gonoles_1980
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I am looking for a holster I can attach to the front of my truck seat between my legs. It's too hard to get the gun out of my pocket holster when I am driving.
Between the legs in truck seat holster
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Look here:http://www.gumcreekcustoms.com/
Not EXACTLY what you're looking for but I bet this would satisfy your needs.
Look here:http://www.gumcreekcustoms.com/
Not EXACTLY what you're looking for but I bet this would satisfy your needs.
I guess it depends on the car/truck layout but I tried that once, then realized that the gun was clearly visible to anyone who looked in through the windshield. Of course, gas station jockeys don't wash windshields any more, but still, the gun could be easy to spot unless there is a cover of some kind.
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If you have room under your seat there is Gunsling-R:
http://www.accufireproducts.com/gunsling-r.html
There is also Pro-Tech Seat Buddy (although it puts the gun to the side)
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/pro-tech-seat-buddy-holster?a=418197
There is the DeSantis Kingston car seat holster - it will put the gun right between your legs.
http://www.desantisholster.com/KINGSTON-CAR-SEAT-HOLSTER
http://www.accufireproducts.com/gunsling-r.html
There is also Pro-Tech Seat Buddy (although it puts the gun to the side)
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/pro-tech-seat-buddy-holster?a=418197
There is the DeSantis Kingston car seat holster - it will put the gun right between your legs.
http://www.desantisholster.com/KINGSTON-CAR-SEAT-HOLSTER
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The GumCreek one looks close to what I'd like.
I could probably put Velcro on the back of the holster and the front of my seat, that solves the concealment issue. The Desanto's looks nice, but it's not concealed. We don't have open carry in Florida, though we did when I was growing up.
This looks interesting
http://www.seatcarry.com/
But it costs twice as much as the GumCreek and looks like it could be hot on the ass in the Florida summer.
Holster shopping is almost as hard as gun shopping.
I could probably put Velcro on the back of the holster and the front of my seat, that solves the concealment issue. The Desanto's looks nice, but it's not concealed. We don't have open carry in Florida, though we did when I was growing up.
This looks interesting
http://www.seatcarry.com/
But it costs twice as much as the GumCreek and looks like it could be hot on the ass in the Florida summer.
Holster shopping is almost as hard as gun shopping.
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I personally use a Gum Creek holster for a CZ-type pistol (SAR B6P).
I don't have the holster right in front of me I have it to the right of me. The Gum Creek will fit wherever you have a lip to fit it on, so if you have a compartment by the center of the vehicle like my car has, you can mount the holster more toward the center. I like the pistol to be to the right of me anyway.
The one thing you should check though is the distance between the two lips in any vehicle you're going to use it in. There is a minimum distance of probably 7 inches, might not be a problem with a truck but if you're driving a small car like a Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris or Chevy Aveo (something like that), the distance between the bottom lip under the dash and the top lip may be so short that it will be shorter than the holster itself, in which case the holster is just sort of hanging there.
The distance between the two lips in my vehicle is just a tad short but I tightened up the two two clips with an elastic band to keep the bottom clip from coming off.
I purchased the holster in a color that matches the interior of my vehicle somewhat, and I purchased some cloth that matches the interior, its actually a wash cloth. I lock up my firearm when I leave the vehicle, and I throw the wash cloth over the holster. You really can't tell what it is by looking in the window.
Just a note on training.
I set aside time every week to practice drawing from the holster while seated in the driver's seat and I'm surprised how difficult it is to actually draw, deactivate the safety and shoot. I start slow and repeat the motion over and over and I can't tell you how many times I've bumped the muzzle on the steering wheel or failed to flip the safety off before trying to pull the trigger. Especially turning to the left to practice dealing with an attack coming from the driver's side. For me personally it is a lot harder than drawing from a holster standing.
I should practice more.
I don't have the holster right in front of me I have it to the right of me. The Gum Creek will fit wherever you have a lip to fit it on, so if you have a compartment by the center of the vehicle like my car has, you can mount the holster more toward the center. I like the pistol to be to the right of me anyway.
The one thing you should check though is the distance between the two lips in any vehicle you're going to use it in. There is a minimum distance of probably 7 inches, might not be a problem with a truck but if you're driving a small car like a Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris or Chevy Aveo (something like that), the distance between the bottom lip under the dash and the top lip may be so short that it will be shorter than the holster itself, in which case the holster is just sort of hanging there.
The distance between the two lips in my vehicle is just a tad short but I tightened up the two two clips with an elastic band to keep the bottom clip from coming off.
I purchased the holster in a color that matches the interior of my vehicle somewhat, and I purchased some cloth that matches the interior, its actually a wash cloth. I lock up my firearm when I leave the vehicle, and I throw the wash cloth over the holster. You really can't tell what it is by looking in the window.
Just a note on training.
I set aside time every week to practice drawing from the holster while seated in the driver's seat and I'm surprised how difficult it is to actually draw, deactivate the safety and shoot. I start slow and repeat the motion over and over and I can't tell you how many times I've bumped the muzzle on the steering wheel or failed to flip the safety off before trying to pull the trigger. Especially turning to the left to practice dealing with an attack coming from the driver's side. For me personally it is a lot harder than drawing from a holster standing.
I should practice more.
The problem I see with a holster attached to the truck is if you have to bail out of the truck you just might wind up leaving your gun behind. You say you can't get it out of your pocket fast enough. Think of an IWB or OWB holster. I don't think you'd give up much concealability if the gun is already small enough to carry in a pocket holster.
The worst way to carry a gun for accessibility is in an ankle or pocket holster. I will admit I have used both at times.
The worst way to carry a gun for accessibility is in an ankle or pocket holster. I will admit I have used both at times.
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I don't have this but i think i will http://www.thewilderness.com/safepacker-concealment-holster/
This. Also, if you have someone else in the vehicle who doesn't have a carry permit you can run into legal issues in some states, especially if you need to get out of the vehicle for some reason and they don't. Not an issue of course if you are always alone but it's something to keep in mind.
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gonoles_1980
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Good comment bearcreek, outside my wife, most passengers I ride with are at work, I'm not allowed to carry at work, or bring a gun on the premises. My wife has a concealed permit so that is ok. Grizz, my holster can be an IWB, but it's just not comfortable to me. I removed the velcro straps and use it as a pocket holster.
Luckydawg, now that looks interesting, I could also use it to carry in my kayak when I go fishing for water moccasins.
I neglected to mention I am carrying an LCR 357, it's light, but a little fat.
Luckydawg, now that looks interesting, I could also use it to carry in my kayak when I go fishing for water moccasins.
I neglected to mention I am carrying an LCR 357, it's light, but a little fat.
Gonoles 1980, try a different holster then. A De Santis Speed Scabbard holds the gun tight to your body. Having your gun on your person is more important than having it nearby. Moreso, if you're in a vehicle.
Can't remember which gun guru said it but "carrying a firearm should be comforting, not comfortable".
Can't remember which gun guru said it but "carrying a firearm should be comforting, not comfortable".
Sebastian the Ibis
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If you are carrying an LCR, what about an ankle holster? It gets the gun in just about the right position. It is concealed. And, you won't accidentally leave it in the car. It's also another holster that you can use in other situations where Pocket carry doesn't work well - I.e sitting in a booth at a diner.
AKElroy
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"Can't remember which gun guru said it but "carrying a firearm should be comforting, not comfortable".
That would be Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch fame.
That would be Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch fame.
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