Holsters that don't look like holsters

[JamisJockey]

Just thought I'd share:
I've been looking for options to carry my PT145 while hiking or camping that doesn't put the pistol IWB, yet keeps it concealed. Looked at the Safepacker and was about to order one, until I went to the local sporting goods shop.
Columbia makes these little gear pouches in a couple sizes, I found the "ditty pouch". It's got a velcro strap that will allow it to loop onto a waistpack, and it closes with velcro to allow easy access. Snugly fits my PT145 and one mag. There was a size a bit bigger that had a few more pouches and would allow a bigger handgun (may need a holster sewn into it for secure carry.

 

[BryanP]

Can you post a link to pictures?

 

[waynzwld]

Here's a link:

http://www.ebags.com/Columbia_Sportswear_Company/Ditty_Pouch/product_detail/index.cfm?ModelID=17226

 

[La Pistoletta]

I want a banana holster.

 

[JamisJockey]

They actually didn't have a pic on the Columbia website that I could find.

 

[buy guns]

its a purse

 

[La Pistoletta]

This is my new camera. Let me turn on the flash, it'll be brilliant...

 

[JamisJockey]

its a purse

Yourself.

Mine is blue, for starters. I tucked the stupid spagetti-strap into an inside pocket, and am intending to use the strap on the back to attach it to a waistbelt on my camelback, or to my belt. I think it will also secure nicely to the shoulder strap on my fishing-waders.
Wife took my digital camera on a trip, otherwise I'd take pictures of it in action.

This is my new camera. Let me turn on the flash, it'll be brilliant...

No kidding. Certainly resembles anything but a holster (since its not really a holster.).
Going camping, hiking, and fishing for a few days next week, I'm looking forward to putting it to good use.

 

[roscoe]

I've used that exact same pouch (in stealth-mode black) for my P11 and S&W model 38, with the thin strap cut off, and with the velcro loop holding it to my pack belt. But it sure won't fit my CZ75, so for that I use the Safepacker.

 

[c_yeager]

its a purse

Its EUROPEAN!!

 

[La Pistoletta]

French...?

"Seurrendeur, or I'll fieur!"

 

[MaterDei]

its a purse

Around these parts we call them 'man bags'.

For hiking and camping it seems like a great idea to me. Some sort of sewn in holster would definitely make sense. Afterall, should you ever need to draw from it in a hurry it would be nice to know what position the gun is in. It'll also keep your spare mag from scratching up your PT145.

Michael

 

[BluesBear]

You can say "man bags" on THR?

 

[Henry Bowman]

Call it what you like. It's a purse.

 

[JamisJockey]

It'll also keep your spare mag from scratching up your PT145.

I've got another pouch that I'm going to use for the spare mag. The PT fits snugly in the "man bag", so position isn't a problem. They have one that is just a little bigger than the Ditty Pouch, and that one would certainly need a holster insert. An industrious soul who's handy with a sewing machine could save $20 or so over the cost of a safepacker.

man bags

 

[Terminus]

Strap it to your belt = Holster.
Carry it over your shoulder = Purse...er... European carryall

 

[scbair]

I dunno . . .

if I'd trust a velcro attached strap to secure a weapon. Could break free of the weight or could be snatched by a fast runnin' street punk. Such packs are typically used to carry wallets, cameras, binoculars, etc. Any of those equate to fast cash for ol' Carl the Crackhead.

I sometimes use a fanny pack designed as a concealment rig for a handgun. It makes me nervous, too. I only use it to enable me to conceal a real sidearm (full-sized service pistol & 2 spare mags) and a flashlight while I'm wearing Dixie Summer togs (t-shirt & cut-off jeans; it's hot & humid down here!). Whenever I do resort to the fanny pack, I always carry a mouse gun in my pocket (in case I need to defend my main sidearm)

Slightly off-topic, but this illustrates why there are valid uses even for less-than-ideal tools. I'd never recommend a .22 magnum NAA Black Widow as a primary CCW, but it's slim profile, absolute reliability, and fast, one-hand use make it perfect for ultra-discreet pocket carry, only to be used at contact range till I can clear and access my .45 ACP. The .45, of course (in the spirit of Clint Smith) is only to help me reach my Ithaca pump

 

[JamisJockey]

Any of those equate to fast cash for ol' Carl the Crackhead.

This is primarily for carry while camping, etc. Crackheads might stand out in the high Uinta mountains or Fish Lake National Forest.

Could break free of the weight

I'm seriously considering having it sewn shut so that its a true loop on the backside, rather than a velcroed loop.

 

[toolmaker]

I'm not carrying a gun in MY manbag. Ouch that hurts...

 

[dairycreek]

Take a look at Bagmaster pistol packs!

I have used them for belt carry and over the shoulder carry with a strap. They come in various sizes and are padded for gun carry and have extra compartments for extra mag carry as well as other stuff. Have added a pic for your information. They are really terrific.



Good shooting

 

[orangeninja]

"Around these parts we call them 'man bags'."


In Texas that would be refering to a scrotum....the origional "man bag".

And no, I don't pack a gun there, of course, I do pack heat.

 

[einstein]

The ones from jagwear.com are better than those from Bagmaster.

Frank Einstein

 

[toolmaker]

Talking about holsters that don't look like holsters...years ago when I was a teenager, a fella who used to hunt with us had taken a worn out leather child's shoe and hand sewn a contour in it to roughly match the shape of the barrel of his H+R revolver. He attached a belt loop to the heel and cut then reattached the tongue of the shoe as a cover flap. It sure didn't look like any Bianchi or Alessi I ever saw, but for an old country boy it worked fine. Just goes to show what can be done by a determined person....

 

[tc300mag1]

i need to find a holster that dont look like one for use at work .. and my dunlop make a owb holster stand too much

 

[Blue Jays]

Cinched-down security....

Good Evening All-

Ain't no way that thin nylon and velcro Walkman pouch is going to secure a steel handgun with the same level of security as a Safepacker.

The easiest way to make a Safepacker a bit less tactical is to hang a bright yellow pair of jogging headphones through them. It then appears to be a CD player for use while jogging. An uninformed person wouldn't even look twice.

Purchasing a Safepacker at The Wilderness is a wise move for any gunowner. They are available in a variety of sizes. If you're ordering one, do yourself a favor and also order a five-stitch Instructor's Belt so that you have something to which the Safepacker can be securely attached.

~ Blue Jays ~