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Center console firearm/flashlight build mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by T-Rex266, Jan 25, 2014.

  1. Apr 12, 2015 at 8:51 AM
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    i did the same for mine. i have the hk vp9 and i used that 3m tape. mine keeps falling off...anyone else have that problem?
     
  2. Apr 12, 2015 at 11:35 AM
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    Lot of heat were you are? Clean the surface with alcohol and now tape. If that doesn't work you could always use some self taping screws... If you don't mind the permanent holes.
     
  3. Apr 12, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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    louisiana heat and humidity. i was hoping that wouldnt be a factor. yea will see what happens after this application.
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2015 at 11:06 PM
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    Has anyone added a lock to their center console?
    When i test drove a 2015 last week i dont think i saw a lock on the console.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2015 at 11:09 PM
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  6. Nov 4, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    First time post here. I just got the welcome email and I thought I'd give my opinion on this.

    I think it's fine to store a weapon in a vehicle under certain circumstances but I wanted to warn people not to take their firearm out of its holster ever except to use it or clean it. So don't use this method to unholster a weapon and then store it. Always store the firearm with the holster you brought it in. There have been numerous NDs because of that.

    Here are a few examples:

    http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/2489451

    http://negligentdischarge.com/others.htm

    http://www.glockforum.net/forum/off...cidentally-shoots-himself-elevator-video.html

    http://www.glockforum.net/forum/off...-accidentally-shoots-himself-second-time.html

    My rig that I buckle on and off easily over the belt in my pants (I also have a pocket holster for a LC9).

    image.jpg
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2015 at 9:50 PM
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    First pic in the second post looks like the hand of a friend of Sean and I after accidental discharge when starting to clean the gun.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2015 at 10:26 PM
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    whats wrong with storing a firearm in your vehicle? I understand if you have small children who get into things.
     
  9. Nov 4, 2015 at 10:29 PM
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    I like that you said "accidental discharge" and not "negligent discharge". I had a debate the other day about how the terminology really changed on that the past years. You can have a car accident, accidentally stub a toe, strip a screw on accident, but for whatever reason people have the mentality for firearms there there is no such thing as an "accident".
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2015 at 11:20 PM
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    It's not about storing a firearm in a vehicle per se but the safe way to do it.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2015 at 5:00 AM
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    +1 to always keeping it in a holster. I usually keep mine physically on me, but it depends on the rig I am going with, how long the ride is, etc... I am lefty so the seat belt buckle doesn't interfere! :woot:
    I really want to get the console safe :locked: Does anyone have anything bad to say about it before I spend ~$280?
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2015 at 5:54 AM
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    Used one on Ebay that ends today.
     
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  13. Nov 5, 2015 at 8:23 AM
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    TruckLife900 I'd rather B hunting

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    Soooooooo :typing: I just bought that one! :dancingbacon:
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2015 at 6:22 PM
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    I bought the Locker Down safe first week i had my truck. I searched the net and found a 10%discount code. The safe is the highest quality you could hope for. It is built solid very nice clean edges nice finish and pretty dang heavy. Bolts in really nice and tight. I am extremely happy with it. For how well it is built i think its worth every penny. This aint some chinese junk LOL. I also bought the console organizer off Amazon and cut them down to fit in the safe.
    Only other thing i want to do is find a light or a couple lights to fit inside the safe.
     
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    Glad you got it. I bid a few times and then talked myself out of it. Lot of money to spend on a truck that's seldom driven.
     
  16. Nov 6, 2015 at 4:41 AM
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    Thanks for the heads up on the deal, saved me a little coin.:thumbsup: My truck is a daily driver :) so I'll use it frequently.
    :threadjacked:
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2015 at 7:38 AM
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    That's the 4cell D Battery Maglite right?
     
  18. Nov 23, 2015 at 8:01 AM
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    Correction, the one in my console 2nd gen has only 2 D batteries. 4 D battery mag light most likely wouldn't fit.
     
  20. Dec 1, 2015 at 7:51 AM
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    Are you happy with the "cut down" version inside your console safe? I may go this route... looking for a feeler :boink: since it's going inside the safe.
     
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    Yes very happy. You only loose maybe a half an inch... probably less..cant remember exactly but it is not enough to worry about. I used a miter saw set to the angle of the parts and cut equal amounts off each side, kind of guessing and checking fit. Basically you want to sneak up on a perfect fit. Then i took a file and smoothed all the top edges. The dividers edges are sharp out of the package so i would recomend smoothing the edges anyway.
     
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    Same here in Texas due to prolonged 100+ degree heat and humidity in the summer months.
     
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    I cut a section off a old leather belt and screwed to the inside of my console
    Then used a IWB holster that clips over the belt, Works great
     
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    At first I thought you were joking, but then I realized you were not. This is just like the debate about carrying a weapon without a round in the chamber. Personally, if someone does not know how to safely handle or carry a loaded weapon...you have absolutely no business carrying a weapon and there are serious consequences for those actions. There has been a few times that when unholstering my weapon, that throughout the day, somehow the safety was taken off my 1911 (and another reason I took the ambi safety off my gun. I'm not a lefty) and noticed through muscle memory (I train in two different ways: 1) I always check the safety on when not under need. 2) when drawing my weapon for simulated threat, I train to drop the safety at my torso. This way you don't put a .45 round in your leg.) , that is the first thing I check when unholstering. I heard the click and realized it was ready to go. Personally, I have thrown a shitload of lead downrange and never seen a weapon discharge without a finger inside the trigger guard.

    I mean, what do the cops do every day when they change into street clothes and carry their service weapon? My lord, what do I do with my M4 or shotgun in need of transport. This is why I shoot by myself in the mountains or with very select few. I take a weapon with me every day and handle it no less than 4 times since 21 (so that would be 20 years sir). I can't believe that no less than 10 people haven't been shot :rolleyes:
     
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    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg This is my setup. I just purchased a cheap nylon holster with a magazine pouch. Then used some rather large pop rivets and the strap used to measure/adjust the holster. This allows for movement. This will be easy to remove when I sell the truck.

    This is very quick to get if needed. I don't leave my weapon in the truck, so no worries on that.
     
  27. Mar 16, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    Can the cover still be placed over with the weapon secured?
     
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  29. Mar 17, 2016 at 12:47 AM
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    If you were asking me Sean about the cover, the answer is no. Here is a side view:

    image.jpg
     
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