Time to buy a pistol

[Band]

I like how minimalist that clip draw is, magnumb, but I'm not sold on carrying a pistol inside my waistband.  I've never tried but it looks very uncomfortable to me.  I know a lot of people carry that way. - any commentary on comfort?

I also wonder how well that double stick tape holds up over time.  How often do you find it necessary to remove and reapply a new strip of tape?

[BOWHUNTER45]

Never owned either ! But I have been looking at a few ..Kinda tough to decide between a 40 or 45 ..sounds like most of the guys I know like the 40 better ...what you pistol guys think ? I am going to apply for my carry permit this week and then make a decision once I receive it ...Kinda excited about it ..

[BOWHUNTER45]

Another question I have ! Once I get my permit does it make it quicker to actually buy the gun and leave with it ?

[Scvette]

Another question I have ! Once I get my permit does it make it quicker to actually buy the gun and leave with it ?

With a permit,you should be in and out in very little time with your new pistol,without your going home and coming back at least 5 days later to pick up your new gun. What are you getting it for? Backup for archery? Get the .40,personal protection? .45

[BOWHUNTER45]

I want it for personal but I may want it on me bear hunting ...Highly doubt it I will pack it bowhunting ...I still have issues with that one !

[magnumb]

I like how minimalist that clip draw is, magnumb, but I'm not sold on carrying a pistol inside my waistband.  I've never tried but it looks very uncomfortable to me.  I know a lot of people carry that way. - any commentary on comfort?

I also wonder how well that double stick tape holds up over time.  How often do you find it necessary to remove and reapply a new strip of tape?

I didn't look into how your particular pistol would have the Clip Draw attached.  Most of my carry weapons are Glocks.  In those installs, the receiver back plate is changed out with a Clip Draw back plate and 2 screws actually hold the clip in place......very securely.

I have no experience with the 'taped' versions, so I apologize that I assumed that Clip Draw employed screws in some form for all of their pistol/revolver attachments.

Perhaps some of the testimonials/reviews from customers with your same pistol and their comments can enlighten you some more in regards to the tape concern.  I hope so.  Honestly, I would trust that these folks at Clip Draw have done their due diligence in choosing the most bulletproof tape possible, but there would always be that little 'unsureness' with me, as well.

Dependent on the design, size and other factors associated with one's particular handgun, the Clip Draw makes it nearly impossible to remember that you're actually wearing your pistol, which is my ultimate goal.  If carried in a coat or jacket pocket, the Clip Draw is so small and nearly weightless that it literally feels no different than having just pocketed your pistol, sans any attachment.

I employ them on two G27's, two G43's, a G23 and as soon as it arrives, on a G30S, as well.  Single and double stacked pistols wear and feel the same.......fortunately.

Good luck Band and it's a relief to see that others really study all of the possibilities prior to purchasing such important items....... .

Best of luck.

[Band]

I have no experience with the 'taped' versions, so I apologize that I assumed that Clip Draw employed screws in some form for all of their pistol/revolver attachments.

From what I could tell there are a few clips that fit specific models but a lot of them, my model included, require double stick tape to attach the clip.  They include several pieces of the tape with purchase which seems to support my fear that the tape is a less than permanent solution.  I suppose I would take a closer look if they were sold retail but I'm not sure they are.

[Scvette]

I want it for personal but I may want it on me bear hunting ...Highly doubt it I will pack it bowhunting ...I still have issues with that one !

How come you have issues carrying during archery? I carry a G29 10mm,it's only for bear or cats,I know it's 100% against the law to dispatch your animal that you shot with a arrow. Couple years ago I had a bear running towards me,somehow it got between my hunting partner and I,it stopped at about 20ft,it was kinda funny,I bet I looked stupid trying to decide what to pull,I think I was reaching for my pistol at the same time trying to get a arrow nocked,once he stopped and stared for about 2 seconds he turned and went another direction.

[KFhunter]

My bow gets tossed at the bear or in the bushes and the 10mm comes out 

[Band]

My bow gets tossed at the bear or in the bushes and the 10mm comes out 

Fred Bear would be so proud.  Not!

[KFhunter]

My bow gets tossed at the bear or in the bushes and the 10mm comes out 

Fred Bear would be so proud.  Not!

I'm not half the hunter Fred Bear was

[splitshot]

look at the ruger sp 101 in 357.  they shoot well are lite and look good.  someone had one on this site for $400.  a deal.  got mine new for $500.  i shoot 38 special thru them for fun.  mike w

[follow maggie]

Go someplace that rents pistols on the range and shoot as many as you want. Buy what feels most comfortable and natural for you to shoot. What's best varies greatly from one person to the next. Any of the major brands will treat you right.

[splitshot]

  I bought a 9 mm cuz the ammo is about half the 40.   mike w