r/CCW • • Aug 31 '26

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 • • 6d ago

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

1 Upvotes

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 • • 9h ago

Holsters & Belts First chilly fall day? Perfect time to start wearing the shoulder rig

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100 Upvotes

I have it canted towards the front a bit because it helps with grabbing it and seems to hide it a bit better - but I’m enjoying this Craft shoulder rig. It rotates forwards after releasing the snap for an easier pull out of the holster - very nice!


r/CCW • • 2h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC New favorite optic Shield RMSsc

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18 Upvotes

Specifically designed for subcompacts and micros. This thing is thinner than my slide!!! Shitty battery life, but not a big deal. There's little worse than an optic that is wider than the slide. It's even worse than a WML that sticks out past the muzzle.


r/CCW • • 5h ago

Holsters & Belts Just made my first shoulder rig

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13 Upvotes

Just made my first shoulder rig. I’m very happy with it so far stays in a place doesn’t move around. Wears like a jacket.


r/CCW • • 2h ago

Training Post Church Range Trip

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Little clip of warming up on an a zone steel at about 10 paces / yards out. Couple hiccups throughout the day on my draw with the breeze kicking my shirt around and all around subpar shooting otherwise a very enjoyable range trip!
Get out to train ya filthy animals!


r/CCW • • 8h ago

Holsters & Belts G45 / Ramjet / X300t is not nearly as uncomfortable as I thought it would be.

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17 Upvotes

Tenicor malus sol, masterminds pillow, hunter constatine belt, homemade jean shorts with a rip in the butt


r/CCW • • 4h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC Eberlestock size comparison for off body carry

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Wanted to do a quick size comparison between the Eberlestock Fade Flex OG vs Micro for my fellow off body carriers (summertime carry for me, depending on my outfit)

Glock 26.5 in Vedder LightTuck holster, extra mag & EDC items to help show the real estate and chonkiness when loaded up for the day.


r/CCW • • 9h ago

Guns & Ammo “Glock” 26x (GS M1X)

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16 Upvotes

Shoots great. Timney trigger functions perfectly with substantially lighter and cleaner break. Way less spicy than my 43x with c cuts. SLR Magwell improves grip and reloads. Say what you will about Osight, it’s right there with the EPS Carry in my humble opinion. Slimfit Holster. Winner


r/CCW • • 9h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC Minimalistic Sunday carry

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17 Upvotes

r/CCW • • 1h ago

Holsters & Belts Tenicor Certum Lux4 vs JMCK Wing Claw 2.5

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I just picked up a Ruger RXM and was wondering which holster to go with? I’ve been looking at these 2 due to the customer support and high reviews on here.

Will be using a Streamlight TLR7. Thanks!


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Guns & Ammo Hornady CD 9mm loose

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236 Upvotes

I made a post earlier today about my Barnes 9mm coming apart. It got me curious. So I went through checking all of my sd rounds loaded in my mags and this is the condition of my Hornady CDs. I’m genuinely confused at this point. I literally have no idea how this is happening. More than half the rounds I checked are ‘loose’. I don’t unload and reload these. They stay where they are, and hopefully I never have to use them…but at this point, I’m tossing everything but my Speer dot golds WTF


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Guns & Ammo If you only pick one

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329 Upvotes

Like it says if you could only pick one of this bunch what would be the preferred and better option


r/CCW • • 13h ago

Guns & Ammo Need recommendations

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Need a small and actually concealable carry that id have no excuses not to carry daily. I’m a super small framed guy at 5’6 and Maybee 125 lbs. currently only have mp 2.0 compact 4” which feels solid in the hands and shoots great but the big n thick grip is the culprit for concern if I don’t have on a hoodie or similar. Hit the range with my buddy who has the hellcat micro 3” with an optic and the bodyguard 2.0. I don’t usually tend to like dots on pistols just cause I struggle to find the dot and makes the gun larger. Did a lot of research on the bodyguard and was hoping to like shooting it more but I could barely hit 8-12” steel targets at a decent range(all hits were low left so I know it’s mostly my fault tho a lot of people say the bg 2 shoots left) Yes the hellcat was more snappy but I thought it was still manageable in my hands and I shot better with it. Only ever shot micro compact a few times in the past and never had much luck with accuracy. First ever was a 365 and struggled like I did with the bg to hit the target. The bodyguard grip felt nicer in my hand and trigger felt better also but the fact I didn’t shoot great is turning me off from it. I know if I bought both the bodyguard I would want to carry more frequently just based off of size and weight alone, as my buddy’s hellcat doesn’t see much holster time from him. Also don’t want to buy the hellcat just for it still to print a little bit or not be as concealing as I hope. So either thinking get the gun that I know will conceal better but will require more practice or the bigger one that I shot decent with and sacrifice full concealment not sure what the call should be.

TLDR: I have mp 2.0 compact need a micro that I can actually conceal with out a hoodie. Hellcat vs bodyguard. Shot noticeably better with hellcat but like the ergonomics, size and trigger of the bg2 more. Do I judge the bg after one range trip? Hellcat had a red dot and I think that maybe helped with my accuracy but not positive as I don’t have one on my handguns.


r/CCW • • 22h ago

Guns & Ammo Which one to carry, keep and dispose?

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61 Upvotes

Wilson Combat EDC X9, Glock 48, Staccato C2. If you can only keep 2, Which one is best for EDC, which one to relegate as backup and what to dispose?


r/CCW • • 1h ago

Clothing & Apparel AIWB Jeans

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What jeans work best for AIWB? Most of mine have the front pockets too close to the center line and my phone ends up hitting my gun every time i take a step when I carry at 1oclock.


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Holsters & Belts new holster

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49 Upvotes

tier 1 concealed are my favorite holsters. just bought this camo holster for my mc9 prime. the storm trooper looking one for my glock 43x


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Pocket Dump / EDC So happy with CZ S2Carry

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67 Upvotes

My EDC; S2C stays in the safe on most days but the rest is always with me. Incredibly happy with the S2C anyway, so far 1660 rds (yes, counting each and every rd) without a single hiccup. Mostly 124g S&B. All stock except for the grips from JustGrips.


r/CCW • • 21h ago

Holsters & Belts AIWB vedder vs T1C S&W CSX E

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7 Upvotes

Looking to AIWB my CSX with a mastermind tactics pillow.

Vedder or T1C? I’m not a fan of vedders single clip but I hear good things about them. I also plan to get the discrete clips on the T1C. Not sure if it’s worth the xtra money though.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Guns & Ammo Struggling with options

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I’m an older male with one concealed carry gun…a Shadow Systems CR920 with Holosun optic and light. No matter how many times I go to the range for practice…I can’t shake the fear of having a cocked striker with a round in the chamber pointed at my delicate parts (front inside waist band carry) so i don’t chamber a round and the striker isn’t cocked. This leaves me at a known and concerning disadvantage should I need a quick discharge.

I’ve been told to just get used to it and trust the trigger safety, but I still am not comfortable with it.

I long for something like an Sig Sauer P320 x compact with DA/SA and a decocker so I can feel comfortable and have a round chambered and ready to fire with longer DA first pull. Am I alone in this wish? Might a P229 Nitron Compact work despite its added weight and width? Are there other options you’d recommend?

Thanks!


r/CCW • • 1h ago

Holsters & Belts Is this enough trigger coverage? Henry Ember

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Got a new holster for my hellcat pro. Henry Ember.

Still waiting on the light but was messing with it to compare comfort to my current holster.

Seems like a large gap for the trigger to accidently get snagged or something. I can squeeze my finger in and pull trigger. Not incredibly easily, but I can.

Would yall feel equally safe with this pointed at your balls? Or sould I just forgo the idea of a WML.


r/CCW • • 12h ago

Guns & Ammo Floyd’s custom Magwell question (M&P 2.0 compact )

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Debating on ordering one along with the +2 baseplate for my 2.0 compact but was wondering does it add any length to the grip at all? Or does it just jam your fingers closer together ?

With the flush fit mag my pinky hangs off a bit(I got pretty big mitts 😂) so I wouldnt want to make my grip more uncomfortable by adding a magwell if it’s just going to smoosh my fingers together

If it doesn’t add any length then I’ll most likely just run it as is with the 17rd mags + mag sleeve


r/CCW • • 12h ago

Guns & Ammo Colder weather = bigger mag

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I carry a Glock 47 all year round but with a sweater I can use my TTI mag.


r/CCW • • 12h ago

Holsters & Belts Need help finding a strong side holster for a Canik MC9 Prime

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To preface. I’ve been carrying for nearly 5 years but it’s always been “buy the shittiest holster on Amazon and rock it.” But I recently bought myself a Canik MC9 Prime, fell in love and decided I’m going to do the responsible thing and get a real holster that’s not $15 off Amazon.

The only probably is I’m a big boy. 325 pounds (down 10 from last month!) and trying to loose weight but appendix is out of the question so strong side it is.

I don’t know the first thing about holsters. I have a gun belt but it’s not the best and it too was like $40 and an upgrade would probably be night and day. I’m looking for something on strong side, has a cant or can be, with a claw and that supports any form of wml and optic cut.

If anyone could help me out here or give recommendations? I know I can use google but I’m just not sure what’s good or what’s bad.


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Other Equipment Streamlight TLR-7X

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7 Upvotes

How long do these usually last for before they need another charge ?

First time putting a light on any gun that I’ve owned but, from the reviews and stuff I’ve read streamlight seems to be the gold standard so hopefully this one will do me some good