What's your Carry Rig?

[Jackson]

Never pictured you for a single stack .45 guy. Good choice! In 2008 I had just moved back from South Dakota and was waiting on my LTCH. While out west I carried a Browning HiPower. For years after coming back to IN I was a Glock guy. So yes it is interesting how things change.

I rocked the 45 until I started shooting a lot and realized I couldn't afford it. Good factory magazines were $45.00 as well. So I went looking for something more economical. 9mm in a Glock 19 fit the need. Size was better too. Magazines were $11 to $13 the the time. Ammo cost half as much or less. Heck, I could roll down to wally world and grab a box of WWB 9mm for 8 or 9 bucks.

I took my first training class at the end of 08 and a few others in 09. That changed my priorities too.

 

[lovemachine]

I rocked the 45 until I started shooting a lot and realized I couldn't afford it. Good factory magazines were $45.00 as well. So I went looking for something more economical. 9mm in a Glock 19 fit the need. Size was better too. Magazines were $11 to $13 the the time. Ammo cost half as much or less. Heck, I could roll down to wally world and grab a box of WWB 9mm for 8 or 9 bucks.

I took my first training class at the end of 08 and a few others in 09. That changed my priorities too.

At least you didn't choose a crappy M&P.

 

[Jackson]

At least you didn't choose a crappy M&P.

There was no M&P at the time. I don't have a lot of experience with it, but it seems like a fine copy of the Glock. A big factor at the time was the cost and availability of parts, magazines, and accessories like holsters, etc.

 

[chezuki]

At least you didn't choose a crappy M&P.

Your hatred for the fine M&P platform borders on a Freemanic level of ridiculous.

 

[lovemachine]

Your hatred for the fine M&P platform borders on a Freemanic level of ridiculous.

LoL nah it's not hatred. But I'll admit I'm disappointed with my experience with it. I really gave it a try.

 

[chezuki]

LoL nah it's not hatred. But I'll admit I'm disappointed with my experience with it. I really gave it a try.

I've seen you post this before, but never heard the whole story. What issues did you experience?

 

[VERT]

I've seen you post this before, but never heard the whole story. What issues did you experience?

Not directed at me I know. This is probably a discussion best left to a new thread. The M&P is gun that I frequently recommend. It has short trigger with the small back strap, it looks really cool, it feels good and points good, nice beavertail for a high grip, good sights. But up until recent product the triggers were garbage and in some cases the guns had accuracy issues. I have owned two M&Ps that would not hold a group past 15 yards. It was an issue with the barrels. Confirmed. I repalced the barrel in one of the guns and the issue went away. So M&P definately had its growing pains.

 

[natetheace]

Back on track.

Summer shorts carry is a Taurus TCP 380 that I have been carrying for 4 years now. I KNOW! It's a Taurus. Spare me THE TALK. It has a couple thousand rounds through it with 0 issues. Must be the only one. It does have some surface rust on it now. I carry it in a Shield Custom Kydex holster appendix carry. I use to have a leather IWB holster that I used for a couple years till my pistol ended up on Rural King's floor in the checkout lane. Not my greatest moment.

My newest winter carry pistol is a CZ P07. LOVE IT! This one also resides in Shield Custom Kydex holsters. I have an IWB for warmer weather and an OWB for sweatshirt weather.

I have been using a Volund Gearworks Atlas G-hook belt for the last 2 years. Great belt. I really like how they have a loop on the belt the keeps the tail tucked behind the belt unlike other belts I have had.

I just added an Ares Gear Aegis Belt. This belt is a game changer. Doesn't even look like a gun belt. I'm really excited to use this belt with a tuckable holster I'm working on. Plus, It just looks awesome! Defiantly worth the money!

 

[daustin923]

I mostly carry an LAV Glock 17 in a Raven Concealment Phantom IWB holster, RCS mag carrier with extra mag, Surefire E1D Defender, and Spyderco Military folder. During the winter I will occasionally carry the G17 with a Surefire X300U in an OWB RCS light compatible Phantom. When I'm not carrying the G17 I will carry my TRP in an RCS phantom with OWB pancake wings.

 

[Sigsauerosarus Rex]

I exclusively use OWB/IWB hybrid holsters made custom out of kydex by Multi-Holster. The holsters are very stable IWB, even in light clothing (I carry a Springfield XD 4in, or a HK USP 45C). On the range I OWB, when I'm done I just put it back IWB. They draw nice, and don't snag, and no matter what I always have the same holster despite my clothing.

 

[Ngdonut]

I carry an M&P 45C in a Minotaur MTAC IWB holster. I love both. Holster is comfortable and despite the hatred on this thread, I love the M&P firearms. Very ergonomic, reliable, and shoots rather precisely. I have shot 5 different M&P pistols. Only one of them I didnt care for because the trigger was "mushy", but that was one of the earlier models. I have shot over 1000 rounds through mine in about a year and not a single stove pipe or misfead.

 

[BFR50-110]

I mostly carry a Ruger New Vaquero .45 colt in a sourdough pancake holster from Simply Rugged with one of Simply Rugged's Real Man's belts. I occasionally carry a Coonan Classic .357 in an El Paso Saddlery #2 Thumb break holster. I also carry a Bond Arms Ranger in a driving holster frequently.