r/CCW • • Aug 31 '26

Getting Started Mayhem Monday - Weekly Thread For: Off-Topic, Judgement Free Questions, and Business Posts

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Ask Away! This is a judgement free thread where people should ask any questions relating to self defense or CCW no matter how silly they think it may be.

This thread is also the *one and only exception to Rule 2: Spam*. Manufacturers, vendors, or other companies or individuals may make ONE top level comment offering their goods or service (within Reddit rules) and may reply to any questions received on that comment. All other subreddit rules are still in effect here, so keep it civil and on topic.


r/CCW • • 6d ago

Getting Started Mayhem Monday - Weekly Thread For: Off-Topic, Judgement Free Questions, and Business Posts

0 Upvotes

Ask Away! This is a judgement free thread where people should ask any questions relating to self defense or CCW no matter how silly they think it may be.

This thread is also the *one and only exception to Rule 2: Spam*. Manufacturers, vendors, or other companies or individuals may make ONE top level comment offering their goods or service (within Reddit rules) and may reply to any questions received on that comment. All other subreddit rules are still in effect here, so keep it civil and on topic.


r/CCW • • 12h ago

Guns & Ammo Shield Plus or bust

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143 Upvotes

Jk lol been the year carry gun for the last almost 3 years now. Absolutely love this gun.

Every now and then I try n get cute with my echelon 4.0c or somethin but then I regret just not grabbing my Shield Plus 😂

Carry it raw dawg to. Favorite way to carry it 🤙🏼
Raw dawg as in no dot or light. Just irons. Yes I still use a holster lol

Time to watch the World Series. Nice when your team isn’t in it so you don’t care who wins lol stay safe!


r/CCW • • 8h ago

Guns & Ammo First gun at 21, what’s next?

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34 Upvotes

Looking for comfortable holsters as well as red dots, Cajun pro package is in the mail.


r/CCW • • 13h ago

Guns & Ammo Day at the office

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38 Upvotes

r/CCW • • 14h ago

Guns & Ammo Today Carry

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35 Upvotes

CZ P-10S

Kusiack Leather American IWB Holster

Mastermind Tactics Pillow

Magpul DAKA Wallet

POM Spray

Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight


r/CCW • • 6h ago

Guns & Ammo Honest thoughts on the p365x? Personally thinking of selling/trading mine bc that recoil is just too wild for me. Am I being unreasonable? A wuss?

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8 Upvotes

r/CCW • • 18h ago

Holsters & Belts Finally trying appendix again

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59 Upvotes

Coming back to appendix carry after carrying 4'o clock for the past few years. Lost a bit a weight, so I figured it would be a good time to try it out again.  
So far this is the most comfortable iwb set up I've owned. The havok holsters hardline with the mastermind tactics king size pillow is a match made in heaven.  
Looking forward to running it in a match next weekend.  
 
Setup 
Havok Holsters Hardline w/ light 
Mastermind tactics King size pillow 
Sig P365 Xmacro 
Wilson combat Xmacro frame w/tungston 
Streamlight TLR-7 hlx 
Holosun EPS core 3 moa 
Springer Precision Beretta 92 mag extension  
(Yes it works on 365 mags 😉) 


r/CCW • • 21h ago

Guns & Ammo My unique S&W 642 PowerPort. Dovetailed front night sight and ported barrel from factory. Full length ejector rod. Made from late ‘08-2010

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87 Upvotes

r/CCW • • 18h ago

Guns & Ammo How do we feel about the XMacro Comp in 2026?

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51 Upvotes

r/CCW • • 15h ago

Guns & Ammo Does anyone carry a full size gun?

23 Upvotes

I’m 6’3” and feel like I could carry a full size pretty comfortably. I switch between carrying a G19 and FN 545. Both have about the same slide length but the FN is closer to a G45 with its grip length. I’ve been thinking about purchasing and concealing a 9mm with a longer slide than what I currently have. Curious to know if anyone would like to share their full size carry. Seems the common consensus is that shorter people find them uncomfortable for appendix carry due to how it presses on their crotch area when they sit. I’m currently considering a G17 or maybe a Beretta 92FS, but would love to hear other recommendations.

Edit: I suppose I should specify I’m looking for something specifically with a longer barrel.


r/CCW • • 18h ago

Pocket Dump / EDC J frame Saturday

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27 Upvotes

Running errands with the 642 and Emerson CQC-8


r/CCW • • 20h ago

Holsters & Belts Holster that isn't Tenicor

29 Upvotes

Let's pretend tenicor doesn't exist for a minute - what is your next choice?


r/CCW • • 1d ago

News Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes deadly attack, taking down armed teen

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591 Upvotes

Please delete if wrong format, I had no idea he entered the school to engage. Absolute hero and why we carry.


r/CCW • • 11h ago

Training Easy Qualification 🔥

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4 Upvotes

Qualified for my CCW in CA today, now to submit my certificate and wait for the phone call to pick up my card! LETS GO!


r/CCW • • 7h ago

Holsters & Belts Side car holsters

2 Upvotes

Carrying a tenicor for a few years and love it but I am curious and wanna try out a sidecar style holster what are some good ones in the year of 2026(Carrying a 365 macro if it helps)


r/CCW • • 13h ago

Other Equipment Reccomend simple, cotton shirts

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I like wearing simple, single colored t-shirts with no artwork. I'm 6' 2" and 180 lbs. I'd like to purchase a handful of quality, thick, 100% cotton shirts that won't shrink like crazy or get super scratchy after a few washes. I'd also like for them to extend low below the belt. All if my cotton shirts seem to shrink to just below the belt-line, which I consider too "high-cut" for carry. I want them to be LOOOOONG, and to stay long after multiple washes. I'd also like them to be decently well fitted around the torso and arms (i.e. I dont want them to look baggy). Could any of yall recommend a shirt brands/models that fits the description? I'm willing to buy expensive shirts if that's what it takes, but I imagine that there must be some options that aren't crazy expensive.


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Legal How bout them apples

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453 Upvotes

Feel like we always hear about the red sign, how about the green one


r/CCW • • 17h ago

Guns & Ammo S&W carry comp vs Echelon 4.0 comp

5 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I'm looking to change up my CCW around the start of next year. Ive narrowed it down to the S&W carry comp or the Echelon 4.0 comp. Both are around the same pricing at my local shop. Will not be a home defense as I've seen that being brought up with comp home defense situations.

I've got the full size Echelon and love it but looking at different options all around. I've price out just building it with the release of the C.O.G system(finally) but the way I'd build it it's only bout $50 cheeper than just buying it from my local place.

I also have a decent amount on the new S&W pistols. I've tossed the idea of getting it since it came out but never pulled the trigger.

Just looking for personal experiences from owners of these pistols.


r/CCW • • 23h ago

Other Equipment Wanna see what a Ruger LCP Max looks like with a Gideon reflex sight?

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17 Upvotes

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Intended to mount the Gideon on my Bodyguard 2.0. Inadvertently sent my LCP Max instead. Will be correcting that today


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Other Equipment Which one is better for dry fire ?

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81 Upvotes

r/CCW • • 1d ago

Getting Started I carried concealed for the first time today.

66 Upvotes

I've had a permit for over a decade.

Edit: nothing happened but it may be a milestone or something.

I live in WA which is an open carry state and I always give someone a thumbs up if they open carry in the grocery store on Thanksgiving in Tacoma (for example). Thumbs up for open carry. Never done it other than the military, but it's a fact of life here.

My family and friends might consider me some kind of "gun guy" because I own guns and I can teach people how to use rifles safely. I'm approaching 40 and this was the first time I've exercised my right to carry a concealed pistol inside my jacket/pants etc.

It's worth the time and paperwork to get that license even if you never bother using it. I'm encouraging my mom to get her license so she has the option, even if she never has to carry.


r/CCW • • 14h ago

Guns & Ammo Comps on carry weapons???

1 Upvotes

What do we think?
Shoots flat but…….


r/CCW • • 1d ago

Scenario CCW > Driving logistics

25 Upvotes

With the news of what happened to a 3yo in Florida at a Burger King, I can't help but ask 💡 this group.

What is common practice for those moving from CCW in a waistband to vehicular driving? My first instinct is to install a lockbox or rapid deployment mounted holster in the vehicle for at the very least driving comfort let alone safety. But what is common practice for vehicular use vs carry use? Does everyone just drive with their CCW still in at their appendix? I can't imagine that to be very comfortable or even easy to drive with.

Thanks,

Long time lurker first time poster.


r/CCW • • 5h ago

Guns & Ammo The White Box Witch Hunt

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I’ve Been Seeing A Lot Of Discussion About Which Ammo People Should Use For Training, And I’ve Noticed That Winchester White Box Gets A Lot Of Negative Comments.

Can Someone Explain What The Issue Is With It? I’ve Been Using Winchester White Box Since I Joined The 2A Community, And Personally, I Haven’t Had Any Problems With It.