While traveling recently I have lamented... if only there were a simple way to carry my XD40 that was easy on easy off and didn't require a constant case to holster transfer.
I think I've found the answer in the Safepacker. I'm sure it's pretty rugged as it's made by the same people that make the incredibly stiff and tough Wilderness belts.
True it's not going to as good as a holster holster and I have a lovely pistol case for it already, but the fact that it's so convenient looking and has so many potential uses makes it tempting. I really like the fact you can just buckle it to your seatbelt. I don't really have any sort of car holster.
I also like the fact that you can stick your spare magazine in there with it and not have two things on your belt. Don't get me wrong I normally prefer to have magazines where my left hand can reach them while I shoot with my right hand, but at least this way I'll have the spares handy.
I noticed it also rides fairly low on the belt. I can't stand many OWB type things because I find they ride too high and poke me in the side.
I have to carry a lot of crap with me whenever I travel anywhere anway so anything that gives me another pocket would be welcome, not to mention having the flexibility to just take it off and lock it up case and all and then just clip it back on again is appealing.
It's also very interesting to me in that it has a retention strap that allows for a secure form of off body carry. I've never needed or wanted such a thing but I'd like to see if it works. Thinking about it, I often carry a binder or a clutch anyway so it might be something for me to investigate.
I've been itching for one of their new belts that doesn't have any metal in it anyway, so I went ahead and got a Safepacker for my XD40 when I ordered. I'll see how it works out. I'm particularly interested to see how fast it is to draw from. I'd also really like to investigate this for my 629-4.
I only wish it wasn't black.
The Safepacker
http://thewilderness.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/18
The Frequent Flyer Belt
http://thewilderness.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/196
Cool case for an XD (Has nothing to do with thread but I recently bought one and it's just cool)
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=457007
I think I've found the answer in the Safepacker. I'm sure it's pretty rugged as it's made by the same people that make the incredibly stiff and tough Wilderness belts.
True it's not going to as good as a holster holster and I have a lovely pistol case for it already, but the fact that it's so convenient looking and has so many potential uses makes it tempting. I really like the fact you can just buckle it to your seatbelt. I don't really have any sort of car holster.
I also like the fact that you can stick your spare magazine in there with it and not have two things on your belt. Don't get me wrong I normally prefer to have magazines where my left hand can reach them while I shoot with my right hand, but at least this way I'll have the spares handy.
I noticed it also rides fairly low on the belt. I can't stand many OWB type things because I find they ride too high and poke me in the side.
I have to carry a lot of crap with me whenever I travel anywhere anway so anything that gives me another pocket would be welcome, not to mention having the flexibility to just take it off and lock it up case and all and then just clip it back on again is appealing.
It's also very interesting to me in that it has a retention strap that allows for a secure form of off body carry. I've never needed or wanted such a thing but I'd like to see if it works. Thinking about it, I often carry a binder or a clutch anyway so it might be something for me to investigate.
I've been itching for one of their new belts that doesn't have any metal in it anyway, so I went ahead and got a Safepacker for my XD40 when I ordered. I'll see how it works out. I'm particularly interested to see how fast it is to draw from. I'd also really like to investigate this for my 629-4.
I only wish it wasn't black.
The Safepacker
http://thewilderness.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/18
The Frequent Flyer Belt
http://thewilderness.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/196
Cool case for an XD (Has nothing to do with thread but I recently bought one and it's just cool)
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=457007