Re: Evolution of my daily carry components
For carrying a 1911 look at the CrossBreed Supertuck deluxe. If you get a belt with the Velcro and use the Velcro clips it's as invisible as a much smaller gun in a shittier holster. Plus they are unbelievably comfortable. I also carry two spare mags for my Kimber Compact CDPII
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nw1911guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fast eddie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All said, I carry what I carry based on need, but for some reason, I never seem to have a pen when I need one. </div></div>
Lol So true.
And to the OP, I've always loved those Kahr T9s. I think its the grip.
I'll try to post a pic later, but my edc is as follows
Wallet (I.d., credit card, licenses and permits, money, etc.)
-for obvious reasons
Victorinox Swiss Card (in wallet)
-carried for its use as it contains A PEN, and the nail file is handy if I catch a nail on something, tweezers for splinters, and the knife blade is never use, so it's ALWAYS sharp.
Cell Phone
-Blackberry Bold. It works, limited net ability but handy. Used nearly hourly. Actually typing this post with it.
2 Spyderco Tenacious folders
-I carry 2 for a few reasons. First, it seems like I always tend to hold items to be cut in the same hand as the carry side for a single knife. Second, I was taught to by Massad Ayoob. Third, if I bend a pocket clip on one (happens occasionally) then I have a spare. I make sure one has a serrated blade for cutting rope or webbing or whatever I need. These things get used all the time for various chores.
Surefire E2D LED
-This is my favorite light bar none. It gets used a lot since half my life is lived in hours of darkness. I once got rid of an individual, who was trying to force his way into my truck, by flashing him in the eyes with a 6p. I've also sworn I'd never be caught without a flashlight again after one time, while working a warehouse job, getting caught without in the back of the warehouse when the power went out. Talk about dark. also handy to search for small dropped items or for seeing around cars in the events of problems with said vehicle.
KelTec P32
-I normally prefer something of a more major caliber, but due to my job, discretion is of utmost importance. So the dimunitive little KelTec .32 goes with me and it goes nearly everwhere. Not exactly the flaming sword of death, but it works.
Spare Mag
-the definition of optimism (this goes for reloads for J-frames as well)
Pocket Holster
-a crappy uncle mike's unit (I'd capitalize but they don't deserve it after putting their name on this POS). It came with the gun and its very slightly better than nothing for pocket carry.
Keys
-Duh and daily.
I wish I could carry my 1911 daily. But it just isn't feasible. I'm exploring the option of a Kimber Ultra presently.
The only thing I'd change, would be to add an LED light on my Keychain and change to fixed blade knives. I'm also considering a small pack so I have a place for a first aid kit(band aids and ibuprofen for headaches), change of clothes (sucks when something happens to what you're wearing), and a toiletry kit since it seems I end up at friends houses occasionally (bachelor life and all)
I'm presently piecing together a car kit and am waffling between stowing an AR pistol or Carbine with it. So far though, I have flares and a blanket. Trying to decide between chains or tire socks, food, and the rest of the 72hr kit type stuff. The importance of this was really driven home for me a few weeks ago when my uncle ended up stranded in the snow on Interstate 5 in South Seattle on his drive home. He was there for over 12 hours. The car stalled and no one could get to him and it wasn't safe to leave the vehicle. Many people had problems that night. It wasn't a well predicted storm, it came in as many people were mid-commute (so they had no way to know they should just stay at work), and the gov't response was dismal at the very best.
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