Field holsters for heavy, large-frame revolvers?
- Thread starter Paool
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Black Hills Leather makes fantastic holsters. This one is for my CZ 75B which is a large heavy auto...
* Metal reinforced high-ride holster
* Fast, secure reholstering
* Tucks close to the body
* Full combat grip
* Hand-boned for each gun
* Forward cant for comfort
* Body leather shield
Smooth Leather Lined $94
Rough Lined $74.00
* Metal reinforced high-ride holster
* Fast, secure reholstering
* Tucks close to the body
* Full combat grip
* Hand-boned for each gun
* Forward cant for comfort
* Body leather shield
Smooth Leather Lined $94
Rough Lined $74.00
Sir William
New member
Filson pants, Wah Maker leather suspenders and a Rough Rider leather/cordura holster with pigskin lining is my choice. Bachelor buttons on jeans and contractor suspenders along with a Uncle Mikes holster can do the same thing.
Large frame holster
I just bought a leather holster for my 6" S&W 686. ...picked up a Bianchi 111 Cyclone leather holster from http://www.bratemans.com. Great holster has the ability to be worn on either hip (cross drawn or on the same hip I would draw from (RH)). One of the features that I really liked was the fact that the holster extends over the trigger making it some what safer while stomping through the woods. Less chance a branch will inadvertently tangle with the trigger. Not a bad price and absolutely great service. I ordered the holster early last week, needing it for the weekend. They made sure it to me with plenty of time to spare.
I just bought a leather holster for my 6" S&W 686. ...picked up a Bianchi 111 Cyclone leather holster from http://www.bratemans.com. Great holster has the ability to be worn on either hip (cross drawn or on the same hip I would draw from (RH)). One of the features that I really liked was the fact that the holster extends over the trigger making it some what safer while stomping through the woods. Less chance a branch will inadvertently tangle with the trigger. Not a bad price and absolutely great service. I ordered the holster early last week, needing it for the weekend. They made sure it to me with plenty of time to spare.
azredhawk44
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308Enfield
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From the choice of weapon I'm guessing by field carry you mean in an actual field or in the woods, not CCW
I almost always have my Ruger Super Blackhawk, 4 5/8" on one hip and a Spec Plus SP-5 Bowie on the other when I'm out on the family farm. I bought a wide (2 1/2" maybe?) cartridge belt that's actually made for rifle rounds, but it holds .44 mags just fine. The width and large buckle on it give me plenty of very comfortable support, and my Ruger is in a plain Uncle Mike's holster. I've climbed around quite a bit this way and its a good rig. The Bowie has a leg tie-down, so that adds a little bit of stability to the whole thing.
And just to try and avoid any potential bashing, the Bowie stays with me as a handy tool on the farm, not as my last-ditch weapon. Its helped clear fence rows, cut stakes for posting targets, and clears briars from the trail pretty much every time its on.
I almost always have my Ruger Super Blackhawk, 4 5/8" on one hip and a Spec Plus SP-5 Bowie on the other when I'm out on the family farm. I bought a wide (2 1/2" maybe?) cartridge belt that's actually made for rifle rounds, but it holds .44 mags just fine. The width and large buckle on it give me plenty of very comfortable support, and my Ruger is in a plain Uncle Mike's holster. I've climbed around quite a bit this way and its a good rig. The Bowie has a leg tie-down, so that adds a little bit of stability to the whole thing.
And just to try and avoid any potential bashing, the Bowie stays with me as a handy tool on the farm, not as my last-ditch weapon. Its helped clear fence rows, cut stakes for posting targets, and clears briars from the trail pretty much every time its on.
I guess that's an important point. I don't have a good gun belt yet, but have already realized the ineffectiveness of a regular belt. With the SRH almost 4 pounds loaded, it's a good bit of weight to have hanging on your hip. I could go with a lighter gun, but I like the ability to load it up with the hot stuff. I guess I'm just looking to see if others are able to carry that much gun on their hip comfortably.
Correct. I can't imagine carrying the SRH concealed. Might as well carry a scatter gun.
Good to hear. I think the S. Blackhawk is a little lighter than the SRH, but close enough to make me want to try this out. Thanks for the replies.
Ben Shepherd
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Bob Menickle of www.mernickleholsters.com has made my "cannon" rigs. Cheap? Nope. Get what you pay for? Yep. Give Bob a call, he can set you up well.
Another option is bandolier style carry. My bro-in-law uses this for his 454 SRH.
Another option is bandolier style carry. My bro-in-law uses this for his 454 SRH.
You mentioned hip holster, but for a big revolver I prefer bandolier style. I carry a scoped 7 1/2" SBH in an Uncle Mike's Bandolier. Works pretty well, comfortable, but not fantastic. They go for around $60 IIRC.
Found a guy at the gun show a couple months ago that does custom leather bandoliers for around 75 bucks. They look very sharp but naturally I lost his business card...
Found a guy at the gun show a couple months ago that does custom leather bandoliers for around 75 bucks. They look very sharp but naturally I lost his business card...
Years ago when I was riding dirt bikes, I bought an Uncle Mikes Shoulder Holster for my 686 6" bbl. Has belt loops on both sides so it also helps hold up my pants. As comfortable a carry as any larger revolver can be carried. I can also throw a jacket over it and conceal it. UM also makes a "cross chest carry" model for scoped revolvers too.
Garrett's Lady
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Lots of holsters for your gun can be found here.
http://www.cowboyneeds.com/Holsters_for_Ruger_Redhawk-7.5.html
http://www.cowboyneeds.com/Holsters_for_Ruger_Redhawk-7.5.html
Paool,
I carry my scoped S&W 629 Classic revolvers w/6.5" bbl's in a vertical shoulder holster that I designed and made. Lou Alessi makes a nice looking rig although it has too many metal pieces (D rings, etc.) for my taste. There are also some inexpensive cross-chest holsters for scoped and non-scoped pistols by Uncle Mike (?). IMO the shoulder holster is much more comfortable than a belt holster for field use. YMMV
Good shooting and be safe.
LB
I carry my scoped S&W 629 Classic revolvers w/6.5" bbl's in a vertical shoulder holster that I designed and made. Lou Alessi makes a nice looking rig although it has too many metal pieces (D rings, etc.) for my taste. There are also some inexpensive cross-chest holsters for scoped and non-scoped pistols by Uncle Mike (?). IMO the shoulder holster is much more comfortable than a belt holster for field use. YMMV
Good shooting and be safe.
LB
Dead-Nuts-Zero
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I have hunted with a Super Black Hawk .44 mag 7" for several years. About 20 I think.
I use Uncle Mikes side hip holster from day one. I really like it and have had no problems other than it's starting to get fraying and fuzzy strands of nylon thread in places where the brush and thorns work at it. Nothing that is a concern other than maybe looks. The best think I like about it...it's very quiet in the woods. the soft material is great for hunting. I have used a heavyduty 1 3/4" work belt (leather) to cary it in the field. Problem is it fits hard into some pant loops. When i'm out in the real cold weather, I strap it around my waist and over some of my hunting clothes with an outer jacket over the top of it. When I think I will need it for a shot, I pull the side of my jacket up over the grips and it's ready to go. Other than that, none knows I am wearing it. Having it over the hunting clothes can be a little problem keeping it up at times but not terrible. I have also used the construction suspenders (as mentioned) and thats a big help but I don't like the suspenders falling off my shoulders under my coat or shirts. I have worn gun belt keepers too and they do help a bit, but mine are all for 2 1/4 in gunbelt and are not a perfect fit.
About two months ago, I bought a Uncle Mike's Reinforced Instructors Belt 1-1/2" Wide Polymer Reinforced Nylon Black from Midwayusa.com (for about 20 bucks) for wearing at the range. I like it so much, I wear it every day as my main and only pants belt without any gun or holster straped to it. I have yet to try it in the field with the heavy .44 mag, but I think the instructors belt will work good. It's very well made and has stiff sides for holster holding.
I have not tried the bandolier style as I don't hunt with a scope. The main reason for no scope is because I like having my gun at my side and not accross my chest. Just a personal thing.
I enjoy hunting so much more with only the hand gun (don't carry a long gun much anymore) on my hip. Climbing through thick brush and over fence gates, getting in and out of a vehicle, on a tractor or 4-wheeler etc. and best of all, always having it loaded and ready at my side is great when working in the woods or hunting. Had several times when we were driving down the road and spotted deer in the hedge rows or field. We all jump out and try to quietly load our guns to sneak up on them. I'm already loaded and on my way before the other guys get their long guns out of the car and they have to load them yet. But I can't take the long shots and they can.
Just my 37 cents worth...I know...too long to read! Sorry again, but hope this helps.
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I use Uncle Mikes side hip holster from day one. I really like it and have had no problems other than it's starting to get fraying and fuzzy strands of nylon thread in places where the brush and thorns work at it. Nothing that is a concern other than maybe looks. The best think I like about it...it's very quiet in the woods. the soft material is great for hunting. I have used a heavyduty 1 3/4" work belt (leather) to cary it in the field. Problem is it fits hard into some pant loops. When i'm out in the real cold weather, I strap it around my waist and over some of my hunting clothes with an outer jacket over the top of it. When I think I will need it for a shot, I pull the side of my jacket up over the grips and it's ready to go. Other than that, none knows I am wearing it. Having it over the hunting clothes can be a little problem keeping it up at times but not terrible. I have also used the construction suspenders (as mentioned) and thats a big help but I don't like the suspenders falling off my shoulders under my coat or shirts. I have worn gun belt keepers too and they do help a bit, but mine are all for 2 1/4 in gunbelt and are not a perfect fit.
About two months ago, I bought a Uncle Mike's Reinforced Instructors Belt 1-1/2" Wide Polymer Reinforced Nylon Black from Midwayusa.com (for about 20 bucks) for wearing at the range. I like it so much, I wear it every day as my main and only pants belt without any gun or holster straped to it. I have yet to try it in the field with the heavy .44 mag, but I think the instructors belt will work good. It's very well made and has stiff sides for holster holding.
I have not tried the bandolier style as I don't hunt with a scope. The main reason for no scope is because I like having my gun at my side and not accross my chest. Just a personal thing.
I enjoy hunting so much more with only the hand gun (don't carry a long gun much anymore) on my hip. Climbing through thick brush and over fence gates, getting in and out of a vehicle, on a tractor or 4-wheeler etc. and best of all, always having it loaded and ready at my side is great when working in the woods or hunting. Had several times when we were driving down the road and spotted deer in the hedge rows or field. We all jump out and try to quietly load our guns to sneak up on them. I'm already loaded and on my way before the other guys get their long guns out of the car and they have to load them yet. But I can't take the long shots and they can.
Just my 37 cents worth...I know...too long to read! Sorry again, but hope this helps.
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686p 6"
The only comfortable way to carry big guns, imo, is shoulder rig. Bandoliers are OK but tend to get in the way alot of the time.
For Field work I use Uncle Mikes Vertical drop shoulder.
Oshmans was clearing them out for $19.99. Can you believe that? I bought a heavy nylon feild belt to anchor it down.
For an inexpensive rig ($40 total), it works great. You hardly even know you are wearing a 43oz gun. Plus it keeps the gun out of the way of my slug gun very well.
You can buy better , but not better value. imo
The only comfortable way to carry big guns, imo, is shoulder rig. Bandoliers are OK but tend to get in the way alot of the time.
For Field work I use Uncle Mikes Vertical drop shoulder.
Oshmans was clearing them out for $19.99. Can you believe that? I bought a heavy nylon feild belt to anchor it down.
For an inexpensive rig ($40 total), it works great. You hardly even know you are wearing a 43oz gun. Plus it keeps the gun out of the way of my slug gun very well.
You can buy better , but not better value. imo
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The only comfortable way to carry big guns, imo, is shoulder rig. Bandoliers are OK but tend to get in the way alot of the time.
For Field work I use Uncle Mikes Vertical drop shoulder/QUOTE/
Hello
That is exactly what is PICTURED above and rides where it is placed.. it does not move around like alot of Nylon multi-Fit models.. Hammer It.
The only comfortable way to carry big guns, imo, is shoulder rig. Bandoliers are OK but tend to get in the way alot of the time.
For Field work I use Uncle Mikes Vertical drop shoulder/QUOTE/
Hello
That is exactly what is PICTURED above and rides where it is placed.. it does not move around like alot of Nylon multi-Fit models.. Hammer It.