Lerxst's Firearms Blog

I'll be ordering a custom holster for my Canik SFx Rival-S soon, so I took some pics for an imgur gallery, to include in my order notes.

Falco does not yet have the Olight PL-X as a listed option for their light-bearing holsters, so I'll need to choose the "custom light/laser" option and then specify what I have in the order notes. I hope there isn't any issue in doing it this way.

This is a little video I created when unboxing my KA-BAR U.S.M.C. fighting knife. @colbjallen8334 on YouTube mentioned that it doesn't come with any attachment for molle, and he is correct, but there is a molle adaptor that can be had for only a few dollars that will allow you to mount a range of things to your molle webbing. So, I made this post for him.

So... That's it there. Just basically a Velcro flap on a backing with two molle straps. Whatever can fit in the flap can be secured to molle webbing.

Here, the Velcro flap is just secured over the Kydex sheath, so you have a mid-point type attachment.

Here, the Velcro flap is secured over the belt-loop for a higher attachment point. The open slots and holes on the Kydex can also be used to lash the sheath to molle webbing with paracord.

Here, the Velcro flap is secured through the belt loop. Again, offering a high-point attachment to molle webbing, and the lower end can be prevented from flapping around with some paracord lashing or a second molle adaptor.

And then, lastly: A pic of the backside showing the two molle straps, with the adaptor Velcroed through the belt-loop. Two of these molle adaptors could but used, one high and one low, to doubly secure the Kydex sheath to your molle webbing. And then, it is quickly released by just opening the Velcro so the entire sheath can be moved to your belt, without having to de-molle it.

My Canik SFx Rival-S with LOK Grips Veloce G10 grips in OD green. Also sporting an Osight XR RMR optic and Olight PL-X tactical weapons light.

The LOK Grips just arrived. I ordered them after being so displeased with Canik's own rosewood grips. I just couldn't tolerate the sloppy fit on such a fine handgun. I ordered the rosewood as an upgrade, but it really detracted from the overall quality.

I completed (as if!) my bayonet collection! From top to bottom:

The 3S U.S.M.C. bayonet/fighting knife. Manufactured by the Ontario Knife Company (OKC). This is a modern era piece, with production and service beginning in 2003. It was developed to replace the older M9 bayonet for the United States Marine Corps, with design work starting around 2001–2002 to improve hand-to-hand combat capabilities.

The M7 Army bayonet. Many companies manufactured these over its service life. Mine is marked "Gen Cut" for The General Cutlery Company. Bauer Ordnance Company and Milpar had initial early contracts, followed by companies like Imperial Knife, with Colt also heavily involved. Initially a Vietnam War era piece, with production and service beginning in 1964-65, and contracts running all the way until the early '80s - A "Gen Cut" M7 is likely from the '80s.

The M9 bayonet was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1986. It was developed by Qual-A-Tech. The initial production contract for 325,000 units was awarded to Phrobis, with production out-sourced to Buck Knives. Later production went to Lan-Cay, OKC, and Tri-Technologies. Mine is a Lan-Cay.

I am torn about which OWB holsters to get for my light and optic bearing Beretta 92GTS and Canik SFX Rival-S. I am pretty sure I am going to go with Falco, because I am so incredibly pleased with my hybrid IWB holster for my Beretta. (http://falcoholster.com)

But I can't decide whether the hybrid leather/kydex one the left is sufficient, or if I should get the full kydex duty holster with level II retention on the right? There is a little under a $100 price difference between the two, with the kydex duty holster costing more.

The only time I open carry and will use an OWB holster is when I am on the way to and from the range. However, it is legal to open carry in Pennsylvania, and if I need to stop someplace en-route, the retention might be good. Although I could just pull my shirt down and exercise a little situational awareness...

This is how our row rolls in our little townhome neighborhood in Gettysburg, PA. We proudly fly the flag and love our country!

These were a hit on Twitter (X.com) last year around Christmas time. For a mere $42.00 each at Tractor Supply Center (TSC) I gifted the boys - My two sons and my daughter's boyfriend - SOG hunting spears. Of course, the fourth one was for me!

These things are are really cool. The blade is wicked robust and the overall feel is that of some substantial heft.

I wish I lived on a property large enough for me to shoot, but i live in a little townhouse community in Gettysburg, PA. The best I can do for plinking is a Crosman pellet gun I got from my girlfriend.

I camp myself in the seated position in bay door opening of my garage and shoot using my Bog Deathgrip Infinite tripod.

I put a little 20oz water bottle on an arrow and stick it in the ground at the far side of the tarmac for overflow parking. It's about 45 yards out, which is a pretty good distance for a pellet gun.

I have a few of these universal holsters from Sibofuego on Amazon. Being left-handed in the gun world can be both awkward and expensive. Finding a left-handed holster that accommodate both a weapons light and optic was quite a trick.

They come molle'ed onto a drop leg piece, but I use the molle straps like belt loops to fix them to a duty belt. They are handy and practical, just not very stylish. Although they do offer decent retention with a button strap and Velcro overlay.

I am a huge fan of Condor® bags and pouches. I have that stuff molle'ed on everywhere, for just about every purpose.

Here is a triple mag pouch on my ready-bag. This bag goes most places with me, with three spare mags for my Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro TACOPS, which I never leave home without.

Also on the side of my ready-bag is a single mag pouch for a Gerber Gator folding knife, even though there is a Gerber StrongArm fixed blade knife molle'ed to the side webbing directly above it.

On the one shoulder strap, I have a MA26 gadget pouch. This contains a Cammenga 3H compass, Leatherman tool, alcohol wipes, a garrote style saw, $2.00 in emergency parking quarters, among other things...

The ready bag itself is a single-shoulder strap style pack. I keep a pair of binoculars, USB battery packs, fire starter kit, some basic first aid, gloves, spare glasses/case and sunglasses... One compartment remains empty for a handgun, incase I need to take it out of my waistband or holster.

These are shotgun shell pouches. The top flaps open for immediate access to shells, and when the sides rip open, the pouch folds down to access the entire lot. They each hold 24 rounds, and I keep them loaded with a selection of 00-buck, #7 birdshot, and BB-shot.

I have one on the bag designated from my shotgun (black) and one on my long-rifle bag (OD green) in case I throw the shotgun into that bag, since the bags can carry two weapons each.

At the opposite end of the rifle bag from the shotgun shell pouch, I have a larger Condor® bag molle'ed in place. This one is full of paracord. There is also a single mag pouch on the end for another Surefire LED flashlight. I've lost count of how many of those I have.

On the opposite end of the shotgun bag is the same thing... More paracord, because you never know when you'll need to tie something down, bind something, or fashion a repair of some sort. And another single mag pouch for yet another flashlight.

I have three duty-belts, each kitted for one of my full-size handguns. I keep four magazines for each sidearm: One in the weapon, and three spares. I use the molle like belt loops for a triple mag pouch on each belt. And a single mag pouch for a Surefire LED flashlight, just in case.

I have two plate carrier/tactical vests. They are nothing extravagant. I found them on eBay at a mere $40. They are really well made though; very sturdy. Of course there is lots of molle to work with.

The triple mag pouches on the front are not Condor®. They came with the vests, along with a first aid ouch on the back.

On the right side panel of each vest, I have a Condor® triple mag pouch for spare pistol mags, along with a gadget pouch.

On the rear of the woodland camo vest, at the small-of-the-back position, I have this awesome pouch. It is not Condor® but it's so cool I though I'd include it. I bought it at the National Soldier Factory. They only had woodland camo. I'd like to get a black one for the black vest. Handy for anything I would need to have in tow...

These are also not Condor®, but instead Cordura®. They are part of the my molle gear so I'm including them. These are triple mag pouches for the 30-round Glock pattern stick mags that my Ruger LC Carbine 10mm takes.

I have two of them, one on each end of the bag for my LC Carbine. All three of my rifle bags are the same brand, Perfbags from Amazon, just different lengths: 36", 42", and 48".

These rifle bags are nearly identical to my friend's high dollar rifle bags from a larger brand name, but for a great deal less money. The quality is magnificent. They are so similar, I'm nearly certain they come from the same factory, just branded differently.

This Condor® triple kangaroo magazine pouch just got delivered today. I don't even have anyplace to molle it, but it was only $13.95 on eBay, so I had to get it. I have it loaded with AR PMags and the spare mags for my Sig P320 10mm. There are six molle straps on the back, so once mounted it will be ultimately secure!

Lastly is my go-bag. I have a double mag pouch in place, and another is to be delivered next week. (I'll replace this pic and edit the text once it arrives.) That will give me four places for spare mags, flashlight, or pocket knife.

I am not ashamed to admit that I am a cheap bastard. Splatter targets are nice and all but I can't bear to pay for them. Often times, I'll check the trash barrel at the shooting range and find splatter targets that someone only poked a hole or two in, before calling it quits. I'll salvage them, tape over the holes, and shoot 'em up.

For the most part, I just ask my girlfriend to print off several each of these two targets at her place of work. She'll bring home 30 or so each, and they'll last me for a while.

Since I won that Osight and Olight Instagram giveaway, I didn't waste any time shopping for something to mount my winnings to!

It didn't take long for me to find the Canik Arms SFX Rival-S 9mm. Eric at the Gettysburg Trading Post put it in my hands, and it was only a couple days before I was right back there to make the purchase!

It's a great package that comes in a very sturdy, lockable case. It comes with two magazines, with aluminum base plates to be installed. There is a mag-well flare, for speedy tactical reloads. It also comes with three different grip choices, although I already ordered the rosewood grip in medium, courtesy of my lovely girl, Tiffany!

In the second foam layer at the bottom of the case, it comes with cleaning supplies, a speed loader, optics adaptor plates for just about any optics footprint, and a holster, although it is right-handed only.

Also important to mention (especially for me) the Canik has ambidextrous slide releases and indexing points. And the magazine release catch was easily reversible for left-handed operation.

My latest and greatest online giveaway win today was in the Osight and Olight Instagram Sweepstakes. All I had to do was like, comment, share, and tag friends on their Instagram post and I was randomly selected as one of five winner!

I won an Olight PL-X tactical weapons light!

I hate to admit it, because I have two Streamlight TLR-7x weapons light, but the Olight PL-X is infinitely better! It is just plain brighter and more functional, altogether!

The second part of the prize package was an Osight XR RMR footprint red dot/reticle optic!

It is a super sweet package. It is rechargeable. You charge the cover/hood, and then you use the cover to charge the optic. The charge will last for up to 300 days of continuous use. And the cover will provide at least three full charges before it needs to be recharged, itself.

I put this one together rather quickly last fall, when I was flush with a little cash. Behold the Ruger LC Carbine in 10mm, with a Sig Sauer Tango-MSR 1-6x24mm LPVO. (Pictured with my Beretta 92GTS.)

She takes Glock pattern 30-round magazines and is a helluva blast to shoot! Mounted near the muzzle, I have Surefire LED light for not other reason than I love to accessorize!

I added an Arca Swiss block just in front of the trigger guard for mounting it directly to the ball-head of my Bog Deathgrip Infinite carbon fiber tripod.