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    What are you carrying?

    I couldn't find Fezz's old thread on this, and was looking for some updates on what guns do you prefer and/or carry? For me, on brother Fezz's recommendation, (he even sent me a book on it) I have a S&W 642. My other is a full sized S&W SD9, with night sights, so that stays in the bedroom with me most of the time. I load 125 gr JHP +P in the 38 sp, and they are sweet, kick like h#ll, but sweet!!!

    Still saving for my dream, the Kimber.

    So, what do you carry?

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    Great thread!

    Depending on clothing, event, mood, I carry one of the the three below:

    1.) S&W 642, 38 Special, Robert Mika pocket Holster, rounded
    2.) Glock 26, 9 mm, Comp-Tac Minotaur in waistband holster
    3.) Glock 30, 45, Comp-Tac Minotaur in waistband holster

    Knives-Daily carry when not working, both on person
    1.) Spyderco Tenacious
    2.) Leatherman Juice S2
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    It was an older Saturday night special that I traded a few Disney frames for, but after Christmas, it will be a Sig Sauer P220 Compact.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johns View Post
    It was an older Saturday night special that I traded a few Disney frames for, but after Christmas, it will be a Sig Sauer P220 Compact.
    Very nice choice. I like the equinox and the two tone stainless in that gun, but still have eyes for the Kimber.

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    I carry a Victorianox Classic SD-fingernail trimmer mode-Limited edition (Easter)

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    Sig Sauer P226, 2 Spyderco Enduras. Looking at the Sig Sauer P556 for home defense ;) in case the pistol grip pump Mossberg 12 ga. riot gun isn't enough for the impending zombie apocalypse. Maybe I should get a machete for when the bullets run out?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hcjilson View Post
    Never,Never, under any circumstances, bring a gun to a Knife fight! :):):):)

    Very sweet piece Harry!

    I picked up two new (slightly used) Victorinoxs this week! Mine are a bit more multi purpose than yours, but a Victorinox is a beauty no matter what it's call to duty is!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    Maybe I should get a machete for when the bullets run out?
    I think every Real Man should have a few machetes around. I suggest and own:

    1.) Ontario 18" MILITARY, Non-Sawback, machete
    2.) Marbles 14" Bolo machete ( Made by the outstanding, Imacasa Company)

    A low cost, very highly recommended machete line are those made by Tramontina.

    Two great places for machete lust drooling;

    Machete Specialist

    http://www.machetespecialists.com/

    Smokey Mtn. knife Works

    http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...5&filter=false
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    2 Spyderco Enduras.

    Those blades are very well respected and highly recommended. I have thought about getting one. It may be time for me to take another look at them.

    Any dislikes with them? Do you pocket carry? Tip up, or tip down carry?
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    I have those as well, but they are too bulky to carry around with all the other stuff in my pockets. I only need the blade to open my social security checks and the occasional package from Cunningham Lens! :) Damn few of those lately! :(:(


    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    Very sweet piece Harry

    I picked up two new (slightly used) Victorinoxs this week! Mine are a bit more multi purpose than yours, but a Victorinox is a beauty no matter what it's call to duty is!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    Those blades are very well respected and highly recommended. I have thought about getting one. It may be time for me to take another look at them.

    Any dislikes with them? Do you pocket carry? Tip up, or tip down carry?
    Love them. Been carrying them for 12 years. Tip up,front pocket carry, one right, one left. Easy to pull and pop at a moments notice.
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    I carry this everyday in my bra. lol
    gun.jpg

    And I keep a 9mm on a 45 frame in my car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ashlee View Post
    I carry this everyday in my bra. lol
    gun.jpg


    And I keep a 9mm on a 45 frame in my car.

    I love it!!
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    arrived in today's email.....

    A friend (former law enforcement offices turned accountant, then antique auctioneer) thought you might smile at it.

    http://www.youtube.com/v/vsVCHE7ayPE...yer_detailpage
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    That made a crummy day a whole lot better!


    Thanks Harry!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ashlee View Post
    I carry this everyday in my bra. lol
    gun.jpg

    And I keep a 9mm on a 45 frame in my car.

    Does it come with bling, because if it does, I could really start feeling my Annie Oakley.
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    Wow, this thread.

    I carry a 9mm Springfield XD and there's a Taurus Judge .45/.410 loaded with buckshot in the car.

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    Here in Frostbite Falls there really isn't a need to carry any type of weapon. Even when I go to the big city of Minneapolis, i don't feel the need to be armed. However, when I'm in the back woods I carry a Ruger Blackhawk 357 with shot loads just in case I meet up with a danged rattlesnake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Java99 View Post
    Wow, this thread.

    I carry a 9mm Springfield XD and there's a Taurus Judge .45/.410 loaded with buckshot in the car.
    Love the Judge!! I know Ive been bad all year but that's what I asked Santa for!
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    I carry a Ruger LCP 380; Strider carries a Glock 45.
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    Very interesting to see the amount of ladies that carry, bra or purse, it's great. I can't get my wife to even hold one un-loaded.

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