A Bag for the MP5 has been a question for me. The MP5 standard with a collapsible brace is a surprisingly awkward size to find a low-profile bag for. Especially for something below 350 bucks.
The bag I finally selected after pondering this question for a couple of weeks, was the 5.11 Tactical Covrt Select Carry Pack. It’s a Sling Bag type situation that the MP5 fits in with no excess length. And it doesn’t look “tactical”. That was an important factor. I didn’t want a “I’ve got a Weapon” style pack. It’s not covered in tactical straps and patches and stuff. It’s not OD Green or Flat Dark Earth… It’s in a sporty style, looks like I might have a Pickle Ball Racket or something in there. The key was being as Low Profile as possible.
The bag barely fits the MP5 as it is. Attaching the Flash Hider is out of the question… Which is fine, because I don’t like it anyway. I like the look of the stark muzzle with the Tri-Lugs. When I do end up getting a suppressor for this weapon, there’s plenty of room in the bag for that, and spare magazines. So, while not perfect… it’s perfect for my intended purposes for the time being.
Some time ago I was contacted by Luke of Craft Holsters, with an invitation to review one of their products. I checked out their site and found something I was interested in trying out. A small Sling Bag type set up that I thought might work out great when riding a Motorcycle. Hit that link to see the details and better photos than I took.
I used this bag for a couple months now. You guys know I don’t like to do a review unless I’ve actually used the thing I’m reviewing. And if I don’t like it – I’ll tell you that I don’t like it. And I’d also throw down any Constructive Criticism that I have for the Item, so it could be used for further Product Development. Continue reading Craft Holster’s Cargo Explorer Concealed Carry Bag→
Wife and I stopped at SMITH’s the other night. I noticed a guy wearing a “Tactical Bag”. Didn’t think much of it. I watched this guy walk around, purse over his shoulder. He’d talk on his phone, put it back in. Take out a widget, do something with it, then put it back in his purse, while pushing a shopping cart just like all the other women in the store.
This biker dude walks up to the ManPurse Packer and I just happened to be within earshot, as I was selecting bacon and the Purse Man was checking out the Sausages.
“Nice Purse.” The Biker said.
“It’s not a purse!” The Purse Guy said, indignantly. “It’s a Maximum Expedition Tactical Load bearing Assault Recon Bag!”
“Yeah? Well whatever the hell you call it, it’s still a fucking brown purse, bitch.” Then he walked away.
I was trying not to laugh as the Purse Guy just stood there stammering like his whole world was crushed. I picked up the bacon I wanted and walked past him heading out of the damage zone. He looked at me and saw that I was still trying not to laugh.
“It’s not a purse.” He said, defiantly.
I kept walking but said over my shoulder, “None of my business, pal. Whatever makes you feel butch.”
I saw the guy yesterday. He didn’t have the big with him.
