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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    EDC - What's In Your Pockets?

    What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    • Mild7M
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      Oh shut up.. Freaky deaky Belgian

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      • Andreas1965A
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        @DougNg:

        @mclaincausey:

        G23 here, so, similar gun. I do not edc it at this time though. I installed a lighter trigger and a grip but the thing really needs a mag release extender.

        I tried REALLY hard to like 40SW and just couldn't get into it. Even got a brand new slide assembly and barrel and changed out my Sig P226

        Oh, you Americans  😉
        I'm owning a Colt Government, but of course (Germany!!!) using the thing exclusively on the shooting range. I'm member of a shooting club, but it's just sports. The gun is securely stored away in a safe, gun and ammo separated. My interest in guns began when I was a part time doctor in prison and the wardens took me with them to the shooting range.
        The 1911 is perfect for that, so reliable and easy to use. It's heavy, but that helps in targeting. I tried a Glock 19 and a 9 mm Sig once, but always came back to the 1911.

        When I'm in the US full time (after my marriage), I will definitely get a gun. My future wife already owns 2, a Glock 17 and a S&W revolver (.38) I believe in the saying "you don't go with a knife to a shooting"  🙂

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        • ohighyoO
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          You drive an audi Monday?? Looks like an audi key on that ring

          Slipping gradually into senility

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          • DougNgD
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            Wow, I don't think I've ever heard someone say how reliable the 1911 is as a platform. In fact, it's reputation is that it's incredibly finicky and a pain in the ass…

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            • DougNgD
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              Btw, a gun thread was started here awhile ago. I was disappointed there are only two posts in there

              http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5583.0

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • mclaincauseyM
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                I love the way 1911s handle.

                Think it, be it.

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                • J
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                  Mad,

                  My Mrs keeps a .38 for concealed carry, which is a natural transition to .357, from there a 9mm is easy. In other words start small, but on a firearm that can still be effective. She also likes the feel of a revolver better, but is capable of controlling her dad's .40 if she wants. She doesn't push her limits much though, and is typically happy with what she carries

                  Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    I'm surprised more people don't use pepper guns.

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • DougNgD
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                      Glock 19 loaded with 15+1 Federal HST 9mm 147gr
                      15rd magazine loaded with same and with Magpul floorplate
                      Car key with ResQMe window breaker/seatbelt cutter and Prometheus flashlight (mostly there so I can tuck it into my waistband and hang my keys from my gym clothes)
                      Greatlakesvapor ecig and ecig liquid
                      Spyderco Dragonfly VG10
                      Worthless work Blackberry that I hate
                      Lighthound AAA flashlight (an awesome buy for $20, has over 200 lumens on a single 10440 battery)
                      Victorinox Tinker with "Plus" scales that holds a pen (can't find them anymore)
                      Fisher Space Pen
                      Nylon sheath to hold the AAA light, pen and Swiss Army knife, along with duct tape wrapped around an old gift card, as well as a couple pieces of scrap paper
                      IH Wallet
                      Keyring that's usually on a belt loop, also has a Victorinox Classic, Photon light and USB drive
                      Not pictured is my iPhone in a Magpul case because it's taking the photo

                      The redundancy is because I don't usually have all this shit on me at one time. In the office, my keyring is usually hanging from my door. When I'm running out to get some take out, all I usually have is my wallet, my two sets of keys and my iPhone. I only carry my firearm out when I legally can, or when I'm home

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      • GilesG
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                        Doug, do you know which model this is?

                        Lighthound AAA flashlight

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • DougNgD
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                          http://www.lighthound.com/Lighthound-AAA-Flashlight-Cree-XP-G2-LED_p_4193.html

                          This is actually the second one. The first one had issues, but they took it back without hesitating. This one works like a champ. It's just "ok" with alkaline batteries, but I already had the rechargeable lithium batteries, and they double the output

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          • DougNgD
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                            You might have luck finding them in Europe under the brand name "Balder"

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • madmondayM
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                              nice Dougie.

                              Macguyver would be proud.

                              head high, middle finger higher

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                              • DougNgD
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                                Damn straight

                                Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • Mild7M
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                                  Nice Doug.  I am always a little envious and confused about how and when the Americans are allowed to carry a handgun, or conceal should I say?

                                  Re edc torches, my sunwayman r01a aaa is excellent for a 10lm.  A little bigger my zebralight sc600mkIi 18650 size is simply awesome.  I carry that as often as the situation will allow.

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
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                                    I have an HDS EDC Tactical in 200 lumens. Built like a tank and I like the operation of it, 3 different brightnesses and a strobe by default; I've felt no need to change that but you can. I wish it was $20 😕

                                    Think it, be it.

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      I could try to explain it, but you would be just as confused…long story short, depends on where you live  if you are current/former law enforcement, you're good in any state except buildings that prohibit it (some schools, courthouses). Adding to the confusion, if your state does not allow concealed carry, you can get a concealed carry permit from another state that will allow you to concelal when you are visiting

                                      Ironically, the states that allow conceal carry have a lower rate of violent crime than the state I reside in which does not allow conceal carry for your average citizen, though that may change with the convoluted politics of Maryland

                                      My everyday flashlight will probably change to an Elzetta Alpha this summer when it comes out

                                      Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        You've got an Elzetta for your shottie IIRC right Doug? I think that was the one they dropped out of a fucking heli and it still worked.

                                        While I'm a firm believer in EDC laws, I'm not convinced they reduce violence. I simply don't give criminals enough credit for forethought to figure "he might have a gun" into their activities.

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • DougNgD
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                                          My 20 dollar light has three modes, no strobe (preferred), and uses a AAA battery. Not as well built but smaller. I had a Novatac which was the precursor to HDS, same designer. Great light. Still running today, seven years later

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                                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                          • Mild7M
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                                            Thanks Doug for the info/confusion.

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