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901-Memphis
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You have an FN Five-Seven and you want to carry a J-Frame? Stick with the Five-Seven and get a good IWB holster like the Crossbreed Supertuck or Kholser full moon if they make it for that.
The Five-Seven is a much more versatile carry piece and the ammo capacity is superb.
The Five-Seven is a much more versatile carry piece and the ammo capacity is superb.
It does get pretty hot in LV in the summer, and the paddle holster I have right now prints in some clothes. I was planning on looking into a pancake holster. Not too sure I want a IWB holster in the summer when it is 110 out there.
You are one of the few people to tell me to keep carrying the FsN. Most people think I am crazy as it is a full size gun, and think it is too big to conceal. That doesn't include the people who think it is nothing more than an overpriced .22 mag.
Desert Dude
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Living in the east side of Kern County, California, 40 miles from Death Valley, I finally went to a Ruger LCR with laser sights. It fits right in my front pants pocket and you hardly know it's there.
I did carry, in the winter, a Glock 30 in a Crossbreed IWB holster. It was very comfortable and easy to conceal, as long as you had an outer shirt or coat. With the LCR I do not have that problem.
Many argue that a 5-shot wheel gun isn't enough. Well, it's much better that leaving the Glock home because you can't conceal it. And I carry 2-five round flat speed loaders just in case.
I did carry, in the winter, a Glock 30 in a Crossbreed IWB holster. It was very comfortable and easy to conceal, as long as you had an outer shirt or coat. With the LCR I do not have that problem.
Many argue that a 5-shot wheel gun isn't enough. Well, it's much better that leaving the Glock home because you can't conceal it. And I carry 2-five round flat speed loaders just in case.
That is why I bought my j-frame revolver. At this point, when I am not wearing a suit, I can't conceal the FsN. It prints with the paddle holster I have. I am going to get a different holster, but it has to do a better job concealing than my present holster for me to carry that gun when I am not wearing a suit. Pocket carry or even a pancake holster will work for me all year around though I would prefer the FsN. Until I get new holsters, I will not be carrying that much outside of work. That is not acceptable for me.
901-Memphis
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I conceal my full sized S&W Sigma in a Crossbreed Supertuck but i am a pretty big guy, if your on the smaller side the J-Frame might be more comfortable.
I just think that i would like to have that Five-Seven for a carry piece, it is a good firearm; don't listen to snobs.
I just think that i would like to have that Five-Seven for a carry piece, it is a good firearm; don't listen to snobs.
I am a medium size guy who does perform to carry the FsN if I can carry it comfortably and conceal it. The j-frame is a good piece as well so I don't think I can go wrong with either one. I will be searching for appropriate holsters, and if I find a good one, I will carry the FsN most of the time.
Some people don't understand the FsN, and others just don't like it for some reason. I am a lot more accurate with that gun than with the j-frame, and for much longer distances.
901-Memphis
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If you can deal with an IWB the FsN will be okay in the heat. It doesn't get much over 95 F in the summer here in Kentucky so i am not sure how much worse the heat is there.
If you really wanted i am sure you could get a lot of money for a used Five-Seven and get any piece you want.
If you really wanted i am sure you could get a lot of money for a used Five-Seven and get any piece you want.
I was thinking of an IWB until I saw the pancake holsters. It has been about 108 for most of last week though it will get up to 110-112 several days a year here. It sad when we start thinking of 103 as cooling off.
Now that I have my permit, I can go to the local stores, and test different holsters though I suspect that the stores don't carry too much FsN stuff.
I probably could sell the gun, and the 1500 rounds of ammo I have for it, but I like it. I do want to find a way to carry it comfortably. If I can't in the summer, I can always carry the j-frame during the summer, and when the weather cools down, go to the FsN.
utimmer43
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Is OC not an option? NV is a pretty OC friendly state. If OC is not for you, that's cool. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
~Side note, I don't want to start a OC vs. CC debate.~
I use a Blackhawk SERPA and have no trouble hiding the full-sized mags sticking out of my sub-compact grip. Not sure if BH makes one for the 5-7, but any quality pancake holster should pull it in tight. A good belt is also a must. I have become a big fan of dark polo shirts, large and long enough to not hang up on the grip.
If you really like carrying the 5-7, you should be able to find the right equipment and clothing to make it work.
Good luck.
~Side note, I don't want to start a OC vs. CC debate.~
I use a Blackhawk SERPA and have no trouble hiding the full-sized mags sticking out of my sub-compact grip. Not sure if BH makes one for the 5-7, but any quality pancake holster should pull it in tight. A good belt is also a must. I have become a big fan of dark polo shirts, large and long enough to not hang up on the grip.
If you really like carrying the 5-7, you should be able to find the right equipment and clothing to make it work.
Good luck.
hogdoc357
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442Js,
Research the SmartCarry at (SmartCarry - Concealed Gun Holsters). Might just be what you are looking for in all kinds of climates and for all kinds of wardrobe. Also, Tactical Tim has a great SmartCarry demo video at
(YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.).
OC isn't illegal, but it isn't legal either. No law exists stating either way here, but chances are if I OC, I will get a visit by the police. Definitely a no-no on the strip, can't scare the tourists.
I believe Blackhawk does make a holster for the FsN. I have a good belt, just got to get the appropriate holster. I will add the Blackhawk to the models I should be looking at.
I wear oversized shirts, but the shirts I have aren't oversized enough to conceal the FsN.
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