## Belts - [GrooveLife Belt](https://www.groovelife.com/products/groove-belt-black-black) - Current EDC belt. It works well for being able to get just the enough tension without getting too tight. - Pros - Adjustability of the elastic belt is very fine control of tension - Magnetic latch works well - The elastic seems rigid enough that it doesn't warp/bend/curve with a holster - Cons - The elastic appears to be loosening over time time - [KORE Range Belt](https://www.koreessentials.com/products/ranger-green-battle-belt-complete-kit) - Dual layer belt (loop inner and hook outer layer) means that I can drive to the range with just the loop inner layer and easily toss on the outer belt once I get there - Pros - Molle standard like all other range belts - The ratcheting adjustment is fantastic (you buy the belt 54" long and cut it down to your size) - Very rigid - Cons - (none yet) ## Belt Accessories - Magazine holders - [Flex Double 2.0 Magazine Pouches](https://www.511tactical.com/flex-double-pistol-mag-pouch-2-1.html?queryID=88d44abf9dec6b40812251a0d2baf5d5&objectID=375187&indexName=magento2_productiondefault_products) - Have these on my range belt, they work fine although I need to make some spacers for the bottom for 10 Rd magazines or compact mags - [Blackhawk Double Mag Double Stack](https://www.blackhawk.com/holsters/injection-molded-mag-cases/double-mag-case-double-stack/1172.html) - Works fine on standard belts and has decent retention, good for classes or range days that don't need a duty belt - Dump Pouch - [Flex Drop Pouch 2.0](https://www.511tactical.com/flex-drop-pouch-2-1.html?queryID=319c297cc2469ede8053e77cc6079ff8&objectID=375205&indexName=magento2_productiondefault_products) - A reasonably fine dump pouch, compact without being too big. Nylon seems like it will hold up will - [[Range Belt IFAK]] - Very good, smaller capacity which is useful to prevent over packing - Velcro loop of misc - Yellow electrical tape - Used for flagging on range days - Mechanix The Original gloves - Tight with good dexterity for weapon manipulation - [Walker's Belt Clip Holder](https://www.walkersgameear.com/belt-clip-holder/) - _way_ easier than clipping on your arm - [O Light IMINI 2](https://www.olight.com/store/imini-2-rechargeable-mini-flashlight) - Pull the flashlight off it's magnetic holder and it turns on, snap it back on and it turns off. Useful for inspecting ports or optics in dark booths or range days ## Head - [Walker's Razor Bluetooth](https://www.walkersgameear.com/razor-electronic-comm-muff-w-bluetooth/) - Useful for command drills using voice memos from phone or drill recordings ## Holsters ### Using - [T.REX Arms Sidecar](https://www.trex-arms.com/store/trex-arms-sidecar-holster/?handedness=%22Right%22&threaded=false&belt_width=null&color_ref=1&clip_material=%22Metal%22&hardwared_holster_accessories=%5B%7B%22holster_accessory_variation_ref%22:191,%22color_ref%22:1%7D%5D&non_hardwared_holster_accessories=%5B%5D&holster_availability_ref=289) - A _very_ well made holster and comfortable for appendix cary. Purchased with the additional magazine wing - Pros - Clips are very adjustable - Great retention adjustment - Smooth entry and exit - Sweat guard height - Cons - Bulky and heavy - [T.REX Arms Ironside Hybrid](https://www.trex-arms.com/store/t-rex-ironside-hybrid-holster/?handedness=%22Right%22&threaded=false&belt_width=null&color_ref=1&clip_material=null&hardwared_holster_accessories=%5B%7B%22holster_accessory_variation_ref%22:54,%22color_ref%22:1%7D%5D&non_hardwared_holster_accessories=%5B%5D&holster_availability_ref=2692) - Technically this is an OWB compatible holster (they come with the belt loops) mounted to a felt-ish backer which itself has clips. This is a nice little kit which gives you two holsters for the price of 1.5. I ran this on my belt for classes before I bought The Rig. - Pros - As an OWB holster it's very good - As an IWB holster at 3 o'clock it's even better. The felt level acts as a good sweat guard and spacer - Good retention adjustment - Cons - Fiddly to switch between the two modes so you won't be doing it at the range - Takes a little bit of getting used and medium bulky - [Guerilla-Tactical The Rig](https://guerrilla-tactical.com/product/the-rig-outside-the-waistband/) - Mounted on my battle belt I'm using this to test safariland and ride hight before getting a holster with a higher level of retention - Pros - Good kydex build - Good retention adjustment - Drilled for Safariland QBS - Cons - Technically fine for now but I want a holster with some retention - [DeSantis Slim Tuk](https://www.desantisholster.com/pegasus-kydex/slim-tuk/) - Pros - Very lightweight, coupled with the G43x it's a very light package - Cons - No claw which necessitates having to carry deeper, which means it's hard to get a good grip from the holster - No sweatguard so carrying without an undershirt leaves some bruising - I'm going to swap this out for a Guerilla-Tactical Low Pro ### Tried - [Blackpoint IWB Holster](https://www.sigsauer.com/p365-xmacro-iwb-blackpoint-tactical-holster.html) - Pros - The claw helped keep the grip module closer to my body - The clips were at a good location so that I was able to get a good firing grip from within the holster - The clips are on an arm which allows for tucking a shirt in between your pants and the gun - Good retention adjustment - Cons - Non-light bearing and they have limited selection for light configuration - Too deep for appendix carry - I switched off of it because I started carrying with the TLR7Sub ## Plate Carrier - [T.REX Arms AC1.5](https://www.trex-arms.com/store/t-rex-ac1-5/) - [T.REX HESCO T212 Special Threat Plate Set](https://www.trex-arms.com/store/t-rex-hesco-t212-special-threat-plate-set/) - [T.REX Carbine Placard](https://www.trex-arms.com/store/t-rex-carbine-placard/) - [T.REX Med-H Pouch](https://www.trex-arms.com/store/t-rex-med-h-pouch/)