Carry suggestions requested

[lrrifleman]

Greetings!

I am looking for a method of carrying for when I am driving longer distances with my P365-380. Normally, for longer trips I would pocket carry. However, my P365-380 will be wearing a micro RDS. I am afraid that the micro RDS would inhibit drawing from a pocket, but I am looking for something that would not get caught in my vehicle's seat/shoulder belt system. The method of carry MUST be strong/right handed.

I am toying with the idea of a shoulder holster under either a jacket (cooler months) or under a Banlon-type shirt in the warmer months. The problem I am envisioning is getting caught up in the shoulder belt.

Any and all suggestions are welcome. Please keep in mind that I am physically challenged and my right arm is the uninjured limb!

As always, thanks in advance for your assistance!

 

[mscampbell2734]

Mitch Rosen makes a specific car holster.

On the Belt Holsters | Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather

 

[Mule Packer]

Don't know if this will work for you, but I have found it very convenient when I'm on the road. My son gave me one of those gun magnets that you mount in your car one Christmas a few years back. My firearm is readily accessible and within easy reach. There's an example pictured below. Just a thought.

 

[Marshal Tom]

Nothing on your body will work all that well. you need to think about getting to the gun quickly from any angle and with either hand, depending on where the threat is coming from. A magnet as suggested above or a holster mounted under the dash, or attached to the center console or inside it should be things to look at. Pocket carry is a definite no no for that purpose since you would not be able to get to it while seated.

 

[Gamecock]

I like cross draw for car carry.

 

[Nomadmax]

AIWB with a safe holster (as your weapon is a striker). I've always been against having my only weapon anyplace but on my body. I have used in vehicle/at hand tactics during certain operations, but that wasn't my only weapon.

 

[Old cop]

I use an ankle rig or shoulder holster sometimes. Either works great for long car trips but I find ankle carry a bit more comfortable.

 

[Pisgah]

I like cross draw for car carry.

Same here. To me, driving is about the only time a crossdraw is my choice, but it is pretty much ideal in that role,

 

[TripLeader]

I use an ankle rig or shoulder holster sometimes. Either works great for long car trips but I find ankle carry a bit more comfortable.

Ankle carry may be the least cumbersome draw while seated in a car. Depends on flexibility, the car, the gun, etc.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Ankle carry may be the least cumbersome draw while seated in a car. Depends on flexibility, the car, the gun, etc.

On long drives I go with a 36 or a Tomcat 3031 in an ankle holster, with my edc in a pocket carry DeSantis Nemesis.

Ivan

 

[BC38]

Cross draw from an left inside vest pocket is about the best I've been able to come up with.

 

[310Pilot]

I have used cross draw and shoulder holsters while driving, and have had to deploy weapons from both. Those are the most effective methods of carry in the car in my experience. The seat belt and shoulder harness don't interfere, and presentation is rapid and predictable. Pocket carry is a no-no, just try to get something out of your pocket while seated in your car, especially with a seat belt on. Ankle holster? Only if you are a highly flexible contortionist. Just try reaching one while seated in the driver's seat with a seat belt on and the steering column in the way. A vertical shoulder holster is just a bit ahead of the cross draw, as it is less susceptible to a gun grab while out of the vehicle, and you don't have to stash the gun somewhere while you use a public restroom, often a necessity while on a long trip. I have never had a vertical shoulder holster interfere with a shoulder harness in any car or airplane cockpit, and I always use the harness and seat belt.

 

[John Patrick]

AIWB with a safe holster (as your weapon is a striker). I've always been against having my only weapon anyplace but on my body. I have used in vehicle/at hand tactics during certain operations, but that wasn't my only weapon.

I can draw my P365X with a Romeo Zero from a Galco Scout 3 holster worn AIWB while belted in my truck.

 

[petepeterson]

On a long drive, I stow the gun under my left thigh. When you exit the vehicle, slip it back in your pocket.

 

[ladder13]

Mine rides in a slot right next to the cup holders or in a cup holder.

 

[BB57]

My default is IWB at about 4 o'clock on the hip. It's comfortable to carry all day and works with sizeable pistols, but I agree drawing isn't a fast option.

I also have a magnet that positions a pistol or revolver under the dash, and it works fine even with stainless steel S&W revolvers. It doesn't take long to move the gun from one to the other.

When I fly, I normally use an ankle holster as none of the flight suit pockets are great for pocket carry or keep the pistol very secure. A Micro 9, Kimber Micro or Beretta Tomcat all work fine for me in an ankle holster, depending on how much gun I want to carry.

Relevant to this discussion however, it also works well from a seated position in a vehicle, so while it's a very specialized and limited form of carry, it's well suited for use in a car. The caveat for me however has always been comfort. It's great with a pair of flight boots, not so much with any kind of shoe.

 

[Pisgah]

On a long drive, I stow the gun under my left thigh. When you exit the vehicle, slip it back in your pocket.

... or dump it out on to the pavement, or lose it inside the car when you have to make a violent maneuver, or crash. No, I want the gun secured, regardless of where I am carrying it, so it will be there when I reach for it, even after a crash.

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

I've been carrying a J frame for 49 years. Either as a BUG on the job or EDC now as a retired geezer. I'm a fan of the DeSantis three slot, thumb break holster. Worn strong side the forward cant is perfect. For a long drive switch to cross draw 9 to 10 o'clock using the parallel slots. This will not work for those who are overweight.

Hefty types should look to the specific cross draw carjacking holster. This is much harder to conceal. Jackets and Hawaiian shirts needed. When considering this type clothing and clothes bunching up from a seat belt I would stay away from any striker fired weapon. Revolvers rule safety wise.

 

[URIT]

I use a Don Hume H715-M WCS - a IWB open top clip-on holster - that can be worn at various waistline positions including cross-draw. I shift my holstered pistol to X-d when driving long distances. I find this holster to be a perfect solution for me.

Curious, I checked to see if that model holster was offered as optics ready for the P365. It was listed as optics ready along with several other options.

Even their pocket holster was listed, which I found suspect when looking at the pictures of a holstered pistol without optics. I'd call to confirm before ordering on-line.

 

[gwpercle]

When up-right and verticle , I carry in a right-side belt holster .
Driving is sitting down so the belt holster doesn't work that well ...
time for a cross draw holster .
If seat belts / sholder harness are getting in the way ...
I tuck the gun under my right thigh , no holster ...
Makes for the fastest draw you can do ...
Flat semi-auto works best for this ... but I have used it with a snub nosed K-frame .
Gary