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mattd
11-14-2013, 11:01 PM
I like to take my SBH deer hunting as a tool of opportunity. I have my rifle with me, but if the right shot presented itself then I'd use the pistol. I have a drop loop belt/holster for it, but it bangs into everything....tree stand, rifle, anything. I was thinking a shoulder holster would put it in a much better position to protect it. Dosent have to be a quick draw thing. Is a shoulder holster a realistic solution for a 7.5" barrel?
22 rifle
11-14-2013, 11:39 PM
just got one for a 8 3/8 in s and w.it's a tanker shoulder holster made by el paso saddelry,quality is great and i'm real happy with it.only problem is it took 2 1/2 months to get because they are made to order and the oboma gun craze is still on even with holsters.i did have a safariland shoulder holster that worked real well for a sbh that i had but foolshilly traded it off with the gun.still kicking myself for that one!the shoulder holsters keep your gun from hitting everything and you can keep the gun covered by a coat to protect it from the weather.
454PB
11-15-2013, 12:15 AM
When I was younger and tougher, I carried a Ruger Redhawk .44 magnum with a 7 1/2" barrel in a shoulder holster, and had sore ribs most of the time.
Lefty SRH
11-15-2013, 06:42 AM
Look at a chest rig also. They are very comfortable. I have two made by Diamond D Leather out of Alaska. I use them to carry my 7 1/2" SBH and 9 1/2" SRH
redneckdan
11-15-2013, 09:40 AM
Look at a chest rig also. They are very comfortable. I have two made by Diamond D Leather out of Alaska. I use them to carry my 7 1/2" SBH and 9 1/2" SRH
I am a big fan of Wes Daems chest rig. I have one for my 4 5/8" flat top. It works very well with a back pack. I was wearing it when I fell *** over tea kettle 500 vert on a ski trip in Utah. I did not lose the gun.
Wayne Smith
11-15-2013, 01:25 PM
I have a Bianchi that I picked up years ago in a LGS barrel for $5.00! It was made for the S&W with a 7.5" barrel but fits my SBH just fine. Both I and my best friend have worn it.
doghawg
11-15-2013, 09:10 PM
It isn't cheap but I'm really pleased with the Wyoming combination holster for my 7 1/2" FA. Very comfortable and it stays put.
http://ringlercustomleather.com/id59.html
It isn't cheap but I'm really pleased with the Wyoming combination holster for my 7 1/2" FA. Very comfortable and it stays put.
http://ringlercustomleather.com/id59.html
X2 on the WyoCombo. There is a link on Ringlers page to a writeup I did when I got mine a few years ago. I've used it quite bit since then and it's a great rig.
contender1
11-18-2013, 10:45 AM
For a long barreled handgun, a cross chest design, PROPERLY made is the best way to go.
Many good makers out there.
Personally, I have one on order from www.barrantileather.com
Doc is one of the finest craftsmen you'll see in leather. His work isn't cheap, but I wore one of his NW Hunter rigs a few years ago. The most comfortable cross chest I've ever had on. And I already own two others.
If you want a shuck to ride the river with,, Mike Barranti is the man to see. I currently have 2 of his hip holsters & will buy more when I can.
ACrowe25
11-23-2013, 03:39 PM
I use the uncle mikes bandolier...
AlaskanGuy
11-23-2013, 03:54 PM
Better check these out before you buy anything... I use something like it for years as a fishing guide in alaska.. Keeps the gun accessable, confortable, safe, and out of the way...
http://grizzlytuff.com/products
88414
Alaskan
Larry in MT
11-23-2013, 04:28 PM
I have the Uncle Mike's SH that I have carried my FlatTop 44 Special in from time to time. It's Okay, but not real comfortable when I'm doing chores. I usually don't use it. I'd like to try one of those chest models, though.
Only problem with chest holsters is you cannot pack binos and they get in the way of my fly vest.
AlaskanGuy
11-23-2013, 07:10 PM
I pack binos all the time with mine... And routinely carry mine under my fishing vest.... The best thing about it is, it stays close to me, and when i accidentally step into a hole while wading around in the river, unless it is over my chest, my gun stays dry. Been many times a hip holster would have been completely under water. And when i bend over to unhook or clean a fish, the gun stays put. I virtually live in the holster as a fishing guide for as much as 20 hours a day during the season, and it never rubs me the wrong way. You wont be sorry with that holster.
RED333
11-23-2013, 09:11 PM
Better check these out before you buy anything... I use something like it for years as a fishing guide in alaska.. Keeps the gun accessable, confortable, safe, and out of the way...
http://grizzlytuff.com/products
88414
Alaskan
WOW even upside down it wont fall out.:lol:
+1 for the Diamond D Holsters Guides Choice. http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com/Chest_Holsters.php
GaryN
11-24-2013, 01:18 AM
I have an old Bianchi ex. large that I carry mine in. It works pretty good. It will come out of it if you have a hard fall. I see them for sale all the time on Fbay.
AlaskanGuy
11-24-2013, 01:36 AM
My only issue with the diamond d chest holster, is the weather, and it carries a bit low... Leather would never handle the weather that we get here, and it is stiff... They nylon version handles the weather well, and never gets soggy, and i dont have to wait for long times drying it out.... The nylon just handles he weather better.... If i lived in the desert, i would prolly still use the nylon, cuz it is softer and doesnt stiffen and cause holster marks.... But this is just me.... Different strokes for different folks...
AG
Skipper
11-24-2013, 01:51 AM
I use a Bianchi X15 with my SBH; works very well.
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