Bicycle Handgun??

[Cosmoline]

Here is the current incarnation of my Toschi-Style rig for the bike. The handgun is canted at an angle down, but is not fully inverted. The angle makes it optimal to grab when leaning forward. I find the Bianchi shoulder system MUCH more comfortable for riding than the traditional X-style. But I prefer the Galco holster.

The down side is that the snap may not get closed all the way, or you may have a fall and send your iron flying. So the elastic strap wraps around the base of the hammer and provides a backup. Drawing from this arrangement is far easier and more natural than it would appear. It really works!







For the cars you can always try my field rig--a .450 Marlin in the backpack scabbard.

 

[B yond]

I'll recommend a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack. It has a large zippered pocket with velcro loops inside it where you can attach their holster or any other hoslter with velcro hooks on it.

This shoulder bag has a belt loop that can be used to attach it to your belt so it won't slide around, which works very well for keeping it in place while riding. The CCW pocket can be opened with one hand, and with a little practice the weapon can be accessed fairly quickly.

Additionally, this pack has a water bottle pouch and can be used to carry additional clothing, tools, or other items you may want to take with you while riding. It can be a very compact pack when not fully loaded too.

 

[Sport45]

Bicycle Hangungun? My .22lr revolver was made by a bicycle manufacturer, does that count?

-And semi-auto's are more likely to jam when you are bicycling. The vibration and mixed vectors of biking make recoil mechanisms do funny things.

I don't understand this thought. The US Army bought the 1911 for use off horseback. Horses bounce a lot more than road bikes.

As far as carry while riding goes I think Cosmoline has shown a good option.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I am sure something like this could be rigged up to your Schwinn.

 

[Goofycat]

http://www.genitron.com/REV-SW-360PD/SW-360PD.html

This S&W model caught my eye....only 12 ounces....small, light and gutsy! Okay for close shots, but not good for such things as pesky wild pigs.

 

[mgregg85]

I'll always say this when this thread comes up, go with the classic. Its a revolver designed for people on bicycles, the Velo-Dog revolver...

 

[Quoheleth]

Kel Tec PF9. Thin, lightweight, yet large enough that hands - shaking a bit from the exertion of a bike ride - can securly grasp. Single-stack, so only 7 rounds. But - again - it's only slightly larger than the LCP/P3AT; noticably thinner than the P11. With 9mm, ammo is easier to find then .380, too.

As far as "how to carry," I'm not a bicyclist but it seems this would be a good place for a strong fanny pack or the little paks that velcro to the frame under the seat. What about a Safepacker: http://store.thewilderness.com/index.php?cPath=51. There are accessories where you can turn it into a backpack or a fanny pack w/water bottle.

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[velojym]

While many folks would prefer to carry their pistol on their body, and I can see the logic, another option would be to use a handlebar bag. Many have compartments which are well shaped for just about any size pistol, and will double as a fanny pack when removed from the bike.
If you bail, it'll take a little more effort to keep your pistol, though. That's usually not a problem, but when does one actually plan on going over the handlebars, eh?

Nice to see a fellow Kona rider here, by the way.