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Vroom_vroom · 10-07-2014, 12:05 PM

i know there are some other firearms enthusiasts on here so i thought i would throw this idea out there.

inspired by the fact its not exactly comfortable to sit on you gun on road trips and still want to keep it in reach we have made a car holster. bent me up a piece of aluminununuunm flat stock and hit it with plasti dip. seemed like a good anti rattle measure. so far very effective and its a "universal" type holster i bolted to it so it will work with pretty much what ever you are carrying that day. it blends in pretty well and its got a low enough profile you can move the seat forward all the way and its not an issue.

velocity149 · 10-07-2014, 01:14 PM

wouldnt that position be a little difficult to draw from? I would rather it be on the passenger side of the console, that is if nobody rides with you.

Valkyrja · 10-07-2014, 01:22 PM

I think location will vary depending on your height, reach, hand that you draw with, etc. For me I think the OP's location would work pretty well. However, I would just keep my sidearm in my purse but that setup would be nice for when I am traveling in less than desirable areas.

velocity149 · 10-07-2014, 01:26 PM

yeah, I'm 6'2" so that may be part of the reason that wouldn't work for me. and the fact that I live in Canada....... but nice work on that man!

Ace0751 · 10-07-2014, 01:58 PM

That is a nice little setup, but I'm a lefty so that wouldn't work lol. You should experiment with different positions for the holster to see what works best. Maybe one day you may not like that area and would want to move it somewhere else but great idea for the holster.

woodside783 · 10-07-2014, 02:25 PM

Keep working with it great idea

Demon War Horse · 10-07-2014, 02:27 PM

Cool idea! Thanks for sharing. Nice to see other gun enthusiasts on here.

Ragnar · 10-07-2014, 02:34 PM

Now put that clip in and ride, nice...

Vroom_vroom · 10-07-2014, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnar

Now put that clip in and ride, nice...

*disclaimer* un load the damn gun before test fitting!! no unnecessary holes!!!lol

i had been plotting a few different locations and that seemed to work the best for me. i kinda gave my self a requirement box to work in with this. no new holes in the car, plastics or to mount my bracket. i have a good dozen i made up for different spot that didnt pan out the way i wanted it to. drawing from it feels pretty natural from where i sit. you dont have to move your upper body to draw it. just down and it there.

Blue Magic · 10-07-2014, 04:23 PM

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ChrisBlair · 10-07-2014, 06:14 PM

I don't like the idea of the pistol not being under my direct control but I guess concessions need to be made...but I do think maybe a cross-draw holster on your person would be better for car use.

Vroom_vroom · 10-07-2014, 07:04 PM

It's not any more or less under your direct control than when it's in my iwb holster?
When you exit the car it goes right back on your hip.

That was was going to be its new home under the steering wheel if the console didn't pan out.

Sent from the desert.

ChrisBlair · 10-07-2014, 07:35 PM

'Not on my person' means not under my direct control as far as I'm concerned. I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong, I'm saying I have a different preference.

mpiersd · 10-07-2014, 07:53 PM

I like having my holster tucked right in next to the seat belt release. On my body and I can draw while unbuckling if the occasion arises again.

10-07-2014, 12:05 PM	#1
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	the camaro holster. i know there are some other firearms enthusiasts on here so i thought i would throw this idea out there. inspired by the fact its not exactly comfortable to sit on you gun on road trips and still want to keep it in reach we have made a car holster. bent me up a piece of aluminununuunm flat stock and hit it with plasti dip. seemed like a good anti rattle measure. so far very effective and its a "universal" type holster i bolted to it so it will work with pretty much what ever you are carrying that day. it blends in pretty well and its got a low enough profile you can move the seat forward all the way and its not an issue. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

10-07-2014, 01:14 PM	#2
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	wouldnt that position be a little difficult to draw from? I would rather it be on the passenger side of the console, that is if nobody rides with you. __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

10-07-2014, 01:26 PM	#4
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	yeah, I'm 6'2" so that may be part of the reason that wouldn't work for me. and the fact that I live in Canada....... but nice work on that man! __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

10-07-2014, 02:25 PM	#6
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	Keep working with it great idea __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

10-07-2014, 02:27 PM	#7
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Cool idea! Thanks for sharing. Nice to see other gun enthusiasts on here. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

10-07-2014, 01:22 PM	#3
Valkyrja Shieldmaiden Drives: 2014 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States Posts: 212	I think location will vary depending on your height, reach, hand that you draw with, etc. For me I think the OP's location would work pretty well. However, I would just keep my sidearm in my purse but that setup would be nice for when I am traveling in less than desirable areas.

10-07-2014, 01:58 PM	#5
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	That is a nice little setup, but I'm a lefty so that wouldn't work lol. You should experiment with different positions for the holster to see what works best. Maybe one day you may not like that area and would want to move it somewhere else but great idea for the holster.

10-07-2014, 02:34 PM	#8
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Now put that clip in and ride, nice...

10-07-2014, 04:23 PM	#10
Blue Magic Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: N'awlins Posts: 82 View My Garage	Perfect fit under the steering wheel. __________________ TSP 1 7/8" Headers, Cat Delete / Flowtech Mufflers, Vmax CNC Ported TB, SLP UD Pulley 25%, Elite Catch Can, Vararam CAI, Vararam Power Wedge, Taylor 49 Race Wires, Mishimoto Silicone Hoses, B&M Transmission Pan, Tampa Tuning Tweaked & Tweaked again

10-07-2014, 06:14 PM	#11
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I don't like the idea of the pistol not being under my direct control but I guess concessions need to be made...but I do think maybe a cross-draw holster on your person would be better for car use. __________________

10-07-2014, 07:04 PM	#12
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	It's not any more or less under your direct control than when it's in my iwb holster? When you exit the car it goes right back on your hip. That was was going to be its new home under the steering wheel if the console didn't pan out. Sent from the desert. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

10-07-2014, 07:35 PM	#13
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	'Not on my person' means not under my direct control as far as I'm concerned. I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong, I'm saying I have a different preference. __________________

10-07-2014, 07:53 PM	#14
mpiersd Drives: ABM #2041 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,554 View My Garage	I like having my holster tucked right in next to the seat belt release. On my body and I can draw while unbuckling if the occasion arises again. __________________ Retired United States Army Bernadette: 2LT/RS, ABM #2041 of 3903 ZL-1 Springs \| CAI \| Muffler delete \| Magnaflow resonator \| LED DRL \| DRL harness \| RX Catch Can \| Mini me Cortana: 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special V&H Power Duals Headers & Oversized 450 Raider mufflers \| Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 Chisel Extreme intake \| Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 programmer \| Klock Werks 12" Pro-Touring windscreen Own an Aqua Blue Metallic Camaro? Click here to join us on Facebook and help us in establishing the Aqua Blue Registry to locate all 3903 of these beautiful Camaros!