Whats With All The "Holster" Wear?

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I check the EE every day and I frequently see pistols and revolvers advertised as having "holster wear". Now some of these are pretty recent production. Since we can't carry them outside in a holster and I highly doubt most of these guys are IPSC shooters where does the holster wear come from? Are guys playing Cowboys and Indians in the basement? They're not engaging in criminal activity (goghers anyone?) are they? Just curious :stirthepot2: TC
 
Not every range has a BS holster course policy. Lots of people holster their gun despite not being in IPSC/IDPA. Depends on your range or province I guess.
 
I ccw most days regardless of the law. Sometimes two guns. Like others I too belong to a range that treats me like an adult and permits holster use. And unlike many here I use my guns like the tools they are not some form of shrine to polish and photograph.

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Eta: I should probably add that the first statement isn't entirely true for those who are uncomfortable with such topics/actions/freedoms. I ccw 5 days a week and sling a long gun on the other two.
 
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I use a holster at my range every time I'm there with a pistol...It isn't often busy...If I need to go out to set up then I put my pistol in my holster and go out to set up...Although we have gates, once I'm in the range anybody could show up...hence I don't want any asscap to grab my pistol when I'm out setting up targets...
 
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TDC said:
I ccw most days regardless of the law. Sometimes two guns. Like others I too belong to a range that treats me like an adult and permits holster use. And unlike many here I use my guns like the tools they are not some form of shrine to polish and photograph.

Tdc

Eta: I should probably add that the first statement isn't entirely true for those who are uncomfortable with such topics/actions/freedoms. I ccw 5 days a week and sling a long gun on the other two.
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You are the Man! :onCrack:
 
conmaesta said:
I use a holster at my range every time I'm there with a pistol...It isn't often busy...If I need to go out to set up then I put my pistol in my holster and go out to set up...Although we have gates, once I'm in the range anybody could show up...hence I don't want any asscap to grab my pistol when I'm out setting up targets...Get my drift???
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This is exactly why I use a holster.
 
With regards to post #1:

Is it then illegal to practice (obviously with a Cnadian legal/ empty / dummy cartridges? pistol/revolver while in the safety and confinement of a basement? I would be worried if the people standing next to me on the range only practice when they are on the range. Is this why I see so many "finger on trigger" while on the range when the firearm is not aimed at a legal target? At least you should carry and operate drills and other tools with your finger "in register", i.e. above and away from the "trigger". After all, this is now second nature and permanent muscle memmory, or it should be!

What worries me even more is that some LEO's only handle a firearm when they holster it first thing when going on a shift, or when they qualify once (every 6 months???) a year? If they cannot even protect themselves, how are they going to protect us?

Scars from holster wear on a handgun (including revolvers; obviously you also train holster use with a revolver if you own one???) is less serious than scars on the skin by ND (negligent discharge) or friendly or hostile fire. Blueing is cheap enough, or go stainless steel and just polish!
 
Some gun finishes are less durable then others.
Holsters work really well with handguns....... even at the range.
 
All the local ranges in Ottawa, for the most part, REQUIRE Holster carry for the reason stated above - to prevent theft by some @sshat when you are downrange changing targets. Makes sense to me.

Any of my higher-milage guns end up with holster wear. I rather like it, it makes them look loved and cared for. Like the old faded/worn leather belt your wife wishes you'd throw away.
 
Safest place for that handgun when at the range is a Holster. Works for thousands of Police everyday.

My revolver is just coming up on a year old and has some nasty holster wear, but then again I shot a couple of thousand rounds through it on the first year alone.
 
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.... to prevent theft by some @sshat when you are downrange changing targets. Makes sense to me.

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Let me get this clear. Clubs in Ottawa have so much theft of restricted/registered firearms by either their own membership (who would also be registered) or guests (who should be registered) or non-guest/unregistered attendees who just walk off the street (unchallenged by anyone at the club) that they require holsters to protect against theft?

Seems a bit far fetched to me. Of all of the things I'm not worried about at our club, its got to be the theft of my registered restricteds by any of the parties noted above.
 
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