Post by: briancorneal on January 06, 2013, 11:40:33 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 06, 2013, 11:56:06 PM
Post by: crazysccrmd on January 07, 2013, 12:29:55 AM
You can loosen the belt the holster is on and John Wayne the pistol. Wear it just below the pack belt.
I do that, a thigh rig or attach the holster to the pack waist belt on some.
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 07, 2013, 06:13:42 AM
Post by: SniperDanWA on January 07, 2013, 06:26:49 AM
You can loosen the belt the holster is on and John Wayne the pistol. Wear it just below the pack belt.
I do that, a thigh rig or attach the holster to the pack waist belt on some.
I have a thigh holster for hunting and I use at the range to keep out of the way. Mine can attach to any belt and is droppable to 10" or so from the waist. Right height to still reach, but not get caught in brush while walking.
Post by: kenjo on January 07, 2013, 07:39:37 AM
Post by: Alchase on January 07, 2013, 07:53:18 AM
I take the buckle off my pack belt, slide the holster on and put the buckle back on.
I do the same, or I attach a paddle. I modify all my packs (kind of a hobby) so far I have found a way to be able to mount a Blackhawk Serpa to every pack belt I own.
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2013, 08:06:15 AM
Post by: 400out on January 07, 2013, 08:53:34 AM
What does the waist strap look like on your pack? Mine has molle web on it so I got the Blackhawk adapter for a serpa holster. It works sweet. I also have a thigh rig but have never used it.:yeah: he had a pic on another thread of his setup and it looked good :tup:
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2013, 08:57:35 AM
This is it set up cross draw but you've got to have the web for it to work.
Post by: Fishstiq on January 07, 2013, 09:07:16 AM
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Post by: briancorneal on January 07, 2013, 09:36:20 AM
What does the waist strap look like on your pack? Mine has molle web on it so I got the Blackhawk adapter for a serpa holster. It works sweet. I also have a thigh rig but have never used it.
I have a Mystery Ranch 6500, and I've tried attaching my handgun w/holster onto the waist, but the gun leans forward (even with the strap tightened like crazy). Maybe I have to try another holster thats more balanced.
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2013, 10:24:08 AM
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Or a thigh rig might be your best bet.
Post by: Alchase on January 07, 2013, 10:34:41 AM
Briancorneal, unless you have the "Pocket Contour waistbelt" upgrade on your pack, molle attachments should work just fine?
Jackelope, which Eberlestock is that?
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2013, 11:27:57 AM
Post by: Alchase on January 07, 2013, 12:16:21 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on January 07, 2013, 12:24:43 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2013, 12:36:50 PM
An inside the waist band holster with a belt clip works well on the inside of the pack waist strap.How comfortable is that with a heavy pack?
Post by: briancorneal on January 07, 2013, 12:46:12 PM
The Serpa's and Fobus both have adjustment screws on the belt attachment so you can snug them up to most belt thicknesses. You can also molle attach like Jackelopes's. There are so many attachment types to choose from.
Briancorneal, unless you have the "Pocket Contour waistbelt" upgrade on your pack, molle attachments should work just fine?
Jackelope, which Eberlestock is that?
I do have the upgraded waist belt, unfortunately.
Post by: fair-chase on January 07, 2013, 01:26:32 PM
I do have the upgraded waist belt, unfortunately.
Why not attach to the webbing on the shoulder straps? Seems like it would be accessable and out of the way depending on your bino harness. Of course finding a holster that attaches to vertical webbing may limit your options, but it should be doable.
Post by: briancorneal on January 07, 2013, 01:26:59 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 07, 2013, 01:29:06 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on January 07, 2013, 01:58:27 PM
Post by: Alchase on January 07, 2013, 01:59:42 PM
A thigh rig is looking pretty good now. But I've heard about them being a pain because it gets snagged on brush. Any recommendations on a nylon or non-kydex/plastic thigh rig holster for a 5'-10" 175# guy?
If you do not use those belt pockets, you could get the original belt with the molle, or try modifying their "wet rib" pocket shown here,
http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting/hunting-pack-accessories/wet-rib (http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting/hunting-pack-accessories/wet-rib)
or just use the same attach points as their "wet rib" attachment?
Post by: steeliedrew on January 07, 2013, 05:22:43 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2013, 07:31:26 PM
Post by: steeliedrew on January 07, 2013, 07:40:12 PM
Those built in holsters on the super day are nice.
Yup. I like em. if I'm ever rich I'll be packing dual kimber covert 1911's in there. Haha.
Post by: tgray on January 08, 2013, 06:54:52 AM
Post by: 400out on January 08, 2013, 08:14:35 AM
I wish they would do it with all their packs :dunno:Those built in holsters on the super day are nice.
Yup. I like em. if I'm ever rich I'll be packing dual kimber covert 1911's in there. Haha.
Post by: Elknut1 on January 08, 2013, 11:22:43 AM
ElkNut1
Post by: pd on January 08, 2013, 11:31:01 AM
Years ago I used the Superday on day hunts with the built in holster, it wasn't bad but tough to get the pistol out very quick. Nowadays I use an X2 pack & since then I've picked up a hip holster for my 357mag with a 4" barrel. I put it around my waist at the hip & strap my pack on over it, I've done this for several years now & it's very comfortable. You can see the leather holster & gun barrel sticking down as I carry it.[/i][/color]
ElkNut1
Hey ElkNut1 (nice photo, by the way). I am not sure that I follow you. You strap the waist belt of the X2 OVER the holster?? How do you access the firearm? Please take a photo for us. Thanks.
Post by: Alchase on January 08, 2013, 12:19:57 PM
Post by: Elknut1 on January 08, 2013, 12:25:36 PM
ElkNut1
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 08, 2013, 01:54:26 PM
I take the buckle off my pack belt, slide the holster on and put the buckle back on.:yeah: :yeah:
Post by: pd on January 11, 2013, 12:15:53 PM
I found a bag (the COVRT Pistol Pouch) at 5.11 Tactical: http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Bags-Backpacks/COVRT/COVRT-Pistol-Pouch.html (http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Bags-Backpacks/COVRT/COVRT-Pistol-Pouch.html)
I had the local seamstress sew loops onto the back of the pouch. She used automobile seatbelt webbing.
The bag can be worn high on the shoulder straps (above the chest straps), or low on the shoulder straps (resting on the waist strap).
If you don't like this solution, go with the example from ElkNut1.
I will post pictures separately.
Post by: pd on January 11, 2013, 12:16:44 PM
Post by: pd on January 11, 2013, 12:19:47 PM
Post by: Fireant11 on January 11, 2013, 02:35:06 PM
It works great and is readily available.
Post by: pd on January 11, 2013, 06:09:02 PM
Check out Tactical Tailors in Lakewood (and on the web). They specialize in tailoring items for law enforcement and the military. I've got a Camelback pack and wanted a holster for my 357 mag. They built one for about $35 that clips on my shoulder strap of my pack.
It works great and is readily available.
Photograph, please.
Post by: briancorneal on January 11, 2013, 10:24:54 PM
Post by: Fireant11 on January 13, 2013, 07:12:19 PM
Post by: fisheral87 on January 17, 2013, 11:55:45 PM
Al
Post by: Joeman3285 on January 20, 2013, 09:42:26 AM
http://www.alaskasportsmanproducts.com/ (http://www.alaskasportsmanproducts.com/)
Here's another one that I haven't used but is in a similar vein.
http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com/Chest_Holsters.php (http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com/Chest_Holsters.php)
Post by: jackelope on January 20, 2013, 07:48:26 PM
Post by: coyote_out on January 24, 2013, 06:46:04 PM
Post by: KFhunter on January 24, 2013, 06:57:18 PM
I take the buckle off my pack belt, slide the holster on and put the buckle back on.
This is what I been doing, was thinking about getting two holsters the same and just keep one on the backpacks waist strap permanently.
I like the pics, some good ideas there
Post by: Dbax129 on February 06, 2013, 06:38:14 PM
Post by: Alchase on February 08, 2013, 12:04:11 PM
I take the buckle off my pack belt, slide the holster on and put the buckle back on.
This is what I been doing, was thinking about getting two holsters the same and just keep one on the backpacks waist strap permanently.
I like the pics, some good ideas there
I bought 4 Blackhawk Serpas, mounted one (removed the the buckle and slid the holster on then remounted the buckle) to my pack.
Then I keep another with paddle in my truck, just in case I want that option when not wearing my conceal holsters, or in deer camp not wearing my pack.
The other two have the quick disconnect on them for either the bedside stand or in vehicle mounts.
Post by: pd on March 01, 2013, 02:13:07 PM
Haven't tried posting pics before. Hope this works!
Update. I copied Fire Ant 11 and went to Tactical Tailors in Lakewood. These guys are great. The built me a custom holster/bag--just got it today.
Will try to post pictures....