Favorite Man-Purse For Carrying?
- Thread starter rb4browns
- Start date
Here's the web site for Camelbak's concealed carry bag, called the Goblin. You'll be able to shop at Whole Foods and no one would think anything! 
http://www.camelbak.com/index.cfm
B
http://www.camelbak.com/index.cfm
B
Yeah, I'll take a picture, and the gun isn't just in the bag by itself.
There's a flat pocket along the back of the compartment the gun is in. I bought a cheap nylon holster meant for the gun, one that has a clip for a belt. That's firmly clipped to the pocket inside the compartment, keeping it solidly in place. The gun goes in the holster, the holster stays put when the gun is drawn.
BlindFaith
New member
rb4browns
You're planning on CCW a S&W 642.
May I suggest trying another direction.
Check out Barami Hip Grips dot com.
Suitable for most modes of dress.
Tuxedo's to jeans.
Perfect for a J frame Smith.
You're planning on CCW a S&W 642.
May I suggest trying another direction.
Check out Barami Hip Grips dot com.
Suitable for most modes of dress.
Tuxedo's to jeans.
Perfect for a J frame Smith.
I think you should exhaust all possible on-body carry options before moving to something off-body. A 642 is not difficult to conceal but as you've already discovered the pocket holster will not work with all clothing.
You might also consider the SmartCarry http://www.smartcarry.com. A 642 in one will disappear in anything but spandex hot pants. With a little practice draw speed is the same as from a pocket.
There are also in waist band, on waistband, belly bands, and ankle holsters for your 642. All of these keep the gun where it belongs. On-your body. If you carry off body in a "man purse" the purse itself becomes a target for criminals. It also allows the possibility to forget it someplace. I can't even count the number of times my wife's purse has been left behind in restaurants, grocery stores, etc over the years even though she is used to carrying it and keeping track of it day in and day out for 20 years. (Fortunately it's always found its way home with all contents intact).
MHO on the subject of "man purse". No matter how you look at it there is no such thing. It's just a purse, it's not manly, it's no place for your gun.
You might also consider the SmartCarry http://www.smartcarry.com. A 642 in one will disappear in anything but spandex hot pants. With a little practice draw speed is the same as from a pocket.
There are also in waist band, on waistband, belly bands, and ankle holsters for your 642. All of these keep the gun where it belongs. On-your body. If you carry off body in a "man purse" the purse itself becomes a target for criminals. It also allows the possibility to forget it someplace. I can't even count the number of times my wife's purse has been left behind in restaurants, grocery stores, etc over the years even though she is used to carrying it and keeping track of it day in and day out for 20 years. (Fortunately it's always found its way home with all contents intact).
MHO on the subject of "man purse". No matter how you look at it there is no such thing. It's just a purse, it's not manly, it's no place for your gun.
Take a look at Texas law. As far as I can tell, there is no defined penalty for "being made". The gun just has to be concealed. I.e. covered. I carry a Glock 19 most of the time. I wear a Hawaiian shirt or a tee shirt over the weapon. Does it print? Yes. Has anyone ever "made" me? Not that I know of. If they did, the code simply states: (3) "Concealed handgun" means a handgun, the presence of which is not openly discernible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person. So, if you are not openly carrying, you are probably ok.
Whatever, I ain't carrying a murse.
Whatever, I ain't carrying a murse.
Man bags
Swiss gas mask bags work well for this they are gray and don't screem military, even U.S. gas mask bags work well as they are relativly formless as long as one does not use the leg strap not so military look. My opinion of manufactured bags spcific for guns look like what they are. Granted some are better than others. The fanny packs seem to be area specific I don't see them used much around here some times the occaisional woman will wear one. Bottom line is, concealment is very personal. Always looking for something better. Sewing a good holster inside a jacket fiting a larger pocket in a favorite pair of pants altering garments and bags to suit your needs. "Store bought" concealment systems are easily idetified by those of us familiar with the products and that needs to be remembered.
Swiss gas mask bags work well for this they are gray and don't screem military, even U.S. gas mask bags work well as they are relativly formless as long as one does not use the leg strap not so military look. My opinion of manufactured bags spcific for guns look like what they are. Granted some are better than others. The fanny packs seem to be area specific I don't see them used much around here some times the occaisional woman will wear one. Bottom line is, concealment is very personal. Always looking for something better. Sewing a good holster inside a jacket fiting a larger pocket in a favorite pair of pants altering garments and bags to suit your needs. "Store bought" concealment systems are easily idetified by those of us familiar with the products and that needs to be remembered.
I have a small kelty backpack I carry from time to time. It also holds about a liter and half of water in a built in camelbac thingy.
My problem with bags is that I tend to put too much stuff in them. After a few days I end up with screwdrivers and knives and flashlights and tape measures and small socket sets and vice grips and crescent wrenches and diagonal pliers and a couple of reference books and needle files and a small hand drill and dental picks and latex gloves and leather gloves and a microfiber cloth to clean my glasses and a chamois to clean my windows and a few sharpies in various colors and...and then the thing weighs 50 lbs so I leave it at home.
My problem with bags is that I tend to put too much stuff in them. After a few days I end up with screwdrivers and knives and flashlights and tape measures and small socket sets and vice grips and crescent wrenches and diagonal pliers and a couple of reference books and needle files and a small hand drill and dental picks and latex gloves and leather gloves and a microfiber cloth to clean my glasses and a chamois to clean my windows and a few sharpies in various colors and...and then the thing weighs 50 lbs so I leave it at home.
Mannlicher
New member
I mostly carry in an IWB holster, with a shirt or jacket over it.
My wife carrys the purse in my family.
My wife carrys the purse in my family.
gordo_gun_guy
New member
The problem
of carrying too much stuff is not in dispute. However, when push comes to shove I'll wear out of style cargo pants before I bring a man purse.:barf:
Maybe the retro answer is to go back to Victorian style dress, wearing a proper frock coat or at least a vest in any weather (ladies glow, men perspire, horses sweat type quaintness). I'm thinking full size gun on the hip, BU on a watch fob in the vest pocket....
Backpacks and briefcases = manly.
"Satchel" = maybe you can pull it off and look not un-manly
Murses = not so much
of carrying too much stuff is not in dispute. However, when push comes to shove I'll wear out of style cargo pants before I bring a man purse.:barf:
Maybe the retro answer is to go back to Victorian style dress, wearing a proper frock coat or at least a vest in any weather (ladies glow, men perspire, horses sweat type quaintness). I'm thinking full size gun on the hip, BU on a watch fob in the vest pocket....
Backpacks and briefcases = manly.
"Satchel" = maybe you can pull it off and look not un-manly
Murses = not so much
3 weelin geezer
New member
Whats the problem with being 'made' if it isn't at a bar or somewhere they have posted that guns are not allowed? Whats the cop going to tell the complaintant? I would figger he would ask if I was handling it without reason like spinning it like a John Wayne wannabe and or threatening someone. If not, then how do you KNOW it was a gun if you didn't actually SEE it which is perfectly legal. Kinda like the one in a man's pants. As long as he doesn't actually display it, its ok to have it.
I have a small leather fanny pack that is capable of holding a J-frame or a Glock 26 (but not a 19).
I also have the Venturer Excursion Organizer Bag and it's a nice little bag--but it's small. Be advised you can carry a 642/442/637, without a holster, or a Beretta 21a or 950, but nothing bigger or heavier. A Glock 26 won't fit.
Man-bags: If it's got a mil-spec look it's okay...
I also have the Venturer Excursion Organizer Bag and it's a nice little bag--but it's small. Be advised you can carry a 642/442/637, without a holster, or a Beretta 21a or 950, but nothing bigger or heavier. A Glock 26 won't fit.
Man-bags: If it's got a mil-spec look it's okay...
I would carry a girly coach purse if that is what I thought would ensure me and mine would be safe. Luckily you can put a seecamp or a keltec in your pocket. how to carry the multitool, splinter getter, flashlight, sharpie etc etc is a whole other matter.
I used to have a wife who carried an enourmous coach purse that would hold about the same amount as a toyota land cruiser. Since I no longer have a wife I have to carry all that crap on my own. This sucks, I don't like to carry 50 lbs of crap around with me all the time. I need to find a cute 35 year old who doesn't mind being a de-facto pack mule. until then I will carry the Kelty backpack or some times a briefcase. My keltec fits into my day planner pretty well, but the flashlight doesn't
I used to have a wife who carried an enourmous coach purse that would hold about the same amount as a toyota land cruiser. Since I no longer have a wife I have to carry all that crap on my own. This sucks, I don't like to carry 50 lbs of crap around with me all the time. I need to find a cute 35 year old who doesn't mind being a de-facto pack mule. until then I will carry the Kelty backpack or some times a briefcase. My keltec fits into my day planner pretty well, but the flashlight doesn't
gordo_gun_guy
New member
Well, no state has perfect gun laws.
In other jurisdictions, this is not the case. The crime of brandishing requires, well, actual brandishing I guess. Though there's a big diference between legal and smart....
David Armstrong
Moderator
Not exactly a manpurse, but I do remember spending a couple of days carrying a small gun in a camera case attached to my belt. Worked out pretty good.