I have a Micro 9 and two Micro Carry 380s. On all three, the safety has a tendency to disengage in my pocket about once every week or two. It makes me somewhat uneasy about carrying them cocked and locked. Any thoughts?.
"Am I to understand you claim you can reach into your pocket, draw, flip safety, acquire target and fire in .3 seconds?".
Nope. That was OWB and SA (so no safety) and as I said earlier, I can no longer do it. Under duress, I got no clue. My Dad could. Did I inherit that ability? I dunno.
" Members have offered endless help for your problem".
Yup, and some of it was quite useful and much appreciated. Other parts not so much.
Sorry, when I read the title of this thread, I thought you were going to say the safety was too stiff. (I know, I know). I'm concerned mine is too stiff and I won't be able to click it off when I need it.
Why would it matter if the finish is marred by use?
That said, though I like kydex and use it in my aircraft interiors, I don't particularly care for it in holsters.
I pocket carry but do so knowing the limitations, most notably drawing while moving or sitting.
I pocket carry handguns that are hammer-fired, double-action triggers and w/o safeties, both revolver and semi-auto. LCP and 642. This configuration is safe, reliable and avoids manual safety issues as described by the OP.
On a side note (pardon the thread jack)... the best pocket carry holster for a J frame is Mika. Allows the gun to be easily be drawn, stays in the pocket and retains its original shape. Don't be surprised if you get a call from Mika to confirm your order and generally talk about your pocket carry.
Not a fancy name, just a brand name. I buy it in 48"×96" sheets for use in aircraft interiors (I like the ivory with sharkskin surface texture). It's great for that. Due to personal preference, I'm not that fond of it for holsters, but it sure is easy to work with.
I use Kydex along with leather holsters for my most all my firearms except my Kimber Micro 9 Rapide with minimal wear effects. I also bought a Kydex holster for it but after a couple insertions I noted perceptible wear on it. My Rapide and many others on this forum has finish issues. I sent my slide back and requested the standard silver finish. We shall see how that holds up.
" Certainly if the safeties seem to consistently find it themselves "off" unintentionally on several different pistols it'd suggest there's a squirrel in proverbial the tree?"
I wholeheartedly agree with that. Only my Kimbers are doing it, my three Brownings, my Tisas BR9, and my Remington don't. But I'm quite sure it is something I am doing, not a flaw in the Kimbers.
I seldom pocket carry these days. If I do, the sidearm to be carried is usually my LCP Max. But…back when, this pocket rig by Sam Andrews saw a LOT of duty. Years later it still gets it done…rather well too 😉
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