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You're just jealous you can't fit into one lol. Really though, I'm thinking more about wind than shirt size here.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
Your screen name and picture are confusing me...Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
Way more than I'm looking to spend here.Quote:
Originally Posted by foxtrot
Yeah, fair point.Quote:
Originally Posted by WETWRKS
What size jacket do you wear. I have an XL tight mesh weave, kevlar inserts in elbows, back & shoulders, with zip out liner. Wore it 1 season before i stopped riding. Great riding gear. IIRC it was one of the river road series. Now it's collecting dust, along with a HJC full face, wore it 4 days before my carbon fiber came it. That's also available.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcantar18c
I know someone with some great jackets that have excellent places to hold a firearm...
Same as any other time or activity. OWB between 3 and 4 o'clock. Also have a custom made (by my wife) leather tank bag that I use when warranted.
Always wanted to make a holster to attach in the angle space created at the bottom of back of tank/front of seat and the inside of my leg.
Besides the huge chunk of metal underneath you? (with parts hot enough to burn you in seconds)Quote:
Originally Posted by WETWRKS
I'm making light of it, but it is a real concern...
There are a few things to consider- I think I'm less likely to drag across my chest, most road rash is on hips/legs/back elbows and shoulders... notice where they put the kevlar reinforcement and leather pads on gear... now you could go flying and land on it, but I'm also likely to put my arms out to land on unless I'm out cold already.
Another consideration is transition... what hand would you prefer to take off your handlebars if you have to draw while still stopping? How about while stopped?
while stopping, I can't take my right hand off the brake, but while stopped I'd rather keep the clutch in...
If stuff goes South while I'm stopped and I have an exit route I'll likely use my right wrist and release the clutch in a hurry rather than draw (can't say 100% this will work, but I try to leave an exit route- MSF fundamentals)
So I've decided on the inside pocket because it's on the right side, and I'll cross-draw with my left (I'm mostly ambi with pistols, Left eye dominant but right-handed) while transitioning from a stop to defend myself. If I have to wait until I'm at a full stop to be able to draw, then I may as well stick with AIWB, since I"ll stop and stand up. (I ride a cruiser, so it's not uncomfortable, just not accessible). I'd use a jacket with a purpose-built holster pocket, but not a built-in holster- moving a holster from one place to another in semi-public is one thing, drawing a pistol out of a holster is a whole other thing.
I don't have a picture of mine personal holster, just an example of where I carry.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcantar18c
I generally wear a medium. I'm 5'9"/160lbs. I appreciate the offer though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Yeah I saw those in the TP. Wayyy to big for me, unfortunately. Although I think my wife wants that helmet, I'll send you a PM.Quote:
Originally Posted by sellersm
Excellent points... maybe the shoulder holster is the lesser of the evils in this case. I think I'd be more likely to break contact if I'm moving than stopped, so I'll stick with right hand draw.Quote:
Originally Posted by 68Charger
I figured, just thought it was funny.Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
You sound about right for a jacket Kazoo would wear.
This, I think. I need to design a mounting bracket.
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