what to carry running

[Trailrunner]

I run 3 or 4 days a week mostly trails. I have decided to get a gun to carry while doing so. I'll probably buy a single stack polymer pistol in 9 mm. Right now I'm leaning toward a M&P Shield or Ruger LC9. I'll probably carry in a belly band or a modified running belt.http://www.spibelt.com/products/spibelt/large-pocket-spibelt The gun is quite likely to be soaked in sweat often. I was wondering if there was any thing special I should do in cleaning and maintenance because of this. Also would a laser survive a couple of sweat baths a week? If you have another gun or carry method you think would work let me know. I'm open for suggestions.

 

[vongh]

I don't jog to much but the Ruger LC-9 is a good pistol.

 

[PabloJ]

I run 3 or 4 days a week mostly trails. I have decided to get a gun to carry while doing so. I'll probably buy a single stack polymer pistol in 9 mm. Right now I'm leaning toward a M&P Shield or Ruger LC9. I'll probably carry in a belly band or a modified running belt.http://www.spibelt.com/products/spibelt/large-pocket-spibelt The gun is quite likely to be soaked in sweat often. I was wondering if there was any thing special I should do in cleaning and maintenance because of this. Also would a laser survive a couple of sweat baths a week? If you have another gun or carry method you think would work let me know. I'm open for suggestions.

I would go with one of those ultralight S&W revolvers with fancy-smancy space age alloy frame and titanium or stainless cylinder. They make watch cases and bands from titanium is it's likely to be sweat resistant and light weight of the weapon is HUGE plus.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I trail hike a lot, like today. I've had great luck so far with my Springfield XDs. I also cut dead trees off the trail as a volunteer. So I am soaked in sweat for hours at a time. I highly recommend it if it fits your hand. I carry IWB in a hybrid holster.

Regardless of what you decide to buy, I recommend a stainless slide and keeping it well oiled.

And welcome to The High Road by the way. I'm on the trail a lot, so if I can be a help, send me a private message if you need to. I've experimented with light trail guns a fair amount.

 

[Twiki357]

If your going to "Carry", Why would you have to "Run"?

 

[ericp1]

I am very interested in this thread. I used to run a LOT (10+hrs/week) and may again if spine surgery works. Currently I cycle 6-10 hrs per week. One of my routes takes me through an area where there have been some trail muggings.

Would like to know how to carry Ruger SP101 .357 or Glock 19 9mm on this trail.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Some sort of belly band is probably best. Sp101 is going to be a little heavy. Not sure on the GLOCK. I think you'd be better served picking up the lightest gun tha will work for you.

I don't typically recommend anything less powerful than a 9mm, but you both may be better served by a little .380 or a 32 acp. Yeah a j frame air weight would probably work. Look at the Boberg pocket 9mm too.

I carry heavy guns at times. But I only hike. Runners have different requirements.

 

[lloveless]

When running you have the up and down movement-so fanny packs are out. Thunder Wear may work (I've never tried them), and belly bands definitely will-I have tried it. While riding a bicycle a fanny pack will definitely work, as would other options like a shoulder holster. Definitely get stainless steel. I have both a Keltec P-32 and an Ruger LCP and both have rusted from pocket carry in spite of frequent wipe downs with an oiled cloth.
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[herrwalther]

When I go jogging I am carrying a NAA .22mag in a Sportline "fanny pack" style workout belt I picked up from Wal-Mart. Has enough room for a music player, gun and keys. At under 7 oz it doesn't really bounce around much.

 

[30 dirty 30's]

A french rifle, presuming you're running away

 

[oldandslow]

tr, 8/18/13

I've been running for fifteen years and carry a small auto or SW j-frame in a waist pack from www.theconcealmentshop.com- click on the "pistol pack" icon. As long as the frame is light, as with alloy or plastic, it carries well without significant bouncing. Good luck and stay fit.

best wishes- oldandslow

 

[Sapper_Daddy]

A french rifle, presuming you're running away

First of all thats some funny ****! lol

You might look into a Kel Tec .380, they also come in 9mm. I prefer the .380 small weight difference but it is noticable!

 

[farm23]

I carry a NAA 22mag but my son, daughters and grandchildren carry light weight 380's. With the NAA the weight will be between 4oz & 8oz.

 

[jimbo555]

Keltec p-32. Very light!

 

[scaatylobo]

.38 special

Been a few years since I could jog.

But when I did the S&W 442 was on me at all times of the day.

I wore it many different ways,loved the upside down shoulder rig when I could cover it [ 90 % of the time ] as to weather condition/hot & cold.

They did not have an abundance of the scandiums back then,if they did I would LOVE to have carried a ultra light [ 9/10 ounces ] revolver then.

I would go with the best load MADE FOR those revolvers,less recoil & very little flash.

I carried a speed strip for a reload in a pouch on the holster.

Also wore a 'fanny pack' that was so small it did not look like a weapon pouch ,during the hot weather.

 

[Mohave-Tec]

I've a bunch them but the Kahr CM9 is the finest pocket carry I've ever owned and for your purposes, it has a stainless steel slide.
No laser for mid day carry. You probably won't find the point in bright lights emergency situations anyway.

My KelTec P3AT 380 weighs 11 oz loaded.

 

[brutus51]

I use a Kahr P9, I've had it about 8 years now. Functions flawlessly. Suits the task perfectly and it's not their smallest pistol. I carry it in a Galco bellyband and often forget it's there.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

The new Beretta Pico might serve your purposes.

 

[PabloJ]

A french rifle, presuming you're running away

Why is it that Americans constantly pick at the French? Don't the Italians run faster not to mention the fact that with exception of Falkland Island skirmish the 'Redcoats' having won any recent engagements w/o US backing?

 

[PabloJ]

Still the intangibles of: "center of gravity", ease of concealment, friction prone moving parts on the inside of frame go to the grandpas humble revolver.

 

[Torian]

I use an executive waistband holster. Supposedly the secret service use a similar rig when running with POTUS.

Getting a holster that feels good and keeps the firearm from moving around is just as important as finding a firearm that works for you when running. I carry a BHP with this rig, and it feels good.

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

At my age, and with my back and hips, there ain't no more running. I just kind of do a soulful strut with my Polish P64 in my pocket.

 

[oldbear]

Trailrunner, I've never owned a plastic gun, so anything I can offer is pure Conjecture. After you are done running wipe your pistol down with a clean dry cotton towel. Inspect any exposed metal parts weekly for any signs of rust, and always use a quality oil on any metal surfaces, but don't over oil as oil can attract and hold dirt and grime.

I don't know if a silicon wipe cloth would do any good on the plastic surface or not, but I don't think it would do any harm.

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

Why is it that Americans constantly pick at the French? Don't the Italians run faster not to mention the fact that with exception of Falkland Island skirmish the 'Redcoats' having won any recent engagements w/o US backing?

Pablo, you just made a post with which I agree. Stop it!

 

[Trailrunner]

I carry a Ruger SR9 daily and have a Colt 1911 given me by my Dad for special occasions. I do not own any 380s right now. I'm not interested in adding a new caliber to my self defense ammo at least till supplies loosen up some. The single stack polymer pistol seemed to be the lightest 9 mm pistol available. Trojan the executive waistband holster looks interesting but the pictures I see using google are with a larger pistol than I want to carry on a long run. Would a smaller pistol fit secure enough to run with?