In-Car Pistol Mount Solution

[danbrew]

Exceptionally bad idea if you ask me.

In addition to the discussion of your gun turning into a missile in an accident, what about all the rest of the crap that ends up in our cars? You don't think that super duper magnet is going to attract all sorts of metal stuff? What happens when you get in the car and drop your keys and "ker-chunk" they attach themselves to the magnet and one ends up through the trigger guard? You reach down there to tug on your keys and "ker-blam". That would suck.

I suppose if you are hell bent on using magnets, you could put a Super Duper 100x Electro Power strength one in your trunk and if you see the bad guy, reach over and turn on the switch and watch while his gun is yanked out of his hands and sticks to the side of your trunk. You could even roll down the road a bit and turn the magnet off and watch as the bad guy runs up to the car to grab his gun. Flip. Turn the switch back on. Ker-chunk. Roll down the road. Flip. Drop. Giggle. Flip. Rinse. Repeat.

 

[doc540]

"I'm also of the opinion that gun would become a missile in a car accident."

"or if I rolled it off a cliff in California it could join my maglight, extra magazines, speedloader, umbrella, tire gauge, spare change, Pez dispenser, and cell phone and create a metal storm inside the car and seriously injure me."

 

[Evnldr]

Mount that in a closet... or under desk.. not in car lol

 

[doc540]

Here's another attempt with an UM clip-on holster. This is NOT the holster I would use since it doesn't have a retention strap.
But you get the idea of clipping it onto the seat-edge trim.









Again, anyone have actual installation pictures as opposed to ideas? I've had LOTS of "ideas".

 

[Onward Allusion]

I like the set up.

doc540
In-Car Pistol Mount Solution

 

[herohog]

"One other point is that I would be cautious about getting it too close to any electronics in modern cars. Not sure if it would mess up anything if you got it too close to any electronics on the dash, gearshifter, ipod, stereo, etc.

After re-thinking this idea I have to agree it's a poor design and needs to be removed.

After all, the magnet could affect the electronics of the transmission and cause me to downshift at highway speeds and wreck, or the unknown properties of the neodymium magnet might give me cancer of the right knee, or cause involuntary muscle spasms which would jam the accelerator to the floor, or a car-jacker could shoot me at 200yds with a .270 through the rear glass and I'd never have time to draw and return fire, or the magnet might affect the bullets and cause them to either fire unintentionally or not fire when my life depended on them, or if I rolled it off a cliff in California it could join my maglight, extra magazines, speedloader, umbrella, tire gauge, spare change, Pez dispenser, and cell phone and create a metal storm inside the car and seriously injure me.

LMAO!

He gets it guys. Yes, it will break loose in an accident if he is hit head-on. If he is, he will have a whole `nuther set of issues to deal with and I bet he gets it. I believe there is nothing wrong with his mount as long as it ts covered so it doesn't mar the gun.

 

[doc540]

"LMAO!

He gets it guys. Yes, it will break loose in an accident if he is hit head-on. If he is, he will have a whole `nuther set of issues to deal with and I bet he gets it. I believe there is nothing wrong with his mount as long as it ts covered so it doesn't mar the gun."

thanks, it gets kinda silly sometimes on the internets

And I'm personally moved by your concern for the finish on a $250 Taurus.

 

[EddieNFL]

I've seen that buttstrap method, but my uptight wife objected to it.

After re-thinking this idea I have to agree it's a poor design and needs to be removed.

After all, the magnet could affect the electronics of the transmission and cause me to downshift at highway speeds and wreck, or the unknown properties of the neodymium magnet might give me cancer of the right knee, or cause involuntary muscle spasms which would jam the accelerator to the floor, or a car-jacker could shoot me at 200yds with a .270 through the rear glass and I'd never have time to draw and return fire, or the magnet might affect the bullets and cause them to either fire unintentionally or not fire when my life depended on them, or if I rolled it off a cliff in California it could join my maglight, extra magazines, speedloader, umbrella, tire gauge, spare change, Pez dispenser, and cell phone and create a metal storm inside the car and seriously injure me.

Lemme think a while cuz I know I can come up with some other reasons why this system is flawed.

You guys are the best!

It could magnetize your gun causing it to stick to the car door when you get out. Might stop your watch.

Hope you don't have any enemies that know you carry, even if you have a permit. All they would have to do is call the police and state, "an aggressive driver pointed a pistol at me" and give them you car tags.

Do you not carry for that reason?

 

[Franco]

Tried the Kingston but didn't like it

DeSantis makes a seat holster called a kingston. I bought one but didn't like it for 2 reasons. First, the gun flopped around a bit unless the belt was REALLY tight. Second, I have very nice leather seats in my car and it caused serious wrinkles in the leather. I just use my car door cubby with a soft, unzipped case.

 

[cpileri]

OK, I got one!

I am thinking...

On my garage wall is a magnetic tool strip; where all my metal tools are stuck. Just reach up, stick it to the wall magnet, and its there wehn i need it.

Over time, each tool has become magnetized, which is not a real problem for a hammer; and even a blessing for a small screwdriver.

But,

Over prolonged time in contact with this supermagnet, could the slide and other metal components become magnetized and then when put to use, could they "stick" to each other enough to affect the gun's cycling?

Just trying to be serious here.

C-

 

[Southern Rebel]

I'm also of the opinion that gun would become a missile in a car accident.

Yep, that is why I make people buckle up when they ride with me - I don't like fat missiles fly around if I am in a car accident!

Actually, there are some well-thought-out points being made in this thread. I do sometimes think we spend too much time listening to the gun control advocates and end up being negatators!

 

[mgkdrgn]

Over prolonged time in contact with this supermagnet, could the slide and other metal components become magnetized and then when put to use, could they "stick" to each other enough to affect the gun's cycling?

Given the forces present to work a guns' slide in recoil, any residual magnetism would be negligible. Plus, you wouldn't be working directly against it anyway. You can slide two lubricated magnets against each other a LOT easier than you can pull them apart.

 

[jojo200517]

Well its kinda moot point for SC residents as ours has to be in a closed center console or glove box.

 

[mgkdrgn]

Well its kinda moot point for SC residents as ours has to be in a closed center console or glove box.

Get a CCW and you won't have that problem.

 

[EddieNFL]

Thankfully, SC FINALLY entered into a reciprocity agreement with FL. Works out well, since I find myself traveling there tomorrow. Guess I'll keep in in the holster since I don't have a magnet.

 

[Autolycus]

Why not just mount a Kydex holster into the car?

 

[Zach S]

My old setup:

Gun is a glock 19 with a Streamlight M3. Its a blade-tech holster with a mount I made myself. I'm holding off on making one for my current Caprice until I get a console made.

 

[doc540]

The holster mounting idea was, of course, the first idea I had.

But few, if anyone, has posted pics and methods of attaching a holster in a close-quarters environment.

And it better have a strong retention system since flying missiles appear to be a significant issue here.

How do you thread and tighten screws behind a holster?

Remember it has to be:
concealable
compact
secure
mountable

Post'em if ya got'em

 

[oneounceload]

If your car door has a storage facility, a UM RH IWB with a strong spring clip can work. Granted this would be nicer for a LH shooter, but it would be easily hidden, safely secured, and not subject to interference from your foot/leg as you drive.

 

[Isher]

Something called a shoulder holster

Has worked just fine for me for some time now.

That, and I REALLY don't like leaving firearms in parked vehicles.

isher

 

[martialartsblackbelt]

i' ve looked at this product my self and looked at other magnets. and i wouldn't trust another magnet mounting system for fear of scratching,
and i LOVE the fact you have it mounted in your BMW

 

[doc540]

As stated, it's a "truck gun". One characteristic of a "truck gun" is it must be scratched or else it's like one of those jacked up, four wheelers with chrome rims and polished shock mounts.

 

[Zach S]

How do you thread and tighten screws behind a holster?

By planning ahead. I've had a few mounted holsters, and every application varies. What worked in my 94 Caprice wont work in my 93. The mount in my 92(?) explorer wouldn't work in my F150. Every mount had at least 15 minutes of brainstorming involved - but I do metal fabrication for a living, repair/maintain cars as needed and customize them as a hobby.

 

[IDriveB5]

Best thing Ive seen yet: Safariland QAS & MLS systems:

http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/duty/mls.aspx

 

[doc540]

That Safariland system looks like it will work, but it doesn't appear to have a retention strap.

If not, the "flying object in a crash" crowd will remain upset.