Anybody making concealed carry purses here?

[CaptQuirk]

Ok, here is a very simplified line drawing of what I have in mind. It is very simplified, because Photoshop really isn't meant for doing paths, and it is hard to concentrate and put a lot of effort into anything when you are in serious pain.

The bottom and sides are one piece. If I go with a fancy lighter leather, I'd likely add a second piece to the bottom for strength. The front and rear panels would be heavier leather. You will notice that the rear has two panels, a heavy outer panel with top flap, and lighter inner panel on the inside. It is between these two pieces, that would form the pocket for the holster, attached to the rear panel. This back panel was the one I was worried about not being able to support the weight of the pistol. The top, bottom, and left side would be closed, leaving the right side open for access to said holster, as marked by the red square. I would have a flap with a snap from the back panel to the ride side panel (Not shown here) to secure the pistol pocket. Fold down the ear/tabs on the side, add rings, sew, add strap to rings.

So...?

[dirkba]

The concept looks good - I would make a separate holster (soft material) to attach with velcro, forming the pocket, as you mentioned. See my project in the first post above.

This can be detached at any time and worn inside a waistband if your wife leaves the purse/handbag in a vehicle...

 

[Willie0]

I made one for myself and wear it everywhere.   It is a crossbody, U-shaped, simple satchel type made of 2 compartments, one for lady things and the other for my gun and magazine.  It has a decorative front flap and an unadorned (not very noticeable) back flap with a magnetic snap for the gun side.  The holster is sewn to the inside back compartment, and I have a cell phone pocket on the outside in order to conceal the gun shaped stitching line.  Everything is very heavy duty, and it weighs a ton with my .45 in it.  I can’t imagine making one for sale as it took so long to make and women are pretty particular about their purses’ style.

[CaptQuirk]

@Willie0-, if you're going to mention it, go ahead and put up a pic? I'd love to see it. And mad respect for  a lady with a .45

[Willie0]

Well, here it is.   The body is just 3 identical pieces, a shorter and longer pieces for the flaps, a gusset.  Inside the holster goes against my body and the magazine pocket faces it in the same compartment.  I didn't need to tool the holster part, but couldn't resist. 

Sorry for the picture quality.  You can see that I have a hard time with highlighter muddying up when I add finish, no matter how long I let it dry.

[CaptQuirk]

That is beautiful work there! But yeah, aside from putting the cell pocket behind the holster, that is very much what I had in mind. What did you use for the main body of the bag?

[Willie0]

Thank you CaptQuirk.  I used a Tandy "whole hide" from one of their sales.  I think it is 4/5 upholstery leather.  It is strong and supple, shows no signs of wear and not super pretty but this thing will last me a long time.

[daljitgroup]

thanks for posting pics related to post given above.

[ShaunaS]

I have trying to find someone that could sew a holster into a purse of my choice. I feel that the ones that are concealed carry show it... you can tell. I'm thinking if there is someone who actually sew one into the inside of a purse that choose, I'm thinking that would be a great option... thoughts?