Jan 3 • General discussion
January EDC LOADOUT CHALLENGE - Show Your Real Steel!
Alright Grey Men and Women, time to put your money where your holster is. This isn't about fantasy loadouts or wishlist gear - this is about what you ACTUALLY trust your life to every single day.
THE MISSION:
Post your real EDC (Everyday Carry) loadout - the exact gear you carry or have carried consistently for personal defense. No safe queens, no "I'm planning to carry this" - show us your proven setup.
REQUIREMENTS:
✅ MUST INCLUDE:
- Defensive handgun (this month's theme is defensive gunfighting, after all)
- Photo of your complete EDC spread (lay it all out clean and visible)
- Short list describing each item
- Honesty declaration: "This is/was my actual EDC for [timeframe]"
🏆 BONUS POINTS FOR:
- Exact make & model for each item
- Personal rating (1-10) for each item's effectiveness at its intended purpose
- Brief explanation of why you chose that specific piece over alternatives
Here’s mine for EXAMPLE FORMAT:
MY EDC - Carried for 12 months +
Gun Set Up
1. Glock 22 (converted to 9mm) Gen 5 - 9/10 (Full frame but more capable)
2. Photon Alien Gear with sidecar - 8/10 (Comfortable and functional)
3. G9 147gr +P - 10/10 (Proven performer)
4. Streamlight TLR -1 - 7/10 (Usually run with TLR 7 A unless working with NVG)
5. Holosun 509 Red Dot – 10/10 (Has 3 dot settings and back up solar)
6. Extended Mag (17+1 and 21)
Knife- Tanto Gunsight from Cold Steel
Watch – Garmin Instinct
Pen - Tactical
Phone – Android S22
Wallet
THE RULES:
- One entry per member
- Must be gear you've actually carried for at least 30 days
- Clear photo required (no potato quality)
- Keep descriptions concise but informative
- Vote on others' setups using the reaction buttons
THE PRIZE:
🏅 Most voted loadout by January 31 wins:
- Special access to exclusive content vault
- Grey Man Academy swag package shipped to your door
- Feature spotlight in our "Monthly Challenge" series
JUDGING CRITERIA (What voters typically look for):
- Practicality over price tags
- Proven reliability over latest trends
- Thoughtful selection showing real experience
- Quality basics over quantity of gadgets
DEADLINE: JANUARY 31 @ 11:59 PM PST
Remember: The best gun is the one you have with you. Show us what you actually trust enough to carry, not what impresses on Instagram.
Drop your loadouts below and let's see what the Grey Man community actually runs! Learn from each other, ask questions, and remember - someone's "budget" setup might outperform another's Gucci gear if it's trained with and trusted.
Who's ready to show their cards? 🎴
Safety reminder: Practice good OPSEC - no identifying information in photos (addresses, license plates, etc.). Focus on the gear, not the person.
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