Solid as a rock definitely describes the mounting system, a rigid custom engineered wedge, coupled with a dampening pad, machine screws and lock nuts.  We don't stop there though, solid as a rock also describes the feeling you get when your gun locks into place in the holster with a perfect fit.  This perfect fit is only achieved by pressing each holster to the particular model gun it is meant to carry.  In this way friction, and the subtle contours of the gun hold it in place like a glove, no other retention devices to get in your way.

We don't just say this, we do it.  Most of our pictures on the site don't show the gun in the holster.  We want to show you how well each of our holsters are made and why when we say your holster is made to fit your particular hand gun that you can believe it’s true. We decided to go ahead and post a few pictures of holsters made to exact fit, and to ensure that you know they are, we put the gun in the holster for the picture.  We'll continue to post pictures including the handguns and work on showing the detail and the fit.

These pictures are of a Glock 19 and a Kimber 1911 and I’m sure you will agree that there is not another company making car holsters that can compare with the detail and fit of our products. We will continue to give the same detail to each and every order we receive.  You'll likely see your holster picture posted shortly after you receive your holster in the mail!  Feel free to comment, send us an email, give us a call, leave feed back.  We love to hear from you.

[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.

This all leather, universal holster is lined in hunter green velvet, as a custom request; holsters are normally unlined.

The universal mountable holster is available, and fits most firearms comfortably, some smaller firearms like the Walther PPK may fit a little loose; Send us an email if you plan on holstering smaller firearms with your order and will adjust the stitch line to fit smaller handguns. We also tested the fit with several small and mid-sized revolvers, including a Taurus and Smith & Wesson model; after a little bit of settling, they fit right in!

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.

The primary key to safely carrying any gun is to make it a lifestyle decision.  That is to make this decision so important to you that it becomes part of what defines you as a person.  In this manner you are always aware of your firearm.  You are aware of where it is at all times, and how carrying that firearm changes the way that you respond in the different situations that you encounter throughout your day.

So what does that mean?  Different situations for different people, lifestyle choices, part of who I am?  I would like to start from one end of the spectrum and work towards the other.

For instance, lets say you're this guy, and you live on a big Texas ranch:

Well then probably the safest pistol this guy could carry would be the one that would guarantee success every time, he's used to having loaded guns around, it is part of his life.  He would probably choose a revolver with no awkward safety devices to get in the way.  He's got plenty of room and really isn't concerned about concealing the gun either, so it would likely be a big one with a big easy to grip handle.

So that's one end of the spectrum.  Let's go all the way to the other end now.  You could be a famous person like this guy:

No, I don't mean James Bond, the character, I mean the actor.  Once you reach a certain level of fame I think it is a no brainer that you don't protect yourself, it just doesn't work, you're surrounded by people all of the time; you need to hire people to protect you at this point.  I'm not sure there is a handgun around that would make any sense at all for you to have if you're famous.  It is more of a liability than anything else at that point.

If you're somewhere in between then you've got to take a good long look inside and consider a lot of variables, these things include:

• Do you have kids around?  Do you have your kids' friends around?
• Are there a lot of kids in your neighborhood?
• Where do you work?
• Do you commute long distances?  After dark?
• Do you live in an apartment with thin walls?
• Does your house have a lot of windows?
• Do you have a lot of passengers in your car? Like do you take coworkers to lunch?
• Do you frequent the bar after work?
• Are you a small person or a big person?
• Do you live in a hot or cold climate?

All of these things and many more have an effect on what kind of firearm is the safest for you, if any.  You may feel more comfortable with your firearm locked in a safe in your car versus sitting in a holster with ready access if you often have kids or coworkers in your car.

If you commute long distances alone, especially after dark, you are safest with a no-safety type revolver, always ready to fire.   Why? well you don't have anything to worry about except protecting your life during this commute.  No kids will try to grab it, and no coworkers will accidentally even see it.

If you're looking for the safest gun for home protection then you may be safest with a shotgun.  That way you don't worry about the bullets going too far and hitting a neighbor for instance, you also don't have to worry too much about aim.

I'm not trying to write a comprehensive view on the safest gun rather I'm just trying to show that it is different for every person and every situation.  The safest gun for you to have this morning may be different from tonight due to a change in situation, or surroundings.

The best thing to do is plan your day, think about your situations and be aware of what's going on around you, and know yourself, know and understand the limitations of your chosen lifestyle.  Those more than anything else will help you decide for yourself what is the safest carry pistol for you.

We're always looking at ways to safely carry in the car here at TexasCustomHolsters.com and we've decided to go ahead and mount a handgun in a center console. The only problem now is that none of our vehicles have a console big enough to hold a handgun and still close! We have a few close friends and maybe even a relative or two that would, maybe, consider letting us test this out, but we decided there has to be an easier (and less risky) way to try this out.

So we went down to our local junk yard, Austin Vee Dub, because hey, if we we're going to buy a console, we might as well buy a cool one right? Yeah baby! After a few short hours of scouring the yard, we came upon the perfect specimen.

This is actually a pretty small console arm rest. That's why it is so perfect! This option isn't only for those of us with large trucks or SUV type vehicles, although, when we first asked the very nice people at Austin Vee Dub, they did mention we should try a large Truck or maybe a Van. At any rate this is now our test console.

Admittedly it is small, and so we chose to mount a holster for a small gun or a medium to small gun. For this experiment we chose to mount a Glock 19 - 9x19 into the center console. One thing that I don't have pictures of is the tray that used to be below the lid, so ok, for this to work we had to remove the tray, which came out by removing two tiny screws. Not a big deal. Once the tray was gone the Glock fit nicely into the console.

I'll create a step by step and include it for anyone considering buying one of our holsters for this mounting situation, but here are some pictures of the final:

The pictures aren't in any particular order. The holster is fresh off the press from our new Austin based shop, check out our store for more information on the holster.

Of course, if you put this back into the car, with the rest of the interior things would probably get a little cramped, once you pop the lid on the console, it is likely to actually be in your way as you try to maneuver your elbow around to grasp and draw the pistol. You are also limited as to how much of the gun's handle you can actually grasp.

Even with these drawbacks, having the holster securely mounted in the console also has many advantages over letting your gun flop around in there loose! You at least know how to draw the gun and where it will be. You can also continue using the rest of your console without fear of burying your handgun under your wallet, or phone, or lipstick, or your favorite {insert item here}.

Total mounting time was approximately 20 minutes. Possibly would add a little time if you're in your car for cramped space and getting your seat out of the way so you have access to the side of the console.