The (un)Importance of Gear

[Talyn]

Anyone who has been exposed to drama in films, novels, television can come away with an impression that a special gun or other bit of gear is critical to success. It’s a gimmick, a plot point – some gadget that the protagonist uses to overcome the odds.

The (un)Importance of Gear | Tactical Wire

 

[Shibadog]

I’m a firm believer in KISS ( Keep It Simple Stupid). The more stuff involved, the more potential failure points. Get a handgun You can shoot well and is sized so You can and will carry it, all day, every day. Get a holster that works for You to enable comfortable carry. Practice enough with it to maintain your skill set. Everything else is superfluous. Don’t fall in the trap that you need what the Kewl Kids have, and newer does not necessarily mean better. In today’s world Everything has “Tacticool” models, most of which has little to no relavence in the real world OR offers little to no advantage over what you already have. (tactical SOCKS? Really???). The Good Lord gave you a brain. Use it.

 

[no life]

I'm a sci-fi fan so i want the cool guns and accessories if they are available like a boltgun with a scope...

 

[Sld1959]

Gear does not make up for poor skills.

 

[3L120]

True, but it sure depletes the savings!

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

The only gear you need is a somewhat quality holster.

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

Though I did just spend $80 on this Urban Carry holster that I found on Amazon.... Which so far seems to be very comfy

 

[mikep]

Though I did just spend $80 on this Urban Carry holster that I found on Amazon.... Which so far seems to be very comfy

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That’s nice looking. How is the retention?

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

That’s nice looking. How is the retention?

It's really not bad! Nice little "click" that I'm just not used to getting out of leather. Holster doesn't have that "hand built" look to it, but it does have the feel, and so far it's very comfortable. Over the last couple of weeks I've ordered about 8 different holsters. They're all going back except this one and the Blackhawk IWB that I found.

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

Here's the Amazon link to the new holster: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C99Y7TP4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[3L120]

Here's the Amazon link to the new holster: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C99Y7TP4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Well, it does look better than an Uncle Mike holster.

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

Well, it does look better than an Uncle Mike holster.

A plastic shopping bag covered in dog sh*t looks better than an Uncle Mike's holster

 

[Anchorite]

Gear does not make up for poor skills.

Along with those same thoughts, I like to think capability trumps capacity.

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

Along with those same thoughts, I like to think capability trumps capacity.

Absolutely. Goes back to my convo about the kids at the range with all the kitted out guns... optics and lights and flashlights and god knows what else. They're holding $2000 worth of what have you, barely hitting a target 25 feet away. Here I am keeping them all in the black off hand @ 50' with iron sights on a $400 pistol. They can't figure out how I'm doing it.