Posts Tagged ‘edc’
First Shots: Smith & Wesson CSX
In general, I like Smith & Wesson products. Dating back to the ancient 1980s when I first qualified with a Model 64 revolver, I’ve owned and carried their guns on and off. Currently, my main everyday carry (EDC) choice is the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus. Recently, I got the chance to put some rounds…
Read More1791 EDC Organizer Review
There are people out there who walk around all day with nothing more than a car key, a driver’s license and a credit card, and feel good about that. If that’s how they want to roll, that’s cool for them. But then they’re coming to guys like me asking for a knife, a flashlight, a…
Read MoreHow Good is the 1791 Gunleather Gun Belt
A couple of months ago, the folks at 1791 Gunleather asked if I would be interested in doing a product review for them. I’ve seen a lot of their ads, so I was interested in seeing if what got delivered was what I saw in those ads. After looking through their product line, an item…
Read MoreEDC Update: Switching to the Shield Plus
Last year, David and I each did articles on what we carry every day and a little info about why we made those choices. While most of my carry items have remained the same, there has been a change in the handgun I’m normally carrying. It’s now the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus. But the…
Read MoreIs the Ruger Security 380 a Good Gun?
When you start looking at concealed carry guns, there is no shortage of choices. In fact, sometimes that abundance of choices can make it more difficult to pick something out. We often help students pick out a gun and have a good sample of the options for them to try before they decide. We also…
Read MoreThe Truth About the Springfield Armory Echelon
The Springfield Armory Echelon hit the market a few months ago. To be honest, my first thought was “Just what we need, another polymer framed, striker-fired 9mm.” I am generally not a Springfield Armory fan. My daughter has one of their pistols, the Hellcat, as her EDC, I didn’t particularly like shooting it but she…
Read MoreEDC Pocket Dump- Part 2
A few weeks ago we took a look at one of our Co-Founder Alan’s EDC pocket dump. For those who may have missed that post, a pocket dump is a trend amongst firearms-related communities where folks share pictures of the items they carry on an everyday basis. To be honest, these can be quite funny…
Read MoreEDC Pocket Dump- Part 1
A popular thing in firearms-related groups on social media platforms like Facebook is the “pocket dump” discussion. This is where members post a picture of their EDC items (everyday carry). Sometimes the resulting discussion is useful. People ask about specific items they see and useful information. Sometimes it is really a way for the poster…
Read More