Place to carry on bike

turk1800 · July 11th, 2008, 05:56 PM

i also happen to have this change bag from walmart my lcp slips in and slips in my pocket

craigo · July 11th, 2008, 06:14 PM

I've often questioned the best place to carry on my bike.

If it's in a fairly accessible location (like your mount or in a tank bag, etc.), I always have to worry about what to do with it then I climb off the bike to walk into a c-store.

Can't leave it unattended, but can't be seen transferring it to my pocket.

I keep it in a fanny pack in my tank bag, so I can just grab it when I walk inside. 2 problems, though. One, it's not very accessible inside a fanny pack that is also inside a tank bag, and two, the astute bystander can probably guess what's inside the fanny pack when I grab it each time I get off the bike.

Any thoughts or other ideas?

jgp · July 11th, 2008, 06:24 PM

An LCP or the like is small enough to fit in the pocket of your riding jacket (which no doubt you wear for your own safety no matter how hot it is, right?). Have you practiced drawing and firing with your gloves on? Neither have I, yet.

This is the one situation in which the LCP or P3AT looks good to me. My Bersa T380 is a tight fit in the pocket. I'm not sure I could unzip and wrestle it out any faster than I could unzip my jacket and grab the G19 or PPS IWB 3 o'clock.

All my jackets have an inside pocket that could hold a clip type holster, but I haven't tried that. That might be easier to get at in a hurry.

dakotasdad · July 11th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Ok, let me preface this by acknowledging that I have a minor holster fetish, just ask my wife.

Now that said, when I used to commute with my motorcycle I used a tankbag exclusively for my carry option on the bike but for whatever reason I ended up concerned about whether, god forbid, I may become separated from the bike and consequently without a firearm. Bad mojo.

My solution was to acquire a holster from SURVIVAL SHEATH SYSTEMS : Kydex Shoulder and Chest Holsters

You can pick from a butt up or butt down option. And unless you are wearing a jacket the wind will most definitely give you away. I personally chose a butt down option since it allowed me less distance to acquire a full firing grip. I can carry the Glock 30 with no problems what so ever. Quick draw, two handed reholster. One hand holds the holster and re-insert. Viola!

I found this to be the best option for me, YMMV.

turk1800 · July 11th, 2008, 07:08 PM

my lcp is small enough to just grab in my hand i have huge hands and slip into my pocket if i get off my bike no issues so far it could be my cell phone who knows

Footslogger · July 11th, 2008, 10:03 PM

I carry IWB, sometimes my jacket may lift up a little and a cager may get a glimps of something silver.

I figure if I have to draw I'm most likely off the bike anyway. If there is a problem while I'm still on the bike I'd be gone in the blink of an eye.

Sportsterguy · July 12th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Wear IWB on my bike. I always wear my XR leather jacket after a 50 mph slide that took about 2 lbs. of my left butt cheek off, but was wearing my jacket thank God. Have since purchased Draggin Jeans to save my butt in hide in case of another accident (Darn Cagers!!).

Agave · July 13th, 2008, 01:21 AM

I don't know why we seem to need to put our weapons on our bikes. What is the problem with keeping it on one's belt just like normal?

Scot Van · July 13th, 2008, 02:04 PM

We were talking about this here...

Motorcycle carry...tankbag vs. holster

I like my tank bag that doubles as a backpack, but Agave makes a good point. Why not just wear it where you normally wear it?

My answer would be 'alternatives are nice to have' !

davekp · July 13th, 2008, 06:01 PM

How about something like a DeSantis "E-Z Rider"?

July 11th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#5
turk1800 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Posts: 22	my lcp is small enough to just grab in my hand i have huge hands and slip into my pocket if i get off my bike no issues so far it could be my cell phone who knows __________________ TOMMY

July 11th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#6
Footslogger Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 266	I carry IWB, sometimes my jacket may lift up a little and a cager may get a glimps of something silver. I figure if I have to draw I'm most likely off the bike anyway. If there is a problem while I'm still on the bike I'd be gone in the blink of an eye. __________________ DaveG "When among wild beasts, if they menace you, be a wild beast." -Herman Melville

July 12th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#7
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 981	Wear IWB on my bike. I always wear my XR leather jacket after a 50 mph slide that took about 2 lbs. of my left butt cheek off, but was wearing my jacket thank God. Have since purchased Draggin Jeans to save my butt in hide in case of another accident (Darn Cagers!!). __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away! Last edited by Scott; July 13th, 2008 at 08:40 AM.. Reason: language workaround

July 13th, 2008, 01:21 AM	#8
Agave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 930	I don't know why we seem to need to put our weapons on our bikes. What is the problem with keeping it on one's belt just like normal? __________________ The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua. What He is doing with me KEEP YOUR LAWS OFF MY GUNS Facebook Group

July 13th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#9
Scot Van Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 830	We were talking about this here... Motorcycle carry...tankbag vs. holster I like my tank bag that doubles as a backpack, but Agave makes a good point. Why not just wear it where you normally wear it? My answer would be 'alternatives are nice to have' ! __________________ A man in the hands of his enemies is flesh, and shudderingly vulnerable. - author unknown

July 11th, 2008, 06:14 PM	#2
craigo New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1	I've often questioned the best place to carry on my bike. If it's in a fairly accessible location (like your mount or in a tank bag, etc.), I always have to worry about what to do with it then I climb off the bike to walk into a c-store. Can't leave it unattended, but can't be seen transferring it to my pocket. I keep it in a fanny pack in my tank bag, so I can just grab it when I walk inside. 2 problems, though. One, it's not very accessible inside a fanny pack that is also inside a tank bag, and two, the astute bystander can probably guess what's inside the fanny pack when I grab it each time I get off the bike. Any thoughts or other ideas?

July 11th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#3
jgp Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: D/FW, TX Posts: 61	An LCP or the like is small enough to fit in the pocket of your riding jacket (which no doubt you wear for your own safety no matter how hot it is, right?). Have you practiced drawing and firing with your gloves on? Neither have I, yet. This is the one situation in which the LCP or P3AT looks good to me. My Bersa T380 is a tight fit in the pocket. I'm not sure I could unzip and wrestle it out any faster than I could unzip my jacket and grab the G19 or PPS IWB 3 o'clock. All my jackets have an inside pocket that could hold a clip type holster, but I haven't tried that. That might be easier to get at in a hurry.

July 11th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#4
dakotasdad Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 74	Ok, let me preface this by acknowledging that I have a minor holster fetish, just ask my wife. Now that said, when I used to commute with my motorcycle I used a tankbag exclusively for my carry option on the bike but for whatever reason I ended up concerned about whether, god forbid, I may become separated from the bike and consequently without a firearm. Bad mojo. My solution was to acquire a holster from SURVIVAL SHEATH SYSTEMS : Kydex Shoulder and Chest Holsters You can pick from a butt up or butt down option. And unless you are wearing a jacket the wind will most definitely give you away. I personally chose a butt down option since it allowed me less distance to acquire a full firing grip. I can carry the Glock 30 with no problems what so ever. Quick draw, two handed reholster. One hand holds the holster and re-insert. Viola! I found this to be the best option for me, YMMV.

July 13th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#10
davekp New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: florida Posts: 9	How about something like a DeSantis "E-Z Rider"?

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