In-Car Pistol Mount Solution

[doc540]

Please, this is NOT a thread to debate gun carry in a car.

Been working on this challenge for a while, and I do believe the gun magnet is the best solution I've found so far.

Picked up a Taurus PT111 Millennium Pro 9mm and was surprised by how well it shot right out of the box. Super compact little 13 shot with a decent trigger.

This "Quick Draw" magnet is super powerful, and there's no way a compact pistol will fly loose even in an accident.

So, the muzzle is pointed safely, straight down with the weight of the gun resting both on the floor and the magnet.

I left enough room to move the seat up if the wife drives the Touring, and with my hand towel stuffed between the seats instead of under the front seat, it's a winnah.

[Frijolito1988]

Not bad at all..very interesting.

[newtothis]

Doesn't shake loose over bumps or railroad tracks?

[doc540]

It leaves enough room to grasp the grip and twist, not pull up with a finger on the trigger.

And the extra manual safety is another reason I chose the PT111.

I will NOT come loose, and I doubt it will come loose in an accident much less over bumps and tracks.

[Frijolito1988]

It leaves enough room to grasp the grip and twist, not pull up with a finger on the trigger.

And the extra manual safety is another reason I chose the PT111.

I will NOT come loose, and I doubt it will come loose in an accident much less over bumps and tracks.

when you take it off from the magnet, do you pull it up or pull it out, does it damage/scratch the slide ?

[doc540]

when you take it off from the magnet, do you pull it up or pull it out, does it damage/scratch the slide ?

You twist it away from the magnet (like some break-open holster), you don't pull it.

It's a "truck gun", not a safe queen. Eventually it might put marks on the slide, but I don't keep a valuable, pristine gun in my car, only a beater and shooter.

[duc748bip]

I think all firearm should be positively secure to prevent it from becoming an projectile in case of a car collision worse AD because of any impact.

[doc540]

I think all firearm should be positively secure to prevent it from becoming an projectile in case of a car collision worse AD because of any impact.

It seems to be as secure as inside any holster with a thumb-break snap.

And one of the reasons I chose a PT111 is it's additional manual safety.

Not everyone's solutions, but one that'll work for me considering the tradeoff's.

[ABryson916]

Where are you legally able to drive with a handgun in the car like this? LEO's only?

(Sorry, noobie here )

[doc540]

Where are you legally able to drive with a handgun in the car like this? LEO's only?

(Sorry, noobie here )

Texas

[ABryson916]

God I love Texas...

[sideshowhr]

sorry, but that's not in the least an efficient ... 'design'. i mean, a magnet? i could probably come up with something better than that were i to put some time into it. at least something that suspended the entire firearm safely and securely, whilst allowing for ease of access + concealment.

i'll put more thought into this later today. there are surely better ways without risking damaging the firearm + potential harm to the driver/passengers.

[doc540]

sorry, but that's not in the least an efficient ... 'design'. i mean, a magnet? i could probably come up with something better than that were i to put some time into it. at least something that suspended the entire firearm safely and securely, whilst allowing for ease of access + concealment.

i'll put more thought into this later today. there are surely better ways without risking damaging the firearm + potential harm to the driver/passengers.

How much force does the magnet exert? Surely, you have that data to have made such an unqualified judgement.


re: damage
My "truck guns" are beater/shooters. Who would keep a nice, valuable gun in their car anyway?

[Fjold]

Just mount a holster there.

[supersonic]

I have 3 of these and they are friggin' AMAZING! This magnet must be neodymium because it will lift a 30-lb. barbell off the floor. Now that's powerful, straight up, my friends. The retention is superb. These are perfect for what the OP did with his, and I have mine mounted in strategic locations around my dwelling. Oh, a note on gun finish damage: nope. The clever designer(s) didn't forget to add a tough, plastic coating that serves as the entire outer "shell." +100 for this little handy item.