As the weather changes

[Member 53328]

As the weather changes from hot to cold do you change/alter your EDC or do you carry the same equipment year round? Different training practices, dryfire/livefire routines, clothing adjustments, firearm swaps, changing carry position, ect.? You are your first responder. Stay frosty friends.

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[Flopsweat]

As the weather changes from hot to cold do you change/alter your EDC or do you carry the same equipment year round? Different training practices, dryfire/livefire routines, clothing adjustments, firearm swaps, changing carry position, ect.? You are your first responder. Stay frosty friends.

Sort of. I will often use a cover garment so I can carry a midsize in the summer, but sometimes not. With heavier clothing that's not an issue. If I have a heavy coat as well I may drop an extra mag in one of the pockets if I think of it. With the craziness going on lately I should probably do that all the time. Maybe an extra flashlight or knife too.

 

[Member 53328]

More than likely I'll be changing from my Glock 48 to my Glock 45. Flannels to wonders, allowing a full framed gun to be easily concealed. I cut the inseam of my flannels in the bottom corners and drop in fishing weights and sew them back up. Creating a easy clearing of outer garments due to weight. Other than my handgun I'll continue carrying a fixed blade, pocket knife, flashlight and tourniquet. I may also include an extra mag for the same reasons @Flopsweat gave.

 

[Flopsweat]

More than likely I'll be changing from my Glock 48 to my Glock 45. Flannels to wonders, allowing a full framed gun to be easily concealed. I cut the inseam of my flannels in the bottom corners and drop in fishing weights and sew them back up. Creating a easy clearing of outer garments due to weight. Other than my handgun I'll continue carrying a fixed blade, pocket knife, flashlight and tourniquet. I may also include an extra mag for the same reasons @Flopsweat gave.

How much weight do you use? I was thinking of using a quarter.

 

[Member 53328]

How much weight do you use? I was thinking of using a quarter.

I am not sure about the exact weight. Enough to carry the momentum as I throw it behind me. Just remember what flannels or cover garments you do it to. Wear it through TSA and it can cause a delay. Haha.

 

[Flopsweat]

I am not sure about the exact weight. Enough to carry the momentum as I throw it behind me. Just remember what flannels or cover garments you do it to. Wear it through TSA and it can cause a delay. Haha.

I first thought of this for my summer cover for windy days.

 

[Member 53328]

I first thought of this for my summer cover for windy days.

I originally did it when I was doing IDPA cause you have to clear your garment (rules and what not). I no longer do idpa but that's a good modification one of the older guys showed me and I took it as my own.

 

[TTSX]

Yes. I have an lcp, p365, G19, G21 that rotate with seasons.

 

[OutwardHound]

With the change in the weather and opportunity to wear more of a cover garment, I tend to carry OWB more often. If I wear a heavy coat I will bring out the service sized handguns once in a while but still with the 9mm/ .357 calibers.

 

[solv3nt]

With the change in the weather and opportunity to wear more of a cover garment, I tend to carry OWB more often. If I wear a heavy coat I will bring out the service sized handguns once in a while but still with the 9mm/ .357 calibers.

I was rocking a t-shirt and shorts with an OWB all summer, but then again, I'm in Roseburg and don't really care if I ever print. If and when I go to Portland, it'll be much deeper carry.

 

[Nosferatu]

I typically switch from the SPF-15 Chapstick to the regular non-UV blocking. Lubricates without the waxy feeling.

I do miss the coconut bouquet though.

 

[No_Regerts]

Nothing changes for me. I carry a full size gun all year.

 

[Stomper]

Cold = shrinkage

 

[solv3nt]

Cold = shrinkage

Does that mean you carry a smaller gun in the winter?

 

[Nosferatu]

Cold = shrinkage

Not everyone can keep a 44 mag going all year.

 

[L84Cabo]

I do not change anything.

My standard carry is a M&P 4.25 CORE w/RMR 06 in a JM Custom AIWB-WC holster and Ares Gear Aegis Enhanced belt.

I can conceal it well in everything I wear, including shorts and a t-shirt. And the rest of the stuff from wallet to phone, to knife to spare mag, to pepper spray, etc., goes in all the standard places.

However, if I add much else to the mix I'm going to need a Tactical MURSE.

 

[Member 53328]

I do not change anything.

My standard carry is a M&P 4.25 CORE w/RMR 06 in a JM Custom AIWB-WC holster and Ares Gear Aegis Enhanced belt.

I can conceal it well in everything I wear, including shorts and a t-shirt. And the rest of the stuff from wallet to phone, to knife to spare mag, to pepper spray, etc., goes in all the standard places.

However, if I add much else to the mix I'm going to need a Tactical MURSE.

Good choice on the belt! I love my Ares Aegis belt. I've had it for over 10 years and it's still rock solid.

 

[Flopsweat]

I do not change anything.

My standard carry is a M&P 4.25 CORE w/RMR 06 in a JM Custom AIWB-WC holster and Ares Gear Aegis Enhanced belt.

I can conceal it well in everything I wear, including shorts and a t-shirt. And the rest of the stuff from wallet to phone, to knife to spare mag, to pepper spray, etc., goes in all the standard places.

However, if I add much else to the mix I'm going to need a Tactical MURSE.

 

[Nosferatu]

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The USA flag bracelet (made in China) completes the ensemble.

 

[L84Cabo]

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It's a CARRY ALL!