Your Every Day Concealed Carry System

[RLZIII]

I'd love to get an idea of what everyone here carries on a daily basis; not just the gun, but the whole system. I've been looking to perfect my Every Day Concealed Carry System since I first obtained by Concealed Carry Permit, and I think right now I've got a pretty good rig going on. Of course there's always room for improvement, and even when I get a great system going, I'm continuously doing more research, firing more guns, and (of course) keeping my eye on guns that I want to purchase in the future.

I think the responses could be very insightful; it's not always easy to carry your "favorite" gun (I'm surprised at how many competition champions that use 1911-style pistols carry something completely different; normally plastic!), so this should give others a good idea at what people realistically carry. You can just copy-and-paste the form below and tell us what you carry! If you carry multiple guns, then either give us your primary carry, or list all of your systems!

Gun:
Caliber:
Modifications:
Sights:
Laser (if applicable):
Ammo:
Holster:
Belt (if applicable):
Miscellaneous:

So, of course, I'll get it started:

Gun: Glock 27 Gen4
Caliber: .40 S&W
Modifications: Pearce Grip +0 Magazine Extension (PG-26)
Sights: Stock
Laser (if applicable): None
Ammo: Federal Hydra-Shok .40 S&W 155 grain JHP
Holster: CrossBreed SuperTuck Deluxe (horse hide, no combat cut)
Belt (if applicable): CrossBreed Gun Belt (1.5 inch)
Miscellaneous:Mil-Comm synthetic oil

I am looking into getting a good set of night sights for the gun (it is still fairly new, so I haven't decided on a brand yet), and possibly even a set of Crimson Trace laser grips. But so far I have been very pleased with the system.

 

[smalls]

Currently I carry a Sigma in 9mm. Carried in a Tagua minimalist holster. I have a belt made by a member here, savetheclaypigeons. Spare mag on my weak side in a Desantis pouch. Ammo is Hornady CD.
But, next week I pick up my new STI Spartan, again in 9mm. I'll also be ordering a holster from Kelley gunleather, so it'll be a few weeks before I'm carrying it. I'll be switching my ammo to Hydrashok's, if they run properly.

 

[micdude]

Gun: Glock 26 gen3
Caliber: 9mm
Modifications: Extended OEM slide stop , aro tek sure touch mag release, grip tape
Sights: standerd but getting some sights
Laser: None
Ammo: +P Remington Golden Saber 124 Grain JHP
Holster: My go to has been a custom kydex IWB by http://glocktalk.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=491&title=custom-kydex-holsters&cat=8
Belt: 5.11 Tactical Trainer 1 1/2-Inch Belt
Miscellaneous: Sometimes I do wear my King Tuk IWB

 

[guyfromohio]

Sig 239
9mm
Night Sights are only mod
No laser
Ammo: whatever hollow point was on sale
Crossbreed Supertuck Deluxe holster (IWB) in DeSantis leather belt

 

[armoredman]

Gun: CZ SP-01 Phantom
Caliber: 9mm
Modifications:stock
Sights: night
Laser (if applicable):none
Ammo:124 grain +P Remington Golden Saber
Holster: High Noon Down Under
Belt (if applicable): High Noon Rock Steady
Miscellaneous: High Noon Double Take double mag pouch

The belt and holster makes a gun concealable, or makes it so uncomfortable you can't wear it. The big CZ SP-01 Phantom disappears under a loose t-shirt, (and I do replace the 18 round mag with the 16 round for hot weather concealment, as shown in the photo), with the help of two critical pieces of equipment, the High Noon Down Under holster and the High Noon Rock Steady gun belt. http://highnoonholsters.com/index.html
I trust the CZ SP-01 Phantom to handle anything I need done, most accurate and reliable sidearm I've found yet. Fits me perfectly. http://www.cz-usa.com/

 

[Ala Dan]

My EDC

Gun: Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II .45 ACP
Leather: Kirkpatrick "Undercover Rig" w/double magazine pouch and matching belt
Ammo: Corbon 165 grain Pow'r Ball
Optics: None ( Standard Black on Black Only
Laser or Laser Grips: None
Magazines: Wilson Combat XO's

Cell Phone: Samsung ZTE Z331
Knife: Kershaw Ken Onion Leek [blue/w black smoke]

 

[W.E.G.]

G22 in FOBUS holster
Trijicon night sights
Federal ammo with hydra-shok 165-grain bullet

Leather belt

iPhone

 

[olderguns]

Gun Glock29
trijion night sights
don hume IWB holster
180 grain hornady ammo
no laser but thinking about one
Mods, stainless steel recoil spring,and +2 extisions on each mag..

 

[Nushif]

Gun:
RIA Officer's Model (3.5 inch barrel)
Caliber:
.45 ACP
Modifications:
Thin Alumagrips, flush fit magazine
Sights:
fixed Novac
Laser (if applicable):
none
Ammo:
Off the shelf HD ammo (Hornady, I think)
Holster:
Don Hume 710 (OWB Slide Holster)
Belt (if applicable):
Columbia Leather Belt
Miscellaneous:
one overshirt, Dickies brand, black
one spare magazine (7 rounds) in a magazine puch
one Griptillian folder knife, engraved with my commissioning class

Pretty simple, really.

 

[2wheels]

All my carry guns are listed in my sig and I choose what I'm carrying based on what I'm wearing or what I'm doing that day, I'll just talk about the one I'm carrying right now.

Gun: Springfield EMP9
Caliber: 9mm
Modifications: None
Sights: Fixed 3 dot tritium
Laser (if applicable): None
Ammo: HST or PDX1 124 grain
Holster: Don Hume IWB or Fobus paddle
Belt (if applicable): Nothing special
Miscellaneous:

 

[Stasher1]

Gun: Kahr CM9
Caliber: 9mm
Modifications: inner tube over grip
Sights: stock
Laser (if applicable): n/a
Ammo: 130gr Hydra Shoks or 124gr PDX-1
Holster: custom IWB by TJ Edmond Leatherworks
Belt (if applicable): 5.11 Tactical Trainer's belt
Miscellaneous: n/a


Gun: S&W M&P9c
Caliber: 9mm
Modifications: none
Sights: Ameriglo I-Dot Pro
Laser (if applicable): n/a
Ammo: 130gr Hydra Shoks or 124gr PDX-1
Holster: DeSantis Intruder
Belt (if applicable): 5.11 Tactical Trainer's belt
Miscellaneous: n/a

 

[newbuckeye]

Gun: CZ rami
Caliber: 9mm and .40sw
Modifications: none
Sights: stock
Laser : no
Ammo: Hornady Critical Defense
Holster: Crossbreed
Belt : 1 1/2" basket weave leather
Misc:

Gun:SW Chief's special
Caliber:.40 sw
Modifications: none
Sights:3 dot white
Laser :no
Ammo:Hornady Critical Defense
Holster: Tommy Thies
Belt: 1 1/2" leather
Misc:

 

[BearAZ737]

Gun: Glock 23
Caliber: 40S&W
Modifications: None
Sights: Stock
Ammo: Winchester Bonded PDX1 180gr
Holster: Bianchi IWB
Belt: Riggers belt
Misc: Houge slip-on, Spyderco Native knife

 

[thefamcnaj]

Gun: g19 or g27
Caliber:9mm or .40s&w
Modifications: pacmier grips on both
Sights:trijicon night sights on both
Laser (if applicable):n/a
Ammo:Remington golden saber.40s&w winchester pdx1 +p 9mm
Holster:galco king tuk or nate square 2 tactical
Belt (if applicable):Boston gun belt
Miscellaneous:[/B] Spare mag if carrying g27, car keys, wallet, spyderco folder, droid telephone, pepperspray

 

[Navy Diver]

Gun: Kimber Pro Carry II
Caliber: 9mm
Modifications: none
Sights: Trijicon night
Laser (if applicable): N/A
Ammo: Hydrashock 124 gr
Holster: Theis IWB kydex
Belt (if applicable): Blackhawk riggers belt (1.75 inch)
Miscellaneous:

 

[rcmodel]

More and more lately, it is a naked SIG P232 SL with night sights in my hip pocket behind my billfold.
Two extra mags in a leather mag case in my left hip pocket.

Before that it was a Kel-Tec P3AT in a pocket holster in my hip pocket behind my billfold.
Two extra mags in a leather mag case in my left hip pocket.

I wear a belt & suspenders, so keeping my pants up is no problem!

rc

 

[Plan2Live]

When I'm not at the bank or dressed like a banker:

Gun: Springfield XDm 3.8 Compact, standard 11 rd mag
Caliber: .40
Mods: None
Sights: Factory 3 dot
Laser: No, but I'm working on a light saber
Ammo: Winchester PDX1 180 Gr. JHP and Federal Hyrda-Shok 180 gr. JHP staggered. And yes, that's how they spelled Shok on the box
Holster: Galco Avenger OWB at 3:30/4:00 o'clock
Belt: Kydex lined, double layered, stitched leather belt. www.universalholsters.com found the guy at a local gun show
Misc: Yes

The super stiff belt made all the difference in the world. I can now conceal this rig under a correct sized, colored t-shirt.

 

[knockonit]

Para slim hawg in a yaqui slide clone, one spare mag in rear pocket
kel tec 32 in front left pocket, with mag extention,

and if long pants and am going trolling, a ankle set up with a 38 snubbie, although I have on occassion thrown in the 905 to see how it carries and well, hehe, its ok.

 

[FMF Doc]

My primary job (student) as well as my secondary (EMS) prohibit me from carrying as much as I would like. But when I do carry:

Gun: Ruger LC9
Caliber: 9mm
Mods: None, using flush baseplate
Sights: Stock 3-dot
Laser: Nope, but I am looking into the new "Lightguard"
Ammo: Remington Golden Sabre 124gr standard preasure JHP
Holster: $5 nondescript slide holster from a gun show worn OWB, or Desantis Summer Comfot, 4-4:30
Belt: 5.11 Tactical trainer 1 3/4"
Spare mag on weakside in Blackhawk single mag carrier
EOD Gerber in soft holster
Any one of many folding picket knives
Android smart phone

Looking to get a Gen4 G19 after I find a good holster for it IWB.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Gun: S&W M442
Caliber: .38 Special +P
Modifications: Rosewood Badger Custom Boot Grips
Sights: Factory
Laser (if applicable): None
Ammo: Speer 135gr Short Barrel
Holster: Mika Pocket round cut
Belt: Cabela's Leather
Miscellaneous: One Speed strip in the Summer and I add a Speedloader in the Winter.

 

[armoredman]

Ah, Mikas, great pocket holster for a great price.

 

[RedAlert]

Gun: Sig P239
Caliber: 40 S&W
Modifications: Hogue grips
Sights: Sig Nite Sights
Laser (if applicable): none
Ammo: Hornady Critical Defense
Holster: Theis IWB
Belt (if applicable): 5.11 webb
Miscellaneous: two spare mags in off-side carrier.

 

[RLZIII]

Ammo: Winchester PDX1 180 Gr. JHP and Federal Hyrda-Shok 180 gr. JHP staggered.

I've gotta know: Why?

 

[JEB]

Gun: Glock 22 (gen 3)
Caliber: .40 S&W
Modifications: extended slide release, lone wolf barrel, polished internals
Sights: glock factory night sights
Laser (if applicable): none
Ammo: my own handloads (currently a 180 grain gold dot pushed to 1000 fps)
Holster: CrossBreed SuperTuck Deluxe (horse hide, no combat cut), or a hunter brand OWB holster i picked up at a gun show.
Belt (if applicable): wilderness tactical original instructor belt. 1 1/2" wide, five stitch, black.
Miscellaneous: ruger LCP (.380 acp) in a galco pocket holster is also carried 24/7 along with my ASP key defender (OC spray) and CRKT M-21-04G pocket knife.

 

[iLikeOldgunsIlikeNewGuns]

Gun: ltd edition SW1911. It came with traditional recoil guide+plug vs full-length rod. Also came with grips seen in photo, and wearing a sweet polished-stainless finish.

Caliber: .45acp

Modifications: added stainless grip-screws, original were 'black oxide' and rusted way too quickly
Added a forged-steel slide-stop, as the MIM slide stop broke on me before I had even reached 500 rounds! Now I'm at 3000 with no further issues
Also after much testing and practice at the range with and without, I've chosen to carry it with a recoil-buffer-ring installed around the guide-rod. Takes the 'edge' off the recoil, and may or may not spare the gun some wear n' tear.

Sights: Novak three-white-dot that came stock

Laser (if applicable): Newp, not I

Ammo:Hornady 230 grain XTP .45acp +P JHPs

Holster: IWB made by THR user 'Savetheclaypigeons.' Got it for a GREAT deal, like too good to be true, only that was months ago and I have no complaints! Awesome holster, worth every penny and then some. (seen in photo)

Belt (if applicable): This is where I've seen some folks 'not quite get it.' A good belt makes all the difference in the world! I am now wearing a Desantis belt with the S&W logo printed into it, that I purchased from the S&W online store. I've been wearing it for several months and I love it! It's very sturdy, and also comfortable, holds my 5" steel 1911 and holster with no issues. The sturdiness means no sagging, which takes most of the 'felt' weight out of the equation. With this combination of belt and holster, carrying is not a pain in the anything

Miscellaneous: In the winter time, I carry my extra mags in my jacket pockets, and if I take my jacket off I put one 10-rounder (Chip McCormick power mag, same but 8 rounder is in the gun) in my left pants pocket. I'm a righty, and don't want to change my grip to grab a spare mag! I usually have two 8 round mags in my left jacket pocket, and two ten round mags in my inside right-side jacket pocket, much easier to grab with left hand than left-side inside-pocket.

I practice drawing from holster and firing every time I go shooting.

here's a photo I just snapped for this thread (feel special now) of my holster, belt and gun combo: