Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2011, 02:00:31 PM
I have a backpack, like most do, with a wide waist strap that prevents me from using a normal belt holster. I attached a MOLLE holster to the webbing on my Eberlestock pack's waist strap and carried my Glock but when my rifle is on my shoulder via the sling, the stock hits the pistol. The last idea I had is one of those drop-down thigh rigs...anybody use them?
I'm not interested in a shoulder rig. Between the backpack straps, the bino straps, jackets on and off, etc...it just seems like it would be a big pain in the asss.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 03, 2011, 02:05:38 PM
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on January 03, 2011, 02:48:37 PM
I generally have too much to do as far a cleaning and resupplying my hunting gear and myself to worry about a pistol everyday! Weight and space play a big role too. I chose not to carry.
If I carried now I would mount a level 2 retention hard holster to the left side of my backpacks waist belt (cross-draw style). Why, easy access while being the aggressor, and easy access when you're in the fetal position getting your ass handed to you. I would pack an ultra light weight semi-auto (like a Kahr P series in 40cal).
Good luck, and you'll have to show us your setup once it's put together.
Post by: Kain on January 03, 2011, 03:01:58 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on January 03, 2011, 03:04:50 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2011, 03:37:44 PM
If I carried now I would mount a level 2 retention hard holster to the left side of my backpacks waist belt (cross-draw style). Why, easy access while being the aggressor, and easy access when you're in the fetal position getting your ass handed to you. I would pack an ultra light weight semi-auto (like a Kahr P series in 40cal).
Good luck, and you'll have to show us your setup once it's put together.
The challenge is getting the holster mounted to the belt strap of my pack. I have Molle web attachment points on either side. Is there a hard holster that will attach Molle style?
I probably would only carry while I'm bowhunting as I have the rifle so don't really feel I need a pistol much when rifle hunting, but I would like to have it turkey hunting or bird hunting. I guess I'd like to comfortably have the option either way. I can't get used to carrying my rifle on my left side...ain't gonna happen.
Post by: Alchase on January 03, 2011, 04:10:43 PM
http://www.reactgear.com/Blackhawk-CQC-SERPA-Concealment-Holster-p/4100-p.htm (http://www.reactgear.com/Blackhawk-CQC-SERPA-Concealment-Holster-p/4100-p.htm)
Post by: FC on January 03, 2011, 04:11:36 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2011, 04:32:38 PM
This is my pack. It's a crappy pic but maybe it would clarify the issue. The waist belt is probably 4-5" wide and comes almost all the way around to where it buckles.
I'm 6'4" so I don't think if I use a thigh rig that the rifle would still hit the pistol. There's plenty of room there I've got to believe.
Post by: Alchase on January 03, 2011, 04:47:43 PM
http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/986/category_id/284/category_chain/38,284/product_name/MOLLE+Clock+Ambidextrous+Holster (http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/986/category_id/284/category_chain/38,284/product_name/MOLLE+Clock+Ambidextrous+Holster)
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2011, 04:51:02 PM
It works fine but the stock of the rifle hits the pistol. Maybe I should see about rigging it crossdraw style on the other side.
:dunno:
It will be a non-issue with the bow.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 03, 2011, 07:25:48 PM
-Steve
Post by: Bulldozer on January 03, 2011, 11:00:05 PM
http://www.simplyrugged.com/long-hunter/ (http://www.simplyrugged.com/long-hunter/)
http://www.simplyrugged.com/chesty-puller-conversion-system/ (http://www.simplyrugged.com/chesty-puller-conversion-system/)
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 03, 2011, 11:14:57 PM
Post by: Alchase on January 04, 2011, 11:55:39 AM
Alchase...that's the other holster I have.
It works fine but the stock of the rifle hits the pistol. Maybe I should see about rigging it crossdraw style on the other side.
:dunno:
It will be a non-issue with the bow.
That is what I do, I wear mine cross draw to avoid being hit by my rifle when slung. Here is another Molle option might be worth checking out.
http://www.safariland.com/dutygear/duty/mls.aspx (http://www.safariland.com/dutygear/duty/mls.aspx)
Post by: Fl0und3rz on January 04, 2011, 01:14:35 PM
Bianchi UM84 II
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=UM84II (http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=UM84II)
Bianchi UM84-H Harness
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=UM84H (http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=UM84H)
Adapter
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=M1430 (http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=M1430)
Safariland MLS 15 MOLLE Holster Locking Fork
http://www.copquest.com/23-6360.htm (http://www.copquest.com/23-6360.htm)
I have essentially the same Eberlestock pack (it's actually the one pack), but I found that the holster above sits too low on the waist strap when mounted on the molle webbing.
I also have an Uncle Mike's kydex paddle holster for the same pistol, and I found that the paddle can be removed from the paddle holster via screws and the Safariland MLS 15 MOLLE Holster Locking Fork (allows molle mounting) can be attached at the same screw locations. In combination, I get a nice kydex holster attachable to molle without too much trouble or expense (about $35). I don't know if there are different versions of the UM paddle holster that may not have detachable paddles (or belt loops for that matter), so buyer beware.
Uncle Mike's kydex paddle holster
http://www.unclemikes.com/fitcharts/kydex_paddle_holsters_fc.html (http://www.unclemikes.com/fitcharts/kydex_paddle_holsters_fc.html)
This was the first year hunting with this setup and it worked real well for me. Only drawback is that if you take off the pack, your pistol goes with it in the holster. I imagine you could get some sort of molle mount to add to your belt to easily switch though. I can use the above shoulder setup with the larger pack, but it is not as comfortable.
That condor molle holster looks like it might work, but the molle attachment seems like it relies on weaving nylon strapping to mount it to molle webbing. I find that the blackhawk speed clips provide a nice solid molle mount for heavier items.
http://www.blackhawk.com/product/STRIKE-Speed-Clips,74,70.htm (http://www.blackhawk.com/product/STRIKE-Speed-Clips,74,70.htm)
Post by: jackelope on January 04, 2011, 01:31:06 PM
I really dig the simplyrugged.com crossdraw setup but I can see that hitting and rattling against the bino's and that will drive me nuts too.
Maybe I shouldn't carry a pistol.
:dunno:
Post by: Fl0und3rz on January 04, 2011, 02:38:13 PM
The nice thing about the Uncle Mikes with the Safariland adapter is that I can get about +/- 30 degrees from vertical swing to allow comfortably positioning the pistol on the waist belt.
Post by: Alchase on January 05, 2011, 09:41:18 AM