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Pistol holster? Mods?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sheepnick1, Dec 24, 2020.

  1. Dec 25, 2020 at 9:28 AM
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    Tullie D

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    On your hip.
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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    Like, so many.
    This is the wrong attitude and I see it all the time. Not everyone can carry on their person at all times for a variety of reasons. OP was asking about truck carry options. If you have any suggestions, help him. Carrying in your vehicle is better than not carrying at all.
     
  4. Dec 25, 2020 at 11:25 AM
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    To each his own. I've tried dozens of holsters over the years and can find nothing that works WELL on my 5'10" 155 lb frame. I carry a snubby smith in my pocket and a .45 on the seat of my truck. Stash it in the glovebox when I leave the truck. Or not. Depends on situation. Arizona is an open carry state with no permit needed for concealed (for now). I may get around to mounting a holster as pictured above. The revolver disappears in my pocket and I carry it everywhere. No worrying about imprints, bulges, shirt riding up etc.
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    But thanks brotha
     
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    And concealed.

     
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    I completely understand the point of view of always keeping the banana on one's person. I have Victory 4x4's molle panel and it's nice for a lot of things, although I have yet to attach my banana to it. When I was a kid on my grandparent's western ranch, a lot of the pickups back in those days had rifles hanging in the back windows, which this is similar and the molle provides an option.
     
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    Awesome idea in theory but unsafe option.
    Put nothing under steering wheel since it obstructs airbag path.
     
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    Most certainly not the wrong attitude. Either keep your firearm on your person or secure it in a lockbox. Never leave your firearm in your vehicle unsecured.
     
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    I play to win. If I worried about stuff like that I wouldn't own a gun. What if it's in a holster on my side and I get t-boned? Damn that gun will go right through my kidney.
     
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    True but I think on-body mount is less risk than an airbag-driven projectile.
     
  15. Dec 26, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    Pick your battles I guess. I do both.
     
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    Mostly but a ccw license is still helpful for certain areas and situation. Like if you walk into a establishment that serves alcohol(for example chipotle) even if you don’t drink and there isn’t a sign on the door you need a ccw in that situation.


    To ops question on your body is the best option and where I carry mine. I keep a safe in the center console but mine is on me.
     
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    Looks good. I've got a Lock'er Down, very well built. No ccp, but good to lock it up if going somewhere you can't carry like govt building. Fits longer barrels, just have to put it topside down.

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    Do you think having a couple of pounds of metal launched at your nuts at 200 mph could be some sort of problem or something?


     
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    Great product. I have a locker down myself. In certain states like Commiefornia it is illegal to transport or store a firearm in the dash or center console. Regardless of CCW or a lock. And forget about arguing that logically it is more secure than a gun vault attached by cable.
     

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