Cop-friendly Carry optionS m any us of have little say in what gun or holster we use while working uniformed patrol. However, when it comes to off-duty concealed carry or detective work, things are usually a little different. Suddenly there’s a world of holsters and bags — strongside, crossdraw, appendix, IWB, belt clip, paddle, shoulder, ankle, leather, plastic, etc. — which can be a little overwhelming. We’re here to help you navigate through the various methods and brands, but you’ll never really know what you like or what works best for your needs until you actually go out and try them. Here are some of the things we like … Suzi Huntington 8 1 3 4 2 reason you see Maxpedition bags and gear in the hands of cops and other 1 The professional-types is because it’s some of the best gear you can buy when it comes to humpin’ stuff around. The Sitka Gearslinger is compact and pocket-rich. Internals allowyoutohide/storealaptoporiPadperfectly,alongwithenoughgoodiestomake itaworld-classcarry-on(includinganexternalwaterbottlepocket).Ahidden,zippered pouchallowsconcealedcarry,andtheexternalstrapsallowyoutosecureyourcoator otherbulkystuff.It’sbigenoughtohave“justenough”stuffinit,butnotsobigyou’re temptedtotossinthe6-cellMaglight,boltcuttersandspareboots.Getit? on the pistol’s butt. The lever rocks forward and you’re in business fast! Another hidden feature is its 360-degree adjustablelockingcant.It’scurrentlymadeforGlocksandafewotherpistols.Thisone’sawinner! waistbandoroutside?Itsurewouldbegreattofind afast,concealable 4 Insidethe holsterfillingbothroles,andGalco’snewDoubleTimedoesjustthat.Precisionmolded fromkydex,itfeaturesadjustabletensionforsecurity,maintenance-freeconstructionandan opentopforfastdraw.AnditquicklyjumpsbackandforthfromOWBtoIWBwithjustaflatbladescrewdriver.Madeforacoupledozenpistols,you’llliketheversatilityandtheprice. 2 Forasnubnoserevolver,theIWB“appendixcarry”positionissecureandfast!Since nobodyknowsmoreaboutsnubbiesthanBobbyMac,it’snosurprisehemakesthe bestholstersfor’em.Here’shisSN-1huggin’JohnConnor’sRugerLCR.It’sagreatbalance offlexibilityandrigidity,andsupercomfycarriedattheappendixoranywherefrom12to 5o’clock.Thetopofthebeltloopsitsrightatthetopofthecylinder—perfect! HTHolsters,designedandmadeinFinland,recentlyarrivedintheUS.Connortested 3 boththeirexcellentSWATholsterandthisone,theirunique,patentedSpeed-DrawCC. 32 Amechanicallysimpleandintuitivesecuritysystemreleasessimplybytakinganaturalgrip LooknofurtherandcheckoutthePT-ONeandPT-2byPistolWear.Wornlowonthe trunkaroundthehips—notthebelly—thepouchesaresecureandoffernoise-free entry.Thematerialislight,comfyandwashable,andthebeltsadjusteasily.They’rea WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • JANUARY2014 Ifyouwalk,jog,run,bikeorrollerblade,maybeyou’vebeenlookingforacom5 fortable,easy-access,under-the-shirtcarrysystemnotasrestrictiveasabellyband.
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