How do you /k/arry?
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I see a lot of "EDC" threads, but how exactly does /k/ /k/arry? People rarely
include info on their belts, or what type of clothing they might wear when concealing.
What works for you? Does your line of work or sense of style interfere with how,
or what you carry? I'll share mine and give some feedback on my holsters and
such. Try to include photos if you share, this is an image board after all. Or at least
some detailed information about what you like or don't like about equipment currently you use,
or have used. This may help your fellow /k/ommandos avoid regretful purchases in the future.
This first picture here is my new G-CODE (Edgeworks?) "Incog Shadow" light bearing holster.
It's an appendix holster with a mag caddy. I ordered it custom and it took eight weeks to
arrive. It has blue-grey fuzz on the outside so you can pet it like an animal.
>>30088317
I know appendix carry isn't for everyone. I like it because I feel the draw is efficient from many positions, such as sitting down, even in a vehicle with a seatbelt on. This holster keeps the pistol pressed against my body snuggly, it really doesn't print. Bending over does not hurt my stomach because the pistol sits very low, bending over also does not cause printing like a 4:00 carry would.
>and you know i love bending over
>>30088324
3) Not sure how useful this picture is. I'm wearing pretty tight jeans in all these shots.
>just for you
I work at a network operations center, and visit data centers and other facilities in my area. These places are filled with Bernie-voting noguns liberal numales, but somehow do not have no-firearms policies. I dress casual, usually a button-down shirt and jeans and have so far remained undetected.
One thing about appendix carrying at work is, I can't use urinals at work really. Gotta use that stall, in case I try to show someone my penis but accidentally let them see my pistol.
This Bravo Concealment "D.O.S" appendix holster my absolute favorite. I've been through dozens of different holsters over the years, and this is by for the most comfortable, slim, concealable, well made holster I have ever owned. Now, I have owned several good quality 4:00 IWB/OWB holsters before, but I don't carry that way any more. Note this is not a light bearing holster.
Conceals very nicely even in a t-shirt. For reference, I'm 5'10" 145lbs. Arm blurred for tattoo. Everyone is out drinking on Friday night huh?
>>30088378
No im lurking because I have no friends. I cant even carry because my county wont let me. You're lookin good though
>>30088347
You could use urinals, just use the fly and the dick window in your boxers/briefs.
>>30088378
This holster is adjustable for tension and how high the pistol rides. It is incredibly slim and well contoured to the gun compared to several other kydex IWB holsters I have worn. I like having it ride high, it gives an excellent combat grip and is very accessible when sitting buckled into a
vehicle. The clips are 1.5" and fit super perfect snug on a 1.5" belt. The holster took 4 weeks to arrive.
The belt is from SEO, I just got it and it's fucking awesome. (1.5" Rigid Cobra Belt w/out velcro lining, highly recommend.) It took two days to arrive.
>>30088395
>i don't want to know that feel
>>30088409
Yeah that's true. My favorite jeans all have button flys though, so it's a pain in the ass to unclasp the top button from under the belt.
>>30088409
Does anyone do this? Run your dick right across the metal teeth of your fly? Really?
>>30088421
>My favorite jeans all have button flys though
>>30088428
>Does anyone do this? Run your dick right across the metal teeth of your fly? Really?
fags
>>30088317
I Carry a 1911 IWB at 4:30-5 O'Clock and concealed just fine with a thick shirt or an open shirt
>>30088317
I really like the G-Codes but I see everyone only appendix carry, can it be carried comfy traditionally? I'm too fat for that despite losing weight, I still have more to go. Just got back intact from doing cardio. Nice holster, anon.
Entirely depends on what the weather is like, and where i am.
If it's summer and i'm out innawoods i'll OC on my belt. if it's winter, i'll wear a shoulder holster. if i'm in town, i carry in the wasteband.
If i'm mostly going to be driving, i'll carry it cavalry style, if i'll be walking, i'll carry it normally.
For some reason, even though i'm right handed i shoot pistols better with my left. so i usually carry for drawing with my left.
mostly shoulder holsters for me.
the only downside is you need an outer layer to conceal it, but there are options for every occasion.
windbreakers, cardigans, flannel shirts, blazers, leather jackets, etc.
>>30088455
What kind of holster do you use? What is it made out of? Is it comfortable? Have you been through other holsters that weren't as good? How much did it cost? Where did you get it?
>>30088460
All my friends wear G-Codes, they are very nice and they do make traditional 4:00 holsters.
>>30088468
What belt? Where did you get it? How much did it cost? Why is it better than other belts you've used? What kind of holster? What do you mean "cavalry style"? What kind of pistol is it? What size is it?
>>30088471
Oh man I always admired your pic when you post it. Awesome shit. I don't get much opportunity to wear outer layers.. I want to buy a Walther PPK and get a shoulder holster to pretend I'm James Bond..
>>30088471
What brand ammo do you carry in that monster?
>>30088347
Once you wear a kydex clips that match a rigger's belt width perfectly it's hard to go back to anything else.
>>30088460
Other holsters I would recommend would be L.A.G. Tactical, mostly for their OWB stuff.
They have a good selection of IWB/OWB (often convertible, comes with two sets of clips) holsters, they also offer light bearing options.
Bravo concealment are higher quality, better holsters (in my opinion.) However, I have seen L.A.G. (in my area at least) locally, which means no lead times.
>>30088468
That's awesome that you shoot lefty. I try to practice both.
>>30088428
I run my dick through the metal of my gun every night, so I don't really see a difference.
>>30088495
>All my friends wear G-Codes, they are very nice and they do make traditional 4:00 holsters.
I was looking at the Eclipse and another can't recall the name atm.
>>30088592
Thanks for that list, anon. I'm looking mostly for IWB as I'm planning on getting my CC soon.
>>30088495
>I always admired your pic
thanks. I've got a few more you've probably seen already too.
>I don't get much opportunity to wear outer layers
I go out of my way to make opportunity.
I ride a motorcycle year round, so there's always a bike jacket. when I work a desk job I keep a blazer and/or more business casual jacket in the office to switch into once I get there.
>>30088538
158gr gold dots for 357 mag
240gr gold dots for 44 mag
260gr dual bond for 460 mag
147gr HST for 9mm
230gr HST for 45acp
135gr short barrel +P gold dots for 38 special
40gr short barrel gold dots for 22 wmr
I've not CC'd my 10mm or picked out defensive ammo for it yet.
>>30088347
This can't be comfortable sitting down.
>>30088638
I have given a lot of advice to new shooters because I used to work a gun shop part time. I would highly recommend investing in custom ordered, light weight kydex holster.
In my neck of the woods, everybody stocks the same two or three shitty brands of holsters. Galco (leather shit) which generally suck for semi autos (just my opinion), and really bottom of the barrel synthetic junk like Uncle Mike's. For new shooters walking into the LGS, they don't know any better. Kydex gives you excellent protection, retention, durability, and very importantly consistency in practicing your draw.
>g-code eclipse
Three of my gun shop buddies wear these, for M&P, Glock 19s, and Glock 43s. Fucking awesome holster, you can't go wrong with that man. I would highly recommend buying a proper gun belt that fits the size of the loops/clips on your holster.
>>30088674
>dat HST
I carry dat HST.
>>30088694
Nice gun, got a close up for that?
>>30088687
It is far more comfortable for me sitting down than a 4:00 poking out and digging into my hip in the car. I'll never go back.
>>30088495
>What belt?
I have a separate Dickies belt for when i carry. one of the real wide ones.
>Where did you get it
Walmart.
>How much did it cost?
20 bucks
Why is it better than other belts you've used?
It's really not. but i wear suspenders a lot. so it doesn't have to be a good belt.
What kind of holster?
A leather Hunter made holster.
What do you mean "cavalry style"?
Butt forward on the opposite side of your draw hand. it's one of the better carry positions when you're sitting down.
What kind of pistol is it?
My Carry is a tad unorthodox. I don't really care for handguns, but i understand the utility. My dad bought a hi point quite awhile ago, but a couple years ago, he tossed it at me. since i had it i didn't bother buying a new cartridge handgun since. So in a nutshell, i carry a poorfag meme gun sometimes.
my other handgun, is a cap and ball revolver. i only carry it when i'm innawoods though. but to be honest, that's where i spend most of my time anyway. My parents own a Paintball field, so i get paid to keep critters off of it. my Navy does this job perfectly. I also get paid to keep critters off of other peoples property too. You meet a lot of people with Wooded land in the paintball business. Best part about it is that it's private property, so i can do whatever the hell i want unless told otherwise by the property owner.
What size is it?
Hi point is like carrying a brick, i only ever carry it when i go to town. the Navy is about the size as a K frame or maybe an L frame.
>>30088495
>>30088471, >>30088674, and this are my favorites. I've taken others but they're not quite as good.
>>30088317
>that holster
Christ kill yourself that's awful.
>>30088711
>got a close up for that?
>>30088712
>suspenders
>cap n' ball revolver
>cross draw
>hi-point sometimes, fuck it
>innawoods
>get paid to keep critters off property
I salute you, glorious bastard. Keep on doing your thing. You are the true embodiment of /k/
>>30088723
I really prefer the Bravo. >>30088361
Why so upset?
>>30088732
WEW LAD that's pretty
>>30088317
>I ordered it custom and it took eight weeks to
>arrive.
On week 5 here.
>>30088761
I know that feel anon. Friend of mine ordered one for his M&P Shield, and he got it in 1 week. That was while I was waiting for mine.
>found this pic in a thread yesterday
>>30088791
>and he got it in 1 week.
the fuck how? Waiting on mine with a shield.
>>30088791
Hahaha I remember that kid. Heat fan in a nutshell
>>30088687
its only uncomfortable if you're fat
>>30088791
>every day /k/arry
>>30088793
What kinda sig ya got there?
>dem leggings
>>30088797
Er wait it was a Glock 43. I think they just had them in stock. It took like 4 days. I was royally pissed.
>>30088317
Can't carry in CA. So usually just wallet, phone, and a multitool... I used to carry a lighter or a pack of matches too, but I fell out of the habit somehow. Don't smoke...
>>30088757
>WEW LAD that's pretty
I'm not a fan of matte or satin stainless, but it's pretty easy to shine up yourself.
I used Mothers Mag polish. you can find it in the auto parts section of walmart
>>30088805
those are socks not leggings
>>30088832
My bad. Nice picture. Is it a Sig P230 compact?
>>30088838
I think the P230 is all metal
>>30088838
its a full size
thats your hint
>>30088853
>>30088860
That was a typo, I meant the P320.
>>30088863
pretty sure the 320 does not have a hammer
>>30088876
Oh holy shit that is a hammer. I must be distracted by those high socks. Well that flush looking hammer is confusing me, I keep thinking something like a p290 but its full size he said.
>can we just get moar pictures of those socks
>>30088339
That's a pretty good carry, can't see any printing
>>30088674
>460 mag
God damn this is fucking awesome carry
>>30088732
>>30088970
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_NKKRHdWR0
>>30088413
Hey buddy, can you take a shot of you wearing this holster while you're sitting in a chair. I know you're a slim guy, but I can not fathom how you can sit comfortably in a car seat wearing that without it gouging the fuck out of you. Surely it would be digging into your thigh or abs like crazy.
I also can't see how you could easily draw it?
>>30089010
Sure, give me a few mins
>>30089001
hornady flex tips have terrible expansion
Winchester Dual Bond and Federal Vital Shock are much better
>>30089010
uploading a short video clip
>>30089168
SOE 1.5" Rigid Cobra Belt w/out velcro lining, highly recommend.
>>30089010
Almost finished uploading
>>30089202
Thanks, also I deleted my post since as soon as I posted that I scrolled down and saw that lol.
>>30089244
Das my nigga. Are you me?
>mfw been looking for a swiss army knife
>used to have one in boy scouts
>>30089023
>>30089130
>>30089202
Thanks OP, I am waiting.
>>30089266
Alright at the risk of looking like this guy (i had to cover my shit up, what can i say)
>>30088791 I uploaded a short video.
https://goblinrefuge.com/mediagoblin/u/minibus/m/appendix-draw-stroke/
>go ahead and push my shit in
>>30089328
As for sitting down you'll have to take my word for it that it's comfortable.
>>30088711
>>30088803
Well I like to lean forward and put my elbows on my knees when I sit, so I guess I could never really do appendix carry unless I stop, or want my pistol digging into my ribs.
>>30089010
>>30089401
As long as you haven't got a protruding gut, and you have a quality holster made specifically for appendix carry, you can lean over all you want. The pistol rests in a sweet spot, basically in the center of the abdomen. You can bend over without it stabbing you, and it does not cut into your leg or groin.
Now, that G-CODE holster that carries a flashlight, that holster is a little bit uncomfortable, due to the length of the gun with the light attached.
I'm carrying a Glock 19 mind you, basically a full size handgun. If you appendix carry a Glock 43 or a S&W Shield, it's going to be comfy as fuck.
>>30089010
OP here, video:
https://goblinrefuge.com/mediagoblin/u/minibus/m/appendix-draw-stroke/
>push my shit in
I'll try to take a picture of sitting down but uh. Really there's nothing to see. This is relevant: >>30089419
>>30088674
>240gr gold dot 44mag
>absolutely_based.jpg
>>30089557
I bought two boxes for defense ammo when I first got the gun over three years ago. it's what I keep it loaded with, speed strips too.
I haven't seen any more since then.
>>30089620
I've never shot any big calibers like that. Must be fucking awesome.
>>30089651
44 magnum is perfect I think.
I got the 460 because since 44 was so comfortable I wanted to try something bigger.
...also because of Resident Evil 4 and Fallout New Vegas.
recoil with 460 is generally manageable. 360gr Grizzly and Buffalo Bore loads are pretty snappy.
muzzle blast is big, especially with the muzzle brake. the 200gr Hornady stuff has a light kick but a muzzle flash that warms your face and a concussion that makes your head ache after several shots.
the 5" barrel balances better than the longer ones, but it's still front heavy compared to the half lugged N frame.
44 to me is the perfect balance of power, recoil, blast, handling, price, and availability. it's too bad my favorite revolvers were only made for .357
Pic is a few months old. I no longer carry around a notepad (I'm supposed to for work but I never use it and it's annoying) and I've got some proper mag carriers for both guns.
I'll carry one or the other depending on the weather. I live in WA so 7 or 8 months out of the year its cold or wet enough to get away with wearing an outer layer to CC the Hi Power.
I'll carry the Walther PPS in a Comp-Tac Minotaur IWB at around 3:30 to 4:00. I love this gun and I love this holster. It disappears under just a t-shirt. I carry this one more in the summer and when I'm at work.
I'll carry the BHP in a Ritche Leather CQQR (Alessi CQC-S clone made by Alessi's protege) OWB at around 3:00 to 3:30 under a coat or flannel or whatever outer layer I can get away with. It might not be the most practical carry gun but I love it and I shoot it better than any other handgun I've ever fired.
>>30089244
I just adjusted my hardware like you've got yours, feels much better sitting down now.. Perfect height. Still getting used to this holster. Probably still prefer the Bravo. I want to love the G-CODE though.
>your grey fuzz looks better than my blue fuzz
>>30089010
>>30089266
pic related, two different holsters
Video
https://goblinrefuge.com/mediagoblin/u/minibus/m/appendix-draw-stroke/
>>30089761
>460 because of resident evil
that muzzle blast sounds crazy. when I shoot 9mm or .45 from close to my body, pistol below my face at waist height I can feel the heat on my face. I can't imagine. also
>i bought a USP because of counter strike
>>30089798
I dig your gears thanks for the holster info
>>30088909
well just think
what is a fullsize p290
>>30089923
l-li-like a p239? Do we get more socks?
>>30089908
>460 because of resident evil
I know it was a 500 in that game and 45-70 in New Vegas, but I went with 460 since I already had a 45LC and ammo. I went with a shorter barrel for concealability too.
>close to my body, pistol below my face
I'm sure you already know about this but don't do that with a revolver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nucg5VAff4c
I've never played counter strike but do want a USP. are all the counter strike games multiplayer only? I'm pretty much consoles only and don't have internet either.
>>30089964
>those chicken fingers
perfectly good chicken fingers wasted
if i recall you can pickup a copy of counterstrike 1.6 or counter-strike source for like $5 and play it off-line with bots its its pretty damn fun.
>i know i skipped a lot of school back in the day
>>30089964
>dat image
>firepower 99.9
>>30088428
That's what it was made for. It still sucks though. Sometimes I do it and it cuts of circulation to the bottom of my dick and I put it back in and piss starts coming out.
>>30090055
Dude I piss down my leg constantly. I think it's because my penis is so long, I stop the stream and shake it, but there's always one last fucking drop in there.
>>30089991
>>30089964
http://www.kongregate.com/games/CriticalForceEt/counter-strike-web-browser-based-port-v2
>>30090067
nowadays I squeeze it from the base to the tip like the last bit of toothpaste from a tube to get out that last bit.
>>30090080
I think anon wanted to play offline
>>30090086
thaks for the TIP
>get it
>>30089908
Are pants supposed to go that high up on your waist?
Mine stop at like when the bottom of his belt is.
>>30090179
>Are pants supposed to go that high up on your waist?
Yes.
>if you want to oper8
Ask your grandfather that same question.
That's my crotch you're lookin' at, the top of my jeans sit just below my hip bone. I wear low-rise jeans. Seated, they may be just at the hip so that my pistol is in a good position.
>>30090191
NICE ASS
>>30090191
>ZZZZIP*
>>30089908
>pic related, two different holsters
>Video
>https://goblinrefuge.com/mediagoblin/u/minibus/m/appendix-draw-stroke/
Thanks buddy, the pics and vid really helped me understand. I still have to say that it doesn't look comfortable, but I respect that it works for you.
I'm not a big guy and I could probably pull off a similar /k/arry method as you, but I don't like things pressed against my abdomen.
I'm really enjoying your thread btw, best EDC thread I've seen on /k/ in ages.
>>30089908
STOP MANSPREADING, YOU PATRIARCHAL SHITLORD! IT'S BECAUSE OF YOU THAT 1 IN 3 WOMEN ARE RAPED IN THEIR LIFETIME!
HILLARY 2016!
>>30088317
the iwb goes on my 3:15, I find it comfortable there, grip forward and barrel back in such a way that it kind of locks my wallet into my back right pocket, you kind of need to push the barrel forward to get the wallet out of the top of the pocket. I didn't intentionally do this as an anti-pickpocket measure, it just happened to "work out" with how the 1911 is shaped and where I carry it. I didn't holster the glock I cc'd before this in the same way, and that was a subcompact anyways.
mag pouch goes on 9 o clock
It's all just belt loops, with a completely normal belt, usually on jeans or slacks.
All the other shit goes in my pockets.
Not a problem at all for my line of work/style. We're business casual, so I'm always untucked polo or short sleeve button-down. And on weekends I usually dress the same way (jeans or slacks + untucked polo or shotsleeve dress + [weekend exclusive] hawiian shirts, t shirts, etc...)
On the rare occasions I actually need to wear a full on suit, I'm usually out of town so I don't even have my gun with me, or sometimes it's work related stuff downtown and then I just IWB that WITH the tucked in shirt and pants because the jacket covers it, and usually in the situation I'm wearing the jacket it's not coming on and off; although in some narrow contexts where it needed to; I just untuck the dress shirt underneath to cover the IWB before I remove the jacket (This has only 'come up' like once or twice when work event transitioned into celebratory bar trip with no going back to the car/office/etc... between; yeah and sure you're not supposed to drink with your guns, it's not like I'm going to tell my fucking coworkers, OH NO guys! I can't come to the bar with you! I'm packing. I don't really try to get super drunk at those things either, I still gotta drive home from them afterwards anyways.
>>30090055
>>30090086
>not wearing a condom to catch the last drops so you don't get a piss dribble
first time conceal carry here
recently got a springfield xdm, how the fuck do you actually conceal a gun?
I feel like ankle and shoulder holsters are memes that will get me killed if i actually need it, should i get an inside the waistband one? How is that comfortable for extended periods?
>>30092647
OP here, see my post from earlier on advice to new /k/arry >>30088711
I would say buy a nice 4:00 holster first and carry like that. The weapon should be canted at such an angle that will mitigate the grip from sticking out and printing a lot. A good holster does that. A stiff belt is also very important, it keeps everything in place. Buy something very thick, preferably a gun belt. Keep in mind some holsters may have loops or clips which are either 1.5" or 1.75" and may not fit certain belts. A cover garment is helpful depending on your build / sense of style.
I prefer wearing a loose fitting long sleeve shirt like pic related >>30088339
If I were you I would buy a holster locally for now, while you wait on a custom holster to arrive. For 4:00 carry position, you can even use an outside the waistband holster, if you wear a cover garment.
Something like this http://www.tacticalholsters.com/product/ECLIPSE.html
>>30092975
Forgot to mention, get some training (more training if you already have had training) and practice. Stay safe!
Regular clothes, 4-5 o'clock IWB. No issues even with a basic t shirt
>>30092647
>how comfy are they for extended periods
with a good belt and a custom holster, you can wear it all day, its extremely comfortable. like a good backpack distributes weight across your frame, a good holster makes carrying a pistol a non issue. you'll be paranoid about printing for a few weeks until you realize nobody is looking at you, nobody notices.
>XDM
you bought a full size pistol for concealing, but that's ok, it will be less comfortable and more difficult to hide *completely* than this guy >>30093032. his carry is fucking super comfy and easy to hide.
piece of advice for you though with that full size pistol:
>squat, don't bend
I carry a Glock 17 at 5 o'clock
and 2 spare mags in my pockets
>>30093085
What kind of holster is it? Leather or Kydex? Gen 4 glock? Have you ever had the mag release because the gen 4 mag release was activated being pressed against the small of your back and the car seat? What kind of belt do you wear? What kind of out garments do you tend to wear? Have you had a difficult time with other holsters? Do you use a pocket insert for the mags? How consistent are your reload drills from the pocket? Do you have trouble reaching the pistol in car with a seatbelt on?
>>30093032
what size belt clips are those? what kinda belt you use? do you ever use different belts?
>>30093112
Alien gear holster and belt (because discount and buying a holster for the wife too lol)
Never had a problem getting a mag because cargo pants with side pockets
leaning forward gives access to gun when sitting
gen 4 glock and never hit the release on anything, not sure how people do that
>>30092111
good info thanks. about the regular casual belt you mentioned, does the gun tend to move around if you run?
>drinking and driving with a gun
it's like you want several felony chargers dropped on your life
>>30093218
word. I had carried a gen4 17 for a while at 4-5:00. When I was sitting buckled in the drivers seat of my car, I would hear an audible *click* sometimes and realize the mag just released. The small of my back was sandwiching the pistol between the car seat, even through a kydex holster! weird i know.
>>30093242
were you wearing your pants really low or something?
>>30093256
not really. the side of the frame was pressed flush against my lower back though, and when sitting upright the lower back was pressed firmly against the car seat. it kept happening to me.
>>30093032
I only have a shield and whenever I see a 43 with Taran baseplates, I have an urge to buy one...
>>30093219
different anon, but
>what is waiting between drinking and driving
>what is not getting shitfaced or even buzzed after only a beer or two
lightweight bitch boy detected
>>30093274
>i've never watched cops the TV show before
>you been drinkin' today?
>'i had like one beer'
>got any weapons on you? 'yeah but'
>step out of the vehicle sir
>MUH RIGHTS
>>30093286
also
>knowingly breaking the law and admitting it
>>30093152
1.5'', I just have one Galco gun belt
>>30093267
do it
