I do something similar to that stated by SmithWesson357, I have a small nightstand next to my bed and the following works quite nicely. Around the bottom edge of the top shelf is a small overhang/trim piece or "skirt" that creates a recess under the top shelf that you can reach up "into" from the side but cant see unless you kneel on the floor and look up under it. I took some short countersunk screws and ran them through a soft holster to hold it flat under the top shelf without the screws protruding through the top. I laid in bed, reached my hand under the table top in the most natural position holding my gun and marked it's rotation in relation to the table top. After I found the most natural position to draw from bed, I screwed it in place... I can draw or reholster the gun easily by feel, great for dark and have a Surefire next to my alarm clock. No kids in the house, one 1911 is always there.