Sidearms & Scatterguns Concealed Carry: What is your setup?

S&w model 360 Scandium 357 weighing 12 ounces in a pocket holster. The gun has night sites an action job and a full hand grip, it's accurate way past what I 5th ought a snub nose was capable of. In town I load 4 38+p and the last a full power 125 gr 357 so I know it's time to reload, and if it's on two or four legs and has taken 4 38+p's and is still fighting it's time for the king of the fbi one shot stop statistics to finish things. If I'm out in the country first round is snake shot. 2-3 strips with more ammo, along with a Leatherman wingman, lightweight Fenix flashlight, a Bic lighter, and a mora fixed blade knife. A lot a everyday tools at under 2 lbs on my belts and pockets......I just got a Blackhawk retention paddle holster and love it just not sure if it is in town concealable but it's great for in the country and when hunting.
 
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I didn't forget about you, I just lost the post. As to size comparison. The 5-7 is just a little smaller than the HK 45 Tactical, or the FNX 45 Tactical. Almost the same size as a standard 1911. Weight wise its less weight (with the laser/light) attached. The HK USP 40 Compact is almost the same size as the RUGER SR9C with the small magazine (10 round) in the Ruger. So to anser your question its about the same size as a 45, but weighs less even with the 45 naked, and the 5-7 with a light on it. It holds more rounds, weighs less, and is thinner, but just as long. If your looking at the H&K 45 tactical its the same length as without the threaded barrel just about. When comparing to the Compact model handguns like the H&K 40 Compact, the 5-7 is the same height, same width, about 1 and 1/2 inches longer, and holds 8 more rounds. and weighs 1/2lb or more less depending on your load. (with the light on the weapon, and the other weapons naked). It even feels lighter than the Ruger SR9C compact. And I believe it is lighter by about .1 or .2 oz unloaded. When loaded the 5-7 has a bigger advantage.
 
i actually switch between 2 of my favorite handguns.

1. Kimber Pro Covert 2 in a Crossbreed supertuck
2. Springfield XD45 in a Crossbreed supertuck

Both worn about 2'o clock loaded with either Hornady TAP or Federal Hydroshocks

Tried a few different holsters and i'll recommend the Crossbreed to anyone willing to listen.
 
Carried a Glock 23 in a Sidearmor IWB for 8 years. I prefer to carry right around the 3:30-4:00 position and chose a holster with forward cant. The Sidearmor has been a comfortable holster and conceals well. Switched to a G19 last year. Still happy.
 
M&Pc 9mm in SHTF IWB holster, extra 17 rnd mag in kydex holster on left side and a Kershaw Scallion. I switch to the FS M&P in cooler months just to add the addional sight radius and ammo. All mags loaded with 147+p hollow points.
 
I prefer carrying a full size 45. My IWB setup is a XDm 45 4.5" in a Crossbreed Supertuck at 4 o'clock. A simple tshirt over will conceal it nicely with no printing unless I bend over at the waist. My OWB is a FNX 45 Tactical or a 1911 5" (whichever I feel like). In the winter I have a jacket over it and in the summer I use a 5.11 vest to conceal the gun and an extra magazne on the support side. I also carry a backup on the left ankle. The current choice is a Kimber Solo.
 
I just picked up a Glock 42. Bought a holster from a guy I found on Youtube his company is Called Holster Pro. I would Highly recommend him. It's an IWB leather with a simple belt clip. Rides at about 4 o'clock and it's been working out really well for me. Love the setup so far and the gun has been flawless since the first pull of the trigger. I'm carrying the Hornady Critical Defense which is decent out of a .380.
 
yall wizards tellin me aint nunya stuffin an ar pistol in yer tennis bag wif a smoov micro rigga mags and ifak shiz? really? shameful cuz

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Carrying a SIG P220 Combat tb; have to wear suspenders though ;)

I probably look like a giant faggot, but i got the 220 damn near new for only 800.
I usually rock button up shirts with rolled sleeves in any weather, so I tuck my undershirt in, put on a hybrid custom kydex holster, a stiff leather belt and suspenders with my overshirt over it all. Doesn't print a bit and feels good at the 4 o'clock. Carrying full sized IS doable!
 
Carrying a SIG P220 Combat tb; have to wear suspenders though ;)

I probably look like a giant faggot, but i got the 220 damn near new for only 800.
I usually rock button up shirts with rolled sleeves in any weather, so I tuck my undershirt in, put on a hybrid custom kydex holster, a stiff leather belt and suspenders with my overshirt over it all. Doesn't print a bit and feels good at the 4 o'clock. Carrying full sized IS doable!

Whatever works. It's not supposed to be confortable, its supposed to be comforting. Or something like that.
 
summer-springfield xd compact .40, ranger T 180gr,xs bigdot's, sog snarl & vulcan. surefire z2. north american rescue ccrk is in whatever truck i'm in, and goes with in woods, shooting range, alien gear iwb.

winter/cool weather is a RIA/ VZ grip, 10mm with underwood 165gr speer GD. kholster iwb, my own combat cut.

wife carries taurus 709 slim, 127 ranger T, in foxx iwb. gerber gator, surefire z2.

will post pics this evening
 
I've carried my XDs .45 for along time now,, love it. I keep a spare single 7 rd mag on the other hip. Loaded with my old hoarded Black Talons.
Those shorter (5 in .45)mags REALLY benefit from the Pearce Grips pinky extenders,, you'll never take them off.

Pearce Grips Armory

PG-XDS twords the bottom. You're welcome.
 
Kimber Stainless Pro Carry in .45 ACP. Meprolight Tritium night sights. 3lb trigger.
Milt Sparks Versa Max II IWB horsehide holster in shark trim.
Benchmade Mel Pardue 3550 Auto.
G-Code paddle mag pouch.
BladeTech Looper series 1.5" double thick reinforced carry belt ( not pictured )
230gr Federal Jacketed Hollow Points.

 
No pics but this is what I carry every day

CZ P-07
Winthrop IWB or KT-Mech modular OWB
Extra 15 rnd mag in JM Kydex clip on mag pouch
Either a Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch or Beltman dual layer bullhide belt
Ammo: Speer Gold Dot or Winchester Ranger, 147 gr

OR
CZ 75BD
Winthrop OWB holster
Extra 16 rnd mag in JM Kydex clip on mag pouch
Either a Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch or Beltman dual layer bullhide belt
Ammo: Speer Gold Dot or Winchester Ranger, 147 gr

OR
4" S&W Model 64
K&D Holsters Cochise Defender IWB or O'Rourke OWB leather holsters
Safariland Comp II speedloader in a Simply Rugged belt splitter pouch
Either a Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch or Beltman dual layer bullhide belt
Ammo: Buffalo Bore .38 S&W Special +P, 158 gr LSWCHP

OR
3" S&W Model 65
K&D Holsters Cochise Defender IWB or O'Rourke OWB leather holsters
Safariland Comp II speedloader in a Simply Rugged belt splitter pouch
Either a Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch or Beltman dual layer bullhide belt
Ammo: Speer Gold Dot .357 Magnum or Federal .357 Magnum semi jacketed HP, both 125 gr. If I feel I might need more penetration, Hornady .357 Magnum, 158 gr JHP.

OR
S&W Model 637
Comp Tac CTAC IWB or O'Rourke OWB leather holsters
Safariland Comp I speedloader in a Simply Rugged belt splitter pouch
Either a Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch or Beltman dual layer bullhide belt
Ammo: Remington .38 S&W Special +P, 158 gr LSWCHP
 
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