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Pantac PDG Slingshot CCW Bag | Review

January 10, 2018 by Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer 2 Comments

Pantac PDG Slingshot CCW Bag | Review

The Slingshot is a messenger style single-strap sling bag, with compartments for both an armor plate and a concealed pistol.  The armor pocket is listed at 10″x 12″, but I was able to fit my 10″ x 13″ Crye Precision soft armor plate that came in the premium Crate Club in either the armor pocket or interior laptop pocket.  The quick-draw pistol compartment is designed for handguns that will fit in a 9″ x 6″ box, though it states on Pantac’s website larger guns (such as a Desert Eagle) will fit, though at a significant speed penalty when drawing.  Of course, there’s plenty of space for the fewer fun items as well, with a large main compartment and an internal organizer for the smaller items.

Pantac PDG Slingshot CCW Bag | Review

The beauty here isn’t just having pockets for an armor insert and a handgun, it’s how the Slingshot transforms into both a quick-draw holster and a front plate carrier.

Simply rotate the bag around front while cinching the strap,

Pantac PDG Slingshot CCW Bag | Review

place your right hand flat on the upper front of the bag while ripping down and out on the pull cord,

Pantac PDG Slingshot CCW Bag | Review

and now you’re ready to draw and engage.  Here’s how it plays out, full speed.

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Shooting and moving with the Slingshot tightened around my torso didn’t hamper me in any significant way.  Having a 10″ x 13″ plate across my chest in the event of a gunfight might just prove to be priceless.  While the included holster is sufficient for my needs (with or without a light attached to the rail), the unit can simply be pulled off its velcro backing and replaced.

The Pantac PDG Slingshot will find it’s greatest use for me in hot weather. I dress down when it’s remotely sunny out so carrying concealed is a challenge.  I like this bag and its discreet method of carry.  Being the “gray man” is a lot easier when you’re not kitted out with tactical coyote tan gear in the middle of a city.  The Slingshot carries comfortably when loaded down and still spins into position in a hurry.  I think this is a well constructed bag, with a versatile design.  The featured quick draw/front plate carrier transformation functions very well and keeps your defensive handgun well concealed until you need it.  Check it out!

I’m happy I was able to spare a minute when running around overwhelmed at SHOT show, and grateful to Jason at Pantac for providing a test unit.

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Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer is an Alaskan Expatriate living in Oregon with his wife and kids. Growing up on commercial fishing vessels, he found his next adventure with the 2nd Bn, 75th Ranger Regt. After 5 tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, he roamed about the west coast becoming a commercial diver, rated helicopter pilot instructor (CFII) and personal trainer before becoming a staff writer with Loadoutroom.com

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