Here are some notes from our customer:

During installation, we noted two things.

• There is a metal support bar that runs near the top of the plastic side panel. That bar prevented us from mounting the back of the holster any higher. We also could not have mounted it much farther forward (towards the pedals).
• I mounted it as far back (towards the seat) as I could. I wanted to be able to reach the gun without having to lean forward in my seat. This however, allows some of the gun grip to be seen through the passenger window ... but ...
  a) you need to be looking for a gun otherwise you won't recognize the grip, and
  b) I usually wear dark or black pants so the grip blends in with my pants.

And now for the pictures:

[update 12/28/2009]

• We've got materials to make about another thirty holsters, and then the sale will be over!

Last week we got the prototypes of the car mount holster mounts in from our engineering partner, Texas Engineering Systems!  We took the prototypes and manufactured a new Easy Rider holster for one of our Kimber Pro Carry II .45 acp pistols.  The result? Fantastic!

This holster is all about easy draw, easy access, it is for those people who maybe drive large trucks so concealment isn't an issue and who have few passengers so nobody else has a problem with it.  All of that being said, if you want ready access to your firearm while you're seated in your car, then this is the answer.

The prototype mount provides ample space for your hand to easily grasp the handle, and in a split second draw and fire your handgun.

We've sent the final design off to manufacturing and are looking at a six to eight week lead time until we will be producing these for resale.  Don't hesitate to email me: admin@safecarry.com and put your name down with your gun if you're interested.  We may need that lead time to make the  mold for your gun anyways!

Here are some more pictures of the results before and after mounting the holster to my car seat. Everything here was black, black gun, black holster, black mount, black seat, black carpet, almost everything so we lightened up the pictures so you can see the holster better, I swear, my arms aren't that white naturally .

We'll make this holster in black or brown and for right or left draw for mounting to your car seat, center console, inside glove box or even under your steering wheel! The holster comes with a complete mounting kit, everything you should need to secure the holster in your car in minutes.

The mounts are also in, we're heading back into the shop this weekend to get some new photos of some of these holsters properly mounted / fastened to various surfaces.  Quite a lot of work went into designing the holster and mount to fit together in a way that provides safe/efficient access to your firearm while you're driving.  I think all of that work is starting to pay off with these holsters.

Car Holster for all M&P Models (9/40 and compacts)

Smith & Wesson Military and Police Compact line of handguns is available in several calibers, this one is the .40 S&W.  A quick search on the web shows several positive reviews for this pistol.  If you own one, comment below!  If you're considering buying this pistol, here are some facts from around the web:

Manufactured in 2007
Trigger: Double action only
Sights: Ramp front, Novak Lo-Mount rear
Action: Recoil operated semi-automatic
Safety: Passive trigger safety
Frame: Zytel polymer
Barrel Length: 3.5 in
Magazine: 10-round
Grip: Integrated polymer
Weight: 23.4 oz
Overall Length: 6.7 in
Width: 1.2 in
Height: 4.3 in

And what would go better with your new S&W M&P 40 Compact?  A car mountable holster!  We're currently manufacturing holsters for the M&P 40C in all the colors. This holster fits all M& 40 / 9 models including the compact and sub-compacts.  This holster is perfect for mounting inside your glove box or center console, or mount it to your bed, this all leather holster mounts to nearly any surface.