Why an Offset .38 Backup Works — Using a 1791 Kydex IWB + 1791 Fair Chase Leather Holster

Posted: 3 November, 2025 / Author: Justin Hoffman

The setup: what you have and why it’s smart Using these two holsters together gives you rigidity where you need it (kydex for primary alignment and fast reholstering) and forgiving, tactile retention for the backup (leather that won’t scrape metal or rail surfaces). How to position the backup (practical, non-mounted offset) Practical checks before trusting […]

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Why Carry Spare Ammo? — A Deep Dive

Posted: 3 November, 2025 / Author: Justin Hoffman

1. The Mindset: A Gun Without Spare Ammo Is a Temporary Gun One of the strongest messages in the video is that if you’re relying solely on the rounds in your chamber/magazine, you’re leaving yourself vulnerable. In a real defensive encounter, things rarely go ideally. Having spare ammo means you’re planning for contingencies. Massad Ayoob […]

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