Grab Bags Gunslinger Review
Because of my Instagram presence and writing gig, companies contact me asking if I’ll try their product and review it.
I always reply with the disclaimer that I don’t participate in “product for posting” trades. I’m happy to take a look at what they have to offer, and if I find it’s something I would have spent my money on, then I’ll post about it.
And because casual+tactical is a side hustle, I get paid for certain partnerships for companies I believe in and always disclose that in a review.
Anyway, I rarely get a message that I’m extra excited about because, frankly, a lot of the products are copies of something I own or have tried before.
A few months ago, The Grab Bags reached out to ask if I wanted to try their new concealed carry fanny pack. I have a million of these things, but I’m always on the hunt for the “perfect” one. I took a look and noticed something distinctly different about theirs.
The Gunslinger uses a magnetic closure instead of a zipper.
Huh. That’s interesting.
Could a magnet be faster to open? Is it strong enough to stay closed? Will this thing flop open while I’m walking around Target and show everyone the goods?
I had to find out, so I agreed to check it out.
And went about my testing which typically lasts at least two months.
It was a little bit of a struggle because I just don’t carry off-body that often. I had to force myself to do it, and I learned a few things, which is another post for another day.
But I put the time in, and I like the Gunslinger a lot.
LOOKS:
First off, it doesn’t look tactical at all, which I appreciate. It doesn’t scream, “I’m carrying a gun in here,” and I can’t see this giving you away.
It’s also very well-constructed. It looks high-quality in person. The strap is wide and soft, so it won’t scratch you.
FORM:
There’s a front zipper pocket which is very small. Too small for me, and I hardly carry anything. That’s my biggest complaint.
There’s also a back velcro pocket. And on the strap a few little pockets which might work well to clip pepper spray or a pocket knife.
The inside is lined with molle loop so you can attach anything you want that’s velcro backed like your holster, mag pouch (they sell one), and medical.
I don’t like anything else in the pocket with my firearm, but I’ve seen them set up medical on the opposite side, and I think that would be okay.
The biggest draw is that it closes with a magnet instead of a zipper.
And yes, the magnet is extremely strong. You really have to yank on it to open this bag. They included a sturdy front loop so you can get a nice grip.
FUNCTION:
When it comes to drawing, I have found the pull-down-to-open method slightly faster than unzipping a zipper. Like any new or different way of carrying, you need to practice your draw repeatedly, especially with off-body carry, since there are more variables.
I can easily fit my Glock 48 MOS with a spare magazine, which is great. Summer is coming, and typically, I have to switch to my Glock 43 for concealment purposes, so it’s nice to have an option to carry something easier to shoot with more rounds.
It’s a little larger than other fanny packs I own, which is a plus or minus, depending on your needs. And I would say at my size, this bag is too big to wear as a waist pack, but I prefer crossbody anyways.
OVERALL:
Overall, I’ve enjoyed carrying this the past couple of weeks, and I know it will be a bag I grab regularly for those times I carry off-body.
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