How to carry on a motorcycle?

[turnandshoot4]

I have a few things to pay off before I get the bike (wedding mostly). But after that I'll get it! The current economic crisis makes them MUCH cheaper.

 

[KDUBCR250]

When I ride I carry 6oclock isnide waist band and if it shows when my shirt is flapping in the wind then so be it ! FTW

 

[HiRoller]

A few custom bikes ago, I had a leather tool bag mounted on the bars modified to hold my .45 on the back side with a velcro secured weather/concealment flap over it. Leather shop charged 20 bucks to fab it up. I now have a Sport/Tour style bike and keep a revolver in the tank bag in one of the easily accessed zippered pockets. It holds all my other crap plus I carry it in every where with me, so it's inconspicuious to all that i've got some heat tucked away in there. I keep 2 bird shot rounds first up for any unteathered dogs that seem to like my right leg and 4 Gold Speer's for it's stupid owner. You would find it hard to believe how fast some dogs can run for a short distance, chompin' at your calf. Then they run faster in other direction after a good "bang" or 2.

 

[SavageEagle]

I used to get chased by dogs on my bike all the time. Luckily I could pedal pretty fast and BB's seemed fairly effective deturents....

What kinda gun you keep? A Judge?

 

[HiRoller]

I used to get chased by dogs on my bike all the time. Luckily I could pedal pretty fast and BB's seemed fairly effective deturents....

What kinda gun you keep? A Judge?

Hopefully Thurs. .44 MAG if all is right with the world !!! and the friggin' ATF !!!!

 

[seamus]

The sergeant is from my brother's old outfit 2nd armored cav!

 

[paburger]

I know police officers who use the "bely wrap" for their baby Glock off duty in the summer with shorts and a t-shirt. Not the easiest to get to but it won't bounce loose while riding and you are totally aware if it does seem to loosen up. Also serves as a girdle if you have a belly roll you also want to conceal.

 

[SavageEagle]

HiRoller, I hope is good with the world. Sheet's been crazy I know. It's worth it in the end. Just don't forget to bring your certificate and UPIN number with you to the FFL anytime you get anything. It's a hassle, but worth it.

 

[deadsquirrel]

you should have seen the people's faces in cars when i pulled up next to them on my moped while OCing people suddenly stopped tailgating me

 

[ElkhartGunner]

just open carry on the waist. it'll be fine and make anyone that may be a dick to you think twice about it.

Thats the best answer I've seen so far.

 

[GetA2J]

you should have seen the people's faces in cars when i pulled up next to them on my moped while OCing people suddenly stopped tailgating me

The moped shouldn't be tailgated as it should be alongside the road... not in the middle of a traffic lane.

 

[bailey5460]

what's wrong with a hip holster? I've seen alot of people carrying like that.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Bump, oh there it goes. I'll be riding a cruiser, it won't be facing upwards. More of a 2 o'clock.

 

[FieldShunt]

I got my hands on a Berns-Martin upside-down revolver holster a while back and made up a new shoulder harness out of Eclipse tank bag straps (really!). I'm right-handed, but the draw is almost as fast and secure for the off-hand, too. I was shocked at how well I did with it left-handed after just a few draws.
I used to carry in the inner breast pocket of the Aerostich suit I nearly always wear (still nervous after 600K miles), but this year I might work out using the B-M with the Detective Special inside.
Nevada Gun Leather makes a similar one, and C. Rusty Sherrick makes a good copy, but not cheap.
I experimented with working for a whole morning wearing this, some pretty strenuous stuff with crawling around on the floor included and it was secure and so comfortable I almost forgot it.
Not the everything-everytime answer, but a good one for certain situations.

 

[squarepeg]

what's wrong with a hip holster? I've seen alot of people carrying like that.

I was thinking of getting a pancake with a thumb brake until I recalled my 1st drop. Slow speed, fell right on my side. I would imagine it would have hurt a hellof a lot more if I had landed on a gun. I want to get a mouse gun or sub-compact to carry in my front pocket as I believe that is the safest area for damages to my body in case of an unplanned get off.

 

[turnandshoot4]

The front pocket area wouldn't be a good area to get shot in. You have a whole slew or arteries through there and as a man a few other things.

 

[mac46567@aol.com]

I carry a Glock 27 in a smartcarry in the pants holster. you can wear it without a shirt and with shorts and still be totally concealed. Ridden my Harley 1,000's of miles with it without discomfort. I prefer the advantage of surprise yielded by concealed carry.

 

[mac46567@aol.com]

I also bought a V-Rider carry vest made by Coronado leather has ambidextrous carry pockets and works well with Glock 27 or my Glock 23

 

[JosephR]

I was thinking of getting a pancake with a thumb brake until I recalled my 1st drop. Slow speed, fell right on my side. I would imagine it would have hurt a hellof a lot more if I had landed on a gun. I want to get a mouse gun or sub-compact to carry in my front pocket as I believe that is the safest area for damages to my body in case of an unplanned get off.

I hope this doesn't discourage you from carring. I'm sure a kidney "punch" caused by landing on a firearm sucks, but I'd still rather have that firearm and be able to use it instead of sucking on someone else's lead or taking a knife if they want your bike or if they feel you are a "typical ******* on a bike" and want to teach you a lesson.

A retention device like the one shown would be a good idea.

I'm looking at real motorcycle jackets for wearing on my Duc and those suckers seem to fit so tight and extend pretty low that I doubt an IWB holster will work. Hell, an OWB hip won't even work...

Magnet on the tank for the win!

 

[Drail]

The main requirement is to use a holster that will retain your gun if you go down. I did and I was amazed to find the gun securely snapped into the holster. It was a Galco shoulder rig. This is one activity where you don't want to even think about a cheap carry rig. I normally carry concealed all the time. Last couple of summers I have gotten to where I don't even care if the gun is visible to the public. So far no one even seems to notice it. I do have a very quiet bike which probably helps.