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A shoulder holster is a lot of bulk under your armpit. And probably not very compatible with a backpack. I usually pack a .45 in a modified M7 holster on my chest. It gets around all my backpack straps. But around here, nobody cares if you have a gun, generally, so it's not a huge concern for me. If necessary, I can drape a neckerchief over it or something.
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There's a video on that page the OP should watch before discounting all horizontal zippers.
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There's a video on that page the OP should watch before discounting all horizontal zippers. I watched it. It reinforced my opinion against that style of bag for a few reasons. Too big, too much chance of grabbing the wrong pull, among those reasons. Appreciate the input, though. 🙂
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I have two sling bags,not very good for conceilment but I can even get my BFR 45-70 in it and it can be carried in different ways....
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I used a butt low shoulder rig which held the pistol in place with velcro straps. It was used mainly for a S&W K frame revolver with a 4" heavy bbl. It was my plain clothes rig. Comfortable and smooth to engage. Holster itself was leather.
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I plan to make my own.
If you have someone in your family who can use a sewing machine, they could put together your own design or someone elses. If its too tough, like leather, handsewn works for anyone.
Something with shoulder straps like the hpg , but with velcro OR snap closure would work.
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There is the "Man Gear Alaskan" but the handgun grip is uncovered. So it does nothing for concealment.
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That's my usual position, but these days it seems like minor confrontations escalate more than they used to. I'm trying to avoid the headache.
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I plan to make my own.
If you have someone in your family who can use a sewing machine, they could put together your own design or someone elses. If its too tough, like leather, handsewn works for anyone.
Something with shoulder straps like the hpg , but with velcro OR snap closure would work. A hole punch and leather lacing works and is attractive. Momma recently sold her Con-Sew, which I had used for light leather projects. But it was not up to the task if asked to sew saddle leather. About 1/4 inch combined thickness was all you could put through the presser foot.
People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.
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There's a video on that page the OP should watch before discounting all horizontal zippers. I watched it. It reinforced my opinion against that style of bag for a few reasons. Too big, too much chance of grabbing the wrong pull, among those reasons. Appreciate the input, though. 🙂 They make the Snubby Bag, which fits up to a Glock 19. The video I saw on their site says that you don't unzip it, you leave a small opening at the corner where the two zippers come together and just rip it open.
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If Karen asks what’s in your HPG Kit bag just tell her baby wipes and granola bars Get one in grey or one of the search and rescue bags
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There's a video on that page the OP should watch before discounting all horizontal zippers. I watched it. It reinforced my opinion against that style of bag for a few reasons. Too big, too much chance of grabbing the wrong pull, among those reasons. Appreciate the input, though. 🙂 They make the Snubby Bag, which fits up to a Glock 19. The video I saw on their site says that you don't unzip it, you leave a small opening at the corner where the two zippers come together and just rip it open. I understand, but a 2 handed draw seems like a poor requirement for a holster bag.
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It is easy to do a <3 second Bill Drill while walking if you practice. I wear mine lower than shown in the video and leave the zip mostly open unless it's raining/snowing.
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The HPG kit bag is what you want....even if you don't think it is. If you don't want to mess with a zipper just leave the side zipper open. Put a zac trigger guard on it, secured to the tab in the bag and you're set.
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I plan to make my own.
If you have someone in your family who can use a sewing machine, they could put together your own design or someone elses. If its too tough, like leather, handsewn works for anyone.
Something with shoulder straps like the hpg , but with velcro OR snap closure would work. A hole punch and leather lacing works and is attractive. Momma recently sold her Con-Sew, which I had used for light leather projects. But it was not up to the task if asked to sew saddle leather. About 1/4 inch combined thickness was all you could put through the presser foot. I agree. It's hard to beat leather for that. That's very thick for any home model. Sounds like a powerful machine. Mine jambs on layers of denim.
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There's a video on that page the OP should watch before discounting all horizontal zippers. I watched it. It reinforced my opinion against that style of bag for a few reasons. Too big, too much chance of grabbing the wrong pull, among those reasons. Appreciate the input, though. 🙂 They make the Snubby Bag, which fits up to a Glock 19. The video I saw on their site says that you don't unzip it, you leave a small opening at the corner where the two zippers come together and just rip it open. I understand, but a 2 handed draw seems like a poor requirement for a holster bag. What are you stowing? Perhaps you could find some sort of pouch that is open on your strong hand side that you can secure a kydex "click secure" holster inside? Probably need a strap around your weak side to keep it from pendulum-ing when you pull. Compromising for priorities can be a PitA...
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I'm thinkin' the Active Pro Gear one might be your best bet. Grab the front, and rip the velcro open. Get a Sierra Club patch or something and sew on it.
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Lots of.options above.
My buddy earlier had a Safari vest thats light, doesn't print and can go over a T shirt and shoulder rig in July and look normal. I've used one on and off for a long time. When going into the store or crowds, just zip up the front a little to keep the drape. You can still draw that way.
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