Model 29 holster recommendations

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redbone

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I am looking for a holster to carry a 6-inch S&W Model 29 while hiking and backpacking. I think I am leaning toward a sholder holster, as it seems like to much weight on a belt. Any recommendations?

Thanks.

RBH
 
Try this web site

www.kholsters.com

I purchased their holsters for for a couple of my auto's really like them. I recently purchased a Smith 629 Classic 5" barrel and plan to order from them. I order my holsters with thumb breaks.

Turk
 
Hiking and backpacking is strenous and will make you perspire. If you wear a shoulder holster it will be a vertical rig, and you will sweat on it, and rust can form if you do not oil it well and wipe it down when you stop. Plus, you will have the straps of your backpack over the straps of your shoulder holster. Not very comfy. You can try a $25 Hunter hip holster with a thumbsnap, but it can get heavy. I carry my 629 IN the backpack inside a Hunter flap holster. There is a lot of waist motion in hiking, and I figure that is one less strain I should add to my hiking day. Of course, you can buy an Uncle Mike's flap holster worn across your chest in a diagnonal draw. that is WAAY exposed, though.
 
I bought a bagmasters holster for my 4" 629. Use a good belt and suspenders and you'll be fine. When I bought the holster, I was broke. Yes, I like good leather, but I haven't seen the need.

tjg
 
Redbone,

For many years, I carried a 6" barrel N frame Smith on the trail, and hunting. I carried it in a custom holster that I designed and had made.

With this rig, you can carry it cross draw towards the front, weak side, or you can attach the holster to the shoulder belt, and wear it across your chest. The holster is a full flap design. I like this because if keeps the brush and water out of the holster.

Any decent leather guy could make one like this.
 
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