Everyday Carry

[StealthParticipant 5365]

Inspired by Jan’s post on knife shape, I thought I would start an everyday carry (EDC) post.

I find it amusing how deeply some people geek out on EDC. For me, the chief virtues of EDC are practicality–which means traveling lightly–and preparedness. My ideal EDC is therefore just my keys and wallet, and maybe a pen. I could also see carrying a Leatherman multi-tool as the holy grail of EDC.

Having said that, here is a tour of my EDC knives. I only carry one at a time, if at all.

Kershaw 1615, with mother of pearl inlay

Gerber Paraframe 1

Ganzo firebird f753

Cub Scouts pocket knife

Thunder bolt throwing knife: I ground a cutting edge and added a paracord handle to turn it into a tiny little functional fixed blade. The cutting edge goes right up to my fingers. Slightly less functional than the others, but a worthwhile experiment that looks cool.

Buck 425 mini. Super reliable, tiny ass little knife. I’ve used it for decades. If I were to choose a knife this size today I would choose a mini Gerber Paraframe.

Ka-Bar Administrator. I don’t often carry a kneck knife, however.

"Once you’ve taken care of the basics, there’s very little in this world for which your life is worth deferring." -David Hansson. "It’s not when women are mean or nasty that anything is out of the ordinary. It’s when they are NICE to you that you have to be on high alert..." -Jackinov.

[Anonymous 7]

Knife Porn YAY!

Right Pocket.

Left Pocket

Gerber multitool on left side belt.
Baby 1911 on the right

[Mr. SmithParticipant 686]

I totally see your point. That’s something to geek out for sure. The Leatherman is fine for EDC, but I think the Victorinox is better. Much smoother handling and higher quality. It’s a little like AR15 vs. AK. Both are fine weapons but either side defends their choice till their death.

My EDC:

I am using a different holster with a magnetic button. And of course I have a Maglite Mini LED:

"I need men, real men, men with balls, certainly not sissies. I would never ask them to take an enemy position, but I insist that they follow me to that position. If you are one of those men, raise your hand." Napoleon Bonaparte

[Anonymous 6]

I keep a knife on my keychain, and three in my vehicle

[Anonymous 7]

small flashlight

a pen shaped doohickey that has a ferro rod, striker, small amount of tinder and glass breaker on the end.

In my wallet I have a credit card sized magnifying glass for when I forget my reading glass.

[HermitParticipant]

I thought we would be talking about guns, but knives are a necessity as well. Here’s mine.

The evil in women’s hearts leaves them no moral bounds as to inhibit them from descending to the lowest levels of darkness to acquire their self entitled desires.

[Anonymous 7]

Hermit wrote:

I thought we would be talking about guns, but knives are a necessity as well. Here’s mine.

IMO a knife is a more important EDC item than a firearm. After wallet and keys it might be the most important.

That is why I usually have 3 on me, right pocket, left pocket and the multi-tool has a blades.

[StealthParticipant 5365]

Beautiful, Hermit.
Sure, let’s talk guns. My pistol carry of choice is a Bersa Thunder 380. Holds 7+1. The .380 ammo is the same diameter as 9mm but shorter in length.

It is very compact–and they even make a more compact version called the Thunder CC (Concealed Carry):

"Once you’ve taken care of the basics, there’s very little in this world for which your life is worth deferring." -David Hansson. "It’s not when women are mean or nasty that anything is out of the ordinary. It’s when they are NICE to you that you have to be on high alert..." -Jackinov.

[Anonymous 7]

Stealth wrote:

Sure, let’s talk guns.

Kimber Ultra Carry II .45acp

[Anonymous 43]

my every day carry. Pump action. Effective range 20 feet.

when SHTF, May 7 2020 is READY!

[HermitParticipant]

Springfield Armory, .45 ACP 1911. Big and heavy, but I love this pistol. It’s the most accurate handgun I’ve ever fired. Feels good in the hand. Every time I leave the house, this comes with me.

The evil in women’s hearts leaves them no moral bounds as to inhibit them from descending to the lowest levels of darkness to acquire their self entitled desires.

[Mr. SmithParticipant 686]

Anonymous wrote:

Stealth wrote:

Sure, let’s talk guns.

Kimber Ultra Carry II .45acp

That’s a gorgeous gun! Is the handle real wood?

"I need men, real men, men with balls, certainly not sissies. I would never ask them to take an enemy position, but I insist that they follow me to that position. If you are one of those men, raise your hand." Napoleon Bonaparte

[HermitParticipant]

Anonymous wrote:

my every day carry. Pump action. Effective range 20 feet.

when SHTF, May 7 2020 is READY!

Do you really need that many rounds? This is why the left wingers hate people who carry dangerous weapons such as yours. You’re givin’ the rest of us a bad name buddy.

The evil in women’s hearts leaves them no moral bounds as to inhibit them from descending to the lowest levels of darkness to acquire their self entitled desires.

[Anonymous 6]

Anonymous wrote:

my every day carry. Pump action. Effective range 20 feet.

when SHTF, May 7 2020 is READY!

California may be getting ready to ban those. They promote toxic masculinity in young boys.

[Anonymous 7]

Mr. Smith wrote:

That’s a gorgeous gun! Is the handle real wood?

{Edit: Thank You!}
Plastic.
Has a built in laser grip sight.
When you squeeze your hand a little the laser comes on.

Hermit wrote:

Springfield Armory, .45 ACP 1911. Big and heavy, but I love this pistol. It’s the most accurate handgun I’ve ever fired. Feels good in the hand. Every time I leave the house, this comes with me.

Nice weapon, battle tested.
I have a grown-up 1911 (S&W) but for EDC I like the smaller ultra carry.

[PistolPeteParticipant 27143]

HEAVY METAL Gentlemen—HEAVY METAL!

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[Anonymous 7]

PistolPete wrote:

HEAVY METAL Gentlemen—HEAVY METAL!
image here

I have a replica Colt Peacemaker .45

Sometimes you just gotta get yer cowboy on.

[HermitParticipant]

Anonymous wrote:

Nice weapon, battle tested.
I have a grown-up 1911 (S&W) but for EDC I like the smaller ultra carry.

I agree it isn’t ideal for EDC, but I haven’t found a compact that I like yet. I do have a little .38 Special, but I just don’t trust it for stopping power like I do my .45.

The evil in women’s hearts leaves them no moral bounds as to inhibit them from descending to the lowest levels of darkness to acquire their self entitled desires.

[PistolPeteParticipant 27143]

A hand-loaded .38 spc. round can be formidable indeed! But I like my .45 long Colt.

[Anonymous 7]

Hermit wrote:

I agree it isn’t ideal for EDC, but I haven’t found a compact that I like yet. I do have a little .38 Special, but I just don’t trust it for stopping power like I do my .45.

I have swapped out with the full size S&W .45 a few times other than a little heavier I didn’t notice much difference. Haven’t tried it on the bike yet.

Got both loaded with 230 GR. JHP PPRs.

I hope I never find out how much stopping power it has up close and personal.

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