Center console firearm/flashlight build mod

Now there is a real use for Lefty holsters

 

I like that setup. Is there enough clearance to where your leg doesn't touch the mount?

 

That's going to hurt when the airbag goes off!

 

I have a 1st Gen Tundra that I bought recently. I mounted a custom kydex holster under the steering wheel, in that cut out space to the right. All I did was take off the panel, get the holster where I wanted it, mark where the holes needed to be and drill. Bolted the holster on loosely, put my (unloaded) 1911 in, then used a heat gun to finish molding the holster to the panel as I tightened it down. Retention is great, it's out of sight, doesn't interfere with anything, plenty of clearance for my legs, and perfectly legal here in Tennessee with OR without a permit. I can post a pic or two if anyone is interested.

 

post some pics man!

 

What type of velcro are you using?

 

Heavy duty velcro should work fine. I've used it for all sorts of things in a DPS squad car and it's always held up

 

It's not the Velcro that fails... the sticky fails due to the summer heat.

2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CM MGM

IG: @kt_harb.protundra

 

I understand that....Texas is a hot state and I've used velcro on the inside of the squad car and in the trunk of the squad car....it held up in the extreme heat and cold

 

That's impressive then. I tried using it to hold a holster and it failed within a couple days. With the handgun in it.

2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CM MGM

IG: @kt_harb.protundra

 

This is actually what i used. It never failed.

 

Caveat: Your statement only applies to handguns in Colorado. Rifles and shotguns fall under the hunting laws so they can not be loaded (In the chamber.)

 

Great thread - I’ll be doing this set up for my Glock 23. Another reason why I love Alaska - no need for a CCL, we can own as many guns as we want, and we can open carry if we so choose

 

what kind of pistol is that?

 

Just what I have been looking for. Nice set up. How did dock mount? Thanks for the post Backslider.

 

There are screws specifically for plastic and a provided template for drilling pilot hole. I opted to use bolts with a washer and nuts on the inside. I drilled using the template and then removed the center console to mount. A lot of people just use the provided screws for plastic and don't secure from the back and report that It A still completely stable. If you go that route 5 minutes. If you secure from the rear 1 hour.

 

CZ P01 with some CGW upgraded and g10 grips.

 

Gotcha, options are always good. Thanks again

 

X2 on that Ron. 2 Ron's definitely make it right in this instance

 

I don't like keeping a weapon out in the open so I keep my "throw away" PF9 up in one of the sunglass holders, with a couple of extra mags in another.

Access is just as quick, if not quicker, than having it in the console, which I did try for a bit.

EDC is a PPS but I don't always have that on me due to work restrictions.

 

I don't like the idea of it flopping around in there, or the fact that it's not going to always be in exactly the same spot/orientation if I need it in a hurry.

Mine isn't kept in the open, just when driving. When I am out of the car it transfers to my person and travels with me, or when appropriate, gets locked in the truck.

 

Just installed this console safe and I think it’s going to serve me well.

Before:


After:

 

Well I decided to do something with the void in front of my console. I don't know what they intended for this space to do. Maps perhaps, don't know. Anyway I took some of my pick and pluck left over and cut it to fit . I made 3 cut outs , 2 for my Walther PPS mags and 1 for my Canik 18 rd mag. Fits pretty good and very quick access.

 

Had to FFL my handguns up from Texas to Alaska, NO FRICKEN WAY are they allowed in Canada.

 

Thats brillant! Now I have somewhere to put my backup gun into considering my sunglasses do not fit the sun glass holder.

 

Maglite has a rechargeable flashlight that I wired into the electrical system, mounted it on the left side of my counsel, just had to make sure that the seat adjustment doesn't affect it. Looks great and always has power, it recharges every time I turn on the key

 

Rechargeable Maglite