Carrying a Sidearm?

[Witek (Immortal)]

I am getting into a "DM" role and have some questions. I will be using a CA SR-25, that Tex from MOA is selling me, that falls under the 50' engagment limit.

1. Should a "DM" wear a Gullie?

2. I am thinking about getting a KJW P226 Pistol for a sidearm. What is the best way to carry it waering a gullie (i.e. Drop leg, Cross Draw, or Shoulder Holster)?

3. For extra mags ( 1 SR-25 Midcap, 3 P226 pistol mags) what would be the best way to carry them as well?

Thanks
Cale

[Zorak]

Cross draw and shoulder holster are both terrible options. As a marksman you will often be proning out, and getting to a cross draw or shoulder holster from the prone position requires lots of attention-getting movement. That leaves belt or drop leg as the lesser of the available evils.

[Clampitt]

As a designated marksman, you don't really need to wear a ghillie suit. Basically the DM bridges the gap between rifleman and sniper. So this means you have the worst of both worlds. Basically, as Zorak has already said, belt mounted or drop leg are your best bet. And with the little extra gear you actually need to carry, a simple belt rig would work pretty well for you, at least to begin with.

As for the first question, it's all up to you and how you want to play. You could be a DM and shadow a squad, providing overwatch and covering fires, or you could go into the sniper role and venture out with spotter and act independently. Try out both styles and then decide what role you really want to go with.

[BoredKender]

with a LARGE amount of my airsofting being done while prone, i have found a belt holster that holds the sidearm in a horizontal position over my ass / small of my back to be the ideal setup. my arm can reach it and draw it with very minimal effort and movement.

if you go with this setup, i recommend setting it up to use (and getting used to using it) with your off-hand

[Zorak]

Just be sure to keep the pistol clear of your spine in that situation.

[Witek (Immortal)]

Thanks for the posts guys.

Also, Zorack, what do you mean by "keep the pistol off your spine"?

I was thinking something like this:

www.airsoftsmith.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31_74&products_id=976

I would be able to throw a M14 Mag pouch on the front to hold my extra SR-25 mag. The I would be able to carry my sidearm, and 3 mags for that as well.

Any thoughts on this set up?

[Motown]

Because when you fall, you're going to fall on your back/spine, and it's going to hurt and/or break things that needn't be broke.

A guy a work did that, only with handcuff cases. Ruptured a couple of discs as well.

[Zorak]

You're planning to wear your pistol on your strong side, I assume? If you carry your spare mags for your primary weapon on your strong side, you can't initiate a reload without taking your hand off the gun. That's suboptimal. You want to be able to reload with your weak hand.

[Witek (Immortal)]

Thanks Motown for that explanation, I should have thought of that but didn't. Also, Zorak, the right side is me weak side, I shoot left handed. I know I will by drawing my pistol with my weak hand, but I'll practice drawing my pistol from the weak side and see how that goes. Plus it only takes a split second to switch hands real quick.

Thanks again for the help

Cale