Evolution of my EDC!

[Belt99]

I thought this might make for an interesting discussion. I have only been carrying regularly now for about 6 months. It has been a process for me finding out what I am comfortable with.

I started off with a Smith & Wesson 908, with one extra mag. I carried it in a Fobus holster that I have come to really like. A topped it off with a Gerber folding knife.

I carried this for about two months before deciding that I wanted to downsize a little bit. I moved to a Bersa Thunder 380. I bought another Fobus holster and added a Fobus mag holder. I bought two extra mags. I also bought a new knife shortly after Christmas. Its a Kershaw knife with speedsafe assisted opening.

I loved this gun and it shoots great. I enjoyed carrying it but it was still somewhat bulky for some carrying situations. I decided that what I really needed was a pocket gun.

So i went to a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380.

I had planned on getting a Ruger LCP with the factory laser attached. When i got to the gun shop I was able to inspect the Bodyguard. I immediately fell in love with the Bodyguard and decided to go that direction instead.

How has your EDC changed?

 

[45calibre]

4506> G17> XD> XDM> CZ P-01

if that bersa is too bulky for you its probably the holster. the only trouble i have had carrying full size guns was when sitting down. the grip always hits the chair and makes it uncomfortably. a compact size is the perfect balance of size and cocealability.

 

[possum_128]

I think you will find that, if you ditch the Fobus and get a good quility holster and belt, that you can carry most anything all day with no problems.

 

[jgreiner]

I think you will find that, if you ditch the Fobus and get a good quility holster and belt, that you can carry most anything all day with no problems.

I have to agree. I tried a Blackhawk Serpa with my S&W MP 5"...but I hated it. when I got my leather El Paso Sadderly holster and belt, I can now wear it all day without knowing it is there.

 

[blamecharles]

I was just thinking about my changes as well the other day.

Started with this 5906 in a fobus

It changed to this with Hogue grips with Blackhawk Serpa Holster

And eventually morphed into this CZ 75 Compact in .40 In a Black Hawk Serpa/ Custom IWB similar to Crossbreed.

Also upgraded to a better EDC Knife Kershaw Blur Tanto

 

[Birds Away]

The real evolution for me was in realizing that any EDC involves compromise. I don't think any are perfect for every situation. For me a .45 is perfect...except for capacity. So a double stack 9? They are great but kinda thick and bulky. Okay, how about a .380 or something in Makarov? Well, again capacity becomes a concern along with "how many hits will I have to make to get a stop?" It all comes down to compromises.

 

[95wrangler]

I have to agree. I tried a Blackhawk Serpa with my S&W MP 5"...but I hated it. when I got my leather El Paso Sadderly holster and belt, I can now wear it all day without knowing it is there.

Got a pic of your holster? I have a serpa now, I dont hate it but I want something better, and leather. For me the serpa rides about 1" too high. Dont wanna go too low though and stuff the muzzle into the seat cusion.

 

[Adamz04]

mine went like this, naa 32 guardian-glock 26-glock 19-kahr p380-ruger lc9-glock 26-kahr p380 is current

 

[GI JOE]

This is where I'm at. Springfield 1911 full size, 2 8rd .45mags > sig p6 2 8rd 9mm mags > S&W M&P9 3 17rd 9mm mags. Always carry a gerber pocket knife...

I always frowned upon the 9mm but then I bought one and with the accuracy of a smaller round and the ability to carry multiple hi-cap mags... I'm sold

 

[jve153]

Started with the MP 9c and still there. Also started with the same paraframe you have in the pic. Added a bg .380 picked up a sog spring assist knife when I misplaced the paraframe. I also rock the seepage holster for of and use a falcon iwb for concealed. Bg resides in right front pocket in an uncle mikes pocket holster. I carry 2 17 rnd mags for the MP and 3 spares for the bg.

 

[HighStrung]

Started with the MP 9c and still there. Also started with the same paraframe you have in the pic. Added a bg .380 picked up a sog spring assist knife when I misplaced the paraframe. I also rock the seepage holster for of and use a falcon iwb for concealed. Bg resides in right front pocket in an uncle mikes pocket holster. I carry 2 17 rnd mags for the MP and 3 spares for the bg.

How big are your pants? Two 17 rounder's for the MP and 3 spares for a bug in front pocket, thats like 50+rds just in extra mags. Which mall is it that you're working at??? If I'm expecting this much trouble, I'm just bringing my M&P15 instead of my daily carry M&P.40c (which for the topic of this thread, I've carried for three years).

 

[STEEL CORE]

Back in the younger days a S&W .38 Cheifs Special, or Colt Combat Commander were the norm, then I too downsized to a Walthers PPK/s before Glock. Then the G-19 for years and now either a G-27 or G-23, although I just picked up a G-26 and have been playing around with it.

Knife is an old Schrade or Boker ceramic Infinity.

 

[jve153]

the two 17 rounders sit in my left cargo pocket. the 3 6 rnd bg mags sleep in the small "5th" pocket. left front pocket has edc knife and pen, right cargo pocket has keys and edc flashlight. i do not work at a mall. instead of 2 12 rnd spares, since i own the 17's, might as well take them with me. and it is total of 72 rounds, 52 of which is in spare mags. i also keep the rest of my spares for the m&p 9 in the console of the truck. not paranoid, just figure if i have it, i might as well take it with me.

 

[KG1]

the two 17 rounders sit in my left cargo pocket. the 3 6 rnd bg mags sleep in the small "5th" pocket. left front pocket has edc knife and pen, right cargo pocket has keys and edc flashlight. i do not work at a mall. instead of 2 12 rnd spares, since i own the 17's, might as well take them with me. and it is total of 72 rounds, 52 of which is in spare mags. i also keep the rest of my spares for the m&p 9 in the console of the truck. not paranoid, just figure if i have it, i might as well take it with me.

Wow, Danville must be a pretty rough place. I have plenty of weaponry and ammo and magazines but just because I have them does'nt mean I feel the need to carry everything I own.

To each his own I guess, if you feel comfortable packing all that extra weight around then more power to ya.

 

[jve153]

its not a rough place at all. and as far as the extra weight, the 3 bug mags dont weigh hardly anything and dont take up much pocket space, and the 2 spare 9mm mags occupy a rarely used pocket as well, and really dont have a lot of weight to them either. there are a lot of people out there that carry two spare mags for their primary edc.

 

[Gun Fan]

mine went like this, naa 32 guardian-glock 26-glock 19-kahr p380-ruger lc9-glock 26-kahr p380 is current

Adamz04 - can you share your experiences with the Glock 19 vs. Ruger LC9 vs. Kahr? I love all of these, but am still undecided on which compromise to take. To me, the Glock 19 seems to be the most versatile all-around, but a bit big and thick. The others are smaller but sacrifice capacity. Also, is the LC9 DAO or DA/SA?

Thanks!

 

[SERVED_USMC]

I started with an XD 40. It took me about 3 years before I realized that no matter how much I trained with it, I could not make myself like it. Moved to the M&P 40 and havent looked back. Always CC with an MTAC IWB.

I picked up a Ruger LCP for quick trips through town, but cant bring myself to trust the caliber to do what I need it to. It takes me just as much time to put my wallet in my pocket as it does to put the holster on. I never leave home without the M&P.

 

[BlueEagle]

Taurus 24/7 in .45 >>> Polish P64 in 9x18 >>> G17 >>> Taurus TCP .380 >>> G26 >>> Taurus 605 in .357

Been an interesting progression. I now pocket carry the .357 most of the time, and I'll add another one of the larger ones whenever possible in an OWB holster.

 

[Goober135]

When I first got my LTCH, I CC'd my Bersa Thunder Plus .380 in a leather Galco IWB holster. After getting comfortable with carrying, I began OC'ing my Beretta 96FS in a Blackhawk Serpa holster & a custom leather spare mag holder. I still carry my Bersa when I occasionally CC. So I didn't exactly "evolve", but instead, expanded my carry options.

 

[Birds Away]

Started with the MP 9c and still there. Also started with the same paraframe you have in the pic. Added a bg .380 picked up a sog spring assist knife when I misplaced the paraframe. I also rock the seepage holster for of and use a falcon iwb for concealed. Bg resides in right front pocket in an uncle mikes pocket holster. I carry 2 17 rnd mags for the MP and 3 spares for the bg.

I would consider how you might defend yourself if you ever got into a situation where you were facing a jury. A prosecutor would have a field day with this. I think you put yourself in danger of being accused of looking for a fight.