EDC items photo thread

[feudist]

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Dang that's a thicc ass knife!

Make?

[jc000]

The folder is a Brous (https://www.amazon.com/Brous-Blades-Dustin-Turpin-collaboration/dp/B00OMMO13O/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=brous+blades+carbon&qid=1610375677&sr=8-2) – the carbon fiber was so gorgeous in person I bought it on a whim. The fixed blade is an Attn2Detail “Persian EDC”.

[jc000]

ETA, looks like someone added a Brous affiliate link to my post (which is great) but did want to point out the model I have is the VR-71 (https://brousblades.com/collections/folders/products/vr-71?variant=14885581574).

[HCountyGuy]

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Graith Specialist belt
Glock model 45 with Holosun 507C V2 (pre-lawsuit model) and a PMM barrel and comp
Tenicor VELO4 AIWB, G34 length
Glock OEM 19-round magazine in a JMCK High-Ride AIWB SPMP
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
POM OC Spray
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI Assisted Opening Knife

[23JAZ]

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[eb07]

Now I am really getting minimalist
This with a money clip, keys, and phone.

https://i.postimg.cc/JnmRh8Qb/PXL-20210423-132202647.jpg

[mtnbkr]

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[mmc45414]

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What holster?

[mtnbkr]

What holster?
High Noon Holsters Instinct-Lite. I changed the clip and wear it AIWB. It works great.

I had one from one of the "approved" makers here, but found it much less comfortable and ended up selling it.

Chris

[mmc45414]

High Noon Holsters Instinct-Lite. I changed the clip and wear it AIWB. It works great.
I have a bit of a J-frame fetish, and may be developing a holster problem. But I am not worried, I can quit anytime I want to... :cool:

[Guerrero]

mtnbkr what's the watch?

[BobLoblaw]

mtnbkr How bout that wallet?

[mtnbkr]

doubletap

[mtnbkr]

mtnbkr what's the watch?

Homebrewed using Seiko and aftermarket components. I literally pieced it together from individually sourced components.
Seiko SNK case
Sapphire crystal
Seiko NH-35 movement
Dial and hands from Ajuicet.com
Barton canvas strap.

Chris

[mtnbkr]

mtnbkr How bout that wallet?

Allett.

Chris

[BobM]

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My daughter ordered this nifty Galco magnifying glass for me for Christmas and it finally arrived last week.

[SCCY Marshal]

...nifty Galco magnifying glass...

That does look great for a booboo kit when playing Find the Splinter. Now get one of Robert Mika's pocket mirrors and be a proper sleuth.

[BobM]

That does look great for a booboo kit when playing Find the Splinter. Now get one of Robert Mika's pocket mirrors and be a proper sleuth.

I have one of those mirrors around here somewhere.

[frank]

Gen 3 Glock 19 - had this one for at least 10 years. North of 25k rounds. Shot out the barrel and replaced with a KKM. Sent slide to PM for milling for an RMR and new Cerakote early last year. Stipple job by Jarvis Tactical some years ago, now out of business. Wish he was still around, his grip mod is perfect for my smedium hands. I need to give Boresight a try.
AMTAC Northman. I liked the idea of a fixed blade for carry but wasn't into the various belt offhand options. This one fits the bill of 100% utility with a just in case utility.
Streamlight of some sort. I love these lights because I misplace them all the time, and they are cheap. Also I pretty frequently clip it to my hat-bill for mundane, close up tasks. Man my eyes are getting bad.
Raven Eidolon G17 holster. I may have over 50 holsters by now, for my body shape this works best and I can still get sub 1.5s A zone hits at 7 yards in the lowest ride. Probably nothing spectacular for some of the studs on PF but it's my benchmark. Bladerigs with the excellent steel clip mod.




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[spyderco monkey]

Old quark. I got it on Ebay a long time ago when they were discontinuing the line.

I love it and have never found a suitably good replacement. It's a perfect EDC light.

I carried the FourSevens Quark for like 7-8 years, agree, its a perfect EDC light. I also bought a few spares when they were on Ebay a few years ago. That light saved my ass a few times and never let me down.

Eagletac's D25LC2 MKII is now what I carry. Its essentially the Quark (same exact head tight = turbo; head loose = multi mode) but just a hairs breath wider body to fit an 18650 battery.

http://www.eagtac.com/html/d25lc2rcmkii/index.html

If you're looking for an upgrade or just a worthy spare light for the Quark, its a good option.

[Odin Bravo One]

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[CSW]

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Must be quite a work out all day carrying that Rottie around.

[Odin Bravo One]

They actually learn to walk by themselves in pretty short order........

[Lex Luthier]

They actually learn to walk by themselves in pretty short order........

I bet his name tag says "Beware of Owner, I'm just a distraction"

[RevolverRob]

Picked up an AHolster for the LCP. It was okay, but I had to take some of the curve out of it and add some EVA foam to help with concealment.

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[Up1911Fan]

First really warm day here in Michigan, scaled down my equipment for a day off and going for a walk with my toddler. Smaller and lighter gear than normal, still capable.
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[Odin Bravo One]

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I bet his name tag says "Beware of Owner, I'm just a distraction"

[Up1911Fan]

On the road pocket dump.71699

[eb07]

So, ad naseum with my minimalists posts I have finally found peak weight/comfort/utility in my carry. With a money clip I can carry this whole setup in board shorts which is pretty much all summer as I appendix the 5 banger.

I have way better things to do than to gear up with heavy crap in my town and I feel I am adequately armed, lighted, and knifed up to handle anything in my day to day. God bless those that do, not for me.

The new streamlite pocket mate is the real deal.

https://i.postimg.cc/vHK3w8YS/PXL-20210518-153711910.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/BZMmNcd3/PXL-20210518-154141318.jpg

[RevolverRob]

I swear the coin weighs as much or more than the knife.

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[Up1911Fan]

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[Irelander]

You guys and your dang Microtech knives. Going to cost me more money.

[JodyH]

P365 SAS in a Galco pocket holster.
Medford Praetorian slim auto.
Tudor Black Bay.

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[newyork]

https://i.imgur.com/WEevDVO.jpg

[rca90gsx]

I decided to try this exact watch for a project...wow can't get the second and minute hands on correctly, well done on your watch, it looks great!



Homebrewed using Seiko and aftermarket components. I literally pieced it together from individually sourced components.
Seiko SNK case
Sapphire crystal
Seiko NH-35 movement
Dial and hands from Ajuicet.com
Barton canvas strap.

Chris

[mtnbkr]

I decided to try this exact watch for a project...wow can't get the second and minute hands on correctly, well done on your watch, it looks great!

Thanks! I wear 6x reading glasses and have my face mere inches from the watch when I set the hands. It's the hardest part of the whole process.

BTW, with the 6x reading glasses, you have to have them on your face straight or they'll screw with your vision. One eye will be slightly blurry and the other clear.

Chris

[RevolverRob]

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[Guerrero]

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"I'd buy that for a (silver) dollar"?

[SD]

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[23JAZ]

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[NH Shooter]

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I too need to add a spare pair of underwear to my EDC kit.

[RevolverRob]

I too need to add a spare pair of underwear to my EDC kit.

Never travel without spare underoos.

[Hot Sauce]

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I'm apparently late to this game, but what brand is that pocket pry bar, and how do you like it?

[jc000]

I'm apparently late to this game, but what brand is that pocket pry bar, and how do you like it?

That is an Attn2Detail pry bar (https://www.attn2detailmercantile.com/product-page/titanium-pbt). I love it but to be fair a) the owner / designer is a friend and mentor of mine and b) my son apprentices there AND bought the pry bar for me.

I haven't used it a ton but it breaks apart frozen chops of meat like nobody's business!

[GearFondler]

That is an Attn2Detail pry bar (https://www.attn2detailmercantile.com/product-page/titanium-pbt). I love it but to be fair a) the owner / designer is a friend and mentor of mine and b) my son apprentices there AND bought the pry bar for me.

I haven't used it a ton but it breaks apart frozen chops of meat like nobody's business!Nice! Doug is an awesome guy... Your son is a lucky kid.

[jc000]

Nice! Doug is an awesome guy... Your son is a lucky kid.

Doug is awesome. And scary!

My son is very lucky and I'd like to thank blues for helping to instill a passion for blades in him.

[blues]

Doug is awesome. And scary!

My son is very lucky and I'd like to thank blues for helping to instill a passion for blades in him.

That is both an honor and a pleasure. You've made my day, JC.

(Please send both your sons my best wishes.)

[Hot Sauce]

That is an Attn2Detail pry bar (https://www.attn2detailmercantile.com/product-page/titanium-pbt). I love it but to be fair a) the owner / designer is a friend and mentor of mine and b) my son apprentices there AND bought the pry bar for me.

I haven't used it a ton but it breaks apart frozen chops of meat like nobody's business!
Wow, that goes in my category of "nicey but pricey."

Congrats to your son! Looks like a great shop where he could learn a lot.

[GearFondler]

And scary!


If I had a dream were I fought with Doug the first thing I'd do upon waking is send him an apology.

[23JAZ]

I love my JMCK Wing Claw 2.5. The 43X just disappears. Can’t wait to see what the TLR Sub-7 W/C can do.
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[SCCY Marshal]

Overtime shift all day so:

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[Squib308]

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Plain Jane 92 with g conversion. Kydex is all JMCK. Light (not pictured) is an olight s2r baton ii. It’s not my favorite light but it carries perfectly for me.

[Irelander]

Got me a Boxer Apogee belt on sale recently. So far I really like the buckle and Biothane texture. It is also kind of refreshing to not have Velcro to deal with. It is quickly becoming my EDC belt.
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[23JAZ]

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[CHNEAL]

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I went small/minimal a couple years ago but the G19 has crept back in as the primary. I was getting pretty happy with a dotted 43 but the state of society changed my perception of comfortable.
The knife,light,wallet and key setup is years of trial and error to develop the perfect fit for me everyday. I subscribe to the “ smallest item that will do the job I need” train of thought and in todays world the 19 wins. However I do have a 26.5 at Jagerwerks being milled for a RMR so a happy medium maybe…?

Gun- Glock 19 Gen 5 RMR 06 type 2, FCD plate, Heinie Straight Eight MOS sights, Streamlight TLR-7a in a JMCK wingclaw 2.5-still waiting on a SCD
Knife- Chris Reeve carbon fiber Mnandi
Light- Peak Eiger ( custom w/ Nichis 219c 5700K emitter) w/ dark sucks Ti clip
Wallet-carbon fiber Ridge
Keys- Gerber shard and spare aaa for the light

[parishioner]

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[CHNEAL]

Got me a Boxer Apogee belt on sale recently. So far I really like the buckle and Biothane texture. It is also kind of refreshing to not have Velcro to deal with. It is quickly becoming my EDC belt.
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Are you still enamored with the apogee? Nexbelt just lost me as a long time customer over crap customer service so I am looking for a new maker.

Thanks
Clay

[Irelander]

Are you still enamored with the apogee? Nexbelt just lost me as a long time customer over crap customer service so I am looking for a new maker.

Thanks
Clay

Yeah, I'm still a big fan of the Apogee. It takes a little getting used to threading it through your pants' belt loops with it's rubbery texture, but it's not bad. I'd like to get a black one someday to go with darker outfits. Holsters and other things that clip to a belt seem a little more stable since they "stick" to the belt.

[CHNEAL]

Yeah, I'm still a big fan of the Apogee. It takes a little getting used to threading it through your pants' belt loops with it's rubbery texture, but it's not bad. I'd like to get a black one someday to go with darker outfits. Holsters and other things that clip to a belt seem a little more stable since they "stick" to the belt.


Thank you very much. Ill be honest the only concern I had was how badly the DCC clips would tear the coating up. Guess its time to find out.

Thanks and stay safe.

[Jason M]

Thank you very much. Ill be honest the only concern I had was how badly the DCC clips would tear the coating up. Guess its time to find out.

Thanks and stay safe.

The DCC clips have not damaged any of my First Spear line-one belts. It is made of biothane. The apogee seems similar in material.

[CHNEAL]

The DCC clips have not damaged any of my First Spear line-one belts. It is made of biothane. The apogee seems similar in material.

Outstanding. Thank you

[Catshooter]

CHNeal,

I dig your avatar. What's in his mouth?


Cat

[CHNEAL]

CHNeal,

I dig your avatar. What's in his mouth?


Cat

LOL thanks. It’s a zombie arm! It cracked me up when i saw it as my two idiot labs are always bringing me something, usually something disgusting! On one occasion one of my pups brought me a live kitten from my neighbors garage, gently carried in its mouth with the mother cat following behind to retrieve said kitten once my dog presented it to me.

Stay Safe

[Clusterfrack]

Weekend pocket dump

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211106/8457b4308a5a91a28adbb323f8b18ce4.jpg

[M2CattleCo]

G26 has officially replaced the 43.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BRJrxXG/0/X4/i-BRJrxXG-X4.jpg

[CHNEAL]

Sunday morning after walk and before church pocket dump. Church carry was the same only replaced the Hound dog with a spare mag. 80292

[blues]

Sunday morning after walk and before church pocket dump. Church carry was the same only replaced the Hound dog with a spare mag. 80292

Now I don't know if you'll see the light or if you've already seen the light. ;)

[CHNEAL]

Now I don't know if you'll see the light or if you've already seen the light. ;)

Well played Sir!

And both.

[octagon]

Sunday morning after walk and before church pocket dump. Church carry was the same only replaced the Hound dog with a spare mag. 80292

How in the world do you conceal that large flashlight?

[CHNEAL]

How in the world do you conceal that large flashlight?

Conceal isn’t a word I would use to explain my carry of the Hound Dog. Its my trail walk light. I only use it for night/early morning trail walks so its mostly in my hand. If I’m running late and the suns up ill slip it into a cargo pocket or hoodie pocket. My walks are 6-10 miles so I usually have a hiking pack as well I could slip it into when not needed.

[03RN]

80361
My normal EDC
Im carrying my loaded with 3 spares right now. I'm out of town with family. My wife was driving up here and I'm wishing I grabbed an extra box or a few extra mags.

[CHNEAL]

Heading out for Thanksgiving dinner with my wife and daughter.No cooking for us this year as its just the three of us. My sons and son-in-law are all up in elk camp and my daughter-in-laws both went to their folks this year.
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[Elwin]

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Since getting a dog, these have been my best friends as far as tools go. The LCR is a great Rule 1 gun that I’m trying to be more dedicated to having on around the house so there’s something on me when I’m taking the dog out every two hours or so.

The EDCL1-T is simply an amazing EDC light. Light press of the button for 5 lumens, hard press for 500, twist the cap for 5 then 500 constant on. The low is great for seeing to pick up dog turds or seeing what the little gremlin has in his mouth this time, without overkill amounts of light or burning through the battery (I’ve also been using a Streamlight Pro Tac 1L-1AA on high mode, and using it for admin tasks killed a fresh CR123 real quick). The fact that high mode is just a press away means I don’t need separate utility and “WTF is that” lights.

[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/gVfmM17.jpg?1

Old Colt LWC and some 250 grain +P type .45s.

[SCCY Marshal]

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[CSW]

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Please take that fine revolver out of the fire.

[Willard]

Beagle looks like he thinks he's in trouble...

[SCCY Marshal]

Good eye. He'd gotten a "PERKELE! GO! Get off my firelay!" a couple minutes before. But he was mostly unhappy that I'd pulled him off a coyote track to fart around in one spot without the attention being on him.

Perked up when he saw me kicking snow over the embers and caught scent of a good size squirrel.

[BobLoblaw]

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We said we wanted pictures of your cooking so technically you delivered.

[CSW]

We said we wanted pictures of your cooking so technically you delivered.

I love the side-eye look on the dog.....

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[wvincent]

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I love the side-eye look on the dog.....

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You'd be giving him the side-eye too if you knew what that dog knew.

Takes dog for walk in woods, stops to build lunch fire.
Fire is going, yet no food comes out of pack.
But, there is an axe, a knife, and a revolver set out for use.
Poor dog's like, "I thought he said he was going to have a BAGEL for lunch".

[eb07]

Venture into the big city this week. j frames get a short break

https://i.ibb.co/xYdrqfD/PXL-20220212-170559220.jpg

[RJ]

I have some upcoming extended travel planned for this spring/summer, so I've been transitioning to being a bit more, ah, prepared. I ordered a Surefire Sidekick since I didn't have a good light option to have on me that meshed up with this setup. My "for real" AIWB WC 2.5 shipped from Tony yesterday, so I can start using that in place of my old bubba'd kydex shell when it arrives.

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[Clusterfrack]

Working from home this afternoon...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220308/3379592f117db4b48cb158dcbae904ca.jpg

[CHNEAL]

My normal off into the world I go load out.
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[Oldherkpilot]

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My normal EDC
Im carrying my loaded with 3 spares right now. I'm out of town with family. My wife was driving up here and I'm wishing I grabbed an extra box or a few extra mags.

What is that cord on the knife scabbard? I'm always in the market for a new way of attaching my RAT.

[03RN]

What is that cord on the knife scabbard? I'm always in the market for a new way of attaching my RAT.

It's just 550 cord.

[45dotACP]

Daily load out for when the weather is nice and I'm not at work. Something like a shield or p365 might be more comfortable to wear, but there's really no advantage to concealment for me, given the excellent of the 2.5 AIWB from Tony Mayer https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220310/e72147da1974d66991cfcc31f19405a4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220310/c51169202dda72f6ffba3b3a4b04778b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220310/6f9e13e0e81e9a6072b8d041c80a891d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220310/a6895b53a8f29f6c4e4d316f354f8d54.jpg

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[Totem Polar]

Working from home this afternoon...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220308/3379592f117db4b48cb158dcbae904ca.jpg

Gear hipster.

;)

[TheNewbie]

45dotACP


We use the same shaving cream, married latinas and carry the same gun.

Though I do not wear my wedding ring as I cannot stand jewelry, even watches. Amazing I am still alive considering quien es mi esposa!

[Joe45]

Working from home this afternoon...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220308/3379592f117db4b48cb158dcbae904ca.jpgDetails on the holster, please.

[Clusterfrack]

Details on the holster, please.

DDS Pocket Shark (http://discretedefensesolutions.com/shop/gun-holsters/pocket-shark-kydex-pocket-holster/) with a ranger band to add retention.

[RevolverRob]

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[CSW]

This has been the load out for almost 2 years now.

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[ubervic]

Just stuff carried in pockets.
SAK has orange G10 scales because reasons, including honoring TLG.

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[45dotACP]

45dotACP


We use the same shaving cream, married latinas and carry the same gun.

Though I do not wear my wedding ring as I cannot stand jewelry, even watches. Amazing I am still alive considering quien es mi esposa!

Yikes, that will get you killed in the streets my dude.

Thus far mi esposa hasn't force fed me a chancla...yet.

But I don't want to tempt fate by taking the ring off :D

It was fitted well by our local jeweler though so it's a comfy EDC item.

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[breakingtime91]

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Confirming zero at 20 yards, 1 second splits.
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[4RNR]

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Confirming zero at 20 yards, 1 second splits.
85994How do you like the WC grip?

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[breakingtime91]

How do you like the WC grip?

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Well worth the money. Fills out the hand more, nice built in mag well and the texture is very nice

[4RNR]

Fills out the hand more,

This is really what I'm looking for. With my Quasimodo hands I feel like it should feel holding the noisy cricket! Somewhere in my hand is a grip to something but where?!? I was debating on just dumping the 365s and going with something with an actual grip made for grown up people! For an extra $60 or whatever they are I'll wait a bit till WC has more in stock
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[breakingtime91]

This is really what I'm looking for. With my Quasimodo hands I feel like it should feel holding the noisy cricket! Somewhere in my hand is a grip to something but where?!? I was debating on just dumping the 365s and going with something with an actual grip made for grown up people! For an extra $60 or whatever they are I'll wait a bit till WC has more in stock
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Much more controllable for me. I shot between a dark and light pin cold today after not shooting for four months. Sig 365xl with this grip module was not holding me back

[Clusterfrack]

Motel room offload

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220324/e59f104d0685f8a281f4ab67309d55e5.jpg

[Up1911Fan]

Realized my four year old not only has a G45, but his kitchen set included a Clinch Pick as well.
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[JodyH]

My most often carried items:

Garmin Marq Adventurer watch
Sig P365 SAS in a Blue Force Gear pocket holster
Spyderco Paramilitary 2

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[Lost River]

Not really EDC,

Just warm and fuzzy stuff.

https://i.imgur.com/IVdXWui.jpg?1

[Catshooter]

I love those .45 loads. I'm such a sucker for a .45!

[ubervic]

Motel room offload

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220324/e59f104d0685f8a281f4ab67309d55e5.jpg

The Bodyguard stands out for me, as it works freely (and punches above its weight) in absolutely any and every environment.

[Clusterfrack]

...works freely (and punches above its weight) in absolutely any and every environment.

That's a personal goal that I continue to work toward.

[NH Shooter]

The Bodyguard stands out for me, as it works freely (and punches above its weight) in absolutely any and every environment.

It truly does. When I venture out at night, it goes in my pocket.

This is my Lego rendition of the Bodyguard v.2, configured for use with the Rogers-Surefire technique;


https://i.ibb.co/3W161QX/edc-31.jpg




Malkoff Bodyguard v.2 head (https://malkoffdevices.com/products/mdc-bodyguard-v2-head)
Oveready E35 body (https://www.oveready.com/flashlight/e35-body-ha-black/)
Oveready tailcap with McClicky and medium press boot (https://www.oveready.com/flashlight/custom-tactical-aluminum-tailcap-black/)
Malkoff grip ring (https://malkoffdevices.com/products/malkoff-devices-md-body-extender-kit)
Orbtronic 18350 1200mA IMR cell (https://www.orbtronic.com/18350-battery-rechargeable-imr-1200mah-high-drain-15a-li-ion-flat-top)


The above parts require some minor fitting, if anyone needs guidance let me know.

[NH Shooter]

Yes, I EDC this light every waking moment!

https://i.ibb.co/5cb3kbC/edc-32.jpg


Have pocket, will travel - this light fits perfectly in the right-front zippered pocket of the Duluth Foreman's Pants (https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-duluthflex-fire-hose-relaxed-fit-foreman-pants-45704.html). It rides so comfortably I don't even know it's there.

This is not only an illumination tool, but can also serve as a small battering ram. :-)

This light is truly the culmination of years of experimentation, finding just the right combination of parts to fit my needs.

Menu of parts;


Malkoff M91T head with high/low switch (https://malkoffdevices.com/products/m91t-md3?variant=21259071225936)
Malkoff MD4 body (https://malkoffdevices.com/products/md4-body-and-switch) (can be ordered sans tailcap)
Lumens Factory SW01 tailcap (https://www.ebay.com/itm/324789392923?hash=item4b9ef4d61b:g:mJkAAOSwGd5hQGy 4)
Powered by a pair of Orbtronic IMR 18650 3500mAh cells (https://www.orbtronic.com/3500mah-18650-imr-battery-high-drain-rechargeable-orbtronic-li-ion)


The light output is a useful blend of lumens and candela - plenty of spill for SA and with 19k candela, plenty bright. On high, the light will run for over two hours. Low setting, which is accessed with a twist of the head, is more than enough for general administrative uses and provides in excess of 12 hours of run time.

The Lumens Factory "twisty" tailcap has become a favorite. It's based on the old Surefire Z31 design, but is upgraded with a copper plunger. It has a fantastic momentary-only feel, is extremely durable and capable of handling high current. Unlike clicky switches, there are no tiny parts. The tailcap can be tightened to enable constant-on operation, but I use a thick O-ring to prevent unintentional tightening. In combination with the MD4 body, the ergonomics are excellent.

The key to carrying a large light is finding a comfortable way that does not interfere with daily activities and is discreet. As I mentioned above, the Duluth Foreman's pants allow me to do so.

If anyone is interested in the assembly details (there are some), feel free to ask.

[Malamute]

In normal average life at the cabin

Always

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Out walking the dog or around the yard

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Evening skunk patrol

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[il duce]

Todays carry

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[il duce]

Going lite today

https://i.imgur.com/ToWGC5c.jpg

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/V3TMcYw/quarkaa-1.jpg

[RevolverRob]

Roadtrip

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[Up1911Fan]

Travel essentials.
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[Gun Mutt]

Todays carry

88706

Just what is that pistol? Have you done a write up on it? It’s weird to say gorgeous about a Glock, but that really pleases my eyes.

[il duce]

Just what is that pistol? Have you done a write up on it? It’s weird to say gorgeous about a Glock, but that really pleases my eyes.

It’s not a Glock. It’s a Shadow Systems CR920

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220606/e463d1784d15d394cdd9b4a24f643146.jpg

[eb07]

In normal average life at the cabin

Always

87779



What model is this? Thanks

[Willard]

Not Malamute, but looks like an Agent to me.

[Malamute]

What model is this? Thanks

Its a 1980s Colt Agent, when they had labor issues at the factory and decided that a dull finish was cool.


And I must say I rarely take to a new gun as quickly and completely as I did this one. The J frame was pretty much parked after getting it. Instant infatuation. The Goldilocks size pocket gun.

[Willard]

Its a 1980s Colt Agent, when they had labor issues at the factory and decided that a dull finish was cool.

Cool enough for me. Nice gun. I have a similar looking Cobra with polish finish that I quit carrying due to parts availability concerns. I may just pull it back out of retirement as likely soon everything will be without parts replacement.

[Malamute]

Cool enough for me. Nice gun. I have a similar looking Cobra with polish finish that I quit carrying due to parts availability concerns. I may just pull it back out of retirement as likely soon everything will be without parts replacement.

I kept hearing ab out the parts availability, but a little sniffing around revealed that Jack First and I think Numrich had new replacement hands available, I also found a complete Detective Spl parts gun for pretty reasonable, so I have spares for tinkering. Mine was in perfect time, but had some end shake, about .010-ish I believe, I swapped in the polished blue cylinder from the parts set, it times perfectly and had excellent end shake. Done.

The Colt forum also has a pretty good tutorials on stretching hands to correct timing as well as other basic tasks, none of which are rocket surgery.

Needless to say I just stopped worrying about the legendary parts and service issue. If I cant figure it out there are people who know how to work on them.

[RevolverRob]

Tucson Summer Essentials

90207

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/fNM5DLH/e2lego-2.jpg


https://i.ibb.co/SBsDsZS/e2lego-3.jpg


https://i.ibb.co/6FbymRz/e2lego-4.jpg

[ASH556]

Today’s EDC:

90622

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/5nrxKh5/e2lego-7.jpg


Malkoff E2 Super head (900 lumens / 12,000 candela)
LF dual fuel body (2-CR123 or 18650)
LF E2T tailcap with Deep Pocket Carry clip

[javemtr]

NH Shooter: what do you think of those LumensFactory bodies? They are nicely made, but since they are drilled for 18650 size batteries, the threads at the head-body interface don't have a lot of material remaining. I think this area is definitely the weak point of the design. I'm just theorizing what will happen if the light ever were to be used as an impact weapon. Pointless overthinking?

[NH Shooter]

NH Shooter: what do you think of those LumensFactory bodies? They are nicely made, but since they are drilled for 18650 size batteries, the threads at the head-body interface don't have a lot of material remaining. I think this area is definitely the weak point of the design. I'm just theorizing what will happen if the light ever were to be used as an impact weapon. Pointless overthinking?

IMO, not pointless thinking at all.

The body wall is about 1mm thinner all the way around compared to a standard Surefire E-series body. The advantages are obvious;


The ability to accept an 18650 cell, which in my book is huge
Lighter weight

In terms of weight, the light above weighs 3.2 ounces with a pair of CR123 cells (or 3.6 ounces with an 18650 cell) vs. 3.5 ounces for the SF Tactician with a pair of CR123s and no ability to accept an 18650.

The obvious disadvantage is it won't be as strong using as a hammer. That said for the way a 3.6 ounce, 5-inch long flashlight might be used as an impact weapon, it is probably strong enough.

How often will I use a small light as an impact weapon? The longer run time and ability to drive a higher current head with an 18650 IMO is something I will benefit from all the time.

[NH Shooter]

Additional information for my previous post;

Actual Measurements

Surefire Lumamax body;

Weight with clip = 1.0 ounce
Wall thickness at head threads (to thread lands) = .068"
Body ID = .675"
Body OD knurled area = .825"

Note that the SF body has three flats machined into the OD at 120 degrees apart - the wall thickness is much thinner in those areas;

https://i.ibb.co/j3s0JS7/e2xtd-1.jpg


Lumens Factory

Weight = 0.4 ounces
Wall thickness at head threads (to thread lands) = .035"
Body ID = .737"
Body OD = .820"
Body wall thickness = .0415"

[karmapolice]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52177629211_bc7da935c6_b.jpg

[NH Shooter]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52177629211_bc7da935c6_b.jpg

I appreciate the time and effort that went into this photo.

Nice carry gear too!

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/kBNdV2y/bgv2-18350-1.jpg

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/rpRG2mT/SFlego-2.jpg

[parishioner]

91798

[LOBO]

91798

What holster is that?

[parishioner]

What holster is that?

JMCK AIWB Wing Claw 2.5, G17 length w/DCC monoblock

[1911pro]

https://imgur.com/a/YXtAxLU

[1911pro]

Glock 42 all summer around home..

[Andy T]

Pocket carry FTW:

https://i.imgur.com/2v5rvFl.jpg

[NH Shooter]

BG v.2 18350 (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?53304-Bodyguard-v-2-18350) / E2HT 18350 (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?53837-E2HT-18350)


https://i.ibb.co/BfFnkCb/E2-HT-18350-5.jpg

[NH Shooter]

Set up this shot this morning using a LiteDisc diffuser and reflector.

Canon 50D, EF100 USM macro, tripod, f/16 @ 1.3 seconds;


https://i.ibb.co/dWd39jP/E2-HT-18350-10.jpg

[NH Shooter]

These are my current EDC lights. The E2HT 18350 is my primary go-to light, quickly accessible in my left-front pocket. The BG v.2 18650 rides shotgun in the zippered right-front pocket of my Duluth Foreman's pants.

At only 6.6 ounces between the two of them, they pack impressive EDC lighting capability;


https://i.ibb.co/xS6mQR3/E2-HT-18350-11.jpg

[breakingtime91]

This has been my EDC for the past year and a half. Forgot to put my surefire edc 1-lt

93277

[LOBO]

This is my around the house carry items. Will get a pic of my "going to town" carry items up later.

https://i.ibb.co/8485Mds/EDC-02.jpg (https://ibb.co/gFgTyP9)

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/GkSK8F6/store-18350-large-2.jpg

[titsonritz]

This is my around the house carry items. Will get a pic of my "going to town" carry items up later.

https://i.ibb.co/8485Mds/EDC-02.jpg (https://ibb.co/gFgTyP9)

That reminds me, my Sidekick just died, I need a replacement.

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220916/cab18de4ac4185856ac9187c8e5a3190.jpg

[Flamingo]

94415

[Willard]

That reminds me, my Sidekick just died, I need a replacement.

If I recall correctly they’ve only been out for a few years. Doesn’t seem like a great service life. I’ve had no issues with mine but seems like a relatively quick replacement schedule.

[titsonritz]

If I recall correctly they’ve only been out for a few years. Doesn’t seem like a great service life. I’ve had no issues with mine but seems like a relatively quick replacement schedule.

I bought mine and several others for Christmas gifts in 2018, it has been on my set of keys with a Kubotan daily, drop multiple times so I think it did pretty good. The thing that bums me out is I had a spare but when I went to charge it up...nothing. I need to see if SF will take care of it. Hell my daughter killed one, too.

[Lester Polfus]

94415

What is that holder for your Spyderco?

[Flamingo]

What is that holder for your Spyderco?

A Sheath that opens the Sypderco when it is drawn. RevolverRob and I are working on them for the waved Delica, the Spyderco Pikal, and one of the Kershaw Emersons (I can't remember the model off the top of my head). We are calling it the Self Opening Sheath.


https://youtube.com/shorts/N_Wsawlo3fw?feature=share

The version in the video is an older prototype... and forgive the dog panting in the background.

[RevolverRob]

What is that holder for your Spyderco?


A Sheath that opens the Sypderco when it is drawn. RevolverRob and I are working on them for the waved Delica, the Spyderco Pikal, and one of the Kershaw Emersons (I can't remember the model off the top of my head). We are calling it the Self Opening Sheath.


https://youtube.com/shorts/N_Wsawlo3fw?feature=share

The version in the video is an older prototype... and forgive the dog panting in the background.

Yes! The Kershaw-Emerson model is the CQC-6K (and E-Trainer)

You can see more in this thread: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?48827-Anyone-interested-in-a-self-opening-sheath-for-a-waved-folder

And/or on our website: Flamingo and Rob's Tools (http://flamingoandrobstools.bigcartel.com)

We'll have a thread in the Vendor forum when we're ready to take orders (hopefully sometime late next week).

[BobM]

I bought mine and several others for Christmas gifts in 2018, it has been on my set of keys with a Kubotan daily, drop multiple times so I think it did pretty good. The thing that bums me out is I had a spare but when I went to charge it up...nothing. I need to see if SF will take care of it. Hell my daughter killed one, too.

I gave my dad one when they had a Black Friday deal a few years ago and he uses it frequently. So frequently that he had me get him another one when his died. I have the dead one at home, I haven’t got around to contacting SF yet, I’m assuming they’ll take care of it

[RevolverRob]

This was me yesterday. I shot the FBI Qual from this gear. Courtesy of the SLOB (and some practice) I managed to clear the shoot 4, reload, shoot four string well under par (Par is 8-seconds, I was about 6.8).

94433

[Lester Polfus]

A Sheath that opens the Sypderco when it is drawn. RevolverRob and I are working on them for the waved Delica, the Spyderco Pikal, and one of the Kershaw Emersons (I can't remember the model off the top of my head). We are calling it the Self Opening Sheath.


https://youtube.com/shorts/N_Wsawlo3fw?feature=share

The version in the video is an older prototype... and forgive the dog panting in the background.


Yes! The Kershaw-Emerson model is the CQC-6K (and E-Trainer)

You can see more in this thread: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?48827-Anyone-interested-in-a-self-opening-sheath-for-a-waved-folder

And/or on our website: Flamingo and Rob's Tools (http://flamingoandrobstools.bigcartel.com)

We'll have a thread in the Vendor forum when we're ready to take orders (hopefully sometime late next week).

We wannnnntssss one...

[LOBO]

This was me yesterday. I shot the FBI Qual from this gear. Courtesy of the SLOB (and some practice) I managed to clear the shoot 4, reload, shoot four string well under par (Par is 8-seconds, I was about 6.8).

94433

What speed loader pouch is that?

[RevolverRob]

What speed loader pouch is that?

That is the Speed Loader Over Belt (SLOB) from Flamingo and Rob's Tools (that's Flamingo and me). Coming out late this month or early next month. More info here: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?52842-Flamingo-and-Rob-s-Tools-Presents-Speed-Loader-Along-Belt

[LOBO]

That is the Speed Loader Over Belt (SLOB) from Flamingo and Rob's Tools (that's Flamingo and me). Coming out late this month or early next month. More info here: https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?52842-Flamingo-and-Rob-s-Tools-Presents-Speed-Loader-Along-Belt

Thanks! For sure need a couple! What speed loaders will they work with? HKS n SL Variant?

[RevolverRob]

HKS n SL Variant?

Yes to HKS - should with SL Variant (I don't have any to test).

But we have designed it to accommodate everything from a L-Frame CompIII to a J-Frame HKS. It is diameter and tension adjustable. If you've got L-Frame SL Variants and it doesn't work - let us know and we'll see if we can expand the slots slightly to accommodate you.

At present it cannot accommodate N-Frame loaders, but I have a something I'm working on in my noggin' that might bring that functionality down the road.

[LOBO]

I have .38 spl J frame and .45 auto rim N frame SL Variant and HKS. HKS for K frames. Plan to try the Speed Bees eventually. Hadn't heard of them until recently.

Looking forward to when your pouches are available!

[SCCY Marshal]

https://i.postimg.cc/BPxmvG40/20220913-221632.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BPxmvG40)

[03RN]

This was me yesterday. I shot the FBI Qual from this gear. Courtesy of the SLOB (and some practice) I managed to clear the shoot 4, reload, shoot four string well under par (Par is 8-seconds, I was about 6.8).

94433

Was that from the holster?

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/Fh1kFJc/store-E1-Inspector-large-6.jpg

[theJanitor]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-t6kPPS4/0/cdccb048/XL/i-t6kPPS4-XL.jpg

[SCCY Marshal]

https://i.postimg.cc/15hKwh7h/20220924-154153.jpg

[03RN]

https://i.postimg.cc/15hKwh7h/20220924-154153.jpg

I'm reminded that I'm out of pipe tobacco :(

I'm tempted to try those grips on my 2" m10 as well.

[CSW]

The pre model 10 I got from my father wears it's original Magna's, and a Tyler T.
Growing up, I always remember this was the combo he had on this gun....period.

Fast forward, I now own it, and I get it.;)

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/p2PJLtD/flex-3.jpg

550 lumens | 4,700 cd on a single CR123 battery or 16340/18350 Li-ion cell.

Nichia 319A neutral white, 80 CRI

[luckyman]

Current EDC….. not shown is iPhone 13 mini.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/5f2b4f2dc0b58c1f0bb291a8bef4223d.jpg
.

How it looks:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/4c3eca65369908f24efd66c4a0bc4bcc.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/e86aa5340975ccc2661f4f5aeaff79ff.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/f8bad46ad1a0296af909836f3118386d.jpg

My wallet actually prints more than anything else, but the TQ is the most noticeable thing. I ran out of room to fit a reload; decided the TQ and pepper spray are more important. It’s windy where I live so the choice between pepper spray and a reload was not obvious.

[luckyman]

Current EDC….. not shown is iPhone 13 mini.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/5f2b4f2dc0b58c1f0bb291a8bef4223d.jpg
.

How it looks:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/4c3eca65369908f24efd66c4a0bc4bcc.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/e86aa5340975ccc2661f4f5aeaff79ff.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/f8bad46ad1a0296af909836f3118386d.jpg

My wallet actually prints more than anything else, but the TQ is the most noticeable thing. I ran out of room to fit a reload; decided the TQ and pepper spray are more important. It’s windy where I live so the choice between pepper spray and a reload was not obvious.

Quoting myself…..
Here is a pic that includes both the SOFT and EDC tourniquets. The EDC looks much smaller but doesn’t carry that differently for me at first glance. Going to fool with it and see if I can find an arrangement that lets me include a reload with the EDC tourniquet.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/19a7dba72932e79f562a84d3627d0057.jpg

[Willard]

Quoting myself…..
Here is a pic that includes both the SOFT and EDC tourniquets. The EDC looks much smaller but doesn’t carry that differently for me at first glance. Going to fool with it and see if I can find an arrangement that lets me include a reload with the EDC tourniquet.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221208/19a7dba72932e79f562a84d3627d0057.jpg

What pants are those? Like the black jack/sap pocket and material appears long lasting. Thanks.

[luckyman]

What pants are those? Like the black jack/sap pocket and material appears long lasting. Thanks.

They are Tactical Distributers “Carlos Ray” pants. Clusterfrack turned me on to them originally. I think he and others have had disappointments in inconsistent sizing and/or maybe shrinkage?

I’ve had pretty good luck with them, they are my favorite casual pants. Both for the pockets, and the fit/slight stretch. Often in the winter I don’t even bother changing out of them to lift weights. I have 5 pairs, 4 are exactly alike fit-wise and 1 is a tiny bit smaller.

[Clusterfrack]

They are Tactical Distributers “Carlos Ray” pants. Clusterfrack turned me on to them originally. I think he and others have had disappointments in inconsistent sizing and/or maybe shrinkage?

I’ve had pretty good luck with them, they are my favorite casual pants. Both for the pockets, and the fit/slight stretch. Often in the winter I don’t even bother changing out of them to lift weights. I have 5 pairs, 4 are exactly alike fit-wise and 1 is a tiny bit smaller.

I ripped the ass out of my Carlos Rays on a sailboat. These pants are not as strong as the real Chuck Norris.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221209/d4e79e1ac269191d5f8b726de9100198.jpg

[TheNewbie]

I ripped the ass out of my Carlos Rays on a sailboat. These pants are not as strong as the real Chuck Norris.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221209/d4e79e1ac269191d5f8b726de9100198.jpg

How long did they hold up?


I love the 5.11 pants I have but I don’t like looking the part when in normal settings.

[Clusterfrack]

How long did they hold up?


I love the 5.11 pants I have but I don’t like looking the part when in normal settings.

They're still going strong, after some ass-patching by Mrs. CF.

[Guerrero]

How long did they hold up?


I love the 5.11 pants I have but I don’t like looking the part when in normal settings.

Crossing over to the "tactical pants" thread material, I'm liking (mostly) the LAPG "Terrain Flex Straight Fit Pant" (that's a mouthful). They're like the Carlos Ray's in that they look less "tactical." My complaint is that I have... er... "larger" thighs, and these are very "straight fit" pants. Although I see they now have a relaxed fit in the jean version of the same pants.

[TheNewbie]

Crossing over to the "tactical pants" thread material, I'm liking (mostly) the LAPG "Terrain Flex Straight Fit Pant" (that's a mouthful). They're like the Carlos Ray's in that they look less "tactical." My complaint is that I have... er... "larger" thighs, and these are very "straight fit" pants. Although I see they now have a relaxed fit in the jean version of the same pants.


That’s my problem. Both nature and my deadlift/squat routine makes finding pants even more difficult. I have to buy pants that have a waist that is too large and then have them tailored, as in the case of the 5.11.

[feudist]

I ripped the ass out of my Carlos Rays on a sailboat. These pants are not as strong as the real Chuck Norris.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221209/d4e79e1ac269191d5f8b726de9100198.jpg

https://media.tenor.com/SWGxAM6WwjEAAAAM/seinfeld-kramer.gif

[TOTS]

For more pants with pockets like those, Totem Polar turned me on to the Kuhl Free Ryders. I’ve since bought two more pairs. I’m currently trying out some by Outdoor Research but not because of any issues with Kuhl.

[luckyman]

For more pants with pockets like those, Totem Polar turned me on to the Kuhl Free Ryders. I’ve since bought two more pairs. I’m currently trying out some by Outdoor Research but not because of any issues with Kuhl.

I really like the Kuhl Resistor Chino when I need a dressier looking pant. I’d like to find an everyday option Thats better for winter and rain, the mostly cotton Carlos Rays aren’t good in the snow. I was avoiding Khuls for that since they’re a little pricy.

[TOTS]

I really like the Kuhl Resistor Chino when I need a dressier looking pant. I’d like to find an everyday option Thats better for winter and rain, the mostly cotton Carlos Rays aren’t good in the snow. I was avoiding Khuls for that since they’re a little pricy.
Depending on the level of winter and rain, maybe look at the Outdoor Research Goldbar pants. They are also mostly cotton but also have spandex for stretch and more relevant, a DWR treatment that makes them water resistant. I just bought a pair for winter wear myself. They also do a pretty good mil discount if you qualify.

https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/shop/mens-goldbar-pants-282300

[Up1911Fan]

I much prefer Kuhl to the Carlos Ray's. The phone pockets on the CR's are way to damn low.

[luckyman]

I much prefer Kuhl to the Carlos Ray's. The phone pockets on the CR's are way to damn low.

Agreed; I’d never use the thigh pockets for a phone. I use them for car keys (that I never have to take out of my pocket), tourniquet, etc.

[OldRunner/CSAT Neighbor]

Agreed; I’d never use the thigh pockets for a phone. I use them for car keys (that I never have to take out of my pocket), tourniquet, etc.

Sample of one but using the left slash pocket on Kuhl's for a cell & TQ + pen in the right for yrs.

[Erik]

The left kuhl side pocket carries my work phone perfectly. I basically live in the resistors at this point. They work fine for business casual at the office and daily everything else.

[Irelander]

I ripped the ass out of my Carlos Rays on a sailboat. These pants are not as strong as my ass.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221209/d4e79e1ac269191d5f8b726de9100198.jpg

Fixed it for you.

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/6F9b7TG/pes-3.jpg (https://ibb.co/zZ9bTBC)


https://i.ibb.co/7CNkmqH/pes-2.jpg (https://ibb.co/QQjDw4Z)


https://www.edclightbuilder.com/store/E1-Personal-Security-Essentials-p503741362

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/6mn14H4/cgrk-e2ht.jpg

[Totem Polar]

https://i.ibb.co/6mn14H4/cgrk-e2ht.jpg

That’s the way to go for a hand-held, IMHO.

[NH Shooter]

That’s the way to go for a hand-held, IMHO.

Thanks. This is the one I EDC, now with the grip ring kit added.

PS - I'll be posting more product-specific info in my supporting business EDCLB sub-forum to avoid cluttering the main forums.

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/KbZKRpF/edc-2023-1.jpg


The E2HT 18350 Dagger (https://www.edclightbuilder.com/store/E2HT-Dagger-p492060845) and the new E1 Admin (https://www.edclightbuilder.com/store/E1-Admin-p518635030) for up-close, easy-on-the-eyes lighting.

[NH Shooter]

Along with keys, wallet and cell phone, this is my full EDC;


https://i.ibb.co/N2pTQ3m/edc-2023-3.jpg

[CSW]

Walther PPS M1.
Nice.

[NH Shooter]

Walther PPS M1.
Nice.

Thanks. I like paddles!

[CSW]

I had one for a while.
After a trip to the mother ship, it was utterly reliable.
The paddles were awesome, just like the ones on my p99's.

Wore mine in an ankle holster when I worked in an NPE.
Should have kept it.

[Elwin]

I had one for a while.
After a trip to the mother ship, it was utterly reliable.
The paddles were awesome, just like the ones on my p99's.

Wore mine in an ankle holster when I worked in an NPE.
Should have kept it.

I don’t carry mine anymore, but it’s staying in the safe where it is until someone I’m either related to or might as well be related to needs it more than me.

The only thing it gives up to the modern crop of micros is capacity and optics ready availability. Otherwise it’s as good or better. Better, IMO, given the built in SCD and paddles.

[JCS]

https://i.ibb.co/KbZKRpF/edc-2023-1.jpg


The E2HT 18350 Dagger (https://www.edclightbuilder.com/store/E2HT-Dagger-p492060845) and the new E1 Admin (https://www.edclightbuilder.com/store/E1-Admin-p518635030) for up-close, easy-on-the-eyes lighting.

Dang... I'm gonna have to hit you up soon for a new light. That dagger is legit. What is the bezel diameter?

[NH Shooter]

What is the bezel diameter?

1.03"

[Irelander]

Now that I'm a strong side IWB carrier, I'm moving back to my PPS. Dug out an old Winthrop IWB holster to use for now until I get some kydex.

102082

[Bucky]

Now that I'm a strong side IWB carrier, I'm moving back to my PPS. Dug out an old Winthrop IWB holster to use for now until I get some kydex.

102082

That looks more comfy than any hunk of Kydex may be.

[CSW]

Now that I'm a strong side IWB carrier, I'm moving back to my PPS. Dug out an old Winthrop IWB holster to use for now until I get some kydex.

102082

I should have NEVER gotten rid of my PPS. Had the same holster.
If you were lefty, I would send you a CCC kydex I have for the Walther.

[Irelander]

That looks more comfy than any hunk of Kydex may be.

It is comfy but it's more for behind the hip carry and I'm a strictly 3:00 carrier. Hoping someday I can go back to AIWB.

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230305/8fc5d9dfab56d219e70126f3e299fa19.jpg

[41magfan]

This isn't Every Day Carry per se, but it does highlight some advancements in hardware.

The gear that I carry as a civilian (top pic) is the functional equivalent of what I carried On-Duty as a LEO in the late 70's. It's worth noting that we conducted vehicle stops, cleared buildings and conducted woodland manhunts with flashlights no brighter that what I now carry on my keychain.

The wheel-gun was an obvious harbinger of impending doom, but thankfully a few of us made it out alive to tell the story.

:^)


https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/euuPEx.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poeuuPExj)
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/H3ItuE.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmH3ItuEj)
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/923/Gi3yp1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnGi3yp1j)
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/838/59is.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/na59isj)

[RevolverRob]

p/CpgeZaBLDDp

[Bucky]

. It's worth noting that we conducted vehicle stops, cleared buildings and conducted woodland manhunts with flashlights no brighter that what I now carry on my keychain.


Yeah but if old gear went hands with new gear with just the flashlights, old gear will likely win that one. :) :)

[41magfan]

Yeah but if old gear went hands with new gear with just the flashlights, old gear will likely win that one. :) :)

Absolutely!!

[Willard]

p/CpgeZaBLDDp

Who made the jack? I recently lost my Foster's Impact Devices jack and need a replacement. From what I can tell, both brothers are out of business. Thanks.

[RevolverRob]

Who made the jack? I recently lost my Foster's Impact Devices jack and need a replacement. From what I can tell, both brothers are out of business. Thanks.

Jack Cutting Impact Devices out of Romania: https://www.instagram.com/jack_cutting_impact_devices

Nice guy, turn around was about 3-months, price was in line with what my old Foster cost. TBH comparing it to my Foster's it's a nicer made jack with a better hand feel. Since requesting the offset head he has added it as a catalog item called the "Kopis".

[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/dBZPAWYl.jpg


I was reading a couple threads when I got done with doing dad duty last night and realized that the stuff I carry from day to day really does not fit in with the cool kids.
Today it was the G22 refinished in totally non tactical blue, and loaded with polymer coated SWCs (that are smoking hot woods loads actually) with a 50 year old Sharp Finger, and a leather OWB holster.

Yesterday, I was using my single stack Baer and the folding skinning knife I lucked into somewhat recently (love this folder).

https://i.imgur.com/sUAcqFPl.jpg


It cuts through semi-frozen elk quite well btw..

https://i.imgur.com/k3JHPbol.jpg


Probably the only thing I could get "street cred" for is that the G-lock has a dot on it. I am sure none of my stuff is GBRS approved.. :cool:

Henry approved of the steaks though.

[Up1911Fan]

https://i.imgur.com/dBZPAWYl.jpg


I was reading a couple threads when I got done with doing dad duty last night and realized that the stuff I carry from day to day really does not fit in with the cool kids.
Today it was the G22 refinished in totally non tactical blue, and loaded with polymer coated SWCs (that are smoking hot woods loads actually) with a 50 year old Sharp Finger, and a leather OWB holster.

Yesterday, I was using my single stack Baer and the folding skinning knife I lucked into somewhat recently (love this folder).

https://i.imgur.com/sUAcqFPl.jpg


It cuts through semi-frozen elk quite well btw..

https://i.imgur.com/k3JHPbol.jpg


Probably the only thing I could get "street cred" for is that the G-lock has a dot on it. I am sure none of my stuff is GBRS approved.. :cool:

Henry approved of the steaks though.
Seeing that blue slide on a non Sim gun raised my blood pressure lol.

[camsdaddy]

Seeing that blue slide on a non Sim gun raised my blood pressure lol.
I assumed it was a Nickle boron coating

[Wondering Beard]

https://i.imgur.com/dBZPAWYl.jpg


I was reading a couple threads when I got done with doing dad duty last night and realized that the stuff I carry from day to day really does not fit in with the cool kids.
Today it was the G22 refinished in totally non tactical blue, and loaded with polymer coated SWCs (that are smoking hot woods loads actually) with a 50 year old Sharp Finger, and a leather OWB holster.

Yesterday, I was using my single stack Baer and the folding skinning knife I lucked into somewhat recently (love this folder).

https://i.imgur.com/sUAcqFPl.jpg


It cuts through semi-frozen elk quite well btw..

https://i.imgur.com/k3JHPbol.jpg


Probably the only thing I could get "street cred" for is that the G-lock has a dot on it. I am sure none of my stuff is GBRS approved.. :cool:

Henry approved of the steaks though.

What holster is that for the Glock?

[NH Shooter]

New combat light configuration coming this summer;


https://i.ibb.co/BVLLxty/fbv2-2.jpg

[Lost River]

What holster is that for the Glock?

It is a Milt Sparks optics ready.

[Wondering Beard]

It is a Milt Sparks optics ready.

So basically a 55BN with a cut out front?

I would be all over that for my gen 2 G21 that is without an optic.

I think it was Alessi who made something similar for 1911s, the DOJ or something like that?

[41magfan]

I think it's called the OM-1 ..... similar to the 55BN but lacking the reinforcement design at the mouth of the holster.

[Elwin]

Yesterday, I was using my single stack Baer and the folding skinning knife I lucked into somewhat recently (love this folder).

https://i.imgur.com/sUAcqFPl.jpg


Screw the cool kids, worn 1911s are always cool and still will be when we’re all scrambling to buy new phaser devices.

[Lost River]

I think it's called the OM-1 ..... similar to the 55BN but lacking the reinforcement design at the mouth of the holster.

That would be it.

I guess I am not quite up on the names. At least I got the company right! Sheesh! :rolleyes:

[breakingtime91]

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Snapped a picture while my wife was cleaning out the closet, so ignore the clutter. Just got my 12 round mags in so it'll the g26 with 13 rounds for the summer.

[PNWTO]

Went a little heavy with the work-from-home gear today. /s

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[feudist]

Went a little heavy with the work-from-home gear today. /s

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Ever practice the Alabama foot stab with the awl?

[PNWTO]

Ever practice the Alabama foot stab with the awl?

Not with the awl, but once in Mexico there was an instance where, with a different SAK, the thought “I may have to hit this dude with the wine screw” occurred.

Fortunately the MUC playlist and a beam from a 500-lumen light changed his mind.

[Up1911Fan]

Hotel night stand pic.
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[Irelander]

Hotel pic
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Reload practice
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[parishioner]

Day complete

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[MDFA]

Took my Wife to Breakfast for Mother's Day. However there was a stop required at Walmart on the way home. So the fact that I didn't have my SBR in my Vertx Dead Letter Bag shows great restraint on my part.:cool: Seriously this is my EDC unless I'm at work, then I carry the company pistol.

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[EricP]

MDFA What is the Benchmade?

[MDFA]

MDFA What is the Benchmade?
Benchmade Triage. Has a blunt tip, partially serrated blade and a seatbelt cutter and window breaker. It's my beat it to hell knife.

[Irelander]

Took my Wife to Breakfast for Mother's Day. However there was a stop required at Walmart on the way home. So the fact that I didn't have my SBR in my Vertx Dead Letter Bag shows great restraint on my part.:cool: Seriously this is my EDC unless I'm at work, then I carry the company pistol.

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Love that Disciple. Gotta get me one.

[theJanitor]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-W4QKv5C/0/0a5c16c5/X3/i-W4QKv5C-X3.jpg

[Totem Polar]

Hotel pic
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I like the way you roll.

[Guerrero]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-W4QKv5C/0/0a5c16c5/X3/i-W4QKv5C-X3.jpg

Classy!

[NH Shooter]

My Fat Boy CL posing with a classic Z2 COMBATLIGHT -

https://i.ibb.co/zNPnNh7/fatboycl-2.jpg


The tailcap used on this sample is an old SF Z31 twisty, which has an amazing feel to its operation making it ideal for a syringe grip (Rogers-Surefire Technique). Lumens Factory makes an excellent clone (https://www.lumensfactory.com/en/product_detail.php?pid=579) of this tailcap which IMO is even better than the original SF.

https://i.ibb.co/dbc0J9R/fatboycl-1.jpg


The body used is an Oveready E35 (https://www.oveready.com/flashlight/e-18350-body-e35-ha-black/) which accepts an 18350 Li-ion cell. This body is supposed to be available again soon with a few tweaks based on my suggestions.

I've been carrying this light every day for months. I find the syringe grip to be fast to acquire and like holding a handgun, points the 70,000 candela beam very naturally;

https://i.ibb.co/QFkXLmZ/syringegrip-2.jpg


The finger ring allows easy, hands-free retention of the light;

https://i.ibb.co/6tWdWp0/syringegrip-3.jpg


As of now, waiting for Oveready to release the new E35 (and E70) bodies.

[feudist]

My Fat Boy CL posing with a classic Z2 COMBATLIGHT -

https://i.ibb.co/zNPnNh7/fatboycl-2.jpg


The tailcap used on this sample is an old SF Z31 twisty, which has an amazing feel to its operation making it ideal for a syringe grip (Rogers-Surefire Technique). Lumens Factory makes an excellent clone (https://www.lumensfactory.com/en/product_detail.php?pid=579) of this tailcap which IMO is even better than the original SF.

https://i.ibb.co/dbc0J9R/fatboycl-1.jpg


The body used is an Oveready E35 (https://www.oveready.com/flashlight/e-18350-body-e35-ha-black/) which accepts an 18350 Li-ion cell. This body is supposed to be available again soon with a few tweaks based on my suggestions.

I've been carrying this light every day for months. I find the syringe grip to be fast to acquire and like holding a handgun, points the 70,000 candela beam very naturally;

https://i.ibb.co/QFkXLmZ/syringegrip-2.jpg


The finger ring allows easy, hands-free retention of the light;

https://i.ibb.co/6tWdWp0/syringegrip-3.jpg


As of now, waiting for Oveready to release the new E35 (and E70) bodies.

I enthusiastically adopted the Rogers Surefire technique immediately when it came out, and learned about the ring retainer from, of all people, Gabe Suarez. I laid out the princely sum of 65.00 for one(eating peanut butter sammiches for a few weeks), even though I had a perfectly usable Laser Products original. It had an eye scalding 65 lumens from its incandescent bulb that broke often enough to need replacements kept on hand. The hot lick was to use a flash-bang pull ring. I simply used a large split ring. In fact, I was so satisfied with it that years later I never bothered going to a WML.
Still got both.
Old cheap dogs and all...

[Clusterfrack]

I don’t know if this loadout counts as EDC, but I carried it every day I was camping.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230528/75746471c600df70e6b67bf9cba46b23.jpg

[LOBO]

Hotel pic
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Reload practice
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Who made the holster?

[Up1911Fan]

Who made the holster?

Looks like a Harry's Icon, it's since been updated and now comes with a DCC Monoblock.

[Irelander]

Who made the holster?

Up1911Fan is right. That's the original Harry's Icon holster. There is a 2.0 version but inflation has hit Harry's. The 2.0 is quite a bit more expensive than the original.

[LOBO]

Thanks.

They are proud of them!! :)

I'll probably try one eventually.

[LOBO]

http://i.imgur.com/5MZSI1A.jpg (https://imgur.com/5MZSI1A)

[Bruce Cartwright]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-W4QKv5C/0/0a5c16c5/X3/i-W4QKv5C-X3.jpg

The Janitor:

That is a gorgeous Hi Power ("HP"). Would you be able to tell us about the pistol, especially in terms of who did the work and where you obtained the flat trigger? I run flat triggers on most of my 1911s and ARs and am intrigued by the one in your HP. A couple of years ago, I gravitated back to HPs and find they are a great tool in terms of daily carry and defensive use.

Thanks in advance.

Bruce

[theJanitor]

The Janitor:

That is a gorgeous Hi Power ("HP"). Would you be able to tell us about the pistol, especially in terms of who did the work and where you obtained the flat trigger? I run flat triggers on most of my 1911s and ARs and am intrigued by the one in your HP. A couple of years ago, I gravitated back to HPs and find they are a great tool in terms of daily carry and defensive use.

Thanks in advance.

Bruce


Bruce,

That HP was built by the late Jim Garthwaite. I was lucky enough to acquire the pistol from another PF'er a couple/few years ago. It's been a great piece, and since it has been used a bunch, I'm not scared of putting some wear on it. The trigger is of Jim's own design, and he used to sell them. I believe Nighthawk bought the rights to the triggers after Jim's death. I'd put in a call to Bob Reeves in the NH custom Shop and inquire about them.

Kent

[Bruce Cartwright]

Bruce,

That HP was built by the late Jim Garthwaite. I was lucky enough to acquire the pistol from another PF'er a couple/few years ago. It's been a great piece, and since it has been used a bunch, I'm not scared of putting some wear on it. The trigger is of Jim's own design, and he used to sell them. I believe Nighthawk bought the rights to the triggers after Jim's death. I'd put in a call to Bob Reeves in the NH custom Shop and inquire about them.

Kent

Kent:

Many thanks for the tip. I will reach out to Mr. Reeves next week. On a related note, it's nice to see guns like your Garthwaite Hi Power getting some honest wear. I ran plastic guns for work during most of my career and early into my retirement but have since switched back. Shooting Hi Powers and 1911s is like shaking the hand of an old friend. Or was a good friend once said, it is like shaking hands with John Wayne. Plastic guns have their place, but I prefer Hi Powers and 1911s.

Thanks again.

Bruce

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/TggMdb7/e2t-mv-1.jpg
Surefire E2T-MV with EDCLB Upgrades (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?57285-EDCLB-Upgrades-for-the-Surefire-E2T-MV-Tactician&p=1483309#post1483309)

[Trooper224]

Today is stag day.
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[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230609/047cacdbdec13076ec06e4dbb5f7a554.jpg