Just to clear the air, the individual this was made for is an LEO.

I didn't think I needed to preface the thread with this, but apparently this place is turning into another MTBR with these comments

I find it sad  that anyone  feels that it's necessary to be armed when you go for a bike ride, despite bears and other wild animals. Is crime that prevalent you need weapons while riding? If so , go like this:

Someone's always gotta be 'that guy'

J.Paks -- is that a #5 zipper?  I can get these from a shop not too far from me but no waterproof #8.

Essentially yes. It is a 'water resistant' zipper, not waterproof. The waterproof zippers do not lend themselves to
single handed 'easy' opening. Easy being the key part. Most all waterproof zippers require 2 hands.

is there enough padding to save the frame and gun from scratching each other?

will the bullet shoot a hole in your foot if it goes off?....lol...jk

There is ~.25" worth of closed cell foam protecting the frame and gun.
If the gun were to fire, it's pointing at the front hub. Put your foot there and you're
bound to get a hole.

Very nice design.  I often carry a small revolver in a leather pocket holster in a Mountain Feedback.  This takes up virtually all the space in the Feedbag, though, and the bag is not easy to open.

Just finished my first frame bag.  I am thinking of sewing a pocket similar to what you have designed inside the right portion of the frame bag just below the zipper.

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You addressed 2 of the problems this person had with existing designs. The weapon took up all the space and was not easy to retrieve.
I have done a couple frame packs with internal holsters, but this was designed to be a 'quick draw' style.
The owner of this is an LEO back in Minnesota who commutes with his sidearm.

Finished this the other week. Seems to be a lot of interest in carrying a sidearm whether commuting or bikepacking,
but not carrying it on the body.
This was my solution. Decided on the MOLLE attachment system to make the pack somewhat universal, but stability was not compromised.
Thought I'd share with you guys









www.jpaks.com

[J.PAKS]

Hey everybody,

Been lurking here for awhile gathering much info and finally took the time to sign up proper.
I live here in Denver CO, I am an Eagle Scout, Industrial Designer, mountain biker, climber, camper, bikepacker, etc...
If it deals with the outdoors, I'm all in. Riding is my life.
I began making frame bags and other assorted custom gear under the J.PAKS name http://jpaks.blogspot.com/
Looking forward to posting more personal trips and gathering more info!

Joe

That was a great presentation from a couple of 'average joes'

Thier description of trail segments, advice and gear selection were spot on!
Really appreciate them taking the time to present this to the public.

Thanks Judd bros!