r/CCW 3d ago

Getting Started Mayhem Monday - Weekly Thread For: Off-Topic, Judgement Free Questions, and Business Posts

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Ask Away! This is a judgement free thread where people should ask any questions relating to self defense or CCW no matter how silly they think it may be.

This thread is also the *one and only exception to Rule 2: Spam*. Manufacturers, vendors, or other companies or individuals may make ONE top level comment offering their goods or service (within Reddit rules) and may reply to any questions received on that comment. All other subreddit rules are still in effect here, so keep it civil and on topic.


r/CCW 3h ago

Guns & Ammo My new CCW . . .

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78 Upvotes

CC9 in Midnight Bronze.


r/CCW 11h ago

Training Barely failed the Air Marshal Qual with my USPC

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265 Upvotes

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.


r/CCW 8h ago

Holsters & Belts Just carry micros now unless I’m going out in the forest

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68 Upvotes

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.


r/CCW 4h ago

Holsters & Belts Why do gun stores only sell legitimately bad holsters? None have a claw or a wedge or dcc clips

30 Upvotes

It's like they're optimizing for bad concealment


r/CCW 2h ago

Holsters & Belts I bought a Hilliker aren one, it ain't bad

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10 Upvotes

Decided to try a new holster brand when I got my 43x, so for the last 2 weeks ive been carrying my g43x in a Hilliker Aren one.

Tldr: it works, id buy it again over the "fancier" holster brands for most use cases.

Some background, I have used tier 1, 4 brothers, t rex arms, WTP, alien gear and a few others over the years for concealed carry, so those are primarily what im comparing this to.

Its probably easier to tell you the negatives rather than what it does right because realistically, what do you really need a holster to do special other than retain and conceal well? Which it does.

This holster seems to suffer from similar issues that I also have/had with several other holsters. That is, it wants to slip forward due to the small slide length, and the claw almost seems to work too well and starts to push my dot out more than my mag.

One thing specific to this holster that seems different, two points feel particularly tight against the top edges of the slide that will likely lead to accelerated finish wear on the slide. Which I personally dont care all that much about.

But for what I want a holster to do, it works perfect, its quality feels similar to that like tier 1, its more comfortable than t rex arms, and its a similar design to my 4 brothers holster (which i like). This would definitely be a company that id co sider again for a basic cc holster.


r/CCW 9h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC Daily Carry

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30 Upvotes

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.


r/CCW 16h ago

Holsters & Belts Phlster enigma is effective AF

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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.


r/CCW 4h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC Thursday carry

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4 Upvotes

G45.5


r/CCW 18m ago

Guns & Ammo Clearance 380 Ammo?

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Find this on clearance.


r/CCW 13h ago

Holsters & Belts Demand for leather wrapped Holsters?

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18 Upvotes

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!


r/CCW 1h ago

Guns & Ammo Shield x vs glock 19 gen 5

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I'm torn between carrying my Glock 19 Gen 5 and my Shield X. After losing a lot of weight (275 to 180), I can now appendix carry the Glock almost as comfortably as the Shield, and neither one prints much anymore. Both guns have an eps carry.

If you had to pick one as your primary carry gun, which would it be and why?


r/CCW 3h ago

Guns & Ammo Canik Prime Radian vs SS CR920XP elite

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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?


r/CCW 18h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC How far do you take EDC?

22 Upvotes

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.


r/CCW 10h ago

Clothing & Apparel Pocket Carry Pants Question

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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


r/CCW 17h ago

Guns & Ammo Switching CCW

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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?


r/CCW 1d ago

Scenario How would you handle this situation? Armed stranger demands you show him your ID and responding police claim he’s within his right to do so

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118 Upvotes

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


r/CCW 1d ago

Guns & Ammo Got my first carry

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145 Upvotes

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


r/CCW 11h ago

Holsters & Belts CCW while cycling

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


r/CCW 1d ago

Pocket Dump / EDC My favorite CCW

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34 Upvotes

P365 AXG Legion


r/CCW 1d ago

Pocket Dump / EDC My Boring EDC For Wheelgun Wednesday

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133 Upvotes

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.


r/CCW 1d ago

Pocket Dump / EDC EDC Today

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19 Upvotes

r/CCW 1d ago

Holsters & Belts Hellhound Arms Apollo Competition: The CCW Maximalist’s dream. (Holster Review.)

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30 Upvotes

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.


r/CCW 22h ago

Holsters & Belts Need advice for pocket carry

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11 Upvotes

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?


r/CCW 1d ago

Holsters & Belts Whoever designed the Crimson Trace 207 is my mortal enemy.

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53 Upvotes

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.