Carrying while running/jogging...

Solid Snake · 09-27-2019, 07:35 AM

So, I'm getting back into running (gotta drop my cholesterol). My schedule puts it that I'll be running when its dark out. I don't live in a bad area, but I'm not secluded in the country either so I'd like to have my S&W 642 on me. I was considering something like this:

https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/.../1/ProductID/6

Anyone have experience with a setup like that? Any other ideas for carrying a subcompact while running?

JD Miller · 09-27-2019, 08:41 AM

S&W 642- Weight: 14.4 oz

light.

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remus · 09-27-2019, 10:45 AM

If you see me, there is a gun. Regardless of what I'm doing or where I'm going.

Sanders · 09-27-2019, 11:44 AM

I'd help you, but if I'm carrying a gun, I don't have to run....

But that setup seems better than a fanny pack. Depending on how much belly you have, one of those belly band holsters might be doable. Just need something that holds it tightly so it doesn't flop around.

S. Fisher · 09-27-2019, 10:12 PM

Urban Carry sport belt https://urbancarryholsters.com/aroun...port-belt.html

CDawg · 09-28-2019, 12:08 AM

Other than looking like a sapper carrying a satchel charge. ...it seems like a great idea! I think I want one. ...just because.

Rick-a-Roo · 09-28-2019, 02:24 PM

I don't (can't) jog, but I can and do carry.

Solid Snake · 09-28-2019, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by S. Fisher

Urban Carry sport belt https://urbancarryholsters.com/aroun...port-belt.html

That's an interesting setup. But it doesn't look like it would be too comfortable while running or working out. I could be wrong though.

Bluntforce · 09-28-2019, 04:49 PM

Jogging probably good. Abs and core work not so much. I foresee some ruined phones from sweat raining down on them.

S. Fisher · 09-29-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake

That's an interesting setup. But it doesn't look like it would be too comfortable while running or working out. I could be wrong though.

It’s not bad, it’s the best I’ve found that doesn’t involve working out in pants that require a belt to carry. I recently purchased their G2 holster as well, I like it so far. It’s a lot more comfortable then most concealed carry holsters for everyday carry.

Solid Snake · 10-01-2019, 11:23 AM

Ordered my chest holster thingy (link in OP). It should be here tomorrow night. I'll post a review.

Solid Snake · 10-05-2019, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solid Snake

Ordered my chest holster thingy (link in OP). It should be here tomorrow night. I'll post a review.

Review:

So I've done one run with the Hill People Gear kit bag. It wasn't bad at all. I ran three miles. In the bag I had my 642, wallet, and keys. The added weight was barely there. But near the end of the run, my shoulders were starting to feel it from the straps. I wouldn't want to wear it for a really long run. The bag did bounce around slightly but that will be negated as I play with the straps, adjusting them and whatnot. All in all, I'm satisfied.

Bluntforce · 12-19-2019, 04:49 AM

Completely forgot about this until I was checking to see if they made one big enough for a Super Blackhawk (they do). Bought a government sized one nine years ago (when they were $30 cheaper and included shoulder strap and carabiner). Still in great shape, maybe a bit faded. One color choice then that I was aware of. Found it in Blue Press, haven’t seen them in there for a while.

https://thewilderness.com/safepacker...lment-holster/

remus · 02-20-2020, 02:05 PM

I don't run or jog, but anytime I'm out in public I wear a vest with a lot of pockets. A heavy vest for cold days, a light vest for the warmer one's. Each has a suitable pocket for a small pistol. Think PPK size pistol or smaller. Also a pocket for a phone, a swiss army knife, and a 3" fixed blade, plus a pocket for the wallet. I loves me a bunch of pockets.

09-27-2019, 07:35 AM	#1
Solid Snake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 2,518	Carrying while running/jogging... So, I'm getting back into running (gotta drop my cholesterol). My schedule puts it that I'll be running when its dark out. I don't live in a bad area, but I'm not secluded in the country either so I'd like to have my S&W 642 on me. I was considering something like this: https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/.../1/ProductID/6 Anyone have experience with a setup like that? Any other ideas for carrying a subcompact while running? __________________ End of line.

09-27-2019, 08:41 AM	#2
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,183	S&W 642- Weight: 14.4 oz light. . __________________ .......

09-27-2019, 11:44 AM	#4
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,460	I'd help you, but if I'm carrying a gun, I don't have to run.... But that setup seems better than a fanny pack. Depending on how much belly you have, one of those belly band holsters might be doable. Just need something that holds it tightly so it doesn't flop around. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

09-27-2019, 10:12 PM	#5
S. Fisher Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 477	Urban Carry sport belt https://urbancarryholsters.com/aroun...port-belt.html __________________ A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader. Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, February 12, 1779

09-28-2019, 12:08 AM	#6
CDawg slug Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 12,270	Other than looking like a sapper carrying a satchel charge. ...it seems like a great idea! I think I want one. ...just because. __________________ "Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning" Erwin Rommel A Chief Petty Officer shall not drink. However, if he should drink he shall not get drunk. If he should get drunk, he shall not stagger. And if he should stagger, he shall not fall. And if he should fall, he will fall in such a manner as to cover up his rank so that passersby will think he is an officer.

09-27-2019, 10:45 AM	#3
remus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 3,490	If you see me, there is a gun. Regardless of what I'm doing or where I'm going.

09-28-2019, 02:24 PM	#7
Rick-a-Roo Gaw' Blimey Limey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round behind the sleazy bars of Telephone Road Posts: 25,878	I don't (can't) jog, but I can and do carry. __________________ zulu6 out

09-28-2019, 04:49 PM	#9
Bluntforce slug Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Allturd State Posts: 21,868	Jogging probably good. Abs and core work not so much. I foresee some ruined phones from sweat raining down on them. __________________

10-01-2019, 11:23 AM	#11
Solid Snake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 2,518	Ordered my chest holster thingy (link in OP). It should be here tomorrow night. I'll post a review.

12-19-2019, 04:49 AM	#13
Bluntforce slug Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Allturd State Posts: 21,868	Completely forgot about this until I was checking to see if they made one big enough for a Super Blackhawk (they do). Bought a government sized one nine years ago (when they were $30 cheaper and included shoulder strap and carabiner). Still in great shape, maybe a bit faded. One color choice then that I was aware of. Found it in Blue Press, haven’t seen them in there for a while. https://thewilderness.com/safepacker...lment-holster/

02-20-2020, 02:05 PM	#14
remus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 3,490	I don't run or jog, but anytime I'm out in public I wear a vest with a lot of pockets. A heavy vest for cold days, a light vest for the warmer one's. Each has a suitable pocket for a small pistol. Think PPK size pistol or smaller. Also a pocket for a phone, a swiss army knife, and a 3" fixed blade, plus a pocket for the wallet. I loves me a bunch of pockets.