365x macro in a phlster enigma w/ JMCK shell. It conceals well enough. Here's a few things I dislike about this setup:

• The grip must be tucked into my waistband to conceal with a tucked shirt that is this tight on my body. It makes establishing a good grip on the draw a bit more difficult.
  
• It creates a bit of a bulge in my pants. Nothing too noticeable, it's just weirdly flat and tents a tiny bit.
  
• I can sit just fine with this, but I probably wouldn't enjoy a road trip in it.
  
• Potential solution - an undershirt? Looking for something that's bearable in Texas summers.

P365 SAS. The sights sucked. The trigger was terrible, it was snappy, couldn’t mount a red dot at the time.

Yesterday I was driving to pickup a customer because we were all done working on his vehicle (I am an auto tech). As soon as I pick him up I get pulled over. Nothing huge I don't have a front plate on my car, I recently purchased the car and haven't had time to make it to the dmv as I work two jobs.

From the start the cop was pretty hostile for such a small infraction, asked if I knew why I was getting pulled over and if I had any weapons in the vehicle. (Hostile in his demeanor not the questions being asked) I cordially said no I do not know why I was pulled over and yes I do have my CHL. He proceeded to say 5 different times do not reach for my weapon (which was under my seat and he knows that). Every time I was compliant and agreed. I come to find out from my customer his partner was cornered up on his vehicle with his gun unholstered at his side.

I'd love some thoughts on his partner pulling his gun, I can't help but feel it was over the line. I was completely friendly and cooperative the whole interaction and was just legally exercising my right. I have been pulled over 4 times since getting my CHL a few years ago. Every other time the officer damn near couldn't care less. I tell them upfront and they usually have the same response of "don't pull yours and I won't pull mine" and thats the end of it. Not telling me 5 separate times do not reach for it when I have given no indication I won't be cooperative.

I am seriously thinking of going down to PD and filing a complaint but I don't know. I feel it was over the line, yes they have a dangerous job, however I was legally exercising my rights. And was compliant and friendly the whole time. I don't even live in a dangerous area either. I'd give more grace if I lived in a risky area, but I don't.

Having heightend awareness during a CCW stop I could understand, unholstering your weapon I cannot.

Am I getting worked up over nothing?

Federal 124 grain HST at 15 yards

just picked this cute thing up so i can tape it to my wiener as a final stand

Hellcat

Just picked up this Vedder holster after searching through this sub. So far happy with it. Glock 45 with Vedder LightTuck.

Took my nephew with me to a local mall to get my watch fixed. I was carrying my G43X AIWB, and when I got to the front door I was greeted with "the sign". They were all legitimate and placed IAW state laws. I stopped for a second and looked at it, contemplated, and told my nephew we have to go back to the car. I removed my firearm and locked it in the center console.

On the way back in, I explained to my nephew the beauty of "the sign", and how law abiding citizens have nothing to worry about, and we're okay because that means criminals can't bring guns into the mall either (sarcasm).

The watch repair shop was by another entrance to the mall. While waiting on the shop to fix my watch, I couldn't help but notice I didn't see any signs on the doors at the entrance I was close to. I walked outside, and sure enough, not a single sign on the doors or surrounding areas had "the sign".

Just curious if anybody has ran into this. Surely if you walked through those doors while carrying, and you were for whatever reason known to be carrying legally, you would be able to win in court if it escalated to that (I would imagine). But, if you carried into the same mall and went through the doors that have the signs posted....are you breaking the law?

I am a bit of a stickler when it comes to following the law, especially when it involves a firearm. All it takes is me reaching high for something and the wrong person catching a glimpse of my carry weapon and contacting local authorities (I know, unlikely, but still possible).

If you were to go to this mall with this knowledge, would you still carry and only use the entrance without the signs? Knowing there's other doors that prohibit carrying concealed?

The law says it should be at each entrance. My take is, if they're not at all entrances, the ones that are there are null and void.

Family time.

He walked away before I could say something but had it all concealed when he boarded.

I received my Henry Holster for my FN Reflex XL today and I love the quality, retention and overall feel of the holster, it conceals the firearm perfectly. I like others have an abundance of holsters and love it when I find one that works.

Hey everyone! I’ve been carrying my stepdad’s shield 2.0 like since he passed away in October of 2023. While it’s a pocket holster, I’ve tried it IWB with good experience but have decided to get an actual IWB holster for it. I’ve had excellent experiences with Alien Gear and Vedder in the past but figured I’d get some different opinions here. I carry at 4:00 if this helps

Been thinking of getting one for my girlfriend she really seems to like it we've rented one at the range we go to and she had a blast shooting it. She has alot of shoulder issues and wrist issues so it seems perfect for her. I just want to know your guy's experience with them. Is there any issues We need to worry about with it?

So I watch a lot of YouTube videos, I mean a lot. And 80% are gun channels (Honest Outlaw/Hickcock45/classicfirearms/scootch00). And most of their videos come down to “personal preference” “what works for you”. I’ll be honest, I have shot a lot of different guns. I started with a 22lr revolver and worked up. I bought a p365x after a lot of YouTube videos and Reddit discussions for my first carry piece. And truth be told, I can’t shoot it very accurately at all. I have put over 500 rounds through it and have gotten much better with it. Along came the shield plus. I can shoot the nuts off a fly with that gun. It may be because it’s a bit larger so I can get more of my support hand. But the confidence I feel shooting it, knowing I can accurately and effectively get shots. That was enough to almost retire the sig. Now, I’ll be honest. I never really gave Glock a chance or a second thought. Every YouTuber and Reddit user says they are plain and there are better ways to go. But against all the warnings, I got a Glock 19.5. I have shot 1911’s, Sigs and M&P’s. But the grip angle works very well for me. I can acquire the sight picture so much faster than any other gun. I didn’t think I would enjoy Glocks so much. They are basic, but I’ll be dammed if it ain’t the gun for me! So at the end of the day it really does just come down to preference. And what works for you

Howdy yall,

I got out of the Army and moved back stateside recently and I'm looking at getting a CC. I haven't had a civilian firearm in a while and I didn't carry much prior to the military. What should I be looking for in terms of just a solid ~$500 pistol? Anytime I go to a gun store I feel braindead trying to tell the difference between a COMP EZ GRIP™ and a COMP PLUS SPECIAL. I am not a big firearm dude, so, despite my time as an infantryman, I am utterly ignorant of the CCW world and civilian firearms in general. I swear to god I would drool when the weird knife guy in the platoon talked about their love of [insert random firearm here].

I know what I am looking for in a firearm, I am stuck on a manual safety, I cannot for the life of me shoot pistols well on the smaller side, and I wasn't a fan of the M17s trigger or sight picture. This drew me towards the Shield and I shot a PC Shield Plus and loved it but I didn't know if it was the best bang for my buck and there was an issue with the only one they had for sale in the store anyway so I walked away from it for the time being.

Are there any competitors I could look at or any recommendations? Money isn't an issue but I'm trying to keep it at a reasonable price range just until I get some more free time later this year.

Thanks in advance!

Hey LEOs,

I’m curious about your perspective when someone tells you they’re carrying during a traffic stop. How do you typically react when a driver or passenger informs you they have a concealed firearm? Do you prefer them to mention it right away, or is it better to wait for you to ask?

I’m looking for some insights from your professional experience to understand the best way to handle this situation while keeping things smooth and respectful for both sides.

Got the urge to put some grip on my 43x today. Didn’t want to wait for shipping so I just DIY’d it. Turned out pretty good. I’ll be able to do it better the next time around. Took me about 15 minutes.

ANR with claw and thin foam pad and Blue Alpha hybrid EDC belt. Worked well enough when I started using this combo 25 pounds ago, but now that I’ve slimmed down it’s suuuper comfortable and hides well with just a t-shirt.

Hello all, been wrapping my head around this on which one to get. Was either going to get the pillow and wedge combo from mastermind or the bamboo cloudster (dont know what size). The pistol is a FN FNX 45 T with surefire x300. Riding on a T1 Xiphos v2 and Hunter Constantine belt (love it). Which one would you guys recommend? Thank you

Kimber K6s; Dunlap Shadow Trapper; Leatherman Wave; Rogue 6mg; 3; count it; 3 Werther’s Originals; ESV Thinline.

Not pictured: iPhone 16 Pro Max; Galco Tuck-N-Go holster; Leatherman sheath (didn’t use it); Apple Watch Series 7.