EddieCoyle
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Do you wear it even when it's cool enough to wear your Members Only jacket?
Do you CCW using a fanny pack or F.A.G. bag?
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Do you wear it even when it's cool enough to wear your Members Only jacket?
often carry in a "dayplanner" type folder that sits in my brief case. especially if the weather is really hot. Most of the time i carry on my body and the dayplanner is my BUG. never been made, and that same dayplanner will fit nicely into a daypack for traveling, It will hold a commander and 4 mags.
Double Naught Spy
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EddieCoyle
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Stevie-Ray
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In resort towns like our Mackinaw City, the fanny pack reigns supreme. Every other person is wearing one, and I like to keep my wallet in one right in front of me, rather than my back pocket where you can easily be the victim of a pickpocket. The gun fits in there right alongside the wallet. Easy and comfortable. But, as a tourist is about the only time I wear one.
Never tried it and never really wanted to. I dress around my gun, never dress the gun around me. Big Hawaian shirt, white undershirt, Carhartt shorts and some running shoes is my normal lite weight dress. I pack the same CZ75B in th esame WildBills belt slide year round, and have never had any problems.
HighVelocity
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Never tried it. I am very satisfied with my C-Tac and see no need to try anything else.
bubbygator
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When you get old, you can carry anything you want & nobody gives you a 2nd glance. It's just ... he's an old fart -> disregard! And that's just fine with me; I love a low profile.
Sir Aardvark
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You can always do the old "wear headphones around your neck with the end going into the fanny pack" routine.
People will think that you have a Walkman or Ipod in your bag and that you are just jammin' to the tunes.
People will think that you have a Walkman or Ipod in your bag and that you are just jammin' to the tunes.
TexasRifleman
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I have been using one of these recently for outdoor/active carry. Being Camelbak and having the water, it seems less to scream "gun" a lot less and it really is nice having water with you. It also has a tear away velcro cover over a holster large enough to carry a full size 1911......it's an actual holster, not just a compartment for something big. Adjustable angles and removeable hammer straps inside........ I'm liking it a lot.
I just can't understand the statement that you are more worried about what you look like than your personal safety.
I just can't understand the statement that you are more worried about what you look like than your personal safety.
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NoahFN
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I probably wouldn't have considered a fanny pack before, but now that I see the camelbak I'm reconsidering...atleast when doing outdoor stuff. I drink lots of water, so that could come in handy as well.
Gillster
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TexasSIGman,
Where did you get that and how much? Was the holster included or something you set up? Thanks
Where did you get that and how much? Was the holster included or something you set up? Thanks
Gannet
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TexasRifleman
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As you can see from the link above, the holster set up is designed into the Goblin and Demon. It's not some thrown together deal, it's very well thought out. It has 2 handles, one on the inside top of the belt and one on the outside of the pack, and velcro seams. When you pull these straps away from each other the thing opens up to gain access to my Sig239 and 2 spare mags, all held securely in a holster and velcro strapping for the mags.
Think a modified version of the Hackathorn rip to gain access. It is very fast if you practice, but noisy because of all the velcro.
I got mine here for $43.
I'm very happy with the design.
Think a modified version of the Hackathorn rip to gain access. It is very fast if you practice, but noisy because of all the velcro.
I got mine here for $43.
I'm very happy with the design.
TGT
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Initially bought two fanny packs and carried them, but later decided I didn't want to resemble a hick.
What's a stereo type hick here in South Texas?........you wear shorts, sandals, a tee shirt, and have a Bin Laden full face beard.(...and you carry your pistol in a fanny pack)
What's a stereo type hick here in South Texas?........you wear shorts, sandals, a tee shirt, and have a Bin Laden full face beard.(...and you carry your pistol in a fanny pack)
dogngun
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I use one alot, and have for several years. It's a brown nylon Euro-Pak, with 3 large zipper compartments, not a purpose made gun carrier, but the second compartment is large enough to carry a very large handgun and extra ammo, while my wallet stays in the front compartment along with a small knife.
It's carried a full size 1911, a 4" Smith .357 magnum, and now carries a Smith 59 series auto with an extra mag.
I'm also an old fart with glasses and more hair on my face than on top - I'm not seen as a threat either, which is OK with me.
I also occasionally carry a backup in the left front pants pocket, usually a Keltac P32.
I have several fanny paks, all marked with logos from sporting goods makers.
(North Face, Adidas, etc.)None of them look "tactical", and I do practice with them at the range on occasion.
Mark
It's carried a full size 1911, a 4" Smith .357 magnum, and now carries a Smith 59 series auto with an extra mag.
I'm also an old fart with glasses and more hair on my face than on top - I'm not seen as a threat either, which is OK with me.
I also occasionally carry a backup in the left front pants pocket, usually a Keltac P32.
I have several fanny paks, all marked with logos from sporting goods makers.
(North Face, Adidas, etc.)None of them look "tactical", and I do practice with them at the range on occasion.
Mark
CajunBass
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I carry my P-11 in one about 75 % of the time. I like it. It doesn't matter a bit to me what someone else thinks of it or if they "make" me. I've never seen anyone run away from me screaming "It's an old, fat guy with a gun!"
VG
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After carrying an M1911A1 around Germany for a couple of years I'm done with that.
But a fanny pack attracts zero attention from anybody.
But a fanny pack attracts zero attention from anybody.
pinetree64
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I would, but I'd stay away from the the man purse belt packs, opting for something more rugged. I like what I've seen in this thread, e.g. Northface. I also like the Maxpedition stuff. Vests are another alternative but with many of the same stereotype problems. I personally opt for an ultra-compact pistol, a Keltec P32 with a belt clip 99% of the time.
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geegee
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I never wear one anymore, but did experiment with them years ago when I first started carrying. Over the years, I've adjusted my wardrobe to accomodate my full size 1911 carry. Even in the Texas summers, it can be done.
My fanny pack now sits in my truck console. In the event I had to leave the truck to walk (say an emergency) and wearing an outer garment like a jacket would attract more attention than the fanny pack, I have it there as a last resort.
My fanny pack now sits in my truck console. In the event I had to leave the truck to walk (say an emergency) and wearing an outer garment like a jacket would attract more attention than the fanny pack, I have it there as a last resort.
Actually, I was looking at the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipacks last night.
Re: fag bags -- when I was in the army, that was the term for the map bags officers sometimes carried. It looks like the term has a different meaning within this thread...
Re: fag bags -- when I was in the army, that was the term for the map bags officers sometimes carried. It looks like the term has a different meaning within this thread...
In the warmer months I do use a butt pack. Its a Ultima Torsopac and I think the model is "Apogee". Its designed for hiking with two internal water bottle sleeves and a central sleeve which is perfect for a full or mid size semi-auto. I usally carry a CZ-75D PCR, Sig P228 or even a BHP. I can get spare mags, wallet, cell phone, small mag lite and other junk in there if I need to, but typically its just the pistol and spare mag.
In the cooler months I carry with an OWB holster with a untucked shirt over it.
In the cooler months I carry with an OWB holster with a untucked shirt over it.
peashooter
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Check the hip-packs made by Coronado leather. Very well made and compact. I prefer a holster, but in my line of work I am always in rough areas and my carrying in a hip pack doesn't attract attention. Not even the PD has asked. Although many that know me know I am carrying.
another okie
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I have one and used to occasionally use it when working around my place. I guess it's OK if you're doing physical work that would make a normal holster awkward. I camoflauged it with a Boy Scout camp patch. Lots of ladies here in Oklahoma wear them, but the only guys I see wearing them are athletic trainers and interior decorators.
In the situation faced by the original poster, a snap on OWB might be best, or an ankle holster for a smaller gun.
In the situation faced by the original poster, a snap on OWB might be best, or an ankle holster for a smaller gun.
dairycreek
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Another Old Fart!
I too am an old fart and, because of that, I have a ton of stuff I want/need to carry. Recently discovered the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack and, for me, it has turned out to be a nearly perfect combo. I recommend it highy.
I too am an old fart and, because of that, I have a ton of stuff I want/need to carry. Recently discovered the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack and, for me, it has turned out to be a nearly perfect combo. I recommend it highy.
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