What the biggest thing anyone CCW's - Page 2

Edward429451 · March 20, 2002, 10:23 PM

Normal everyday carry. Glock 21
Most carried. Series 80 1911 45
Have carried. DE 44 Mag
Thought about carrying. Redhawk 44 Mag

Hemicuda, Just how comfortable is that shoulder holster? Been using it long?

Mannlicher, How bout that crossdraw holster? How fast does it trash the belts from the weight? How's it work out for everyday carry? Comfortable? I've thought about round butting my Redhawk. I did put nite sights on it, they're useful anywhere.

Edward429451 · March 20, 2002, 10:24 PM

Normal everyday carry. Glock 21
Most carried. Series 80 1911 45
Have carried. DE 44 Mag
Thought about carrying. Redhawk 44 Mag

Hemicuda, Just how comfortable is that shoulder holster? Been using it long?

Mannlicher, How bout that crossdraw holster? How fast does it trash the belts from the weight? How's it work out for everyday carry? Comfortable? I've thought about round butting my Redhawk. I did put nite sights on it, they're useful anywhere.

NIICE Shotgun-Pistol rig.

Betty · March 21, 2002, 10:05 AM

Biggest thing I ever carried was my brother's G23 after my Walther PPK/S broke right after I got my CCW. The Walther was my first and only gun at the time.

The G23 felt like a brick on my small frame - the only holster we had was a leather Bianchi belt clip which printed badly, so I rigged it where I just let that part of my belt and the entire holster slip inside my pants.

At the time I was interning at a print shop and wasn't allowed to wear jeans, so the experience was "really fun." At least it was a cubicle city and nobody really saw me.

It was extremely uncomfortable, but it was comforting .

Several weeks of that and I bought my K40.

Mike11b · March 21, 2002, 11:49 AM

I regularly carry a 5" Kimber Custom CDP and 2 mags. At 31oz unloaded, you can forget it's there...when compared to other full size 1911's.

Mannlicher · March 21, 2002, 04:07 PM

Kogatana,

I recognize that fine leather with the short shotgun as being Sam Andrews "firepower" rig. Here is what Sam says about the rig:

These rigs were originally produced for narcs who wished to make a good first impression on their customers.

The shotgun hangs in a quick-release holder, an adjustable length tether attaches to the butt swivel. The offside contains a handgun and ten rounds of 12 Ga. shells.

Sam makes all my leather. He is truly one of "the good guys"

Mannlicher · March 21, 2002, 04:10 PM

Edward,

The cross draw does not trash the belt. I use a thick, 2 inch belt, and the holster rides inside the waist band. I have MepPro tritium sights on the 25-5, and love them. The revolver also has a cylinder for .45 ACP, and when fitted, I use Factory HydroShock 230 gain.

Futo Inu · March 21, 2002, 04:31 PM

that rig ROCKS (sorry Tamara - that verb is fitting and to the point here)!

Hey, my state's concealed carry law states than one can carry a handgun of ".45 caliber or less".

So, a .45-70 is .45 or less, right? I've actually heard of .45-70 derringers, but that's insanity to shoot. Concealing a TC contender in .45-70 would be a challenge though. One shot is all you need.

TERRY8mm · March 23, 2002, 08:14 PM

9x18 Mak in a hankey, in a rear pocket.
9x18 in iwb, with a shirt, tail out over a "t" shirt for warm weather.
Of course I live in Ky. , so sometimes i just wear it in the open, just to remind people it's legal.

btw, edward , great to see Heinlein quoted on a gun board, it should be required reading for everyone!

Edward429451 · March 23, 2002, 10:03 PM

AAhhh, you must be new here, Heinleins quoted fairly frequently in peoples sig lines! Welcome to TFL! You'll like it here, not much not to like, really.

**Tamara** · March 24, 2002, 02:19 AM

5" N-frame (625-4) carried OWB under a windbreaker or fleece jacket.

vampyre · March 24, 2002, 02:48 PM

MP5A3 under a great coat on a felony arrest, I did use the 15 round magazine to prevent printing. Guy was supposed to be violent, had lots of guns, had stated he wouldn't be taken alive, yadda, yadda, insert line from snitch to inflame situation.
He got a really stupid expression when I produced the H&K and decided "freeze" sounded like a good idea.

In my younger days I frequently carried my 70 series Colt Gvt Mdl IWB with shorts and a T-shirt. For dress wear I carried it IWB/no holster/cross draw under a button up shirt, but you need the appropriate figure to pull that one off (hint: carved abbs ain't it). Now I'm "stuck" with the issue SIG P229 on and off duty, but I think it'll do quite nicely.

stay safe

Spectre · March 26, 2002, 05:17 PM

I could carry my Sub-9 under a coat that reached just past my waist, if I wanted.

I also once carried a 8" .44 Anaconda. Just because. I finished that walk with a feeling similar to what I have for the HK 91...nice for what it is, but for me, essentially useless. OTOH, I have a 657 on my side now.

Spectre · March 26, 2002, 05:21 PM

...in Andrews leather, of course! I ordered the holster (and the .41, incidentally) when I still thought I was going to Alaska. Then 9-11...

Well, WA is close.

ThePatriot29 · April 5, 2002, 07:59 AM

Wow, that firepower rig is nice.

RogerC · April 5, 2002, 11:45 PM

In an Alessi Hideout.

It works amazingly well for me.

March 21, 2002, 04:07 PM	#30
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,099	Kogatana, I recognize that fine leather with the short shotgun as being Sam Andrews "firepower" rig. Here is what Sam says about the rig: These rigs were originally produced for narcs who wished to make a good first impression on their customers. The shotgun hangs in a quick-release holder, an adjustable length tether attaches to the butt swivel. The offside contains a handgun and ten rounds of 12 Ga. shells. Sam makes all my leather. He is truly one of "the good guys" __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

March 21, 2002, 04:10 PM	#31
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,099	Edward, The cross draw does not trash the belt. I use a thick, 2 inch belt, and the holster rides inside the waist band. I have MepPro tritium sights on the 25-5, and love them. The revolver also has a cylinder for .45 ACP, and when fitted, I use Factory HydroShock 230 gain. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

March 21, 2002, 04:31 PM	#32
Futo Inu Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 1999 Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA Posts: 3,624	Kogatana that rig ROCKS (sorry Tamara - that verb is fitting and to the point here)! Hey, my state's concealed carry law states than one can carry a handgun of ".45 caliber or less". So, a .45-70 is .45 or less, right? I've actually heard of .45-70 derringers, but that's insanity to shoot. Concealing a TC contender in .45-70 would be a challenge though. One shot is all you need.

March 23, 2002, 08:14 PM	#33
TERRY8mm Member Join Date: March 23, 2002 Location: ky. Posts: 90	9x18 Mak in a hankey, in a rear pocket. 9x18 in iwb, with a shirt, tail out over a "t" shirt for warm weather. Of course I live in Ky. , so sometimes i just wear it in the open, just to remind people it's legal. btw, edward , great to see Heinlein quoted on a gun board, it should be required reading for everyone! __________________ mundus vult dicipi

March 24, 2002, 02:19 AM	#35
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 15,982	5" N-frame (625-4) carried OWB under a windbreaker or fleece jacket. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

March 20, 2002, 10:23 PM	#26
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Normal everyday carry. Glock 21 Most carried. Series 80 1911 45 Have carried. DE 44 Mag Thought about carrying. Redhawk 44 Mag Hemicuda, Just how comfortable is that shoulder holster? Been using it long? Mannlicher, How bout that crossdraw holster? How fast does it trash the belts from the weight? How's it work out for everyday carry? Comfortable? I've thought about round butting my Redhawk. I did put nite sights on it, they're useful anywhere.

March 20, 2002, 10:24 PM	#27
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Normal everyday carry. Glock 21 Most carried. Series 80 1911 45 Have carried. DE 44 Mag Thought about carrying. Redhawk 44 Mag Hemicuda, Just how comfortable is that shoulder holster? Been using it long? Mannlicher, How bout that crossdraw holster? How fast does it trash the belts from the weight? How's it work out for everyday carry? Comfortable? I've thought about round butting my Redhawk. I did put nite sights on it, they're useful anywhere. NIICE Shotgun-Pistol rig.

March 21, 2002, 10:05 AM	#28
Betty Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2000 Location: southern U.S. Posts: 1,807	Biggest thing I ever carried was my brother's G23 after my Walther PPK/S broke right after I got my CCW. The Walther was my first and only gun at the time. The G23 felt like a brick on my small frame - the only holster we had was a leather Bianchi belt clip which printed badly, so I rigged it where I just let that part of my belt and the entire holster slip inside my pants. At the time I was interning at a print shop and wasn't allowed to wear jeans, so the experience was "really fun." At least it was a cubicle city and nobody really saw me. It was extremely uncomfortable, but it was comforting . Several weeks of that and I bought my K40.

March 21, 2002, 11:49 AM	#29
Mike11b Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 139	I regularly carry a 5" Kimber Custom CDP and 2 mags. At 31oz unloaded, you can forget it's there...when compared to other full size 1911's.

March 23, 2002, 10:03 PM	#34
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	AAhhh, you must be new here, Heinleins quoted fairly frequently in peoples sig lines! Welcome to TFL! You'll like it here, not much not to like, really.

March 24, 2002, 02:48 PM	#36
vampyre Member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: Up a holler in WV Posts: 18	MP5A3 under a great coat on a felony arrest, I did use the 15 round magazine to prevent printing. Guy was supposed to be violent, had lots of guns, had stated he wouldn't be taken alive, yadda, yadda, insert line from snitch to inflame situation. He got a really stupid expression when I produced the H&K and decided "freeze" sounded like a good idea. In my younger days I frequently carried my 70 series Colt Gvt Mdl IWB with shorts and a T-shirt. For dress wear I carried it IWB/no holster/cross draw under a button up shirt, but you need the appropriate figure to pull that one off (hint: carved abbs ain't it). Now I'm "stuck" with the issue SIG P229 on and off duty, but I think it'll do quite nicely. stay safe Last edited by vampyre; March 24, 2002 at 03:22 PM.

March 26, 2002, 05:17 PM	#37
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	I could carry my Sub-9 under a coat that reached just past my waist, if I wanted. I also once carried a 8" .44 Anaconda. Just because. I finished that walk with a feeling similar to what I have for the HK 91...nice for what it is, but for me, essentially useless. OTOH, I have a 657 on my side now.

March 26, 2002, 05:21 PM	#38
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	...in Andrews leather, of course! I ordered the holster (and the .41, incidentally) when I still thought I was going to Alaska. Then 9-11... Well, WA is close.

April 5, 2002, 07:59 AM	#39
ThePatriot29 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 120	Wow, that firepower rig is nice.

April 5, 2002, 11:45 PM	#40
RogerC Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2001 Location: Above the fog, and below the snow. Posts: 667	Smith and Wesson PC 625 4 inch In an Alessi Hideout. It works amazingly well for me.

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