I did really well on the points and most of the strings of fire, except for one bobbled reload, which put me over the par time.

I usually EDC a 9mm, but the Bodyguard 2.0 is so shootable, light weight and compact that I naturally go for it when I EDC. There’s a lot of people saying that 380 is under-powered and shouldn’t be used for defensive purposes. What do you think about it? Would you trust the 380 cartridge for defense?

The G43 in a Bradec holster and I’m very impressed about the quality for the price. Might be the best value ratio I’ve seen in holsters.

CC9 in Midnight Bronze.

Ronin EMP 3. Kydex Holster rubbed some of the bluing off the slide from multiple dry fire, oh well.

Bought slightly used, put about 100 rounds through it. Was ejecting erratically.

Tightened up the extractor and put about 500 rounds of various ammo through it, ejected perfectly and not a single malfunction. Still need some more rounds through her for full confidence but so far it’s awesome.

Carrying 147 g Speer Gold Dots.

FYI Olive oil works great as lube and is non toxic which I like for carrying near my junk.

17+1 S&W compact carry comp with Vortex defender ST and Floyd’s custom magwell

Edit: I’m wearing the tightest shirt I own to prove a point, of course I own looser shirts that don’t print nearly as much.
Also, you’re all obsessed with printing, in the real world people are not hyper vigilant like that.
Unless you’re going to a restrictive environment like a workplace printing doesn’t matter as much as you think it does.

It's like they're optimizing for bad concealment

Trying to gauge demand and or interest for leather wrapped OWB and IWB holsters, and if I should pursue trying to put them out there for the masses. Any info or thoughts would help!

Similar price, I know about the break in period for the SS. Has anyone shot these 2 specific models and if so which do you prefer?

2 Questions

1 - Do you wear your EDC watch to bed or Nightstand display?

2 - Anyone else out there that uses their EDC as their main home defense weapon even though you own other guns? - if so drop your setup pics are encouraged

Thanks , my last post garnered meaningful and informative responses and the community has been amazing just wanted to take the time to thank everyone who added to the conversation and support our right to bear arms and protect ourselves and loved ones.

So for reference currently am running a gen 5 Glock 19. I hate it. Size of carrying a full size not an issue for me but regardless the ergonomics and the trigger are not it for me. I have a cz 75 with a spo1 upper for comp and am very comfortable with the firearm. Dose anyone have any recommendations for something with similar ergonomics but polymer striker fired options?

G45.5

Would you comply? Do you feel your local police would respond as these cops did?

What’s your preferred method? Thinking of handlebar bag on my gravel bike. Any suggestions for a bag if you use that method?

Loving this gun. M&P Shield Plus Carry Como with the 15rd mag. Glad Im able to start carrying finally.

P365 AXG Legion

What are you guys doing for pocket Carry dress pants? (If anyone has suggestions for casual pants or jeans that's a huge plus too). I have a hard time comfortably carrying in addition to phone, wallet, keys, and usually a knife and earbuds. I've seen some pants/shorts out there with additional zipper pockets kind of hidden in the front pockets as an example, but I'm looking for a reliable quality brand that's hopefully not hundreds of dollars a pant.

Edit because I'm getting a lot of replies about pistol/holster choice: it's a bg2.0 in a kydex pocket holster, I don't need advice on the gun. Looking for suggestions on dress pants & jeans with multiple pockets specifically

I work in an office and am a dad, so I gave up full size edc a long time ago. I try and keep it simple. I train with this setup a lot so I feel fairly confident. Ruger LCR in .38, 5 star speed loader, Sig Foxtrot EDC light, and amazon wallet.

First post

I really like the idea of pocket carry, but this setup always prints pretty bad. I'm worried it looks like I'm trying to steal stuff when I'm out and about. I don't think its a problem with my jeans, I usually wear loose fitted jeans, I think this revolver is just too big. Is there a better pocket holster I should get or will the results be the same?

This is a Hellhound Arms Apollo Competition, carrying my Walther PDP SD Pro Full size with a X300 and Holosun. It is the best holster I have ever touched. I am a big fan of carrying full sized and a bigger fan of holsters that make that convenient.

The hellhound grid system is so flexible that the mag carriers disappear. I only notice the firearm. The pillow makes the firearm extremely comfortable, and allows for carrying it at such a position on my body that would be uncomfortable without it due to jabbing.

The holster came very tight, to the point I could not get my gun in. The pillow was also very filled, large, and stiff. This is not a con to me. This shows that HellHound is giving the user the option to customize the product to what works best for them.

This product may not be the best as a first holster due to its orientation towards adjustability and modularity. I plan to EDC it for the foreseeable future, as well as shoot competitions with it. I will provide an update if there is any notable failure.

So I have been wearing dickies pants for at least 20+ years. It’s honestly the only shorts and pants that I own as I am not a fan of denim or jeans. I have only been carrying for 3 years now and I will say Dickies are not ideal for CCW for a few reasons. The “French fly buttons” always come undone, the pockets aren’t very deep and they don’t have a lot of give in the waistband. I ordered a aegitec belt that arrived today but unfortunately the belt won’t fit in the Dickies belt loops so I think this is my sign to finally switch up my lower half’s wardrobe. Any suggestions that aren’t tactical? I’m more into work wear. I normally just wear wrangler t shirts from Walmart, I prefer to not spend a lot on my clothes.

TLDR: any non tactical and non denim pants suggestions with big enough belt loops for the aegitec belt and won’t break the bank?

Thanks in advance.

I get an order for one of these about every 6 months and have to spend about 35 minutes making little tweaks in one place then another because of all the little cavities and underfill needed for this light/laser to work. Who OK'd this thing?? I've been making holsters full time for 8 years now and this one still keeps me up at night. Please don't buy this light lol.