VersaCarry

[Licensed_2Carry]

I have been seeing a lot of advertisements about the VersaCarry Concealment System. It looks perfect for concealment due to its small profile. I do have two concerns with the holster though...1.) it only covers one side of the trigger guard. 2.) the retention part of the holster is a plastic looking peg that rides inside the barrel.

It seems to me that a negligent discharge could happen based on one side of the trigger guard being exposed. It is also a concern that the plastic piece could break off inside the barrel unbeknownst to the person wearing the holster. That could end up being a huge problem.

If anybody has one of these have you ever had any troubles? Maybe I'm just being too critical of a product I don't know much about. I am intrigued by them but my gut tells me to steer clear.

 

[maestromsv]

I've got one because of its low profile and wonder what the "life expectancy" is for that plastic part that rides inside the barrel.
Just a reason to NOT carry one in the chamber.


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[Licensed_2Carry]

That would have to be a deal breaker for me. Because carrying without a round in the chamber is something that's non-negotiable for me. I've heard all the arguments on why I should not and none of them convince me that I should practice this method. Condition 1 will always be my method of carry.

How long have you had yours and is it easy to draw from?

 

[farsidefan1]

Interesting but not interested. I have issues with a retention system that pokes down my barrel.

 

[sxedrummer]

Doesn't adequately cover the trigger guard IMHO. So it's a no go.

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[Kennydale]

I carry AIWB. Versacarry is just not for me.

 

[cluznar]

I had a VersaCarry for my Bersa Thunder .380 and I carried with one in the chamber. I was not really happy with it, gave it to someone and bought a Remora Tuckable with no reinforcement holster. The Remora I use and it is easy to draw from. :dirol:

 

[sixguncowboy]

I have 3 or 4 Versa Carry and have had them for about 3 years with absolutely no problems. I bought them when the only way to buy one was online at the company website. The part that fits inside the barrel is not plastic but a nylon post that is a few thousandaths smaller than the ID dimension of the barrel. If it should ever break off inside the barrel (extremely doubtful) it would simply fall out as soon as the gun was lifted off the base. I carry a Sig P938, a Springfield EMP, & a Kimber Ultra CDP & A Colt Govt. .380 ALL cocked & locked. There is no way to have a negligent discharge as the safety must be released & the trigger pulled.

Everybody has been or SHOULD have been taught to keep their finger off the trigger until ready to fire. When you say that you're afraid of a negligent discharge you're saying that you don't trust your shooting education. Remember the most important gun safety is the one between your ears. Keep your finger away from the trigger until you're ready to fire. That isn't when your gun is on the VC inside your pants.

 

[RossA]

The part that fits inside the barrel is not plastic but a nylon post

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't nylon a type of plastic?



Everybody has been or SHOULD have been taught to keep their finger off the trigger until ready to fire. When you say that you're afraid of a negligent discharge you're saying that you don't trust your shooting education. Remember the most important gun safety is the one between your ears. Keep your finger away from the trigger until you're ready to fire. That isn't when your gun is on the VC inside your pants.

When the trigger is exposed, it's not just your finger that can activate it, but other objects that might catch onto the trigger. There are documented instances of this happening to Glocks.

IDK, those are just my opinions.

 

[telpinaro]

IDK, those are just my opinions.

Yes it is. In case you're interested: Polyamide (Nylon) Plastic | UL IDES
It is worth mentioning, though, as it's definitely different from "regular" plastic.

And I also am less worried about my finger as other things catching. I didn't find a clear picture of it, so I couldn't tell how well the trigger is covered. I'd have to see a better picture, or see it in person.

Frankly, I just think it doesn't look comfortable. But then, I'm very bony with very little natural "padding," so I want something more in between me and metal or polymer.

 

[heofon]

I've had a VersaCarry for a couple of weeks. I used to carry AIWB for a little over a year, with no holster. How about that? As far as the trigger goes, I've tried to get the gun to fire any and every way as I "holster" and draw it. (Of course I triple-checked that it was unloaded and no mag in the well). I couldn't get it to fire even with the hammer cocked back, for a light trigger pull. The only problem was it would creep up or down if carried there for long periods of time. The reason I could carry that way is because I have a hammer-fired, DA/SA. The first trigger pull is like 12 pounds or something. Still, I can draw and fire in less than two seconds, even if the safety is on before I draw. The safety being on doesn't effect the time it takes, because I've trained both ways.

Now, with the VC, I can carry all day and not print at all (my belt even prints slightly), and it stays put. Obviously there's no wear so far, but the materials seem very durable. What I like, other than the low profile, is that I can carry IWB in any position around my waist.

The downside is that you have to unhook the holster from your belt to re-holster the gun. This is good, though, because it eliminates catching the trigger on something. The trigger guard is on the pants side, and if you get the right size for your gun you will have no problems--unless you have protruding things around your waist area on your stomach side of the gun. Then you have problems.

My advice is to know your gun well, observe all the gun safety rules, decide whether the benefits fit your needs and then get this very low-priced item. I can't speak for striker-fired, safety-less guns.

 

[sixguncowboy]

"When the trigger is exposed, it's not just your finger that can activate it, but other objects that might catch onto the trigger. There are documented instances of this happening to Glocks."

I'm curious about AIWB. I know that IWB is an abreviation of Inside the Waist Band, but what's the A stand for?

Also, what do you carry inside your pants that could pull the trigger of your gun? It would have to be something immovable and hard as steel that would push the trigger rearward, or upward if you will, as you push the gun downward into your pants. Let's say that theoretically that was possible or even that you could catch the side or the back of your waist on something outside your pants and you felt the tug you'd be a fool not to stop & move the opposite direction releasing whatever you were caught on. Do you know what the odds are that you would keep on moving in your original direction? I've never even heard of a negligent discharge inside the pants with a Glock. I've never owned a Glock but I've shot a few, & read up on them. IIRC, some have a 6# trigger pull while others have an 8# trigger pull on them, and like all other striker fired SAs the trigger must be pulled all the way to the rear before the sear will disengage allowing the gun to fire. Even my Sig, Springfield, Colt & Kimber have that feature although they are all 1911s or based on John Brownings' 1911 design & I carry them cocked & locked. When I draw any gun whether it be from a leather holster or a VC my trigger finger is along side the frame & my thumb is on the thumb safety until the muzzle is safely down range & I'm ready to fire.

The original VC (which is what I have) does not cover the trigger at all, but I have no problem with it. The 2nd generation, which is what they're selling now, does cover the trigger. The only drawback I can see is that the person using one must wear a undershirt or the gun will chafe your body & perspiration could rust your gun, if you don't wipe it down with a silicone cloth before putting it away.

 

[Licensed_2Carry]

"When the trigger is exposed, it's not just your finger that can activate it, but other objects that might catch onto the trigger. There are documented instances of this happening to Glocks."

I'm curious about AIWB. I know that IWB is an abreviation of Inside the Waist Band, but what's the A stand for?

Also, what do you carry inside your pants that could pull the trigger of your gun? It would have to be something immovable and hard as steel that would push the trigger rearward, or upward if you will, as you push the gun downward into your pants. Let's say that theoretically that was possible or even that you could catch the side or the back of your waist on something outside your pants and you felt the tug you'd be a fool not to stop & move the opposite direction releasing whatever you were caught on. Do you know what the odds are that you would keep on moving in your original direction? I've never even heard of a negligent discharge inside the pants with a Glock. I've never owned a Glock but I've shot a few, & read up on them. IIRC, some have a 6# trigger pull while others have an 8# trigger pull on them, and like all other striker fired SAs the trigger must be pulled all the way to the rear before the sear will disengage allowing the gun to fire. Even my Sig, Springfield, Colt & Kimber have that feature although they are all 1911s or based on John Brownings' 1911 design & I carry them cocked & locked. When I draw any gun whether it be from a leather holster or a VC my trigger finger is along side the frame & my thumb is on the thumb safety until the muzzle is safely down range & I'm ready to fire."





I have watched a video of a ND happening with a glock while it was being reholstered. The video illustrates a police officer at a gun show. The officer was off duty and not in uniform. He unholstered his glock to compare its dimensions with those of the glock he was carrying. When the officer attempted to reholster his glock the drawstring on his pullover got into the trigger guard. As he continued to push the glock downward the plastic piece on the drawstring was able to cause his glock to fire. There are videos of this on YouTube and also videos of the officer describing how this happened. Although this is one of those situations in which everything has to happen in a certain fashion. This is not always going to be probable but it is possible.

 

[jefro30]

Crap!!!

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[heofon]

I'm curious about AIWB. I know that IWB is an abreviation of Inside the Waist Band, but what's the A stand for?

A is for appendix, which is in front where your appendix is, although it can really be anywhere in front.

 

[maestromsv]

"When the trigger is exposed, it's not just your finger that can activate it, but other objects that might catch onto the trigger. There are documented instances of this happening to Glocks."

I do have a Glock 17 g4 with a versacarry. I don't carry one in the chamber.....but I DO carry! Which is far better than a pocket knife, imho!

Where is it documented that this happens to Glocks?

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[sixguncowboy]

Not carrying one in the chamber may get you killed some day. The time it takes to draw & pull the slide back to chamber a round can mean the difference between getting a critical shot off & the bg shooting you.

The nylon post is not long enough to touch a round in the chamber. It is also a few thousandths smaller than the caliber of the gun it is meant for, so it will not cause any wear on the muzzle or barrel. Nor will it cause any resistance on the draw.

Some people say it can happen but refuse to say what object could cause it other than one individual who stated that a pullover draw string caught on the trigger of a Glock and caused a negligent discharge as an offer was putting his weapon inside his pants. I talked with our PD armorer over the weekend and he said "Horse hockey"! & I agree with him. A draw string is too fexible & there's too much room in the trigger guard for the string to catch on the trigger. If it could happen the person would be a fool to keep on trying to holster when he felt the resistance. I haven't watch the youtube video but I bet it's faked. If I thought for one second that using the VersaCarry could cause a negligent discharge inside my pants I'd throw it in the trash & never think twice about it. I carry @ about the 3 o'clock position. IMHO, carrying any gun in front of the appendex would be uncomfortable when sitting down. That's why I didn't like that one that looked like a pager. I bought it, tried it for a couple weeks & gave it away,

 

[Skinner1950]

I'll tell ya what folks, I've carried for forty years and recently bought one of these holsters. Out of the dozens of holsters I've tried, used and owned, I like it the least. Anybody that wants mine can have it.

 

[Komondor]

I got one of these for a SIG P938, broke right off the bat. Maybe I had the wrong size. No matter, won't by another.

 

[sixguncowboy]

I'll tell ya what folks, I've carried for forty years and recently bought one of these holsters. Out of the dozens of holsters I've tried, used and owned, I like it the least. Anybody that wants mine can have it.

What does it fit?