But - my glove box doesn't have a lock...

[NavyChief]

Because this seems to be a fairly common complaint, and one of our forum members came up with such an elegant solution... I've posted this link at least three times that I can recall off-hand. That being the case, it seems there's enough interest to keep it handy. I'll gauge the number of views/replies to this to determine whether or not to leave it up as a sticky. Go to the ninth post down by RockinB - Glove Box Carry

{"Sticky" removed 7-17-2007 - jabeatty}

[dan_sayers]

Quoted since I don't believe a topic (especially pinned) should exist only in another topic.

Being that my 2005 Ford F250 had no glove box lock I added one. See the url. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/R ... CF0001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/R ... CF0002.jpg
I have one key on the ring with the ignition key, and one key in the lock in the open position. This allows me quick access to contents of the glove box. In the event of a traffic stop all it takes is a quarter turn of the key to lock and then toss the key in the back seat. Devious yes, but problem solved, bureaucrats circumvented. Otherwise holstered firearm strapped to leg above knee with a short quick release web belt. That's about as "In Plain Sight" as one can get without wearing it around one's
neck.[/img][/url] The lock cost less than $5.00 if I recall,and about 15 minutes to install.

[NavyChief]

Keep in mind there is a little more amplifying information further down in the thread...

[samagee]

Thanks navychief. I might do the same with my glove box, but I am leaning toward making some quick access lock on my lock box.

[Dr. Winston]

Navy Chief;

Good thread with some interesting solutions. One comment though. In the literature that came with my GLOCK 19, it said over and over again,
"...NEVER store a loaded gun inside the case??? Does other manufacturers suggest otherwise?

[jbp-ohio]

Navy Chief;

Good thread with some interesting solutions. One comment though. In the literature that came with my GLOCK 19, it said over and over again,
"...NEVER store a loaded gun inside the case??? Does other manufacturers suggest otherwise?

That is just lawyer induced saftey instructions. So someone doesn't get the gun out of the case thinking it is unloaded. It won't hurt the pistol in any way. Just make sure you don't get your finger in the triggerguard while getting it out of the case.

[dan_sayers]

In the literature that came with my GLOCK 19, it said over and over again,
"...NEVER store a loaded gun inside the case??? Does other manufacturers suggest otherwise?

Other manufacturers build a safety RIGHT IN THE GUN!

[NavyChief]

"...NEVER store a loaded gun inside the case??? Does other manufacturers suggest otherwise?

My new S&W has the same warning. Noted...

[marca]

Maybe Glock has changed their cases, but an older Glock that I have came with a case that the gun would not fit into properly unless the trigger was in the "rearward" position as it would be after pulling it without a round chambered. If you try to put a loaded gun in the case, a "bump" in the case that fits into the triggerguard will interfere with the trigger and prevent the gun from laying flat. Of course, noticing this while you are trying to put a loaded gun into the case and then pulling the trigger to make it lay flat can be hazardous to your health.

[NavyChief]

Well, it would appear this particular sticky is worth it - 470+ hits in under two weeks.

Now a request for all those out there doing the viewing.

If you've undertaken this project, how 'bout some feedback?

We know RockinB, as a retired cabinetmaker, was not particularly challenged by it. But how about the rest of us that have, at best, average handyman skills?

How hard was it really? Did you have to buy any tools you didn't already have? How many trips to Home Depot/Lowe's before you were done? You get the drift...

[xduser]

Quoted since I don't believe a topic (especially pinned) should exist only in another topic.

Being that my 2005 Ford F250 had no glove box lock I added one. See the url. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/R ... CF0001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/R ... CF0002.jpg
I have one key on the ring with the ignition key, and one key in the lock in the open position. This allows me quick access to contents of the glove box. In the event of a traffic stop all it takes is a quarter turn of the key to lock and then toss the key in the back seat. Devious yes, but problem solved, bureaucrats circumvented. Otherwise holstered firearm strapped to leg above knee with a short quick release web belt. That's about as "In Plain Sight" as one can get without wearing it around one's
neck.[/img][/url] The lock cost less than $5.00 if I recall,and about 15 minutes to install.

You can't move your hands dummy!

[mcb]

I added a lock like this in about 30 minutes last weekend. I got the lock from Home Depot. I installed it on my 1996 Chevy Cavalier.

After determining the position for the lock in the door so the locking bar would rotate and engage a recess in the top of the glove compartment I used my cordless drill to drill a 1/2 inch hole through the door. The 1/2 drill was the largest I had handy.

The door had two layers of ABS plastic with a sheet metal liner. I then used my Dremel with a 1/4 inch carbide bur to expand the hole out to the require 3/4 of an inch. I installed the lock through the door and tightened it down. I did have to shorten and slightly bend the locking bar so that it correctly fit into the recess in the top of the glove compartment.

All in all it pretty looks good, especially given the condition of my poor 96 Cavalier with 204,000 miles on it. My wife even commented that it looked like it belonged there. I will try to add a few pictures this weekend if you guys want to see it.

mcb

[dan_sayers]

@xduser: I'm assuming RockinB meant prior to coming to a complete stop and being under visual scrutiny. What I'm certain about is that there's no reason to call somebody a dummy. Honestly, I haven't hear that since the first grade. We're in this together. Also, we can read what you type just fine without the boldface

[phirehawk]

MCB - I'd love to see some pics. I have an 04 Cavy and just bought my lock. I'm hoping to do it next weeked.

[mcb]

Here you go. Lock installation on a 96 Chevy Cavalier.

mcb