Accidental trigger pull with holster

[triangulum33]

I'm working on getting my CCW in Calfornia for my MK9. While shopping for IWB holsters, I started wondering:
Is there any risk of accidental discharge when holstering the weapon due to the trigger catching on clothing or part of the holster?


Thanks,
Chris

[Short Bus]

I've never heard of anything like that. How soon do you need the holster?

If you need it quick look at the Foxx Trapp

http://foxxholsters.onlybusiness.com...ster-list.aspx

If you have time (a couple months) a lot of members here like the PJ

http://pjholster.com/?page_id=27

[triangulum33]

Thanks I'll check those out.
Seems like the Mitch Rosen Clipper are well thought of as well.

[ripley16]

IMHO, the highest probability of an accident occurs during holstering. Usually this is due to the user negligently leaving a finger inside the trigger guard. Most holsters are made of fairly stiff material that resists folding. Once a holster is used enough to become floppy, it is time to retire that holster.

One should practice holstering and become conscientious about safely when doing so. I keep all four fingers straight when I holster a pistol, using my fingertips to feel for and unuaual obstructions and as a guide into the holster.

[Tinman507]

Reholstering is not something that should be done absentmindedly or goofing around. It's serious business and you need to be focused while doing it.

All the more reason for a Kydex holster. It won't ever close on you.

[Bill K]

Small probability. Enormous "risk" [probability factored with worst consequences].

[PYROhafe]

Holstering a loaded firearm can be dangerous. Like Tinman said (I can't believe he got something right) It should be taken seriously. Even "well trained" people have managed to discharge a firearm while reholstering if they let themselves become distracted. As long as you pay attention, watch what you're doing, and make sure you don't feel any obstructions or resistance while holstering, then you will be fine. Well unless you got one of those funny guns the media talks about that just goes off and shoots you in the leg or butt.

O... just noticed you're new!
WELCOME TO THE FORUM!! Lots of great info around, and always someone willing to help with any question you might have. Not sure if anyones pointed you toward it yet or not, but the new member area has some great info. Definantly check out the lube chart, and the proper prep of a new kahr.

[Tinman507]

Like Tinman said (I can't believe he got something right)

Holy smokes, don't let my wife hear you say that.

[JFootin]

The trigger guard is designed to guard the trigger from being caught by anything. Additionally, the Kahr triggers have that long double action pull before the striker block is released and the gun can fire. They are very safe handling guns. A holster won't have anything that will catch the trigger when holstering. If you carry in a pocket, there should be nothing else in that pocket except a pocket holster and the gun. Consciousness of safety and serious attention should be practiced at all times with a loaded gun. As was said, the main cause of ADs is a finger on the trigger when it shouldn't be. You see these mall ninjas in pictures and videos on the internet all the time, brandishing a loaded weapon with their trigger fingers on the trigger! No, no, NO! The finger should never be on the trigger unless the gun is pointed at a chosen target and you intend to shoot.

[kgturner]

I was always nervous during reholstering as well. Didn't wanna blow a .45 hollow point down my ass or into my calf. I got in the BAD habit of putting my finger behind the trigger while reholstering. Probably should stop doing that....

Kevin T

[jocko]

Holy smokes, don't let my wife hear you say that.

u will never hear that from ol jocko. just sayin

[downtownv]

This is why NYPD made the Cops get rid of their K-9's because of "Accidental Discharges" from poor attention paid to this exact situation, un-holstering and re-holstering their weapons. As usual it's "The guns fault"

[ripley16]

This is why NYPD made the Cops get rid of their K-9's because of "Accidental Discharges" from poor attention paid to this exact situation, un-holstering and re-holstering their weapons. As usual it's "The guns fault"

I think that is incorrect. The reason given for dropping the K9 was the trigger pull not meeting the requirements of the NYPD, not "Accidental Discharges".

[bulletnose]

I have always been taught that the ONLY time you put your
trigger finger on the trigger is when you are ready to fire! Holstering is
not ready to fire!

[TheTman]

Seems like about a year ago, there was a post about a negligent discharge while reholstering a pistol, seem like the holster had folded a bit, so that it caught the trigger. When I reholster, depending which holster I am using, I either take the holster out, insert the pistol, then put my holster back on. Otherwise, I usually have a finger alongside the trigger as I reholster so I can feel if it moves any.