available from GLOCK. Among the remaining GLOCK rigs are a police Duty Holster, Sport/Utility Holster, and a Level 2 retention Safety Holster. The Sport/Utility is also an excellent choice for concealed carry as it is available in left- and right-hand versions and in 1.73-, 1.97-, and 2.20-inch belt widths. As might be expected, a holster made by GLOCK is as unusual in design as the gun it holds, and all GLOCK rigs have very chiseled looks. They’re almost indestructible. That means they are also waterproof and can’t get soaked or damaged like a leather holster. As for comfort, polymer rigs are not form-fitting, and they do take a little getting used to, as they tend not to give. The easiest to use of all GLOCK models is the Sport/Combat, which is a polymer version of a Yaqui-style belt holster. This one is ideal for GLOCK Subcompact models.

Proper placement of a concealed carry gun is essential to wearer comfort, concealability, and most importantly, ease of retrieval. You need to be able to get to your sidearm easily and effectively to draw from concealment without any hiccups. While there are different schools of thought as to holster placement and holster angle, the GLOCK line is decidedly of the 90-degree school, placing the gun straight down. The rigs mount well on a belt at either the three o’clock hip position or four o’clock behind-the-hip position for a clean draw. The Sport/Duty Holster has a thumb-break safety strap for Level 1 retention. The snap breaks cleanly with the gun-hand thumb, and the GLOCK draws smoothly from the contoured polymer pouch. It is easy to sit with the holster as well. This rig is ideally suited for Compact GLOCK pistols, and everything noted applies to left-handed wear as well.

Far more comfortable for daily carry with a Subcompact, the Sport/Combat does an excellent job. I found it best suited to the four o’clock position just behind the hip. With a short Subcompact GLOCK pistol it is almost effortless to wear, and it’s well out of the way when sitting or driving. It is also easy to retrieve the gun from a sitting position and easier to conceal with it positioned slightly further back and out of view even with an open coat or an unbuttoned shirt.

Small of the Back

When it comes to concealed carry, the SOB acronym means “small of the back,” a carry style used in both the private sector and law enforcement that places the holster, usually with the gun inverted and the grips facing up, at the center of the small recess where our backs curve slightly inward. Just about everyone has this “sweet spot” above his or her waist, and it is here that a subcompact pistol can be comfortably secreted. For GLOCK models, this includes a total of eight different guns: the G26, G27, G29, G29 SF, G30, G30 SF, G33 and G39, and a total of six calibers: 9×19, .40, .357, 10mm Auto, .45 Auto, and .45 G.A.P.

Carrying concealed with an SOB rig and a GLOCK Subcompact semi-auto allows a greater diversity of clothing, as even an open jacket won’t reveal what is behind you, and with shirttails out, you don’t even need a jacket to conceal a small semi-auto in an SOB rig. It does place the gun in a more vulnerable position behind the wearer, but it is completely out of sight and relatively quick to access. An SOB rig will also work well with slightly larger and higher-capacity GLOCK Compact models like the G19 and G23.

Didn't find what you were looking for?

CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS

Related Posts

The Recover Tactical P-IX IX Modular AR Platform converts your basic boring Glock into a slick and handy PCC or subgun style package.

TESTED: Recover Tactical P-IX Modular AR Platform for Glock Pistols

Best Handgun for Concealed Carry.

Picking the Best Handgun for Concealed Carry [2022]

The “Best” Handguns for Women.

Best Handguns for Women [2022]

The SK Customs U.S. Mint Glock.

SK Customs Type 2 US Mint American Eagle Tribute Glock 45 Limited

Load More

PERSONAL DEFENSE WORLD VIDEOS

Discussion about this post

FEATURED POST

What Are Red Flag Laws?

What Are Red Flag Laws and Are They Ripe For Abuse?

Recently, the Senate passed the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act,” which includes funding for red flag laws. Garnering the support of...

Read more

TRENDING

Suppressor Myths

How Many of These 10 Suppressor Myths Do You Believe?

...

The SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro Comp.

SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro Comp Provides 17+1 Rounds of Fast Follow Up

...

11 of the Best 1911 Pistols for 2022.

11 Best 1911 Pistols [2022]

...

The Best Concealed Carry Pistols for 2022.

The 25 Best New EDC Self-Defense Pistols Released for 2022

...

PICK A CATEGORY

CONCEALED CARRY SPOTLIGHT

Summer Concealed Carry Options.

Carry Concealed Comfortably This Summer

Winter weather provides quite a few benefits to gun owners. Big, heavy coats and shirts more easily hide the bulges...

CONCEALED CARRY SHOWCASE

Buying a Gun from a Pawn Shop.

What to Keep in Mind Before Buying a Gun from a Pawn Shop

Representative Clay Higgins Grills Commissioner Gramaglia.

Rep. Clay Higgins Delivers 5 Minute Gun History Lesson You Can’t Miss

The Hornady TrekLite Lock Box XXL.

Secure Your Pistol for Travel with the Hornady TrekLite Lock Box XXL

Gun Deaths vs Medical Malpractice.

Physicians, Heal Thyself: Gun Deaths vs Medical Malpractice

The SK Customs Limited Edition Purple Heart Colt 1911.

SK Customs Limited Edition Purple Heart Commemorative Colt 1911

The Versacarry Trooper OWB Holster.

Versacarry Trooper OWB Holster Provides Comfortable Belt Line Carry

Schools Throughout Madison County North Carolina Get AR-15s for Defense.

Madison County Schools in North Carolina Boost Security with AR-15s

The Pineworld K5 Gun Safe.

The Pineworld K5 Gun Safe with Biometric Entry Reviewed

site logo
Gun News, Gun Reviews, and Self Defense Tips
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Policy
© Athlon Outdoors, All Rights Reserved.
You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and awareness of the California Privacy Rights. Pursuant to U.S. Copyright law, as well as other applicable federal and state laws, the content on this website may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, without the prior, express, and written permission of Athlon Outdoors.

Manage your GDPR consents by clicking here. Manage your CCPA consents by clicking here.
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Guns
    • View All Guns
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Rifles
    • Class III & More
    • Sponsored
  • Gear
    • View All Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics/Lights
    • Safes
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • View All Lifestyle
    • Concealed Carry
    • First-Time Shooters
    • Home & Self-Defense
  • Videos
    • PDW Videos
    • Free Gun Friday
  • More
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.