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The HPG chest rig is the one I always hear people talking about. If I go that way, I'll definitely go HPG.

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Originally Posted by MontanaMarine
The HPG chest rig is the one I always hear people talking about. If I go that way, I'll definitely go HPG.


I have one for running. Gray, without the molle on the outside.

It's awesome.

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Which attachment guys?


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I was really skeptical on the HPG chest bag/pouch/whatever. After using it in 3-4 states, in/out of woods, National Parks, stores, vehicles, treestands, and about everywhere else, they are gold. I carry a spare mag in the front zipper pocket and a gps attached to the molly on the front. I also put my phone in the front zipper pocket and have attached my keys to the inside. I bought both the Runners version and the full size version. Gave the full size to my Dad and kept the runner version. Hes been trying to talk me into trading since........

I've used it to carry all my Glocks, a M20 fits with ease with and without a pack. I've not tried my Ruger Bisely but may at some point - but the M20 has largely replaced my Bisley 45 colt as a serious defense gun for woods adventures when bitey things are around. I really like the M20 and HPG setup. I use it unzipped on top and right hand side. With practice, you can extract a Glock from the HPG quickly and be shooting accurately within 2 secs. I hesitate to say 1 sec but it is very quick. The real bonus is you can zip it [bleep] and go into a store and no one knows. I've also worn it wearing a seat belt. For me, they are excellent.


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Originally Posted by MontanaMarine
The HPG chest rig is the one I always hear people talking about. If I go that way, I'll definitely go HPG.


I have one for running. Gray, without the molle on the outside.

It's awesome.



Same.


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What happened to that vet that was making a combo bino/gun harness and posted here? I went to find his website a while back and it looked like it was not running.


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Originally Posted by MontanaMarine
A while back I bought this LCRx in 357 Mag for a lightweight outdoors gun. I still haven't sourced a decent holster for it though.



I've been on the watch for a 3" 357 but they are tough to find right now.....and selling for high $ when found. I've become a big fan of the LCR/LCRx revolvers.

Like folks have mentioned, the HPG is a great item to have. I use mine all the time, hunting, hiking, working around the farm. Not being firearm specific is a bonus. With several handguns I use a kydex triggerguard that has a loop which goes around a tab in the bottom of the HPG pouch so it pulls off when you draw.....and also can keep the handgun from sliding out the side if you leave the side of the pouch unzipped for straight access. I've never had one slide out but it's just extra insurance......

Most often if I'm hiking I carry one of the following:
1. 3" LCRx in 22
2. 1 7/8" LCR 357 or 22 (with 38's and/or 2 shot capsules)
3. Sig P365

An available belt holster for the 3" LCRx is below. I used one of these for 1 7/8" LCR's (22 and 357) and another for a 3" LCRx (22). Very nice little holster. Below is a link for the left hand 3". Usually if I'm carrying either of the 1 7/8"s it's in my left front pocket or the HPG though.

https://shopruger.com/LCRx-3-Mitch-Rosen-Holster-Left-Hand/productinfo/50244/

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Pics for reference. This is the runners version, non molle. Guns are M&P 4" compact (G19 size) and M&P 5" (G34 size). The "big" HPG kit bags would be HUGE. The runner version has an elastic strap that's awesome for stopping any bouncing around.

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I use a velcro holster from a Maxpedition bag to keep the firearm in place for a consistent draw.

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i have two woods bum/backpacking/hiking guns. a G31, and a G20 the 31 loaded with 125 Speer Gold Dots, the 20 loaded with 180 Federal Trophy Bonded Bear claws

I second ( or third, furth fifth..whatever) the chest Rig i just ordered an HPG kit bag and have a Gunfigter industries Kenai Chest holster which I really love

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Originally Posted by gitem_12
i have two woods bum/backpacking/hiking guns. a G31, and a G20 the 31 loaded with 125 Speer Gold Dots, the 20 loaded with 180 Federal Trophy Bonded Bear claws

I second ( or third, furth fifth..whatever) the chest Rig i just ordered an HPG kit bag and have a Gunfigter industries Kenai Chest holster which I really love


The Kenai is awesome, but the HPG kit bag lets me keep from stampeding the sheep....

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I have been back-packing all my life. about 55 years as of now. When going to the mountains I usually pack as light as I can, but one thing I never gave a thought to was buying a L.W. handgun for pack-trips.
The gun that goes with me the most and has for 45 years is my 4" M29 44 mag in a full flap holster.

About 1/2 the time I carry a rifle. When I do and it's not a hunt but just a back-packing trip, the 2 that I take most often are either an AR15 carbine or an AK47 with a folding stock. Another that I carried a lot years ago is my M1 Garand, which is anything but light. Sometimes I have taken a good 22LR, usually a Ruger M77/22 or an old Winchester M62A. When taking a 22 I usually take several hundred rounds to shoot. But taking the AK or the AR I often don't take more then the 30 rounds in the gun because I am not going shooting with those most times but just going on a hike and they are with me for the odd times I want to shoot something.

In every case however I carry a hand gun . I have taken about every one I own or have owned at one time or another, but the one that gets taken most has been the 4" M29. If for any reason I wanted to take a handgun because of it's light weight I'd take my 4" S&W Kit Gun, and maybe my M10 S&W 38 special.

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Heavier gun with less ammo than lighter piece with more ammo.


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One advantage of as lightweight is, you're never tempted to leave it in the truck to save weight.



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Originally Posted by smokepole
One advantage of as lightweight is, you're never tempted to leave it in the truck to save weight.


Yes. Plus I find the various Glocks to take up less space on my person. I've carried numerous hawglegs and they seem to be in the way alot.


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If all I was worried about was wild dogs and people, I’d probably go with the LCP for ease of carry. In my area Glock 20 is with me almost everywhere due to moose and bear, and meth heads....


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Originally Posted by Pittu
If all I was worried about was wild dogs and people, I’d probably go with the LCP for ease of carry. In my area Glock 20 is with me almost everywhere due to moose and bear, and meth heads....


The G20 really hits the sweet spot for size, weight, caliber, and capacity.

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I carry my tiny NAA 22 mag revolver more than any pistol I’ve ever had.


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Glock 32 in .357 Sig along with my Ruger LCP II in .22 LR in my pocket for plinking.


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Goalie,
Is this the holster?
https://www.maxpedition.com/products/universal-ccw-holster

Looks helpful to keep things in position.

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I carry a G43 w/ 2 round extension mags. BB 147gr hc ammo. Gun and 2 loaded mags weighs 28 oz and is carried in a HPG Recon chest rig. This is the best combo for weight/efficiency that I have tried so far. I spend 6-8 weeks/year in griz and moose country and am pretty comfortable w/ this set up.


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