Collector0311
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I've been wearing my LCR 357 on an adhesive ClipDraw for about two months now. I'm not sure I'll really see the need for a holster anymore outside of open carry. I've found the convenience of grabbing my weapon and throwing it in my waistband sans holster is quite appealing. No adjustments, no special belts, just grab'n'go. The 3M double sided tape that comes with it really brings you confidence. I stuck the ClipDraw to my garage wall and hung a 25lb dumbbell from it for a week with no sign of weakening in the Texas spring heat and humidity. I'm a former Marine and 27yr old central Texas resident with a very active and athletic type lifestyle, and this piece has fit me perfectly. Whether its shorts and a tanktop for frisbee golf, or khakis and a button up on Sunday morning.
I've heard the whole argument of an open trigger guard and I get it, believe me I do. But my nylon holster gives me two pieces of fabric on either side of the weapon, just like my jeans and boxers do. If you're worried about the weapon going off, then don't stick your finger in the trigger guard. Simple as that. (Or get a mic holster, I'll talk about that one in the auto loaders section when I review the ClipDraw on my Glock 21)
All naysayers aside, the benefits of the ClipDraw outweigh the disadvantages IMO. Ease of use and wear, lack of holster means noticeably smaller all around package, nothing screwing into the frame on this one, and multiple adhesive strips (not that you'll need all of em) that hold in the sweat and heat of a midday jog, or out to dinner and a movie.
The drawbacks I've discovered so far, and I expect there to be a few more as time affects my honeymoon bias:
The adhesive isn't cut the same size as the plate that sits on the frame. I had to trim it and that was annoying.
The plate is oversized by about 1/16th of an inch and sits just barely on the grip. It doesn't affect anything in the slightest, but I like a clean flush fit.
The clip itself sits in a slightly open position so there is no "clasping" tension. Pics will explain.
The raw edges of the gun on your skin can be SLIGHTLY irritating, but if you grab a straw and suck it up you'll be just fine. Really it's no great bother, just a reminder the gun is there.
Finally I wish that it were more tucked shirt friendly. It works, but it could be better.
My impressions of the ClipDraw on my LCR have sold me on the silver screw in version for my Jframe. Reviews on that to come. Also I will be reviewing the ClipDraw on my Glock over at auto loaders for an opinion on how it works with a full size.
Hope this helps make up someone's mind on whether or not to pick it up or pass it up.
-Brandon
I've heard the whole argument of an open trigger guard and I get it, believe me I do. But my nylon holster gives me two pieces of fabric on either side of the weapon, just like my jeans and boxers do. If you're worried about the weapon going off, then don't stick your finger in the trigger guard. Simple as that. (Or get a mic holster, I'll talk about that one in the auto loaders section when I review the ClipDraw on my Glock 21)
All naysayers aside, the benefits of the ClipDraw outweigh the disadvantages IMO. Ease of use and wear, lack of holster means noticeably smaller all around package, nothing screwing into the frame on this one, and multiple adhesive strips (not that you'll need all of em) that hold in the sweat and heat of a midday jog, or out to dinner and a movie.
The drawbacks I've discovered so far, and I expect there to be a few more as time affects my honeymoon bias:
The adhesive isn't cut the same size as the plate that sits on the frame. I had to trim it and that was annoying.
The plate is oversized by about 1/16th of an inch and sits just barely on the grip. It doesn't affect anything in the slightest, but I like a clean flush fit.
The clip itself sits in a slightly open position so there is no "clasping" tension. Pics will explain.
The raw edges of the gun on your skin can be SLIGHTLY irritating, but if you grab a straw and suck it up you'll be just fine. Really it's no great bother, just a reminder the gun is there.
Finally I wish that it were more tucked shirt friendly. It works, but it could be better.
My impressions of the ClipDraw on my LCR have sold me on the silver screw in version for my Jframe. Reviews on that to come. Also I will be reviewing the ClipDraw on my Glock over at auto loaders for an opinion on how it works with a full size.
Hope this helps make up someone's mind on whether or not to pick it up or pass it up.
-Brandon