[dasmi]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a slow day at my office, and I need a pick-me-up.
Please post pictures of your carry rig. Gun, holster, gun in the holster, that kind of thing.

[usp_fan]

HBE COM2 and modified Springfield Mil-spec

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/usp_fan/HBECOM2milspecsmall.jpg

[Gus Dddysgrl]

This is my usual carry. Sorry if the pic looks funny. I took it myself and when I made it bigger it got fuzzy.

http://www.gunpix.com/gallery/Miscellaneous_and_Oddities/carry1.jpg


Gus

[vis35]

HK USP Compact .40 S&W with night sights. DSC02868.JPG

[Wingshooter]

Here's what I almost always carry with me. Sorry, no holster pic with this one:

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=17228

I need to get a new pic though. Apparently I've posted it before... :scrutiny:

[armoredman]

CZ PO1 in Orca Bodyguard IWB rig.

[P95Carry]

First is my daily carry with SIG - below that is my rig for SP-101. Both handsome pieces of work, by Kevin at K&DHolsters.


http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/thr/shoot5/kd-226ct-07-s.jpg


http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/thr/img_assd/kevburke-02-s.jpg

[GreenFurniture]

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=21715

[Lennyjoe]

Depending on what I want to carry.

Kimber Pro Carry in a Galco IWB holster (gets 95% of the carry time)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid169/p8a7488a1634e5e19193a34540c097dad/f4116f96.jpg
The new arrival. Bersa Mini-Firestorm .45 in a Safariland IWB holster.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid169/pc8a2b3af5a8dc1dcb10dbf5b266d6363/f4116f97.jpg

[dasmi]

Do you like that Bersa .45?

[Mongo the Mutterer]

Lennyjoe,

I just saw a 9mm Firestorm this afternoon. Nice trigger pull in both DA and SA. I'm impressed.

How do you like yours?

[Chipperman]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/Chipperman/Holsters.jpg

HK P7M13 in a Milt Sparks Versa Max II. Loaded with Speer Gold Dots, extra mag and Surefire 6P.
(Pic does not show knives and other stuff also carried)

[Bulldozer]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/roblipp/BROWNCARRYGEAR.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/roblipp/BLACKCARRYGEAR.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/roblipp/COMMANDERCARRYRIG.jpg

[Vodka7]

A digital scale next to an eight ball. I don't think Art's Grammaw would approve.

[GreenFurniture]

That's a picture of my desk. The eight ball is for all important decisions and the scales are for weighing options.

[cidirkona]

GreenFurniture... What's with the 8-ball, digital scale and Benjamin's?

LennyJoe, I got a firestorm mini in .40 two months or so ago (saw it when I went to get the Cetme and just couldn't resist) and absolutely love mine! I'd like to try it in .45! Is that what you replaced the 24/7 with?

-Colin

[Lennyjoe]

Do you like that Bersa .45
I do. I never thought the Kimber would be in any danger of hiding in the safe but the Bersa is giving it a run for the money.

How do you like yours
The pistol feels great in my hand. Grip fits my hands to a "T". Trigger pull is pretty good and the gun is easy to control. Love the ambi slide release and decocker. Downfall is that I cant carry it cocked and locked like the Kimber cause the safety is actually a de-cocker. So I carry with the hammer decocked which makes first shot a DA pull. Magazines are expensive for the .45 at $39 each. Thats another downfall. Also, the grip cover is plastic. Wish they would offer one that was rubber. No holsters out there yet for the .45 so I have it riding in a Safariland holster made for a Glock 19 which fits just fine.

Is that what you replaced the 24/7 with?
Yes. And it was a good trade too. The 24/7 isnt a bad pistol, just didnt like the DAO trigger. Even though I lost a couple of rounds, the Bersa is a better match for me.

[dasmi]

How much did you give for it, if you don't mind me asking?

[cidirkona]

The .40 Firestorm has rubber grips... :D It's just as comfy as the .380 was, but holds 10 rounds of 40 compared to 7 of .380 ... I actually prefer decocked DA/SA to safetied SA like 1911s have. I prefer shooting it over my Glock 27 anyday!

Where did you find the firestorm mags for sale?

-Colin

[AK103K]

Here's my Commander:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/p1250631181bd4d75c08eed6a2c306fad/f6d5fe5e.jpg

Here's my P230:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pac3cf7989570adb1de8fc7785e1dadc7/f9dfcb84.jpg

And here's my pocket pistol: :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid120/p3f6e49857733cca16388203db17e24d5/f866f158.jpg

[bad LT]

AK103K wins :what:

[Ukraine Train]

home made:
http://www.fabiens.net/albums/album65/P4100184.sized.jpg

When I get some time I'll make an IWB.

[triage1998]

H&K P2000sk in a Bulman PDL


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/triage1998/HK%20P2000sk/P2000SK07.jpg


S&W 642 in a Bulman FPP


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/triage1998/Smith%20and%20Wesson%20642/SW64204.jpg

[Taurus 66]

GreenFurniture... What's with the 8-ball, digital scale and Benjamin's?

An eight ball, digital scale, what looks like about 3 grand, and firepower to back it up ... hmmm.

Someone get a hold of the DEA - Digital scales and Eightball Administration

[logical]

Hurry up and get those holsters back in the plastic bags before they get dusty.

[Thrash1982]

Here's mine. Kel-Tec P-11 in a Don Hume IWB holster.

Gus, nice choice of gun

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24776

[g56]

With the beautiful artwork on P95Carry's holster...you hate to conceal that holster! :D

[P95Carry]

.you hate to conceal that holster! g56 - in fact yes - it is (well both that I posted) a great shame to keep covered - the black one with the eagle - for SIG is a real beaut.

I do tho as this evening - let it be shown to all - as we had a steel shoot at the club - and then it is open carry all the way - many have commented on the design.

Once away from club tho - it's back to incognito - until home and then it's open again.

I'll bet a fair bit of tasty leather gets much less than its share of light of day!

[JimC]

Okay, I'll play. Here's my Ed Brown Kobra Carry in all Kramer leather. As seen, it is my every day carry rig. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/KobraCarry/Kramer%20KC%20rig/134_3402_600x400.jpg

[Lennyjoe]

How much did you give for it, if you don't mind me asking
Even up trade for a Kel-Tec .380 that I paid $200 for new.

Where did you find the firestorm mags for sale

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=122009&category=Mags+%26+Clips&dept%5Fname=Bersa+%28Eagle+Imports%29&mscssid=EG89A79HHQNJ8LRA4AUCRAB4S0D79E6B

[cidirkona]

Yikes! $50 dollars for a magazine for a pistol that only cost me $350!!! Holy cow... 13 rounds of .40 in such a nice small package though...

Anyways, here are a few of my carry weapons... I really only ever carry the KelTec p3AT, the Glock 27 and the Firstorm Mini .40...

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24799&stc=1

If I had my druthers, I'd carry these... ;)

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24061

-Colin

[Double Maduro]

Ruger P90, with Hogue grips in a DA3 IWB from Ted Blocker Leather.



DM

[Travis McGee]

Green Furniture: I love that picture, quite a composition.

My favorite "Magic 8 Ball" answer is "Better not tell you now."

[Brass Balls]

http://home.comcast.net/~1911brass/Cust_CDP_VM2.jpg

[ny32182]

Sig 226/.40 in a Comp-tac Ghurka:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/ny32182/sig_holster_2.jpg

[rbmcmjr]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/rbmcmjr/everydaycarry.jpg

Rick

[Robert J McElwain]

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1290/1/51/75/70/93/4/493707551106_0_ALB.jpg

This is from Uncle Mike's

[enfield303]

Chipperman,
Bloody Gorgeous rig!!! :D Travy Likey.

[Matt G]

I've surely seen some beautiful leather in this thread, to be sure. Nice pistols, too. Nice belts, mag pouches, stocks, speedloader pouches... all that. They look great. Some are even in the "barbecue rig" class.

But y'all are completely cracking me up with what you're calling "everyday carry rigs."

I've not seen a holster with any real wear on it yet.

Now, none of this is my fancy leather. Fancy leather is NOT everyday carry. Everyday carry is what gets the job done. It's often pretty ugly. The pictures that follow are basically my underwear. While some folks might have pretty underwear fit for public view, most don't wear it on a day-to-day basis. I sure don't. :)

My main battery, my Kimber Stainless Classic, with its factory original and highly worn Hogue-style stocks (note where the seatbelt has worn through the rubber to the plastic underneath), complete with a little skateboard tape on the frontstrap. It's in a GunGlove IWB holster, circa 1978, and is next to a Johnny Guest beltslide holster that I've redyed recently, but which is circa 1970:
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26419&stc=1
Then we've got my Chief Special (M37) Airweight (Circa 1980?) with it's Pachmayer boot grips on it, in a cheesy Uncle Mike's body-armor holster that I've been using for ages as a pocket holster. Along with it is a KelTec P3AT, with its belt clip on it while it's in its less-cheesy-but-still-cheesy Uncle Mike's pocket holster (which works very, very well, BTW). Note that finish worn off the Airweight! That's some honorable service wear there, friends! That's a quarter century of regular carry, and it shoots beatifully. Views of 'em in and out of the holsters:
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26422&stc=1
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26420&stc=1

Finally another version of carrying that old M37, in an Uncle Mike's Sidekick ankle holster. Most of this carry was in a boot, but some with lowquarter shoes under slacks. Note how the stitching is finally giving at the back of the trigger guard. I just left the old body armor-turned-pocket holster in the picture for grins.
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26421&stc=1

Daily wear, friends.
Oh, I could have also put in my G-Code paddle holster that shows almost zero wear after 3 years of carry, but I wanted to stress-- these holsters are worn. And I'm no more ashamed of 'em than I am of the decent, well-made double-knit socks in my dresser drawer that are slightly threadbare but still serviceable after years of wear. I'll use 'em until they stop providing good use, and then I'll get some more.

[AK103K]

Everyday carry is what gets the job done. It's often pretty ugly.
You got that right. Thats why I quite using leather holsters. Got tired of rusty guns and having to buy new holsters every summer and fall. I went to Kydex about 10 years ago and never looked back. I'm still using daily the Blade Tech IWB holster I bought then to replace my Galco Royal Guard. The only thing I've had to do to the Blade Tech is replace a couple of straps that wore out. Other than that and a small piece of the sweat guard that snapped off, it still looks like new. Leather is pretty, but kydex is for daily use, especially in the summer in hot and humid SE PA. :)

[Marshall]

Matt, I agree. They have to look at least like they have been worn.

M-60 357
http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/Model%2060%20polished%201.jpg
M-60 in Hunter IWB
http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/J-Frame%20Holster%20bt%20Hunter.jpg
M-60 in Hunter IWB
http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/J-Frame%20Holster%20bt%20Hunter%202%20.jpg
M-60 in Gould & Goodrich OWB
http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/J%20Frame%20Gould%20and%20Goodrich.jpg
XD-40 in Gould & Goodrich OWB
http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/XD-40-1.jpg
FN-HP in padded cordura IWB
http://members.cox.net/ousoonerone1/HiPower%20BW.jpg

[Matt G]

Very nice, Marshall. Nice to see some guns that might have spent some time on a hip! :)

I got worked up enough about whole issue of honorable carry wear, I started a whole 'nother thread on it here: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=146948

Didn't want to hijack this thread... :)

[Ben Shepherd]

Here's one of them, courtesy of Eric @ HBELeatherworks:

http://www.imageseek.com/hbeleather/gallery/customer/P1010041 .

It's even prettier in person.

[Marshall]

I hear you Matt, I love the beauty pics but I want to see the battle scared too. Oh yea, the OWB don't show wear nearly as much as the IWB do. I guess it's the no sweat, no crumple issue.

[Rembrandt]

BHP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Rembrandt51/BHP-5.jpg

[Matt G]

I don't want to call my fellow High Roaders "untruth-tellers," or "fibbers," or worse yet, "liars," but I gotta call BS on these pictures as being daily carry rigs (with the notable exception of Marshall's). They look like catalogue photos of NIB leather and guns.

The title is "Pics of your carry rig," not pics of your dress rig!!!!

Fairly disgusted,

--Matt G

[DWS1117]

These are my daily carry rigs. The black one is less than 2 weeks old and has been worn twice, hence no wear. :p The second one, for the Kimber, is starting to show some wear, but give me some time. I just obtained my CHL in March.

Sorry about the quality of the pics. I am not a photographer, just a schmuck with a digital cam. :lol:

This is the new one. HF-1 from Tucker Gun Leather. The belt is from Rafter S.
http://webpages.charter.net/leko/My%20Guns/Tucker%20HF1.jpg

This is my IWB for my Kimber. It is called the Cocer Up also from Tucker.
http://webpages.charter.net/leko/My%20Guns/Tucker%20Coverup.jpg

[armoredman]

No barbeque guns or rigs here.
To work and back rig - open carry in uniform
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/goodczpic3.jpg
IWB rig off duty carry, Orca Bodyguard
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/Orca4small.jpg
Wifes HBE COMIII rig and her CZ. This is her ONLY holster,too, and she takes very good care of it.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/RAMIpic1.jpg

[P95Carry]

Matt,

I hope my two did not offend - they both were photographed soon after Kevin of K&D had made them. The SIG rig is now well and truly broken in having been in daily use, tho it is quite ornate which may seem incongruous - that tho was Kevin's creative flair at work!

The rig for the SP-101 has also seen plenty of use now but it still looks pretty ''fresh''. My oldest (and sweat-stained) rig is the old Jim Burke which I used for SP - and M85 prior to that.

Another example I didn't post is my Horseshoe leather rig I have used for BHP - that thru having been used only infrequently still looks almost like new!

[Trisha]

A few examples. . . but no underwear!

:D

[Trisha]

There are sweat stains, though. . .

[Trisha]

Hmph, they photograph better than they appear in person (pity that's not true for me!), who'd a thunk?

Guys, I have at least a dozen more carry options for the few handguns we own, but I think the examples I put out are something of an idea.

:p

Who knows, I just might post the matching black rig when there's some snow on the ground!

:evil:

(if you don't understand, you'll just have to wait and see!)

[Brass Balls]

I don't want to call my fellow High Roaders "untruth-tellers," or "fibbers," or worse yet, "liars," but I gotta call BS on these pictures as being daily carry rigs (with the notable exception of Marshall's). They look like catalogue photos of NIB leather and guns.

The title is "Pics of your carry rig," not pics of your dress rig!!!!

Fairly disgusted,

--Matt G

Matt, I don't know if the picture of my cordovan Versa Max 2 on page one got lumped into your description or not. I just took the photo and the holster is worn 99 days out of 100 for the past 2+ years. Typically I carry 12-15 hours a day. I know that's not exactly an old holster, but it has seen a fair amount of use and it has held up really well.

I think a couple things contribute to how well it is wearing is that it is made out of horsehide and sharkskin both of which are very tough and then it also rides inside my pants and isn't subject to scrapeing or scratches.

[AK103K]

Here's what a Blade Tech Kydex IWB looks like after about 10 years of daily carry, its on from 4:30am to 8:00pm, every day. The one on the right is the holster I use, the one on the left is a new one that I just got as a back up. You can see where the sweat guard snapped off on the one I use. Other than that, and replacing a strap now and then, and thats far less now that they have changed them, its still in great shape.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pca439b66b719bd46a2edd62af61a20e8/f3421047.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p98b0f4cb180b54ca74a2b9bf36d6f47c/f342104e.jpg

This is the last Galco Royal Guard I was using before I gave up on them. It's been in a box for about 10 years and its not looking to shabby. It actually looks better than I remember, then again, CRS is setting in. :) It was new and only used about a month before it was retired. The duct tape was an attempt to stop "sweat through" but wasnt much help. I wish I had a pic of it before it dried out. It looks pretty good right now. The main problem I have with leather is, it gets wet and never has a chance to dry out. The Colt in the top pics used to ride in the Royal Guard here. It was originally blued and had to be refinished because of rusting from being in the previous Royal Guard I had. I had it hard chromed and it helped a lot, but kydex is SO much nicer on your body and the gun doesnt get wet, except for where the grip contacts your body.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/pbe82e641b7c4ca83b6c605e43674d017/f342104b.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid177/p476f4cf490754d1dbe03182c6976c399/f3421052.jpg

[Ben Shepherd]

Matt G:

That hurts. My link isn't to my "daily rig" it's my weekend/travel rig. There are several board members(including a couple moderators) that will verify that none of my guns are safe queens.

No offense taken - just clearing things up.

[Master Blaster]

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=25662

642 carried daily in a kramer pocket holster made from horsehide

[GunGoBoom]

Rembrandt has the most beautiful guns on the whole of possibly any THRer - man, I'm jealous. P95, nice rig - holster, sig, and crimson trace grips! Green, what folding knife is that on the cash? I'll post my ho-hum pics later.

[clipse]

http://www.ponyexpress.net/~clipse/sp101/smartcarry3.JPG
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/clipse/CZUB/MMMwwwfriendly.jpg

[Punkermonkey]

"clipse"...???
The fanny pack - in the picture??? Is that tragic irony or poetic justice??

Regardless, I think that's awesome!

[clipse]

Why thankyou. I have another pic I took with my SP101.

http://www.ponyexpress.net/~clipse/sp101/forthekids2.jpg

Check this thread out. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=134052&highlight=mmm

[dasmi]

Clipse, I sincerely hope you emailed MMM with those images attached, thanking them for producing such a quality firearm carrying system :)

[gbelleh]

Here's mine. Simple, but comfortable.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26515&stc=1

[bigun15]

Clipse, I like you.

[clipse]

Clipse, I sincerely hope you emailed MMM with those images attached, thanking them for producing such a quality firearm carrying system

Did you read the link in my second post? I did send them an email. I never got a reply but some someone else emailed them inquireing about using the fannypack as a CCW holster and they mentioned me. Yes I sent them a picture along with it. :)

clipse

[21H40]

I had almost forgotten how much of "home" to me meant my carry rig... I had to leave my Kimber compact behind :( , and I doubt anyone needs to see another pic of an M16 on a sling. Somehow a 10-finger carry rig just ain't as sexy as boned leather.

Thanks for the pic's. That's a good part of what the 2A is all about, and part of why I'm out here.

[Wingshooter]

Matt,

I decided to take a more recent pic for you. Unfortunately it still might not be "broken in" enough for you. Remember not to confuse broken in with hard used. My stuff is broken in, but I take good care of it.

I'm currently using the slide because my primary carry holster broke (comp-tac) and I'm saving up for my VM II. The knife sheath on the Ken Onion knife looks new, because it is. I just made it a few weeks ago and haven't been able to carry it as much. The EDI I purposely turned clip out just to satisfy you desire to see things that are dinged up.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26546&stc=1

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26547&stc=1

Maybe I can run over the leather goods a few times with my Jeep if it's not scarred up enough for you... :)

[Citadel99]

This has been mine the last eight months.

Mark

[LaVere]

The IWB with the metal clip is used most often and it shows most ware. The others are used as needed or wanted.

http://lavere.net/Gallery/albums/album02/DSC_1236.sized.jpg
http://lavere.net/Gallery/albums/album02/DSC_1238.sized.jpg

I carry nearly 100% and as the Michigan laws allows.

[Sean85746]

No, it ain't for sale :neener: :neener: :neener:

[AK103K]

Is that the lost mag that Don Johnson dropped while running around the set? :)

[Brass Balls]

21H40 and Citadel99 please accept my family's sincere and deepest thanks for your service and for keeping America strong.

Our prayers go out for your safe return. http://glocktalk.com/images/smilies/patriot.gif

[thereisnospoon]

If I must...

[armoredman]

thereisnospoon, I used a belt clip on a KetTec P11 as a BUG on a body armor strap - worked great!
To thoses erving overseas, wherever, thank you from one vet to another. Keep yer head down, and get home safe, after exterminating the vermin!

[C-Note]

My 10mm Glock 29 in a Blade-Tech IWB (left-hand). Having 10+1 rounds of hard-hitting 10mm in such a small package is a great comfort.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26616

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=26617

[Unisaw]

HK USP 45c in a Milt Sparks Watch Six

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/Unisaw/Guns/HKUSP.jpg

[Dave R]

I'm embarrassed to post a pic on Oleg's site, particularly with so many other good photos. But here's the rig, with my wallet for comparison. P-3AT and 13 rounds of .380acp in a modified Uncle Mike's size 1.

[clipse]

http://www.ponyexpress.net/~clipse/mypics/IWB.gif
http://www.ponyexpress.net/~clipse/mypics/IWB2.gif

[Borachon]

http://www.yenra.com/duct-tape-colors/duct-tape.jpg

[AK103K]

Borachon,
I see your well stocked on Galco Royal Guard temporary waterproofing. :)

[Borachon]

Galco Royal Guard temporary waterproofing

If you're going to carry...use the best.:)

[cobb]

Kimber Pro CDP in a Brommeland.

[Scarface]

Hi Dasmi,

After 200 rounds with no failures of any kind, I switched to the Kel Tec P3ATfor daily carry.
My son made me a hand boned Kydex holster that only adds .08 inches to the Kel Tec .75, for a total thickness of .83. That's stilll a total thickness less than most pistols alone. It just disappears, even in jeans.
He also gave me the Spyderco Harpy. He had three identical knives monogrammed, so both my sons and I carry the same Harpy. Nice boys.

Be Well,

Scarface

[Gewehr98]

If I have, my apologies.

My business organizer:

http://mauser98.com/organizer.jpg

Opened up:

http://mauser98.com/organizer2.jpg

Opened to the last compartment, Caspian Officer's ACP and spare mag:

http://mauser98.com/organizer3.jpg

Low-ride thigh holster rig for Desert Eagle MkI, with spare magazine:

http://mauser98.com/dethighrig.jpg

Bianchi holster for my Kahr K9:

http://mauser98.com/kahr9bianchi.jpg