Motorcycle carry

[bigbear]

Just wondering how those of you who ride a motorcycle carry while you are riding.  I have been considering a shoulder holster while riding since I always wear some type of jacket.  When not riding I usually carry in a strong side IWB.  Does anyone have any other recomendations.

Thanks

[tombogan03884]

Back when I used to ride I used either a shoulder holster or crossdraw IWB.

[Frisco]

I have NEVER, NEVER, NEVER liked shoulder holsters...but like Chevy vs Ford, and Glock vs XD...that is personal preference, once one understands how a shoulder holster is supposed to be worn and used.  The low slung TV and movie look is useless as hen poop on a pump handle, it should fit very much like a vest so there is no flop and your gun is ALWAYS in the same position.  In my opinion, if you LIKE a houlder rig...then it works for riding because the gn is protected from road rash in the event of a crash.

Likewise, crossdraw in a good holster (no nylon crap) preferably with a retention device of some kind, which I normally eschew in favor of a properly molded and fitted holster works well, as it is protected from a snatch, or even from some "do gooder" seeing your piece and calling LE about a "biker with a gun".  Use caution here though, and avoid ANY type of clip-on but rather go with a snap-on IWB with at least two snap closures, and preferably one that wraps all the way around your belt.  I'd hate to see you go down, survive the crash, only to watch your pistol slide along the pavement for another 200 feet or so.

When I used to ride, I carried in a leather vest that I modified to carry a holster and a pair of spare mags.  You couldn't see the pistol, even if you looked inside the vest, as one had to go through a velcro closure to get to it.  it was fast, and secure.

[Hazcat]

These look pretty cool!

http://www.shado.com/merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RHA&Category_Code=OV

[armus]

I'm new so pardon the effort. I ride and I carry(strong IWB), and, I just ordered a chest rig from www.survivalsheath.com Saw Rob Pincus wearing one in last week's TBD. Nice idea, and thanks to DRTV for pointing me in the right direction.

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[PegLeg45]

When I rode, I carried like Frisco talked about.
I was in Daytona one year and had a guy at a leather shop make a vest for me with a hidden pocket that was reinforced with extra leather. The pocket was inside the left side of the vest and all I had to do was reach in.

I carried IWB strong-side if I had on a long shirt sometimes, but didn't like it.

[Michael Bane]

I like my chest holster (the one Rob cribbed on last week's TBD). It works well for motorcycle carry under a vest of some sort. Some crossdraw holsters work for MC carry, but not all of them...it's a hit and miss sort of thing. Shoulder holsters work kay for me, too...

Michael B

[MikeBjerum]

I like my chest holster (the one Rob cribbed on last week's TBD). It works well for motorcycle carry under a vest of some sort. Some crossdraw holsters work for MC carry, but not all of them...it's a hit and miss sort of thing. Shoulder holsters work kay for me, too...

Michael B

Michael,

Do you have a web site for that holster.  I missed the show, so have no idea what it was even like.  I like my strong side carry, both in and out of waistband, but on the bike it is pretty out in the open.

[Michael Bane]

survival sheath systems
http://www.survivalsheath.com/main/home.htm

mb

[ellis4538]

Only problem is picking up brass!