ForksLaPush
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I need a holster for hiking/backpacking in Alaska. Never mind that I should file the front sight off, get something lighter, etc. Anyone with experience carrying an N-frame got any recommendations?
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N-frame holster recommendations?
- Thread starter ForksLaPush
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dairycreek
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I have two holsters made by Simply Rugged, an Alaska outfit, and they have both been excellent. As their name implies they are really built for hard use and the owner/maker Rob Leahy, is both an excellent craftsman and gentleman. http://www.simplyrugged.com/
Those holsters from "Simply Rugged" look real nice.
I have two strong side hip holsters and one verticle shoulder holster. When I lived in S.E Alaska I used the shoulder holster, an Uncle Mikes SideKick, all the time. It is great for hiking, keeps the gun from bumping the pack frame, the weight of the gun is more balanced.
I still prefer the shoulder holster, but now I use boats more than hiking and thats where I use the hip holsters, and berry picking. I have a leather S&W open top with a safety snap and a DeSantis nylon for rainy days.
I also like to back country ski and use a tanker syle from El Passo Saddlery. The Chesty Puller style from Simply Rugged are LOOKING PARTICULARLY ATTRACTIVE. They can be worn on the outside and centered.
I have two strong side hip holsters and one verticle shoulder holster. When I lived in S.E Alaska I used the shoulder holster, an Uncle Mikes SideKick, all the time. It is great for hiking, keeps the gun from bumping the pack frame, the weight of the gun is more balanced.
I still prefer the shoulder holster, but now I use boats more than hiking and thats where I use the hip holsters, and berry picking. I have a leather S&W open top with a safety snap and a DeSantis nylon for rainy days.
I also like to back country ski and use a tanker syle from El Passo Saddlery. The Chesty Puller style from Simply Rugged are LOOKING PARTICULARLY ATTRACTIVE. They can be worn on the outside and centered.
ForksLaPush
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A couple of the Simply Ruggeds look good to me. Now I just need to decide which.
Thanks.
Thanks.
"N" Frame holster...
$95.00 is a little pricey but, take a look at:
www.gunleather.com/cart/shopexd.asp?id=128
$95.00 is a little pricey but, take a look at:
www.gunleather.com/cart/shopexd.asp?id=128
I used a shoulder holster made by Bianchi for years with my 29 and it worked very well.
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=X15
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=X15
ForksLaPush
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I found a Bianch X15 for 25 bucks, so I'll try that first.
Voyager AL
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I carry a 4" N frame in an IWB from Crossbreedholsters.com. Real happy with it. The sweat shield could have been about 1 inch longer, but it's all good...