{"id":74195,"date":"2017-05-26T11:49:38","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T15:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=74195"},"modified":"2017-05-26T11:49:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T00:05:54","slug":"gunfighter-tip-of-the-week-diy-chest-rig-for-suppressed-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/gunfighter-tip-of-the-week-diy-chest-rig-for-suppressed-pistol\/","title":{"rendered":"Gunfighter Tip of the Week: DIY Chest Rig for Suppressed Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A chest rig is one of the best ways to carry a suppressed pistol. \u00a0BTW, that’s a Gemtech GM-9 on a Glock 17.<\/p><\/div>\n

Suppressed pistols are a ton of fun. \u00a0Sure, they may not be the preferred “toy” for an extended range session, but for plinking\u00a0or hunting in the backcountry they’re great. \u00a0You get to leave those pesky earmuffs at home while you enjoy the outdoors. \u00a0The only problem with a suppressed pistol is carrying it. \u00a0Today we are going to solve that problem.<\/p>\n

Obviously, the extended length with the can attached makes conventional belt carry less than ideal. You could still get away with it if you were just on a walkabout, but it really gets in the way if you are cruising on an ATV or snowmobile. Also, finding a traditional holster for that setup is a bit of a pain as well.<\/p>\n

Crye Precision has found an innovative way to solve the holster dilemma. \u00a0It’s called the Gunclip<\/a>. \u00a0The good news is it’s a solid product. \u00a0The bad news is it’s only available for Glock pistols. \u00a0But I bet wee see that change in the future.<\/p>\n

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The Gunclip closes over the trigger guard like a clam shell, which means it doesn\u2019t require a lot of material and space. One holster fits any double stack 9mm, .40, or .357 SIG Glock, with any suppressor. To deploy your pistol, you press a release tab with your trigger finger, and pull the gun out instead of up. Pretty simple motion to master with just a few practice runs. And at $40, this won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n

The best place to put the Gunclip is on a chest rig. \u00a0It makes the gun easy to reach but also out of the way when your snowmobiling or ATVing through the wilderness. \u00a0The rig also keeps it from banging you in the knee if you decide to hoof it.<\/p>\n

The problem with chest rigs is that they are pricey. When I was in the Army, we ended up with a gaggle of Eagle Industries products<\/a>. One of the rigs I used a lot was called the Rhodesian Recon Vest. Fantastic piece of gear, and tough as nails. But they cost like $240. Way more than I was looking to spend for this project.<\/p>\n

However, the surplus models in ACU camouflage pattern are widely available for $30<\/a>. \u00a0I am cheap, but I also wouldn\u2019t be caught dead in ACU. It represents probably the single worst decision the U.S. Army has ever made. I refuse to run around in the woods looking like a Confederate ghost. I have a reputation to uphold. \u00a0I’m glad I never had to wear that\u00a0tripe when I was in the Army.<\/p>\n

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Fortunately,\u00a0for my penny-pinching heart, there is a solution to ACU garbage. Standard Walmart- issue clothing dye. \u00a0Thus begins the “Assaulter Arts & Crafts Hour” portion of this article:<\/p>\n