Hi all, and thanks for the kind words, Eddie!
I don't use a purse (truth be known, I'm just too lazy to lug one around).
Drawing from a holster in a standing position wasn't as much of a consideration as was how to do it while sitting.
Pocket carry was out for that reason. Getting to a pocket, while sitting -- is nearly impossible for me, especially when in the car with a seatbelt on.
My preferred method of carry is IWB at appendix with a slight cross draw cant. The reason for the angled cant is so the grip won't poke me in the ribs and the barrel won't jab me in the thigh when I sit down.
Our friend Robert Meco made me a holster built to my specifications - here are the pics he sent. He just finished it and I'll be getting it soon!
It's a beauty!! You can see more of his work here:
mecopocketholsters.comI bought my R9 in July through Tom (theirishguard). I run a couple of mags through it every month or so. The recoil is more managable than my .32 Seecamp; although my daughter doesn't like to shoot either of them!
Edited to add: I've also shot a S&W 642 Airweight. We bought this one as a gift for my FIL who has a bad shoulder and racking the slide on his other gun is getting harder for him. He wanted one he could use more easily.
I LIKE IT A LOT! If I were to carry a revolver, this would be my choice. I would steer away from the lighter scandium or titianium version -- there is an ounce or so less weight, but from what I've read, it packs a much harsher recoil.
