A while back I wrote and article on why I carry lightweight.
Why My Carry Setup is Lightweight
I am interested as to what others carry daily. Always interested in new things to try based upon other's setups.
I have been fine tuning my setup constantly to find the best balance of weight and utility.
As of right now here is what works for me:
Colt Cobra with a tyler T and 6 rounds of hand loaded 135gr Speer GD Short Barrel 38+P ( on the light end of +P) and either a speed strip or hks speeloader.
I alternate with a Beretta Nano, Ruger LCR 357, and Keltec P3AT depending on where I am going.
Yeah I know, no J-Frames for day to day ..... I am a sinner. but as I mentioned before I am here on the forum for the K frames
Rides in either a galco stow and go or a sideguard quick snap. The Galco rides low for deeper conceal. The sideguard rides high for quick access.
Here is the difference: (Galco then Sideguard)
Knife:
Work is the Original Leatherman Wave
Outside of work is the Case Jr. Scout
I found that the leatherman skeletool just wasn't enough for day to day jobs at work and was more than enough for outside of work so I rotate between the case jr scout and leatherman wave.
The wave is an original wave without the bit set, and it is tough enough to get me through my work day. The skeletool has weak pliers that broke and had to go back, it is just a light duty knife.
The Case Jr Scout has everything I need outside of work. A sharp blade, an awl for dirty work, bottle opener, can opener, screwdriver. It is a high quality, american made, lightweight miniaturized version of the camilius I had as a kid ( and wish I still had). It is all I need when hiking, camping, or just bouncing around.
I am just not into tactical folders, knives are tools for me. These two knives do the job for me.
Light: Maratac AAA . Small as a chapstick container, one common battery, long life, and takes up little pocket real estate. Strong enough for day to day jobs and bright enough for night work. Yes, not an instant on push button tactical light, but I am not clearing rooms or chasing perps.
Wallet: Carhartt front pocket wallet. I have a new Kings ranch wallet I got for christmas but the carhartt just wont fall apart. I bought it back in July of 2011. I highly recommend it.
Everything I have on my outside of keys and phone weighs less than 2 lbs.
Just wanted to share and see what others are carrying. I love photos of gear!
For you tinfoil types, you can skip the firearm so the black helis won't come take it one day
and just share what works for you as far as day to day gear.
Why My Carry Setup is Lightweight
I am interested as to what others carry daily. Always interested in new things to try based upon other's setups.
I have been fine tuning my setup constantly to find the best balance of weight and utility.
As of right now here is what works for me:
Colt Cobra with a tyler T and 6 rounds of hand loaded 135gr Speer GD Short Barrel 38+P ( on the light end of +P) and either a speed strip or hks speeloader.
I alternate with a Beretta Nano, Ruger LCR 357, and Keltec P3AT depending on where I am going.
Yeah I know, no J-Frames for day to day ..... I am a sinner. but as I mentioned before I am here on the forum for the K frames
Rides in either a galco stow and go or a sideguard quick snap. The Galco rides low for deeper conceal. The sideguard rides high for quick access.
Here is the difference: (Galco then Sideguard)
Knife:
Work is the Original Leatherman Wave
Outside of work is the Case Jr. Scout
I found that the leatherman skeletool just wasn't enough for day to day jobs at work and was more than enough for outside of work so I rotate between the case jr scout and leatherman wave.
The wave is an original wave without the bit set, and it is tough enough to get me through my work day. The skeletool has weak pliers that broke and had to go back, it is just a light duty knife.
The Case Jr Scout has everything I need outside of work. A sharp blade, an awl for dirty work, bottle opener, can opener, screwdriver. It is a high quality, american made, lightweight miniaturized version of the camilius I had as a kid ( and wish I still had). It is all I need when hiking, camping, or just bouncing around.
I am just not into tactical folders, knives are tools for me. These two knives do the job for me.
Light: Maratac AAA . Small as a chapstick container, one common battery, long life, and takes up little pocket real estate. Strong enough for day to day jobs and bright enough for night work. Yes, not an instant on push button tactical light, but I am not clearing rooms or chasing perps.
Wallet: Carhartt front pocket wallet. I have a new Kings ranch wallet I got for christmas but the carhartt just wont fall apart. I bought it back in July of 2011. I highly recommend it.
Everything I have on my outside of keys and phone weighs less than 2 lbs.
Just wanted to share and see what others are carrying. I love photos of gear!
For you tinfoil types, you can skip the firearm so the black helis won't come take it one day
and just share what works for you as far as day to day gear.
)
