I am currently looking for a holster/bugout configuration for my nightstand handgun (Glock 19). Currently, my Glock and spare mag is sitting in my nightstand without a holster. I usually sleep in shorts and a t-shirt and was thinking the other day that I would have no secure way of carry the gun and mag if I ever had to bugout. Therefore, I think I need some sort of configuration.
Currently I've narrowed it down to following:
1) Chest holster
a) Survival Sheath's Chest Raider: http://www.survivalsheath.com/holsters/index.htm
b) Sportmens Guide Holster: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=213574
There are also similar chest holsters made by Wilderness Tactical, Blackhawk and Alaskan Sportsmen
2) Shoulder Holster: Since I wont be carrying the gun in this configuration very often, retention isn't as much of an issue. I was thinking about something like this:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=333633
3) I know this is super Tacticool, but my mall ninja side has me looking at a "tactical entry vest" similar to this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/VEST160-713-1572.html
Right now I'm leaning towards a chest holster as I feel it would be easy to store near my bed and can be used if I ever go out hiking. I really like the Survival Sheath's holster as it can carry a flashlight or OC, spare cell phone etc. The Sportsmen guide holster looks a little flimsy but is half the price of the Survival sheath.
I've never worn a shoulder holster, but I think it might be difficult to put on in a rush. Lastly, the "tactical vest" looks cool, but I'm not sure how logical a solution it is. While the vest can hold a lot of dohickey's it may be more than I need. I also don't know where I'd keep it.
Sorry for the long post, but I'd appreciate people's comments on my choices.
Currently I've narrowed it down to following:
1) Chest holster
a) Survival Sheath's Chest Raider: http://www.survivalsheath.com/holsters/index.htm
b) Sportmens Guide Holster: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=213574
There are also similar chest holsters made by Wilderness Tactical, Blackhawk and Alaskan Sportsmen
2) Shoulder Holster: Since I wont be carrying the gun in this configuration very often, retention isn't as much of an issue. I was thinking about something like this:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=333633
3) I know this is super Tacticool, but my mall ninja side has me looking at a "tactical entry vest" similar to this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/VEST160-713-1572.html
Right now I'm leaning towards a chest holster as I feel it would be easy to store near my bed and can be used if I ever go out hiking. I really like the Survival Sheath's holster as it can carry a flashlight or OC, spare cell phone etc. The Sportsmen guide holster looks a little flimsy but is half the price of the Survival sheath.
I've never worn a shoulder holster, but I think it might be difficult to put on in a rush. Lastly, the "tactical vest" looks cool, but I'm not sure how logical a solution it is. While the vest can hold a lot of dohickey's it may be more than I need. I also don't know where I'd keep it.
Sorry for the long post, but I'd appreciate people's comments on my choices.