Clint from Classic Firearms introduces a detailed look at his everyday carry for 2023. The focus is on what he actually carries daily in his pockets and on his waistline, rather than general EDC theory. He frames the video around answering a common viewer question about his personal loadout. The discussion will cover his handgun, how he carries it, and the supporting items he keeps on him, such as a knife, light, wallet, keys, and phone. The goal is to show a realistic pocket dump and explain why each item earns a place in his daily routine.
Clint’s primary carry gun is the SIG P365X Macro. He confirms it is normally carried loaded with Federal HST 147-grain ammunition and demonstrates clearing it. The pistol rides in an Alpha Mega Kydex holster that also holds a spare magazine. His setup gives him 17 rounds in the magazine, 17 in the spare, plus one in the chamber for a total of 35 rounds on his person. The holster features a claw that pushes against the belt line to reduce printing and improve comfort by slightly rotating the grip inward. He notes that Alpha Mega Kydex maintains molds for many popular firearms, which has made it easy for him to get holsters for different guns.
In his right front pocket, Clint carries a Columbia River Knife and Tool folding knife. The brand has personal significance because his father introduced it to him, and he has stayed with their products, including knives and an axe. The knife’s consistent carry has worn a hole in his jeans, which he jokes about delaying replacing. In the same pocket he carries a SureFire Stiletto handheld light. He prefers its slim, flat profile over cylindrical lights because it occupies less pocket space and clips easily. The Stiletto offers low, medium, and high modes, momentary and constant-on functions, and is customizable via controls on the body. It charges through micro USB and can clip to a hat brim as an improvised cap light. Clint emphasizes the importance of a dedicated handheld light in addition to any weapon-mounted light.
Clint uses a Hitch and Timber wallet that includes space for cards, a bit of cash, and a small notepad. The standout feature for him is the integrated sleeve for a Fisher Space Pen, which fits the wallet perfectly. He recounts the story of NASA developing a pressurized pen that writes without gravity, while Russian cosmonauts used pencils, highlighting the pen’s ability to write in various orientations and conditions. He carries minimal cash but believes in having at least some on hand. The wallet also holds his Marine Corps armory card and other identification. His phone is an iPhone, likely a 14, protected by a topographic-pattern skin from Tam Fam Graham and an OtterBox case. He mentions that a separate camera lens cover recently shattered while climbing into a tank at DriveTanks for the Gundies, but it protected the phone’s camera, convincing him to replace that accessory.
Returning to the SIG P365X Macro, Clint explains that he is still searching for a preferred red dot optic for the pistol. He currently runs it with iron sights because they are slim and easy to pick up, and he notes that adding a red dot introduces another snag point on a concealed-carry gun. He plans to mount an optic once he finds one that suits him and will share that choice later. The pistol wears a Streamlight TLR-7A weapon light. He notes that Streamlight also offers a TLR-7 variant specifically for the SIG P365 accessory rail, while his Macro uses a Picatinny rail. He chose a version of the TLR-7A with less intuitive, slightly harder-to-activate switches after finding that easier controls led to accidental light activation during training. He appreciates the flat-faced trigger, reports no malfunctions or unintended discharges, and likes that the gun feels like a full-size pistol in the hand without the bulk, with no pinky overhang and 17-round magazine capacity.
Clint expands on his Alpha Mega Kydex holster setup, emphasizing that the company offers many configurations for different firearms and carry preferences. He values carrying at least one spare magazine, reasoning that running out of ammunition is the last thing anyone wants in a defensive encounter. He revisits his Columbia River Knife and Tool folder, noting that others often comment on its size when he hands it over, which made him realize it is larger than many people carry. The knife uses a locking mechanism with a secondary safety at the rear of the handle. Once familiar with it, he can operate the lock one-handed without cutting himself. He mentions that Columbia River Knife and Tool offers smaller versions that take up less pocket space, but he continues to carry the larger model because he is comfortable with it and likes its features.
Clint briefly recaps his remaining everyday items. His keys are simple, including access to the warehouse, a Toyota 4Runner key, and a Daniel Defense bottle opener. He describes the Hitch and Timber wallet as basic but effective for holding cards, limited cash, and the Fisher Space Pen that he frequently uses. The SureFire Stiletto remains his preferred handheld light for its multiple modes and compact form factor. He notes that his phone is central for communication, including texting industry contacts, and jokingly calls out non-iPhone users. He acknowledges that viewers often ask about his watch, indicating it is part of his regular carry, though details are not fully covered here. Overall, his EDC reflects practical choices focused on reliability, capacity, and usability rather than novelty.
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