CCW/EDC Discussion Thread

[Flbt]

I don't know if this will get moved or not as it's not directly hunting related.

What is everyone's EDC setup these days?

I recently got my CCW in NJ which is very new thing for us.

Gun: Sig P365X (stock)
Holster: Tier 1 Xiphos Elite w/ 2 Ulticlip 3's.
Position: AIWB

I recently switched to the 2-clip Tier 1 from a 1-clip Vedder Lighttuck.

I have a rotating number of carry guns.
I would say 98% of the time is a snubby 44 mag
With either 180gr sjhp full power or 200gr swchp lead 44 spc
A tanfanglo compact 45 with 180gr +p xtp
A cz po7 with 115gr +p+ 9bple federal ammo

The 44 is simply because where I am at and what little I still do there more chance of needing to shoot a animal

 

[jeanes]

Either a Sig P365 or a Sig 938 with DeSantis pocket holsters.

 

[BJH65]

Past 30 plus years I’ve carried a Glock 19 for off duty/concealed carry. First a Glock 19 Gen 2 then Gen 3, Gen 4 and now a Gen 5 carried strong side in a Galco Yaqui Slide holster, currently loaded with 9mm Federal 147 HST +P.

 

[Big guns]

Springfield Hellcat

I also pocket carry an LCP II often

 

[HookMeUpII]

They do offer a model with a kydex trigger guard, but I've never felt the need for this option.

One of my personal peeves against belt clip type holsters is when using a public restroom. I personally had a pistol come out if the person's holster in the stall to my left and come sliding into my booth. I very politely moved it back to it's owner, who apologized profusely.

Using the Smart Carry, you pull the holster system up above your waistline a few inches, do your thing, then slide it back down and finish getting your pants on. You don't have a heavy metal object trying to pull your drawers to the floor.

I would probably get a belly band eventually for when I'm wearing beltless bottoms like gym shorts, sweats, etc. The Tier 1 with the Ulticlips works as well for beltless carry. I can put it on and take it off within seconds like when I walk the dog.

Really, I need 3 holsters.

- AIWB with standard belt clips for overshirts and coats
- AIWB with Ulticlips for tucked in shirts
- Belly band for beltless bottoms

I was against the Tier 1 hype until I actually tried it. I'm currently wearing it and it's night and day better compared to my Vedder single clip.

I didn't realize how much try-and-see is involved in perfecting CCW.

 

[JMM]

Gen 5 Glock 19 w/ RMR and light. Carried AIWB. Have lots of other combinations but always come back to this.

 

[HookMeUpII]

Sig Saur P365 with night sights and 10 round mag
spare 17 round mag in back pocket
124 gr Federal Hydra shoks
Sticky pocket holster.

How tall/big are you? The 365 seems like it could be a decent pocket gun but some folks say it's just too big.

 

[skydiver386]

I would probably get a belly band eventually for when I'm wearing beltless bottoms like gym shorts, sweats, etc. The Tier 1 with the Ulticlips works as well for beltless carry. I can put it on and take it off within seconds like when I walk the dog.

Really, I need 3 holsters.

- AIWB with standard belt clips for overshirts and coats
- AIWB with Ulticlips for tucked in shirts
- Belly band for beltless bottoms

I was against the Tier 1 hype until I actually tried it. I'm currently wearing it and it's night and day better compared to my Vedder single clip.

I didn't realize how much try-and-see is involved in perfecting CCW.

Most of us that have been carrying for a while end up with a footlocker full of old holsters.

Change in season, change in firearm, etc. all mean it's time to try a new holster.

 

[HookMeUpII]

Most of us that have been carrying for a while end up with a footlocker full of old holsters.

Change in season, change in firearm, etc. all mean it's time to try a new holster.

Yeah I'm seeing that now lol. This is very, very new for us in NJ. I never thought in my lifetime I would see true, may issue in NJ. And here we are. There are still a lot of places you cannot carry but it's much better than it has been for the last 50 years.

 

[7mmFan]

How tall/big are you? The 365 seems like it could be a decent pocket gun but some folks say it's just too big.

5"10"
$2.50
it's certainly a little bigger than my Ruger LCP but for the comfort of having a 9mm it's worth it.

 

[Flbt]

5"10"
$2.50
it's certainly a little bigger than my Ruger LCP but for the comfort of having a 9mm it's worth it.

Also depends on your pocket size