Carrying a 5.5 revolver

[222]

Today I got a J.P. Sauer Western Marshal in 44 mag with 5.5" barrel, it appears to be unfired and well built so took it. I was looking for a short barreled under 4.5" but either keep looking or take it; I took it. This will be pickup gun and "out on the farm" now I'm needing a holster to carry it "in the seat" and when walking or did I make a mistake by taking a long barrel. Thanks

[Jack Stanley]

I wouldn't feel to bad about the deal if the pickup is the one going to carry it around . I have two different forty-fours , the four ich barrel rides nice in a shoulder holster when I'm out cutting wood and such . The six inch is one that I usually use in a deer blind or when ever I don't need to pack it around much .

Jack

[222]

That is my situation I have a 6" Smith I hunt with and was in process of narrowing my ammo needs to 38 spec and 44 mag. I was wanting a 3-4inch 44mag when this 5.5 as new appeared now having traders remorse maybe.

[leftiye]

Get a holster with the belt loop on a rivet/swivel, and a tie down thong. Not too long on the drop from the belt, and it will lay alongside your thigh when you sit down. Ah cain't stand short barreled revolters! Autos are all short though, and this same setup is still good for the 5" and down barrels.

[Angus]

I carried a 7.5 inch SRH in a drop holster with a thigh strap for a whole deer season. I probably walked 15-20 miles over the course of the season, half in the holster and half out. It was always comfortable and rode fine in the truck. I'd suggest a holster with some drop and a thong or strap to tie it off with.

I currently carry a 5" model 60 in 357 for a woods carry gun in a Threepersons holster I stitched up out of vinegarooned cowhide and some sea bass overlay. It's a lot thinner than your 44 is, but at 5" it still carries really nice while walking or driving.

[Tatume]

Although it is not of the quality of some custom holsters, the Galco SAO is comfortable when sitting and riding. Mine carries a 5.5" Ruger SBH all day without complaints.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...2644&GunID=285

Even though I haven't tried one yet, the Galco Wheelgunner appears to be an interesting design. I may get one soon.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...3905&GunID=285

Take care, Tom

[CrimsonTide]

I have a Galco SAO as well for my 5.5" Ruger Bisley. Since you can put it on the belt as a strongside or cross draw, it works out really well.

[High Desert Hunter]

Www.simplyrugged.com

I use his holsters almost exclusively. He makes simple, rugged holsters that flat work.

[joepb]

I also have a Galco that wear as a cross draw with my 44. I have gone to a cross draw on all my holsters......Joe

[bgoff_ak]

A few items from my perspective ( I carry a 44 all summer and fall. In the field, truck, airplane and 4-wheeling ) you want a holster with a strap against the hammer and a good snap ( or two ) I got back from a day in the field to find when I put the gun in the truck the snap had come loose and I was carrying a cocked .44 ( no idea how long, I only carry 5 loaded now ) best to have a trigger guard / covered if you can. Lastly leather in town is great… I have a few retention holsters for my .45 acp and wouldn’t trade them for the world. In the field once leather gets wet, plan on it staying wet. I like the hip models, under the arm and chest ones always seem to snag something also a pain if you wear coats or have a radio vest and at the end of a long day it hurts my neck / shoulders. The hip one can be pushed back a little and you can get right through the brush or draw when a bear wants to eat you… the down side of the hip is inadvertently you will be fishing etc and find the top of your chest waders far exceed the placement of your gun on your hip. please take this with a grain of salt as someone who lives in Alaska, if you’re in the high desert and it doesn’t rain and nothing plans on eating you… you get where I’m coming from. I’m sure I’m not alone with having a large box of holsters that I dislike. Also to note I think the #1 selling holster up here is the chest rig with the pocket and 6 extra rounds ( right where you can almost get to them ). I hope that helps a little with what I see as downfalls of each ( I don’t want to get into the name brand argument, other half does that with her stuff drives me nuts… ) I will say I’m a bone in rib steak guy, some people like porterhouses some NewYork while others that pin wheel thing some flanks, while other tri tip… the good thing here is #1 were all eating steak, and in the end I hope you find what works for you… ( bone in on the grill really is the way to go )