What are your standard and optional "loadouts"?

Futo Inu · June 19, 2002, 05:43 PM

for the belt and pockets?

Here's mine. The P32 in the MD Enterprises pocket holster and and Gerber Multi-tool with BS pouch are options, as well as the paddle xtra mag holder - not shown.

Rest are "standard", including the Kimber Ultra Shadow LE II in Uncle Mike's kydex paddle (Milt Sparks is still on order

), Kershaw folder, Treo phone/handheld organizer with belt pouch and hands-free wire, keys with Photon Micro Light, and Dan Looper (OKC) custom wallet. I'd like to carry a small OC spray too, but I'm running out of places to put stuff.

illuminatus99 · June 19, 2002, 06:10 PM

standard loadout:

SOB holster and two mags in the coat pocket

optional loadout:

thigh holster for the sidearm with extra mag pocket, 2 mag pouch on web belt

4 30 rounders in the LBV pockets

6 30 rounders in pouches on the web belt

SAR-1 slung across the front

Mossberg 500A on the back with extra shells on the stock and in grenade pouches on LBV

mace canister on web belt in pouch

mini mag in pouch on web belt

angled light on flashlight strap of LBV

lonegunman · June 19, 2002, 08:51 PM

Didnt you forget the trauma plates and duct tape?

MarineTech · June 19, 2002, 09:12 PM

My loadout varies with what clothes I'm wearing, what area I'm going to be in, and what I'm actually going to be doing. Generally though, they look like this.

Kimber Compact .45 ACP in either a Galco M.O.B. holster, a Milt Sparks VM2, or a Galco Jackass rig. I keep 2 spare magazines on my person.

If I need to keep a real low profile, I keep my Detonics Pocket 9 (9mm) in a Bianchi IWB holster or a Galco ankle rig. I also keep 2 spare magazines about my person for the Detonics.

Dave R · June 20, 2002, 09:32 AM

I must be an under-achiever.

Standard load (everywhere load):
-Wallet
-Keys (little Swiss Army knife)
-P32 w/ spare mag in Uncle Mikes No. 1.
-Cell Phone

Optional load ("work" load)
-Above plus
-P-11 IWB
-Palm Pilot

I travel light.

Hutch · June 20, 2002, 01:15 PM

Count me in w/ DaveR. Keys, change and foldin' money and Victorinox Explorer in left front. Hankie in left rear. Wallet & comb in right rear. 649 in right front, except at work. Occasionally will add 2AA mini-mag upright in RR next to wallet, depending on environment.

An earlier thread about Dockers

and additional pockets and such has got me exploring for alternatives. I need a Batman's utililty belt of some sort I can still wear in a bidness casual environtment. The Micron on the key fob idea sounds good, and a good tiny multi-tool might be better than my trusty ol' Swiss Army model.

By the way, posting a pic of the loadout is way cool.

Radicalcleric · June 20, 2002, 01:42 PM

Start off with a Level II ballistic vest. Over this goes a blousy Hawian print shirt to conceal the Kimber 1911 with laser sights and 20 round mag in a SOB holster. The detachable shoulder stock for the Kimber is worn on a sling around my neck.

Each ankle has a holster with matching S&W M640 revolvers. Two Seecamp .32s ride in front pockets of jeans. Wallet pocket carries PPKs in .380. Keychain uses NAA Mini-revolver for fob. Fanny pack is packed with extra ammo.

Web belt is loaded with chemical mace, 6-cell flashlight, a six-inch Gerber fighting knife, sap, brass knuckles, Louisville Slugger, an ax, and a large stapler (sometimes the weight of the belt starts to pull my pants down and a quick fix is to staple them to my body).

I keep some det cord, duct tape, tow chain, and pruning shears up my right sleeve. Up the other is jumper cables, RCBS reloading press (in case I run low on ammo), ice skates and a moped.

I wear a stovepipe hat so I can stash a couple of stun grenades under it. I keep some flares in my shorts along with an inflatable raft. I haven't figured out where to carry the paddle, yet, but I am working on it.

This is my regular gear for going downtown. Unfortunately, by the time I get everything on all the stores are closed. Besides, I don't have anywhere to carry my car keys.

**Mike Irwin** · June 20, 2002, 01:55 PM

Standard load out

Left front pocket -- Smith & Wesson Model 042 .38 Spl. in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster, loaded with 5 rounds of Winchester 125-gr. JHP +P.

Left rear pocket -- Wallet with my VA and PA CCWs.

Right front pocket -- keys, including an Inova light (very nifty), bic or Zippo lighter.

Right rear pocket -- plastic grocery bags (those of you with dogs know what they're for).

Optional load out.

The above plus an extra speedloader and/or Bianchi speed strip.

In wintertime I may forego the Model 042 in the pocket for an S&W Model 19 2.5" in a shoulder holster.

**Marko Kloos** · June 20, 2002, 02:01 PM

Standard loadout...primary CCW on my belt, IWB at 4 o'clock. Spare mag in carrier on weak side, substitute slimline speedloader pouch when CCW is a revolver. Always: backup gun (Glock 33) on ankle, spare mag for backup in watch pocket. Optional for revolver CCW: an additional speed strip in the left front pocket.

Front pockets hold knives...Sebenza on the right, Timberline Discovery on the left side.

Glove box: spare 50 rounds of carry ammo in green MTM box.

glock glockler · June 20, 2002, 02:25 PM

Lendringser, what about when you go jogging or did you just describe your jogging "loadout"?

**Marko Kloos** · June 20, 2002, 02:56 PM

What's "jogging"?

Seriously...workout gun for sweatpants pocket is either the Jetfire or a Model 12 Airweight M&P, each with one reload for weight balance in the opposing pocket.

armedbutnotdangerous · June 20, 2002, 05:22 PM

Every day load out:
S&W 337PD on left ankle (does that count?).
Cigarette lighter and two Bianchi Speedstrips loaded with +P
hollowpoints in right front pocket.
Chapstick and business card holder in right front pocket.
Wallet in left rear.
Schrade folder on right side of belt.

If I think i need it or just feel like it:
Lose S&W, move Schrade to right front, put Springfield TRP at
4:00, and two spare mags in pouch at 9:00.

Steve.

k77/22rp · June 20, 2002, 09:07 PM

Let me check...
hmmm... 3 paperclips in one pocket and a penny in the other.

ronin308 · June 20, 2002, 11:16 PM

Standard- Rule #1: Dress like a preppy college kid, call it "Big Ten Camouflage" Mossy Oak ain't got nothing on me!

I carry a full size 1911 in a Milt Sparks SSII @ 4 o' clock. It rides on a Mitch Rosen 1.5" contoured belt. Spare mag in carrier on left side, another spare mag sits in my left front pocket. CRKT Carson clipped on right front pocket. Wallet w/ driver's license and handgun permit is in my right rear pocket. BTW I carry this even if its 95 degrees outside.

Optional equipment- Depending on the time of day or if I'll be out at night, I will carry a Surefire E2 Executive clipped to my left front pocket. I also frequently carry a 16" ASP baton.

Greybeard · June 20, 2002, 11:27 PM

Right front pants pocket: keys and Spyderco
Left front pants pocket: topedo-shaped pen, speed strip w/5+Ps
Left rear pocket: Billfold
9:00 on belt, jeans or draw string shorts: cell phone
4:00 IWB: S&W 340, "the always gun": 14.9 ounces loaded.

Common options: Glock 36 / OC Spray Key Ring Kubotan IWB
With lace-up boots: .357 to ankle holster.
Vehicle: Flashlight, bigger OC, speed loader with 5 .357s, wallet case of .38s, spare mag. for .45.

illuminatus99 · June 21, 2002, 03:34 AM

I don't have any trauma plates

I could always duct tape a phone book to my chest though...

Monkeyleg · June 21, 2002, 05:24 PM

" I could always duct tape a phone book to my chest though..."

Mike H · June 21, 2002, 06:47 PM

June 19, 2002, 09:12 PM	#4
MarineTech Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2002 Location: Southern Maine US Posts: 300	My loadout varies with what clothes I'm wearing, what area I'm going to be in, and what I'm actually going to be doing. Generally though, they look like this. Kimber Compact .45 ACP in either a Galco M.O.B. holster, a Milt Sparks VM2, or a Galco Jackass rig. I keep 2 spare magazines on my person. If I need to keep a real low profile, I keep my Detonics Pocket 9 (9mm) in a Bianchi IWB holster or a Galco ankle rig. I also keep 2 spare magazines about my person for the Detonics. __________________ Morituri Nolumus Mori - We who are about to die, don't want to. -

June 20, 2002, 09:32 AM	#5
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,405	I must be an under-achiever. Standard load (everywhere load): -Wallet -Keys (little Swiss Army knife) -P32 w/ spare mag in Uncle Mikes No. 1. -Cell Phone Optional load ("work" load) -Above plus -P-11 IWB -Palm Pilot I travel light. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

June 20, 2002, 01:15 PM	#6
Hutch Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,125	Count me in w/ DaveR. Keys, change and foldin' money and Victorinox Explorer in left front. Hankie in left rear. Wallet & comb in right rear. 649 in right front, except at work. Occasionally will add 2AA mini-mag upright in RR next to wallet, depending on environment. An earlier thread about Dockers and additional pockets and such has got me exploring for alternatives. I need a Batman's utililty belt of some sort I can still wear in a bidness casual environtment. The Micron on the key fob idea sounds good, and a good tiny multi-tool might be better than my trusty ol' Swiss Army model. By the way, posting a pic of the loadout is way cool. __________________ "First, the freedom to own and carry the weapon of your choice is a natural, fundamental, and inalienable human, individual, civil, and Constitutional right -- subject neither to the democratic process nor to arguments grounded in social utility" -- L. Neil Smith ' I have an [in]alienable right to bear arms. I will exercise my own judgement in their use and accept responsibilty for the consequences' - Oakleaf

June 20, 2002, 01:55 PM	#8
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 21,782	Standard load out Left front pocket -- Smith & Wesson Model 042 .38 Spl. in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster, loaded with 5 rounds of Winchester 125-gr. JHP +P. Left rear pocket -- Wallet with my VA and PA CCWs. Right front pocket -- keys, including an Inova light (very nifty), bic or Zippo lighter. Right rear pocket -- plastic grocery bags (those of you with dogs know what they're for). Optional load out. The above plus an extra speedloader and/or Bianchi speed strip. In wintertime I may forego the Model 042 in the pocket for an S&W Model 19 2.5" in a shoulder holster. __________________ Coworkers. A convenient source of food in a post apocalyptic world.

June 20, 2002, 02:01 PM	#9
Marko Kloos Staff Lead Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Enfield, NH Posts: 5,471	Standard loadout...primary CCW on my belt, IWB at 4 o'clock. Spare mag in carrier on weak side, substitute slimline speedloader pouch when CCW is a revolver. Always: backup gun (Glock 33) on ankle, spare mag for backup in watch pocket. Optional for revolver CCW: an additional speed strip in the left front pocket. Front pockets hold knives...Sebenza on the right, Timberline Discovery on the left side. Glove box: spare 50 rounds of carry ammo in green MTM box. __________________ "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." --A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapon Shops of Isher the munchkin wrangler.

June 19, 2002, 06:10 PM	#2
illuminatus99 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 353	standard loadout: SOB holster and two mags in the coat pocket optional loadout: thigh holster for the sidearm with extra mag pocket, 2 mag pouch on web belt 4 30 rounders in the LBV pockets 6 30 rounders in pouches on the web belt SAR-1 slung across the front Mossberg 500A on the back with extra shells on the stock and in grenade pouches on LBV mace canister on web belt in pouch mini mag in pouch on web belt angled light on flashlight strap of LBV

June 19, 2002, 08:51 PM	#3
lonegunman Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2001 Location: deep in georgia Posts: 1,725	Didnt you forget the trauma plates and duct tape?

June 20, 2002, 01:42 PM	#7
Radicalcleric Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2001 Posts: 647	Start off with a Level II ballistic vest. Over this goes a blousy Hawian print shirt to conceal the Kimber 1911 with laser sights and 20 round mag in a SOB holster. The detachable shoulder stock for the Kimber is worn on a sling around my neck. Each ankle has a holster with matching S&W M640 revolvers. Two Seecamp .32s ride in front pockets of jeans. Wallet pocket carries PPKs in .380. Keychain uses NAA Mini-revolver for fob. Fanny pack is packed with extra ammo. Web belt is loaded with chemical mace, 6-cell flashlight, a six-inch Gerber fighting knife, sap, brass knuckles, Louisville Slugger, an ax, and a large stapler (sometimes the weight of the belt starts to pull my pants down and a quick fix is to staple them to my body). I keep some det cord, duct tape, tow chain, and pruning shears up my right sleeve. Up the other is jumper cables, RCBS reloading press (in case I run low on ammo), ice skates and a moped. I wear a stovepipe hat so I can stash a couple of stun grenades under it. I keep some flares in my shorts along with an inflatable raft. I haven't figured out where to carry the paddle, yet, but I am working on it. This is my regular gear for going downtown. Unfortunately, by the time I get everything on all the stores are closed. Besides, I don't have anywhere to carry my car keys.

June 20, 2002, 02:25 PM	#10
glock glockler Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2000 Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA Posts: 908	Lendringser, what about when you go jogging or did you just describe your jogging "loadout"? __________________ "It does not take a majority to prevail...but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." -Samuel Adams "Give me ten Jesuits and I shall conquer the world" -Stalin

June 20, 2002, 02:56 PM	#11
Marko Kloos Staff Lead Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Enfield, NH Posts: 5,471	What's "jogging"? Seriously...workout gun for sweatpants pocket is either the Jetfire or a Model 12 Airweight M&P, each with one reload for weight balance in the opposing pocket. __________________ "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." --A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapon Shops of Isher the munchkin wrangler.

June 20, 2002, 05:22 PM	#12
armedbutnotdangerous Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2001 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 170	Every day load out: S&W 337PD on left ankle (does that count?). Cigarette lighter and two Bianchi Speedstrips loaded with +P hollowpoints in right front pocket. Chapstick and business card holder in right front pocket. Wallet in left rear. Schrade folder on right side of belt. If I think i need it or just feel like it: Lose S&W, move Schrade to right front, put Springfield TRP at 4:00, and two spare mags in pouch at 9:00. Steve. __________________ Louis L'Amour said it best!!

June 20, 2002, 09:07 PM	#13
k77/22rp Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 578	Let me check... hmmm... 3 paperclips in one pocket and a penny in the other. __________________ JeFF D on The High Road

June 20, 2002, 11:16 PM	#14
ronin308 Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: Purdue University Posts: 1,980	Standard- Rule #1: Dress like a preppy college kid, call it "Big Ten Camouflage" Mossy Oak ain't got nothing on me! I carry a full size 1911 in a Milt Sparks SSII @ 4 o' clock. It rides on a Mitch Rosen 1.5" contoured belt. Spare mag in carrier on left side, another spare mag sits in my left front pocket. CRKT Carson clipped on right front pocket. Wallet w/ driver's license and handgun permit is in my right rear pocket. BTW I carry this even if its 95 degrees outside. Optional equipment- Depending on the time of day or if I'll be out at night, I will carry a Surefire E2 Executive clipped to my left front pocket. I also frequently carry a 16" ASP baton. __________________ If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara desert in five years there’d be a shortage of sand. -Milton Friedman

June 20, 2002, 11:27 PM	#15
Greybeard Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2002 Location: Denton County Texas Posts: 635	Right front pants pocket: keys and Spyderco Left front pants pocket: topedo-shaped pen, speed strip w/5+Ps Left rear pocket: Billfold 9:00 on belt, jeans or draw string shorts: cell phone 4:00 IWB: S&W 340, "the always gun": 14.9 ounces loaded. Common options: Glock 36 / OC Spray Key Ring Kubotan IWB With lace-up boots: .357 to ankle holster. Vehicle: Flashlight, bigger OC, speed loader with 5 .357s, wallet case of .38s, spare mag. for .45. __________________ www.dentoncountysports.com A Private Palace for Pistol Proficiency

June 21, 2002, 03:34 AM	#16
illuminatus99 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 353	I don't have any trauma plates I could always duct tape a phone book to my chest though...

June 21, 2002, 05:24 PM	#17
Monkeyleg Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2000 Posts: 4,621	" I could always duct tape a phone book to my chest though..." __________________ Eotech Sights, Hunting Rangefinders Crimson Trace, Bushnell Scopes Remington Rifles, Smith and Wesson revolvers Beretta Pistols, Kimber, ACOG sights

June 21, 2002, 06:47 PM	#18
Mike H Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 1999 Posts: 1,160