Motorcycle Carry

[BrentJennings]

After the recent kid in Philly was shot to death in a motorcycle robbery attempted it reminded me why I like to carry when I ride.

My issue is, I ride a sportbike and the stance I sit in my Glock 23 is always hanging out no matter which of my IWB holsters I use... I was considering an ankle holster as long as it's retention is bullet proof, or a shoulder rig which would require me to wear my dang jacket 24/7 on the bike.

Any recommendations? I dont' have a huge budget I don't mind sacrificing a bit of comfort as long as the quality and rentention is still good.

[BrentJennings]

man, i have to get rid of that ridiculous sig.... where did that even come from?!

[chivvalry]

I use a crossbreed minituck for my PM9 and a crossbreed supertuck for my g19 when on my FJR with no problem but it is a sport tourer so the posture is quite different.

On the shoulder rig... there are some deep conceal carry straps that you could possibly hide under a t-shirt though the draw might be a bit complicated and I'm not sure how comfortable they are.

[FJRMarty]

You should ride with all the protection you can. Get a mesh jacket with armor. Good ones can go as low as $89 on sale, they have plenty of air circulation for hot days, and usually come with liners for cooler days. Then you can use a shoulder holster. You lean too far forward on your sport bike to carry like I do. I sit a little more upright on my FJR, so I carry cross-draw IWB comfortably, either my Model 13-1 4" or my 642.

[BrentJennings]

You should ride with all the protection you can. Get a mesh jacket with armor. Good ones can go as low as $89 on sale, they have plenty of air circulation for hot days, and usually come with liners for cooler days. Then you can use a shoulder holster. You lean too far forward on your sport bike to carry like I do. I sit a little more upright on my FJR, so I carry cross-draw IWB comfortably, either my Model 13-1 4" or my 642.

I do ride with a nice mesh Icon jacket, but I also have an Icon Field Armor vest that I like to wear when I running around in the city. I also have knee pucks/shin guards and elbow/forearm guards.

[Azzy]

Good to hear that you ride with gear on. Skin grafts are more expensive and very uncomfortable I hear, more so than good gear.

As for carry, there arent many great options. Can you reach into a pocket when you have had the drop on you? Carry on a cycle is a bit different than a car, your buffer of the vehicle around you is gone, and if you like loud noises for some reason*, your bike will be limiting your awareness of your surroundings.

Keeping alert will do more than anything, and maybe some better retention in a OWB holster. Check those mirrors frequently, and keep an eye around you, and a space between you and the next car so you can get out of dodge quick.




(*Loud pipes dont save lives, in fact, stats show that you are more likely to end up dead with them on. Dont know the reason, and I like my ears )

[V-MAN]

After the recent kid in Philly was shot to death in a motorcycle robbery attempted it reminded me why I like to carry when I ride.

My issue is, I ride a sportbike and the stance I sit in my Glock 23 is always hanging out no matter which of my IWB holsters I use... I was considering an ankle holster as long as it's retention is bullet proof, or a shoulder rig which would require me to wear my dang jacket 24/7 on the bike.

Any recommendations? I dont' have a huge budget I don't mind sacrificing a bit of comfort as long as the quality and rentention is still good.

I've got a couple different motorcycles including an R1. I carry IWB probably 95% of the time and use holsters made by Brigade Gun Leather, here is the one I use http://www.brigadegunleather.com/m-11-hardcore.html

While on a cruiser there is never a problem with concealment while on the R1 my shirt or jacket for that matter will ride up ... I will always "recover" when stopped and occasionaly while riding I will pull jacket back down. Other then having a jacket 3X too big you'll never cover 100% with an IWB holster. I personly would not use an ankle holster while riding but thats just me ... good luck with whatever you choose.

Not that it matter but I rotate betwen G23, Wather PPS and SW686 ... same model holster for both autos different for 686 but still Brigade IWB

[BrentJennings]

I actually just ordered up an under the shoulder just to give it a try... figured I can use it in the winter or fall if it's not comfortable while riding... I was thinking about getting a Belly Band despite the bad reviews, that way I could sport my glock under my "field armor" vest too.

My IWB holster is that fobus hard plastic one I think its called the elite... I love it off the bike but there's no give or active retention on it so it makes me nervous on my bike.

[Fastball]

Although none of my bikes are of the crotch rocket design, (I just can't fit on them), some of my older 80's Hondas do lurch me forward.

I don't really care for IWB when I'm on the bike, because if you go down, (which I have numerous times), the hip tends to take a blow. I know, I dislocated mine in my last accident and if I had a weapon there,.....even bigger Ouwwie!!

I usually carry in my left boot with an Uncle Mike's clip/IWB or in a shoulder holster. If I know I'll be stopping and taking the jacket off, I wear a very light weight vest that keeps things covered nicely.

Sometimes I'll even slip my P11 into the inside cell phone pocket on my Cortech jacket. Very handy!

[600hpz31]

I ride a sportbike and I always carry my snubby inside 1 of the front pockets of my riding jacket in either a pocket or a IWB holster so it's pretty easily accessible. I've tried carrying 1 of my stery MA's in a crossbreed supertuck. My shirt or jacket kept riding up.

That guy in Philly had no chance from what the news said.......