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Questions about purse carry (no, not for me).
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flintknapper
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Boxerrider
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Retrofitted purse?
(wife speaking here, not boxerrider!)
I'm reading the purse threads with interest. My husband spends a lot of time reading this forum, and it finally dawned on me that THIS is where I could find more info on carry-purses.
I have one Coronado purse that is OK, but it was A) expensive, B) delivered VERY late . . . so much so that I had to begin calling them almost on a daily basis to ask when and if it was going to ship, and C) not terribly well constructed when it arrived.
I have another purse that I found on e-bay that is quite acceptable. If it were made of a bit less "stretchy" leather, I think I'd be 100% happy with it as opposed to the . . . oh, let's say 95% happy with it that I currently am. (And I'm tired of the color, but that's just superficial!)
I am looking for another carry-purse, though. I have a VERY small "new purse habit" that's been whispering more and more loudly to me lately. When I look at all the other purses I have, however, I begin to wonder whether we could just retrofit one of my other purses. It seems like it would not be too difficult to designate one particular compartment of a decent-sized purse and reinforce it in such a way that it wouldn't be obvious.
On the other hand, our daughter appears to think she's part raccoon and prowls like one. She is seven years old, and both she and our twelve-year-old son have been exposed to and educated about weapons, but . . . I hesitate to put a pistol in a purse that doesn't have a locking pocket. (Yes, I lock up the purse when I get home, then I unlock it when I leave the house.) I don't think that I could pull off the installation of a locking device (zipper, I guess?) as well as modifying a compartment.
Any tips? Experience with retrofitting purses? Or should I just save up and pop for a new purse? I was very interested when I saw some posts referring to purses bought at WalMart. I've not shopped for purses there, especially carry-purses, but hey . . . the price is right!
Just curious . . . and wanting a new purse . . . preferrably of really good leather!
--Kristi
I'm reading the purse threads with interest. My husband spends a lot of time reading this forum, and it finally dawned on me that THIS is where I could find more info on carry-purses.
I have one Coronado purse that is OK, but it was A) expensive, B) delivered VERY late . . . so much so that I had to begin calling them almost on a daily basis to ask when and if it was going to ship, and C) not terribly well constructed when it arrived.
I have another purse that I found on e-bay that is quite acceptable. If it were made of a bit less "stretchy" leather, I think I'd be 100% happy with it as opposed to the . . . oh, let's say 95% happy with it that I currently am. (And I'm tired of the color, but that's just superficial!)
I am looking for another carry-purse, though. I have a VERY small "new purse habit" that's been whispering more and more loudly to me lately. When I look at all the other purses I have, however, I begin to wonder whether we could just retrofit one of my other purses. It seems like it would not be too difficult to designate one particular compartment of a decent-sized purse and reinforce it in such a way that it wouldn't be obvious.
On the other hand, our daughter appears to think she's part raccoon and prowls like one. She is seven years old, and both she and our twelve-year-old son have been exposed to and educated about weapons, but . . . I hesitate to put a pistol in a purse that doesn't have a locking pocket. (Yes, I lock up the purse when I get home, then I unlock it when I leave the house.) I don't think that I could pull off the installation of a locking device (zipper, I guess?) as well as modifying a compartment.
Any tips? Experience with retrofitting purses? Or should I just save up and pop for a new purse? I was very interested when I saw some posts referring to purses bought at WalMart. I've not shopped for purses there, especially carry-purses, but hey . . . the price is right!
Just curious . . . and wanting a new purse . . . preferrably of really good leather!
--Kristi
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Crossfire
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Kristi,
A plain old Walmart purse really won't hold up to the weight of a gun. What you are describing - ie: "a really good leather purse, well constructed, with a locking zippered pocket" is a Galco leather purse.
I used to carry a Coronado purse, and was very happy with it (sorry to hear of your bad experience) But when it started wearing, after ONLY 6 or 8 years of daily carry, I purchased a Galco. You can't beat Galco quality of construction, and the leather is just beautiful! But... beauty comes at a price. A steep one. But, I figure, if this one lasts like it looks like it will, I may never have to buy another one!
Good luck, and let us know what you decide on!
A plain old Walmart purse really won't hold up to the weight of a gun. What you are describing - ie: "a really good leather purse, well constructed, with a locking zippered pocket" is a Galco leather purse.
I used to carry a Coronado purse, and was very happy with it (sorry to hear of your bad experience) But when it started wearing, after ONLY 6 or 8 years of daily carry, I purchased a Galco. You can't beat Galco quality of construction, and the leather is just beautiful! But... beauty comes at a price. A steep one. But, I figure, if this one lasts like it looks like it will, I may never have to buy another one!
Good luck, and let us know what you decide on!
Kristi,
I hope you are coming to the CHLForum Day at PSC September 29th. I will be there giving the ladies seminar. I will have my purse which is VERY small (7.5" h X 6.5" w X 3" thick). I can get a Kimber Ultra carry 45 in it comfortably and it is strong enough to handle the weight. It is a Fossel department store buy. I will be happy to show it to you.
Donna
I hope you are coming to the CHLForum Day at PSC September 29th. I will be there giving the ladies seminar. I will have my purse which is VERY small (7.5" h X 6.5" w X 3" thick). I can get a Kimber Ultra carry 45 in it comfortably and it is strong enough to handle the weight. It is a Fossel department store buy. I will be happy to show it to you.
Donna
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Galco offers a full line of quality holster handbags and each one has a locking zippered compartment for the gun. DHS and female LEO's have told us that they've tried other products and brands but they have had problems with breaking straps and hardware. There are no problems with Galco.
Galco has their own in-house foundry to make the hardware and the leather is the very best. We've had a lot of feedback on these and it is all very positive. We think these are the very best quality holster handbags on the market but they are not inexpensive.
http://store.packinheatleather.com/galgunpurand.html
Galco has their own in-house foundry to make the hardware and the leather is the very best. We've had a lot of feedback on these and it is all very positive. We think these are the very best quality holster handbags on the market but they are not inexpensive.
http://store.packinheatleather.com/galgunpurand.html
Packin' Heat Leather Company
Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer
McAllen, Texas USA
http://store.packinheatleather.com/
Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer
McAllen, Texas USA
http://store.packinheatleather.com/