Firearms

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by BimmerDimmer6

Do any of you cowboys carry a slingshot as well? Or how about a bow and arrow?

I'm partial to the sling.

i'm waiting for this less lethal to be delivered

https://www.airgundepot.com/ay/airgu..._d_216x160.jpg

[BimmerDimmer6]

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

If the thread bothers you - don't open it. Simples.

My setup

[corn18]

Originally Posted by BimmerDimmer6

My setup

Not a bad setup. Unfortunately, in my state, I can't shoot an intruder until they come in my house, so you will be able to out range me for a bit. Although I could claim self defense. To be honest, I would prefer you just told me you are from BP and we could sit on the front porch and drink some fine whiskey and yell at the kids to get off my lawn.

[upstatedoc]

where do you keep your ammo?

[corn18]

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[BimmerDimmer6]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

where do you keep your ammo?

My fanny pack, of corse.

[BimmerDimmer6]

Originally Posted by corn18

Not a bad setup. Unfortunately, in my state, I can't shoot an intruder until they come in my house, so you will be able to out range me for a bit. Although I could claim self defense. To be honest, I would prefer you just told me you are from BP and we could sit on the front porch and drink some fine whiskey and yell at the kids to get off my lawn.

Thanks.

You seem harmless would not draw sling on you, so you're good.

[Smgs1992]

Originally Posted by unluky

I started my "force myself to carry each day" project with small of the back. The amount of times I had to adjust or remove it to sit comfortably, or to not "clack" on a wooden/metal chair, drive any real distance made me explore appendix carry. Now, after a few holsters, I have found I love it and this is all I do. Only took about 2 weeks to get completely comfortable with it and the time I accidentally drove 3 hours with it in place without realizing it - I knew I found my spot.

Has all the advantages you described as well. Harder for someone to get away from me. I'm not checking my shirt tail 27 times a minute to make sure it is covered. etc.

But I have lost enough weight over the years to make this an option - I could understand where it would not be for all people.

Mine carry gun goes on top of my wallet in the drawer each night and back on my belt each morning with my wallet into my pocket. I will also say - a good carry belt helps a LOT too. I was given a KORE EDC belt for my birthday. I thought it would be too heavy to wear each day, but I fit it anyway and wore it once and have worn nothing else since. Have a lot of stiffness and will not sag at all. Perfect carry belt and great normal belt as well.

Im in the same boat as you. I started out with an aliengear holster carrying at 5:00 i decided to get a cheap appendix carry holster to try it and ended up loving it. Much easier conceals just as well and i prefer the location for drawing

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

With all this time on my hands I've been watching finding Bigfoot. With your current arsenal what would you have on hand if you were in the woods? I've got a 44 magnum, several 12 gauges and a 30-06

Originally Posted by Smgs1992

Ive got a couple .357 magnum revolvers a 30-30 .308 7.62x39 and about a dozen 12ga
I think ill be alright

I emailed the finding bigfoot team asking for the last known sighting so that me and my buddies could track and hunt one down. haven't heard back

[BimmerDimmer6]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

I emailed the finding bigfoot team asking for the last known sighting so that me and my buddies could track and hunt one down. haven't heard back

Let me know if you need backup, I'll bring my sling.

For those of you that EDC, after being out-and-about, what's the routine when you get home? Wallet, keys, phone, gun, etc. go in the same pile?

Do you unload, decock, etc.? Or does it always stay ready to go with one in the pipe?

I'm assuming that most every holster has the trigger guard/surrounding area fully enclosed to prevent accidental discharge, correct?

[chowser51]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

For those of you that EDC, after being out-and-about, what's the routine when you get home? Wallet, keys, phone, gun, etc. go in the same pile?

Do you unload, decock, etc.? Or does it always stay ready to go with one in the pipe?

I'm assuming that most every holster has the trigger guard/surrounding area fully enclosed to prevent accidental discharge, correct?

Never unload. Eventually that one or two rounds you keep loaded and unloaded will suffer bullet setback.

I always keep it in the holster. When I go to bed, it all goes in the same pile. I actually keep my gun and phone on me while at home.

[Smgs1992]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

For those of you that EDC, after being out-and-about, what's the routine when you get home? Wallet, keys, phone, gun, etc. go in the same pile?

Do you unload, decock, etc.? Or does it always stay ready to go with one in the pipe?

I'm assuming that most every holster has the trigger guard/surrounding area fully enclosed to prevent accidental discharge, correct?

Keys and wallet usually stay on me until i go upstairs but ill take my holster and gun off. I appendix carry so i usually just unclip the whole thing and set it down near me. Ill take it upstairs when i go(i dont have kids in my house so no worries)

Only time i unload is if im cleaning or practicing. Stays cocked and locked.

Any holster worth s damn covers the trigger.

[Dang3r]

For wearing it backwards I would choose a pancake holster which could be clipped flipped onto the back of my trouser. The problem with hardcover holsters when worn inwards are always the form. A pure nylon holster is more comfortable but for me no match, because my SIG is way too big, so I am wearing a normal cop holster ccw at my right side. Hence I have mostly longer shirts or jackets its no problem.
For drawing...well...a situation that I have to draw my gun would never unfolding quickly, so I would ever have enough time to get a grip.

[TheWatchGuy]

my ar15 had a baby.

unfortunately i was missing a couple springs from my lower parts kit so i have to wait to finish it.

[dtox9]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

For those of you that EDC, after being out-and-about, what's the routine when you get home? Wallet, keys, phone, gun, etc. go in the same pile?

Do you unload, decock, etc.? Or does it always stay ready to go with one in the pipe?

I'm assuming that most every holster has the trigger guard/surrounding area fully enclosed to prevent accidental discharge, correct?

Yes, SAME routine for keys, wallets, firearm, flashlight, pocket knife, etc.

Never unloaded unless for cleaning... Always ready for use... That's the purpose after all... in case of need - be ready!

Most who EDC have a fair investment ($) in their equipment, effort, time, etc...
Honestly, if you don't, you shouldn't be carrying IMHO.

Quality tool to do the job!
Quality belt to carry the tool!
Quality holster to protect the investment!
Quality training for efficient performance!

Without any ONE of the four above mentioned Qualities in place...
You're sub-par at best, and should consider what your doing and why you're doing it.

My $.02 anyway.

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by TheWatchGuy

my ar15 had a baby.

unfortunately i was missing a couple springs from my lower parts kit so i have to wait to finish it.

If you want a nice "cheek rest" for the pistol build, check out the Thordsen or a Sigbrace. I have a Thordsen on my 7.5.

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by Shiza

If you want a nice "cheek rest" for the pistol build, check out the Thordsen or a Sigbrace. I have a Thordsen on my 7.5.

ill be picking up a brace eventually. i have a shockwave blade on my ar15 pistol that i really like, but thinking of going sba3

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

For those of you that EDC, after being out-and-about, what's the routine when you get home? Wallet, keys, phone, gun, etc. go in the same pile?

Do you unload, decock, etc.? Or does it always stay ready to go with one in the pipe?

I'm assuming that most every holster has the trigger guard/surrounding area fully enclosed to prevent accidental discharge, correct?

Funny, that you ask this in relation to time of accidental discharge. My uncle, who is a detective, (I'd also like to add that none of my family acknowledges him as family - this is only being done for story sake) arrives home from work last week. His routine is that he carries his service weapon in his shoulder holder until he gets home. Before exiting his car, he places his service weapon in his EDC bag then enters the house. Last week, he goes to remove his service weapon from his shoulder holster and the weapon discharges while he is sitting upright in his car. Entrance wound on left side, just below the holster, exit wound just above left hip, entrance wound top of left thigh, exit wound underside of left leg just below the butt. Two entrance and two exit wounds with a single .45 round. Unsure as to how the weapon discharged aside from general knowledge of trigger being engaged; these details were left out.

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by Jordan's World

No I haven't, but thanks for the suggestion!

I'll look into some of those type of holsters and hopefully try one on, but I dunno, I really like the idea of it being located anteriorly for some reason. I can't really explain why, but in theory, it just seems like more of a natural 'grab' if something were to arise.

Those are mine two for ccw. The big one for the SIG is only for wearing sideways but with two security locks, the smaller one is an Orpaz for the Glock with a big paddle onto it, the plate allows to change the paddle to an wide-adjustable belt-through window, only one tip lock.

[Banana Hammock]

Doing the DROS for my first new toy in years. Got a Springfield 1911 TRP waiting for me.

[jamesinaz]

Bored as hell and decided to visit some nurseries (seems I've developed a jones for planting cacti in my yard) and the two laughers gun stores out of curiosity.

Well no new cacti. But major shock in the gun stores. They were practically stripped bare of inventory. Wow. Both were well stocked 2 months ago and now good luck finding basic self defense guns.

One had a very nice Daniel Defense AR15 - for $2500. And no it wasn't marked up for the current run. They do cost that. It was the only semi-auto AR style rifle there. I asked why it was still hanging around and thought they would say it was too high end. Nope. They just got it and put it on the wall that morning. He expects to sell it within a day.

Sorry if this is off topic. I didn't want to start a whole new thread about this and wanted to share.