Carry rig for jogging

CReynolds · July 29, 2002, 02:19 PM

Hello all:

I have a S&W 642 that I wish to start jogging with. I am also thinking about getting the Kahr P9M when my local shop gets on in. With these two in mind, what would be the forum's recommendations for carry while jogging. I was thinking of going with a belly band, but I wasn't sure if it would hold the weapon tight to my body.

Coley

PaP · July 29, 2002, 04:36 PM

I'd try a small fanny pack. It will also carry a Walkman, etc. and that much less unobtrusive.

Scott Evans · July 29, 2002, 06:47 PM

Shoulder rig adapted for that type of movement would be my first inclination.

I don’t like to run with a belt.

WESHOOT2 · July 29, 2002, 06:47 PM

Fanny pack perfect.

(Camera belt bag, cellphone case, etc.......)

jthuang · July 29, 2002, 06:52 PM

Hey bud,

My current method is to use Thunderwear but only with a very light gun. That would be my Kel-Tec P32, which is admittedly a mousegun but better than no gun at all.

My theory is that I can't find a way to carry a heavy gun (fanny pack or Thunderwear) while jogging because it bounces too much. Maybe I don't have the right fanny pack (maybe one of the premium ones work better?) but that's what I found so far.

Thus, I use a mousegun in a holster that's not really that accessible, but I keep other options clipped to the outside of my pockets. My gym gear includes my Spyderco Endura clipped to my right side pocket and a Surefire E1 clipped to the left.

It's not the perfect solution -- I'm hoping I can solve close-in problems with the Endura and hopefully move to cover before having to go to the P32. But I'm with you ... I'm waiting for the PM9 to come out to possibly replace my S&W M342 AirLite.

Justin

CReynolds · July 29, 2002, 09:17 PM

Hey JT:

I agree, what else is there to do. You either run with the Airlight and bounce all over or run with the KelTec and hope you have enough gun to do the job. I had thought about Thunder wear also, but felt it was not easily accessible.

Has anyone out there ever tried any of the belly bands? I really want to carry at least the 38. Especially since I will be pushing the little guy in the jogging stroller now.

I will have to look at some of the better made fanny puches, also.

Thanks,

Coley

coulter6 · July 30, 2002, 08:44 AM

Action Direct has a "bag" that straps to your chest and made specifically for jogging, biking, etc.

http://www.action-direct.com/257b.htm

I never used one, but it looks interesting.

July 29, 2002, 02:19 PM	#1
CReynolds Member Join Date: March 16, 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 49	Carry rig for jogging Hello all: I have a S&W 642 that I wish to start jogging with. I am also thinking about getting the Kahr P9M when my local shop gets on in. With these two in mind, what would be the forum's recommendations for carry while jogging. I was thinking of going with a belly band, but I wasn't sure if it would hold the weapon tight to my body. Coley __________________ Cead Mile Failte

July 29, 2002, 06:47 PM	#3
Scott Evans Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 7, 1998 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,380	Shoulder rig adapted for that type of movement would be my first inclination. I don’t like to run with a belt. __________________ “This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine …” MOLON LABE ! I’m a G-CODE holster fan ! www.range5.com

July 29, 2002, 06:47 PM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	AGREE Fanny pack perfect. (Camera belt bag, cellphone case, etc.......) __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

July 29, 2002, 06:52 PM	#5
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Hey bud, My current method is to use Thunderwear but only with a very light gun. That would be my Kel-Tec P32, which is admittedly a mousegun but better than no gun at all. My theory is that I can't find a way to carry a heavy gun (fanny pack or Thunderwear) while jogging because it bounces too much. Maybe I don't have the right fanny pack (maybe one of the premium ones work better?) but that's what I found so far. Thus, I use a mousegun in a holster that's not really that accessible, but I keep other options clipped to the outside of my pockets. My gym gear includes my Spyderco Endura clipped to my right side pocket and a Surefire E1 clipped to the left. It's not the perfect solution -- I'm hoping I can solve close-in problems with the Endura and hopefully move to cover before having to go to the P32. But I'm with you ... I'm waiting for the PM9 to come out to possibly replace my S&W M342 AirLite. Justin __________________ Justin T. Huang late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

July 29, 2002, 09:17 PM	#6
CReynolds Member Join Date: March 16, 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 49	Hey JT: I agree, what else is there to do. You either run with the Airlight and bounce all over or run with the KelTec and hope you have enough gun to do the job. I had thought about Thunder wear also, but felt it was not easily accessible. Has anyone out there ever tried any of the belly bands? I really want to carry at least the 38. Especially since I will be pushing the little guy in the jogging stroller now. I will have to look at some of the better made fanny puches, also. Thanks, Coley __________________ Cead Mile Failte

July 29, 2002, 04:36 PM	#2
PaP Member Join Date: January 12, 2001 Location: Hixson, TN Posts: 58	I'd try a small fanny pack. It will also carry a Walkman, etc. and that much less unobtrusive.

July 30, 2002, 08:44 AM	#7
coulter6 Member Join Date: July 3, 2002 Location: New Mexico Posts: 28	Action Direct has a "bag" that straps to your chest and made specifically for jogging, biking, etc. http://www.action-direct.com/257b.htm I never used one, but it looks interesting.