Full EDC Dump!

Finally doing it. Feel the need to answer a few questions preemptively, so here's that first:

  1. Do I carry all the knives? Naw, I rotate through them.

  2. Do I carry all this stuff daily? Absolutely not! I'll carry anywhere from all of this stuff to 20% of this stuff.

  3. Have I needed all of this stuff? Also, absolutely not. The handcuff key on the bracelet comes to mind.

  4. Am I autistic?... Probably.

  5. Has this ever gotten me laid? Only by my wife, and only out of pity.

Now, from left to right:

Remette Cathedral

Microtech Ultratech Gen IV

Protech TR-3

Skilhunt ESKT3

Stirling Burton

Matte black metal Clipper

GTFO Wrist strap

Amazon titanium carabiner + split rings

Snakestaff ETQ 1.5"

Tracer Tactical minimal wallet

T1 Concealed sidecar holster

CZ Shadow 2 Carry (TLR-1 HL-X, EPS-C & Vytal floorplate)

T1 Concealed holster

Wizard Forge Mogwai Gremlin with DCC clip

▲ 19 r/MP5

MKE Cosmetic Blem Mags First Impressions

Ordered these on sale for about 27 bucks a pop the other day, post got deleted because I attached a price and a link I'd imagine. A lotta folks were curious about what 'cosmetic blem' meant, so here's the followup.

-One floorplate is noticeably discolored.

-One follower seems noticeably discolored (also feels different... Gritty. Might have FTF issues there.)

-Various coating blems

-Roll marks look good

-Tolerances, welding all seem good.

I'd say 4/5 these match my one that came with the gun (which has run flawlessly), save some minor differences in coating. For 27 bucks each, I'm not... Mad. But the cosmetic blems are noticeable. Serious YMMV on these, but for the price (which I strongly want to emphasize) I think this was a score.

I didn't feel a need to post pictures of each mag individually, just because they aren't all that unique outside the one outlier floorplate and one outlier follower.

Will follow up with range testing if there's interest.

u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 16 days ago
▲ 28 r/MP5

New project

So fuckin excited to start this bad boy. Already got stuff happening.

AP5-P

AS Lower

G$ SSA-E

DAC Utility Grip (some dremeling required)

UTG Pro rail & charging handle

Plan on SBR'ing, A3 +10° mlok grip/rail, B&T stock. Any thoughts on optic? I'm thinking t2 clone on Scalarworks mount. But, I don't have t2 money. I don't even have Romeo 4T money. Runners up? Good features, and preferably slightly retro T2 vibes.

u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 1 month ago
▲ 3 r/MP5

Obligatory occasional AS Designs check-in

I placed an order for an AS Designs lower with a lot of accouterments on July 1st. (See attached media. G$ SSA-E, ARC Fire 45/90). Absolutely baffled to see it shipped today, July 9th. Order 70XXX. Seems they're all caught up.

u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 1 month ago
▲ 4 r/MP5

Any experience with the AP5 MDL?

So, this bad boy caught my eyes on Gundeals. About 1100~, which seems pretty killer for a Century. Curious if anyone has seen one in person, what folks know about the gray coating, and what folks think about the gray coating. Does it look dumb? Is it worth paying 200 more dollars (minimum) to get a black one? Are there any differences between this SKU and the usual AP5-P core besides the color? Since I've been on the market, should I nab this one?

u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 2 months ago
▲ 9 r/knives

The new TR3 X1 was lookin at me funny

Had to get a Godson and a Bug for the wife while I was in there, yunno, justify the decisions.

u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 3 months ago

Recommendation for a layman

Howdy.

So, here's the deal: I'm not involved with the flashlight hobby. I don't understand most the terms. I mean, I understand lumens and candela? But besides that I'm pretty useless, and I have too many hobbies like this to learn another one. So, I'm turning to the wisdom of r/flashlight.

I need a link to a good EDC flashlight. I am looking for three modes: a really throwy, spotlight style high, a low, and a moonlight/ultra low (?). It also needs to be USB-C rechargeable (it's fine if I have to purchase a seperate USB-C battery), and relatively small/thin as to not take up too much pocket space. Pocket clip is a bonus. Budget is essentially unlimited, I'm looking for a buy-once-cry-once solution. Color seems like a petty thing to worry about, but preferably black?

If there's something that fits these criteria well, please please please drop me some links. I'm lost here! Thank you all!

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u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 3 months ago

Be honest, do we hate it?

And while we're at it, does anyone know anything about the compatibility of a Springer EDC magwell and Lok grips? Has it been done? Thinking about pairing one with a set of Lok Palmswell Ridgebacks. (Yes, I know Lok makes one. It's A. Always out of stock, B. Suboptimal for carry, and C. Just ugly to me)

u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 3 months ago

First belt kit, excited to get some LARP in. Figure I'd keep it to the essentials for now, I'm sure it'll get cluttered as I continue to strap stuff on.

Aws inc SMU belt

Esstac Kywi pouches

Esstac admin pouch + TQ hanger

Flatline fiber dump pouch

NAR IFAK in a HSG Reflex

Safariland 6360 RDS ALS

RDR Gear UBL

u/Square-Sheepherder-9 — 4 months ago