How do you carry while riding?

[mcantar18c]

MC. First gen Yamaha FZ1. Shoulder holster isn't a bad idea, but digging it out of my jacket doesn't seem very fast and I'm not sure I like the idea of having a chunk of steel against my ribcage if I get into an accident. I was thinking either moving my holster to 4-5 o'clock while I ride, or maybe mounting a holster somewhere between my leg and the bar and transferring the gun back and forth.

[hurley842002]

MC. First gen Yamaha FZ1. Shoulder holster isn't a bad idea, but digging it out of my jacket doesn't seem very fast and I'm not sure I like the idea of having a chunk of steel against my ribcage if I get into an accident. I was thinking either moving my holster to 4-5 o'clock while I ride, or maybe mounting a holster somewhere between my leg and the bar and transferring the gun back and forth.

Are you completely opposed to OWB? If I know I'm going to be riding on any given day, I'll typically throw on the OWB and call it good.

[mcantar18c]

Are you completely opposed to OWB? If I know I'm going to be riding on any given day, I'll typically throw on the OWB and call it good.

I'm not opposed to it, however if I have to go into an NPE (say, Denver), I'll need to find another option.

[hurley842002]

I'm not opposed to it, however if I have to go into an NPE (say, Denver), I'll need to find another option.

I've never had a problem throwing a tshirt over my pistol (even G19), and hiding it. Stop wearing those shmedium shirts and you'll be fine lol.

[WETWRKS]

MC. First gen Yamaha FZ1. Shoulder holster isn't a bad idea, but digging it out of my jacket doesn't seem very fast and I'm not sure I like the idea of having a chunk of steel against my ribcage if I get into an accident. I was thinking either moving my holster to 4-5 o'clock while I ride, or maybe mounting a holster somewhere between my leg and the bar and transferring the gun back and forth.

If you get into an accident there probably isn't any good place to have a chunk of metal on you.

[mcantar18c]

I've never had a problem throwing a tshirt over my pistol (even G19), and hiding it. Stop wearing those shmedium shirts and you'll be fine lol.

You're just jealous you can't fit into one lol. Really though, I'm thinking more about wind than shirt size here.

I tend to shift it more forward so I can cover with my arm a little more. But I just tuck my shirt into the clip so it keeps it over it (You will tear your shirt to get it out quick, but that will be the last of my worries).

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...ongsleeve1.jpg

Your screen name and picture are confusing me...

Sig-tac carry jacket. They don't make it anymore but other companies do make similar. Real leather, and I've hit pavement in mine - no issue. Carry full size, no problem.

Way more than I'm looking to spend here.

If you get into an accident there probably isn't any good place to have a chunk of metal on you.

Yeah, fair point.

[Great-Kazoo]

You're just jealous you can't fit into one lol. Really though, I'm thinking more about wind than shirt size here.

Your screen name and picture are confusing me...

Way more than I'm looking to spend here.

Yeah, fair point.

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.

[fly boy]

Your screen name and picture are confusing me...

I don't have a picture of mine personal holster, just an example of where I carry.

[mcantar18c]

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.

I generally wear a medium. I'm 5'9"/160lbs. I appreciate the offer though.

I know someone with some great jackets that have excellent places to hold a firearm...

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.

Post...

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.

I don't have a picture of mine personal holster, just an example of where I carry.

I figured, just thought it was funny.

[68Charger]

If you get into an accident there probably isn't any good place to have a chunk of metal on you.

Besides the huge chunk of metal underneath you? (with parts hot enough to burn you in seconds)

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.