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Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« on: July 18, 2024, 12:03:14 PM »
It is fashionable around here for a lot of youts, and even some older guys, to be toting a bag. Often messenger bags, but designer shoulder purses are very in style with a lot of the youts from a certain demographic toting stuff from Louie, DK, etc... I figure it's probably swap meet stuff, but they - bit enough for a Glock and a stendo or three...
 
I see shoulder sling/messenger bags that are big enough for an AR pistol.
 
I want one.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2024, 12:11:59 PM »
This is what I typically carry: 5.11 tactical push bag.  Amazon has a plethora of similar clones for much cheaper.

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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2024, 12:41:31 PM »
I’ve used a maxpedition bag for years but as my leatherwork has improved, I’m thinking of making something that looks a lot less tactical. Iow no Molle loops.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2024, 01:09:04 PM »
Quote from: Bogie on July 18, 2024, 12:03:14 PM
It is fashionable around here for a lot of youts, and even some older guys, to be toting a bag. Often messenger bags, but designer shoulder purses are very in style with a lot of the youts from a certain demographic toting stuff from Louie, DK, etc... I figure it's probably swap meet stuff, but they - bit enough for a Glock and a stendo or three...
 
I see shoulder sling/messenger bags that are big enough for an AR pistol.
 
I want one.

How much interior space do you need?
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2024, 01:40:05 PM »
I have one of these that I have used for a while:  https://vertx.com/commuter  It's a decent bag, and carries a handgun, IFAK and mags really well.  Pretty non tactical as well.

The .300blk SBR needs a slightly bigger version because I keep the can on it, so it has a real backpack.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2024, 02:42:15 PM »
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2024, 04:54:16 PM »
"Ratta-tat-tat!", said the briefcase.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2024, 06:38:37 PM »
My bag is a Claire Dane Messenger Bag that my wife paid WAY too much for but it works great for my purposes.



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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2024, 06:44:25 PM »
This was my previous CHP bag. NOTE: This bag was designed for Concealed Carry.





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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2024, 06:44:46 AM »
Bitch bags!
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2024, 11:40:55 AM »
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2024, 11:44:16 AM »
But then I went to Bass Pro yesterday, and for twice that price, I got two boxes of 9mm Silvertips, a Pmag gigglestick, and...
 
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-sling-pack
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2024, 02:23:15 PM »
Good quality bags are NOT cheap!
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2024, 02:32:14 PM »
Yeah, this one is a lighter, but ripstop, nylon...
 
I used to have an Uncle Mike's fanny pack, but I don't think they make that kind anymore.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2024, 07:00:11 PM »
I've had a Maxpedition Versa since the company started making them.  I really like that tough little shoulder bag, but I haven't carried in it since the first day.

It took about zero minutes to realize everyone saw it, looked at it, admired it, hated it, but most importantly.... NOTICED IT.
I don't want people looking at my concealed carry weapon, and I really don't want it in a bag that might be snatched.

Meanwhile, it makes a great bag for travel, or a ready bag in the house.  For a carry weapon?  Nope, not for me.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2024, 11:01:31 PM »
Strap goes over the head cross-body, this prevents bag snatching. I replaced the wimpy "stock" clip-on strap with an old laptop bag strap I had. You snatch my bag and yer dragging my fat az with it!
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2024, 11:53:14 PM »
Hey, guys... We have an FNG here... He goes by Carteach, and is a standup guy... When he's not cooking, mixing, and chilling out by the fire.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2024, 06:45:33 AM »
Welcome aboard, Carteach.  New guys buy ammo and beer.  I'll take some 30.06 to feed my Garand and a sixer of Dechutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2024, 01:57:23 PM »
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Good quality bags are NOT cheap!
My father-in-law agrees!
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2024, 04:22:44 PM »
Quote from: RocketMan on July 21, 2024, 06:45:33 AM
Welcome aboard, Carteach.  New guys buy ammo and beer.  I'll take some 30.06 to feed my Garand and a sixer of Dechutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2024, 03:44:07 PM »
I have a belt pouch with a shoulder strap, but I only carry it to and from the car.  Contains phone, checkbook, camera, small flashlight, small first aid kit, five round speedloader, sundries.  I  usually clip reminder notes and shopping lists to the belt.

In my junk room stash of general stuff, I recently found a belted briefcase which seemed very heavy and had lots of pouches and pockets.

I got a lot of bags and briefcases from a local secondhand store, including my range bag and my huge bugout bag.
 
I discovered this one was a security case which contained two trauma plates and could unfold to protect a greater area.

Looks a little like this...


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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2024, 06:30:32 PM »
I got one of these: SOG Ninja Tactical daypack. 5-ish years ago.  Does it have a magic hidden pocket for a gun?  No.  Laptop pocket?  No.

It's not quite big enough for all the stuff I want to carry, so I added a couple MOLLE pouches from Maxpedition.  Thus, my question above about capacity.  YMMV.

I noticed a month or so ago that it had blown a major seam in a way I didn't think I could patch.  I went ahead and bought another, rather than do the whole research thing again.
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2024, 10:15:58 PM »
The HK briefcase gun has been around a while. 
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Re: Sling Bag or "Man Purse"
« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2024, 06:38:43 PM »
I wear the 5.11 tactical shirts with the "document" pouches. I call them my saddle bags. I don't particularly like carrying stuff in a bag or purse. Such things are too easily ripped off your shoulder, or left behind.

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