The smarties and hand written note were definately a nice touch. I will always do business there because of that reason.....and the fact that they carry great products.

 

Crossbreed sent a pack of lifesavers with mine!

 

Ironic choice of candy hahahaha

 

But they are not 'forcing it on you'.

 

IT IS HERE!!! Crossbreed SuperTuck

My first impressions? Love it. Comfortable, and it conceals my Glock 23 with nothing but a T-shirt! This is the first holster I have tried that could accomplish this. The adjustable clips are a perfect addition too. You can really get it set to ride perfect for you. It really isn't that bad sitting either.

 

Washington is an open carry state, but open carry draws the attention of the mis-informed causing undue fear. I use a IWB for my full size S&W M&P and with my shirt out (slightly overweight) it's hard to notice. I am also aware of all when I enter some place where I have to mingle. Paying attention is the key to preperation.

 

I agree, I wasn't too sure when I first tried it on.

Here are some pics of me and my Holster:

Crossbreed Belt (really helps keep the holster/gun vertical and not sag at all)






Overall I love mine too, I like the horsehide a lot, not rough or anything

 

^ A good belt is the key too. There is a guy I work with that does custom leather work. I have him make my belts. They are 1 1/2" wide, and a good 1/8" thick. It is very sturdy.

 

Yeah my Carhartt belt is thick but not as sturdy as my CB one

 

Ive heard that argument before and youre entitled to youre opinion but I beg to differ on many of your points. I open carry most of the time and never had a problem. An armed society is a polite society.

 

^ I am going to have to agree with pgh_medic here. I think it is much better to have your weapon concealed at all times. I don't want anyone to know that I have it, until it is time for me to use it. The less attention the better. The art of surprise in .40 cal can and will save someones live.

 

To each their own.

Most of the time folks probably think your some sort of undercover cop or detective and arent concerned.

However my concerns about a well educated thief and not your average thug are very real. Think about it, if someone is planning a major crime, have no regard for human life and are willing to kill to get what they want and they see you open carrying, you will be dead before you even know what happened.

To the contrary if your weapon is concealed and you are able to draw without bringing attention to yourself, fire and take down the threat you live to see another day.

It all boils down to education, situational awareness and being comfortable and confident with your sidearm. I prefer to conceal mine.

 

So hear is how I have mine set... A fairly aggressive cant.

 

And a little amateur photography for my new wall paper...

 

Well here is a link to the open carry argument

http://www.usacarry.com/forums/open-...-argument.html

And to quote a small portion that contradicts your point of view-
First One To Be Shot:
There are some who criticize open carry and claim it will make you more of a target or ‘the first one shot’ when a robber walks into the 7-11, despite the absolute lack of credible evidence that this has ever happened. If the robber walks in and sees that you’re armed, his whole plan has encountered an unexpected variable. In bank robberies where he might expect to see an armed guard he will have already factored that possibility into his plan, but only for the armed guard, not for open or concealed carry citizens. No robber robs a bank without at least a rudimentary plan. Nevertheless, being present for a bank robbery is an extremely remote possibility for most of us regardless of our preferred method of handgun carry, so let’s go back in the 7-11. If the robber sees someone is armed he is forced to either significantly alter the plan or abort it outright. Robbing is an inherently apprehensive occupation, and one that doesn’t respond well to instant modifications. He is not prepared to commit murder when he only planned for larceny. He knows that a petty robbery will not garner the intense police manhunt a murder would. He doesn’t know if you’re an armed citizen or a police officer and isn’t going to take the time to figure it out. Either way, if someone in the 7-11 is unexpectedly armed, how many others might be similarly adorned and where might they be? Does this unexpectedly armed individual have a partner who is likewise armed nearby, someone who is watching right now? Self preservation compels him to abort the plan for one that is less risky. So we see that the logic matches the history; open carriers are not the first ones shot because it doesn’t make sense in any common street crime scenario that they would be. If your personal self protection plan emphasizes “Hollywood” style crimes over the more realistic street mugging, it might be best to stay home.