First carry

[Taypo]

I had to work today, so no chance at a Wally Walk. I promise to get that done ASAP I work in a small retail store, so I've had quite a few chances to get spotted and no comments yet.

In the meantime, I've been carrying a Springfield Range Officer (.45) in a Galco V-Hawk for about 9 hours or so. Here's some early impressions.


The holster works as advertised, but I definitely need a purpose built gunbelt. I'm wearing a thicker, all purpose belt that's sagging a bit too much. Britches have been sagging a little bit. Gunwise, I need to replace the stock grips as they're chafing a little bit, even through an undershirt. The adjustable rear sight is gonna have to go as well, it's snagging on my cover shirt occasionally

The weight of a full 1911 isnt as bad as I feared, definitely not going to be an issue once I've got a real belt.

Now, on to shopping for that new carry gun :)

[mr1337]

Congrats! Soon you won't even realize it's there.

Just looked up your holster and wow that's pricey! I know it's quality leather. I guess I'm spoiled by the low cost of kydex.

[misterlarry]

Congrats on carrying. You will quickly get used to it.

[Taypo]

Congrats! Soon you won't even realize it's there.

Just looked up your holster and wow that's pricey! I know it's quality leather. I guess I'm spoiled by the low cost of kydex.

Yeah, it definitely wasn't a cheap holster but it's breaking in nicely and worth it. I'm not a kydex guy, but I'm not a plastic gun fan either. I'm not judging those of you who are though :)

[Emtifre09]

lol what is the wally walk?

[Keith B]

lol what is the wally walk?

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[rogersinsel]

Welcome and congrats on your carry.

Gander Mtn has some dress belts designed for holsters and while they're not as good as a custom belt I do think, they are far better than a standard belt.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/p ... t&i=437033" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If you can afford to wait for delivery I found AG Custom's gun belts to be well made.

http://agcustomgunleather.com/store/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Taypo]

Thanks for the tips.

I asked Santa for leather, so we'll see how that pans out. 8f not, Beltman/Tucker/AG are on my short list for orders.

As a side note, I've been to one Gander Mountain (new one in Mesquite) and was thoroughly unimpressed. Is it just that store? Seemed a little half-assed

[Jumping Frog]

DaltechForce.com makes great gunbelts for reasonable cost.

Right now they are running a 15% off sale and free shipping with the correct coupon code. Don't remember the code from my phone, but call them and ask them.

Get the double thick (1/4") belt, not the single layer.

[drwatson]

I haven't had a "Wally Walk" yet, but have been to two restaurants. Not so sure I can do the time requirements for an official "Wally Walk". I'm to go in get what I need and get out kind of guy.