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The joys of Mexican carry
« on: August 23, 2022, 02:29:20 PM »
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/man-mishandles-firearm-shoots-himself-3-others-ga-police-say/3EOZM4RZLBCTNHLKUPQOCJSTOQ/

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“The gun was in his waistband not holstered and loaded. The gun slipped down his leg, he attempted to grab it, and was somehow manipulating the weapon and discharged the firearm,” said Sgt. Akeem Turnbull with Lovejoy Police.

Turnbull said the gun belonged to 29-year old Michael Walton. The bullet struck Walton and three other customers.

At least this doofus didn't kill anyone.

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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2022, 02:40:33 PM »
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2022, 02:54:03 PM »
Guns in motion (dropped) should STAY in motion until something, besides your hands, stops them!
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2022, 03:01:46 PM »
Never try to catch dropped guns or knives with exposed blades. Bad things WILL happen.
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2022, 03:04:33 PM »
Never try to catch dropped guns or knives with exposed blades. Bad things WILL happen.

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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2022, 03:12:19 PM »
I see so many kids rocking sweats, sagging their thug panties, and down in front, likely below the wedding tackle, you see the clip of a cheap nylon holster, which is sagging the front even more.
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2022, 03:31:43 PM »
 ^ Whenever I see anyone dressed like that, my first thought is "Hey, pants, shorts, or a skirt.  Make up your mind!"

My second thought is "Shut up, Terry!"

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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2022, 06:41:44 PM »
I still sometimes carry with a mexican loop. I also carry unchambered like that too. I know I am terrible untactical but I would rather still wear just the t shirt and have a full size gun with me.
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2022, 07:08:37 PM »
I still sometimes carry with a mexican loop.

Mexican loop, if I understand what you're talking about, is a type of leather holster. "Mexican carry" is no holster at all -- just shove the gun into your waistband. If you happen to be wearing a belt, so much the better.
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2022, 07:14:52 PM »
I was gonna ask about Mexican loop too. Is that like a Yaqui slide? I recall Jeff Cooper (or maybe one of the other gunslingers from that era) was a fan of them for a while.
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2022, 08:25:26 PM »
I still sometimes carry with a mexican loop. I also carry unchambered like that too. I know I am terrible untactical but I would rather still wear just the t shirt and have a full size gun with me.

I had to look up what that was.  Why is that even in the same conversation as no holster at all? 

I carry with just a T-shirt all the time.  Duluth trading sells relax fit T-shirts that hang loose at the waist.  Does fine covering my OWB holsters.  Carhart T-shirts used to be good for that, but they cheapened their design a few years ago and they don't work as well.
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2022, 10:40:12 PM »
I was gonna ask about Mexican loop too. Is that like a Yaqui slide? I recall Jeff Cooper (or maybe one of the other gunslingers from that era) was a fan of them for a while.

Not at all like a Yaqui slide. It's a real holster:

https://www.circlekb.com/store/Mexican-Loop-Holsters
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2022, 10:43:18 PM »
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2022, 12:04:39 PM »
No, I don’t remember who referred to it other than me but in my little world a Mexican loop is a piece of cordage leaving about a 2” circle once it is pooped over the belt. Insert gun. No trigger coverage obviously so behave accordingly. Would l like to wear one of my nice holsters all the time? Sure but it doesn’t fit my life.
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« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2022, 12:17:17 PM »
If for no other reason he should be arrested for being incredibly *expletive deleted*ing stupid.
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2022, 01:27:10 PM »
No, I don’t remember who referred to it other than me but in my little world a Mexican loop is a piece of cordage leaving about a 2” circle once it is pooped over the belt. Insert gun. No trigger coverage obviously so behave accordingly. Would l like to wear one of my nice holsters all the time? Sure but it doesn’t fit my life.

Let's try to keep our belt out of the way when we're pooping.  :P
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2022, 02:22:55 PM »
No, I don’t remember who referred to it other than me but in my little world a Mexican loop is a piece of cordage leaving about a 2” circle once it is pooped over the belt. Insert gun. No trigger coverage obviously so behave accordingly. Would l like to wear one of my nice holsters all the time? Sure but it doesn’t fit my life.
Thanks.  That explains it better for me.  The closest I have used is one of the sticky holsters that just makes it less likely to slip.  Works fine for slow walking through a store and that is about it.

For mowing and out on a walk, I usually use an XDs 45 with a small Desantis belt holster.  Pretty small and my T-shirt rides over it without printing.  If you like athletic T-shirts that hug the waist, it might not work.  I generally stick with shorts that have belt loops. 
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Re: The joys of Mexican carry
« Reply #17 on: August 24, 2022, 08:39:17 PM »
I might not last very long or be very effective but I'll be a real pain in the ass for a minute!
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