Sidearm carry options in the outdoors

Damn I wish they would stop putin those locks on. You have a great one!!
 
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I carry a Glock 19 or 26 IWB every waking minute of my life, I don't change for the woods. I carry for two legged predators mostly.

The holster is a Comp Tac MTAC and is the most comfortable one I've tried, and I've owned a lot of the popular brands.
 
TFin04 - you and I are of kindred spirit then! Where do you train at to build up your defensive small arms skills....you have good gear and the proper mindset - so I'm surmising you've done some training as well.
 
We have a great local resource with Steve Fisher from www.michigantrainer.com

He runs a small organization because that's how he likes it. His professional resume is great and he takes more training classes himself each year than anyone else I know. He's been with all the top names keeping his skills honed. Guy has a knack for getting people squared away pretty quickly.

My 2009 calendar is looking pretty good and I'm hoping to attend some classes with Pat Rogers and Tactical Response. I know there are some other Tac Response guys on this board, maybe that includes you?

Either way, sounds like we're on the same page. Good to see other training junkies around.
 
Rockywolf said:
Ok, this begs the question, how many are carrying with permit? I am going to take the class and get mine, but if I was going deep in country, I would probably carry even if I didn't have it.
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Check your state laws. In PA open carry is legal without a permit (http://paopencarry.org/) I have done so on many occasions. A LCTF is to conceal the weapon.

I carry in a drop leg, old-school full flap holster, or a chest rig for big revolvers, depending on time and place. Mac
 
JB in SC said:
S&W Model 60.
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Great woods/all around gun, especially the 3 inch version. I have a soft spot in my heart for a good wheelgun, and the 60 is such a great version of that.

That said, I just can't get over the speed and capacity of a good auto. My Glocks win on utility alone, but I wouldn't mind tromping through the woods with some good S&W iron.
 
I have a CCP and carry a air weight S&W 38 Special in a right side belt holster. In the woods, if i carry, it's the Browning .22 Camper pistol. If Big Game hunting I carry a Light weight Taurus 44 Mag. I have had this one for several years and it's a fine firearm.
 
j williams said:
Man I lust after a model 60 3in stainless .357, which will probably be my next handgun purchase. The damn lock bugs me, but eh.

I hear S&W might be discontinuing the locks on some models though.
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They did a small run of lockless airweights this year. I never really followed it, but I know they did it.
 
Being from California where CCW's usully out of the question to get for the average joe gun owner, I'm barely exaggerating when I say it is virtually impossible to legally carry anywhere here with few exceptions. That being said I don't really ever carry my pistol, but when I do so it is almost never on my belt. Too many sheeple and even where it is legal to carry in the open I wouldn't risk being seen by rangers or other law enforcement, not worth the hassel. So when I do carry it is usually in a unassuming shoulder bag. I spend a couple weeks in gold country every summer, and like to fish around dusk so I keep my tackle and my gun in the shoulder bag, especially when there have been recent Mtn Lion sighting very close by.

Can't let John have all the fun with pics!

I have a few handguns, but this is my "in the outdoors" gun. Taurus Tracker .357
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So, what do you guys think, Kydex or Leather in the woods? I like leather for the finish on my gun, but Kydex has its advantages.
 
j williams said:
So, what do you guys think, Kydex or Leather in the woods? I like leather for the finish on my gun, but Kydex has its advantages.
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Maybe I missed it somewhere, I just skimmed the thread, but has anybody suggested the Safepacker?

If I carry a small handgun, it goes in my pocket. If I want something larger, I use my safepacker.

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ROCK6 said something about wanting on, but nobody chimed in that they had one.

Why a safepacker, and not a holster? Seem like a holster would be less bulky.:confused:
 
j williams said:
ROCK6 said something about wanting on, but nobody chimed in that they had one.

Why a safepacker, and not a holster? Seem like a holster would be less bulky.:confused:
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Holsters get in the way of packs. Even a shoulder holster, unless it mounts on the pack, the straps crisscross where they aren't comfortable.

The safepacker protects the sidearm very well. It's slightly padded, and it holds the weapon securely and has space for a second magazine.

It has a shoulder belt, and there is a large loop on the back to mount it to your waist belt.

Works great!

Andy
 
It doesnt get in the way of your pack? Or do you mount it to your pack? Looks like a neat setup.:thumbup:
 
j williams said:
It doesnt get in the way of your pack? Or do you mount it to your pack? Looks like a neat setup.:thumbup:
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The pack goes on first, then the safepacker shoulder strap. The belt loop on the body of the safepacker attaches to the waistbelt of your backpack, the whole thing kind of rides like a Sam Brown rig.

The weight is nicely distributed on your shoulder and the hip belt of the pack. It's like it isn't there, weightwise.

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It rides just to the left or right of your naval, very handy.

Andy
 
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