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Old May 22, 2024 | 08:29 PM
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Trying to figure out where to mount my pistol within reach of driver position.

My truck pistols include a glock, m&P, sig p365...all 9mm. Looking for something that would work no matter which one I decide to bring.

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Old May 22, 2024 | 10:34 PM
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get one of the Magnet Mounts, it sticks to metal like glue.

I have one for my 1911
 
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Old May 23, 2024 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by John in OkieLand
get one of the Magnet Mounts, it sticks to metal like glue.

I have one for my 1911
Thanks for the tip. I never saw one before but just looked them up online and saw a couple of youtube videos.

Have you had any problems with the cover wearing off the magnet and it scratching your gun?

Fallen off when truck bounces around?
 
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Old May 23, 2024 | 04:20 PM
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not yet, it seems to be fine
 
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Old May 25, 2024 | 11:04 AM
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I have a couple friends who use them. They work well for them, no problems.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2024 | 07:44 AM
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yea I have one of those safes in the console with the magnet. Works good for me.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2024 | 06:30 AM
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Magnet mount it is!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2024 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by CajunX
Trying to figure out where to mount my pistol within reach of driver position.

My truck pistols include a glock, m&P, sig p365...all 9mm. Looking for something that would work no matter which one I decide to bring.

Pictures if you got em
I thought about mounting a left handed holster screwed into the center console, but I got lazy and just set it in the driver’s side door pocket. I have an Sig 220 and there is plenty of room. I’m left eye dominant so I shoot pretty well weak handed.
 
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Originally Posted by ASFC27FTFBQ
I thought about mounting a left handed holster screwed into the center console, but I got lazy and just set it in the driver’s side door pocket. I have an Sig 220 and there is plenty of room. I’m left eye dominant so I shoot pretty well weak handed.
I like to say I have no weak hands , only support hands,,,,but my normal support hand shoots like crap.
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I have triggers on the steering wheel for the phalanx guns hidden in the bumper behind the functioning fog lights, so as to trick the idiots.
 
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I use this... https://varasafety.com/products/reach-2s
 
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I have my fire extinguisher stored in the storage compartment under the rear seat. While not perfect, I am not a fan of drilling into body/molding panels.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2025 | 11:46 AM
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Looking at this... CCW instructor had one, really like it, plus the pew pew is not "visible" while driving.

Kwickstrike.com
 
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I'm thinking of a 50 cal turret for those idiot drivers!! It should make them drive right🤔 now where to mount it? I'm going to research this one. Any ideas? If this works I'll call her tank and you can call me umm well we can figure that out if it works!! I'll post pictures don't worry guys
 
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I know this is an old thread but I'm going against the general consensus here and saying one shouldn't use a holster attached to their vehicle.

This is a pretty good read. There's also some good back and forth comments below the article.

Car is not a holster.

I've made my choices based on my own experiences and my friends experiences in law enforcement, military and private sector.

IMO, options like those mag mounts and even the kwickstrike mentioned here seem like terrible ideas.

Before anyone gets their feelings hurt, think about how much you actually train with your car mount versus your body mount. And if you aren't training with either, you probably shouldn't be carrying.

Lock boxes and other storage ideas are in a different category and I'm only speaking to holstering your firearm.



I'm not going to get into a debate. I use what I use and it works for me. I have had some training but by no means am I an authority.

Use what you want. And be responsible for your actions and the repercussions of your choices.





 
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