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Happ-style guns, any ideas for non-top, non-side holsters? (other than U-bolts)
MacGyver:
I think that would look cool, I hope you can find one that isn't so expensive for the purpose you intend it for.
Is there rubber or carpet inside that opening, if not, how has the cabinet finish and the guns plastic fared?
eds1275:
Inside the hole has been sprayed with the rattle-can spray on truck bed liner. The plastic on the gun is fine, the truck bed liner is rock solid. I have not however done all that much drawing/holstering the gun because it's just a test gun. I don't have the real guns yet and my cabinet isn't even finished... work got slow, and then I got married and renod the bathroom so money's been low. But I imagine that the guns will look fine for years to come after all is said and done.
FALSE:
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And the following are all out because they mount on the top:
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Why dont you just mount one of these to the front of your cab but turn them upside down?
Might need some plastic or something to fill in the gaps with, but could be functional and not look terrible.
*disclamer* i have no cab of my own and am drinking currently lol
MacGyver:
Well, the one on the left I think would be too small upside-down, the right one looks like without the roller at the now bottom, would scratch the crap out of the gun every time the gun is removed and put back.
This is just a guess, I would like to know for sure, but don't want to be the Guinea Pig. If in fact the ones on the left work with my style of guns mounted "upside-down", I'd place the order today and be done with it.
Anyone else done the same and have pics?
PL1:
Have you considered making custom-fit kydex holsters?
Detailed how-to at http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/defensive-carry-holsters-carry-options/39371-make-your-own-kydex-holster.html
I like how the author uses a sock to protect the gun's finish. Should work for yours as well, since it only takes a minute for the kydex to cool. If you don't want to chance damaging your gun, try carving a templare out of a 2x4.
Kits here if you're wondering what hardware and materials are commonly used.
http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=41_54_137
Most of the kits use .060" - .125" thickness sheets.
http://www.amazon.com/Kydex-T-Sheet-Thick-Calcutta-Thickness/dp/B004U6TNTE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343299612&sr=8-1&keywords=kydex
You mentioned earlier that you liked this one. Easy to do in Kydex.
For this one, just turn the design so the mounting flanges are vertical. You could also fold the flanges in and overlap them for a double-thickness back
One final thought: Keep the template. You never know when the boys are going to wrestle near your cab.
Just ask Nep. :angry:
Scott
Edit: Added sheath design inspired by eds1275's hole in cab design. Not drawn to scale.
The rectangle part is the exterior bezel, with the mounting holes part bent around so you can attach it to the inside top of the hole in the cab -- protects the upper lip and gives a clean bezel.
The wing shaped part angles need to be adjusted for your preferences, but the mounting hole pieces also attach inside the cab. The center part is curved to the width of the hole+gun. The lower flaps on the side fold together and protect the lower lip of the hole in the cab.