NC concealed carry

[Daze]

Living in North Carolina and dealing with the humidity and heat has me rethinking my carry setup. Last summer I noticed some surface rust starting on my carry gun after just a few months of daily use, the moisture here is relentless. What are you guys carrying that handles the NC climate well?

 

[I_am_Bulletproof]

Man, I feel that. NC humidity will eat a finish fast. I’d go with something like a Glock, P365, or M&P Shield since they handle moisture well, you can stick with Kydex, skip leather, and wipe it down often

 

[URIT]

My solution is to dress for the humidity and holster my firearm to maximize protection for body salts and the coastal NC weather.

First, I wear a Hanes X-Temp sleeveless t-shirt under my t-shirt or other top garment. The X-temp is a moisture wicking shirt worn between my body and the holstered sidearm.

Second, I holster my EDC in a IWB Don Hume H715-M WCS leather holster with a sweat shield. My favorite summer carry pistol is a S&W models 3953. Sometimes, I may opt for a S&W 4053 or a Walther PPS m1.

Lastly, I wipe down the EDC weekly with a silicone impregnated gun cloth. I use a gold rod in my gun safe for guns other than my EDC and S&W Governor, and the safe guns get treated to a wipe down once every month or two.

 

[Alan]

I never really thought of rust on my guns - I have a few setups, but I do like leather holsters - depending on the rig, my g43x is a go to, but I also have an LCR for a much ligher carry, especially with shorts (I dislike belts).

I feel like if you're seeing surface rust, you aren't keeping your guns clean, particularly from your own finger prints, but I could be wrong or you're at the ocean.

 

[Daze]

My solution is to dress for the humidity and holster my firearm to maximize protection for body salts and the coastal NC weather.

First, I wear a Hanes X-Temp sleeveless t-shirt under my t-shirt or other top garment. The X-temp is a moisture wicking shirt worn between my body and the holstered sidearm.

Second, I holster my EDC in a IWB Don Hume H715-M WCS leather holster with a sweat shield. My favorite summer carry pistol is a S&W models 3953. Sometimes, I may opt for a S&W 4053 or a Walther PPS m1.

Lastly, I wipe down the EDC weekly with a silicone impregnated gun cloth. I use a gold rod in my gun safe for guns other than my EDC and S&W Governor, and the safe guns get treated to a wipe down once every month or two.

Nice routine, I love the sweat-shield leather holster tip and X-Temp layer. I’ll try a silicone gun cloth and weekly wipedowns. Which rust inhibitor or cloth brand do you prefer?

 

[Daze]

I never really thought of rust on my guns - I have a few setups, but I do like leather holsters - depending on the rig, my g43x is a go to, but I also have an LCR for a much ligher carry, especially with shorts (I dislike belts).

I feel like if you're seeing surface rust, you aren't keeping your guns clean, particularly from your own finger prints, but I could be wrong or you're at the ocean.

Good point, fingerprints do speed corrosion. I rotate holsters (leather for comfort, Kydex for humid months), do weekly wipes and occasional deep cleans to prevent rust.

 

[URIT]

Daze, I use Hoppe's 9 Silicone Gun and Reel Cloths.

 

[bountyhunter]

Silicone clothes