I would submit that at bad breath range my gun is staying in the holster and I am going for control of his/her/it’s weapon (both hands). If no weapon, my goal is to break contact in the most violent manner possible; Hands, Feet, Knees, Elbows, Teeth, Fore Head. THEN think about drawing.
I carry a 1911 (cocked and locked) with a thumb brake retention strap/hammer block. The holster is attached around my belt with 2" of 1/8" leather and two directional snaps that are difficult to get off in the bedroom let alone in a fight. My pistol will stay right where I left it.
I have a strong side carry with a support side retention pokey stabby thing. Karambit/Kabar/Benchmade. I will protect my weapon and do some damage to get some personal space back before drawing.
Thank you, I love Damascus Steel, it’s beautiful, and taken care of properly stays wicked sharp. They have been a life long love.
My cousin taught me martial arts as a kid, as a way to learn discipline. Escrima was one of those arts. It’s a Filipino, stick fighting art, but alot of the sequences where you are making passes with other weapons you can use Kerambits instead.
@Zavier_D I must agree with you that if someone was that close, my weapon wouldn’t go anywhere because of the retention in my holster. I would use both hands to get the threat off of me and go for my persian fighter. The wonderful thing about knives- they never run out of ammo !!! Persian Fighter|243x500 Also Zavier those knives really are beautiful !!
Yeah, I’ve studied a few arts since I was 13, my cousin Jim was my sensei. Escrima was one I really got into. Then I really got into using Kerambits. Life long love and I just love Damascus steel.
Depends on how I’m carrying. Some of my holsters have a thumb break, some of them don’t. I don’t feel like it’s needed if the pistol is deep enough. It’s certainly a risk we all need to consider. As a coach was once fond of saying, though, if I’m fighting hand to hand, I’ve already screwed up.
