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by srothstein
Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Shoulder bag for carrying: YOUR EXPERIENCE, OPINION, TIPS?
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Re: Shoulder bag for carrying: YOUR EXPERIENCE, OPINION, TIP

ATDM wrote:My concern about a fanny pack is that I carry a full size XDm, and I'm 5'10", 155 lbs. I'm afraid it would look way too big and unnatural for me.
Two fanny packs to look at further are the Ka-Bar TDI and the 5.11 Select Carry. Both carry a full size pistol in what appears to be a very small pouch, too small for a gun. They do it by camouflaging the actual holster part so that the barrel sticks down the belt part of the pack instead of being inside the pouch part. I used the TDI after I got rid of the gunny sack fanny pack. I carried a Glock 22 in it when required and a 1911 at other times. I can recommend it as a decent fanny pack that doesn't scream gun. I never tried the 5.11 but in general have some faith in their gear.

Incidentally, one of the things I have also done (and don't particularly recommend) is use the 5.11 concealment vest. As a vest, it is great for covering a holster on your belt. They also have pouches with holsters inside the vest itself and I guarantee it is concealed, but I never felt comfortable with the weight that way. To the uninitiated, the vest looks a lot like a photographer's vest though gun people will know better.

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