Handgun questions

USMC · July 8, 2006, 03:10 PM

I need some holster recommendations for a S & W 629 Classic 6 1/2". I am leaning towards a shoulder holster. Any thoughts, opinions or recommendations are more than welcome.

What about some factory ammo? Shot some .44 Special 246gr LRN that were very accurate, light recoil and a joy to shoot even for girlfriend. Need some hunting and plinking ammo. suggestions.

Is there any factory ammo. that duplicates the old Elmer Keith 250gr loads? Without hurting the wallets!

Someday I will reload but for now factory ammo. will have to do!

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justsome45guy · July 9, 2006, 11:37 PM

What are your goals for the holster? Concealment or open carry? In what kind of climate?

USMC · July 11, 2006, 06:19 AM

Hunting

ClarkEMyers · July 11, 2006, 10:44 AM

Alessi's swiveling shoulder holster based on Chic Gaylord's design.

hpg · July 11, 2006, 07:55 PM

For hunting, I'd go with an Uncle Mike's shoulder rig. More cost effective. You will only use them during hunting season, so no point in tying up a bundle of money on leather. my.02 worth. hpg

9mm1033 · July 11, 2006, 08:00 PM

I used one of these for hunting. Carried a S&W 629. Try here: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=221814

skeeter1 · July 12, 2006, 12:57 PM

For hunting, I'd suggest a conventional belt holster, not a shoulder holster. Back when I was hunting (I no longer do), I'd strap on my black basket-weave cop-style holster, and the other hunters seemed to respect that I was armed, and not a PETA lurker.

Just my $0.02.

July 8, 2006, 03:10 PM	#1
USMC Member Join Date: July 8, 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Handgun questions I need some holster recommendations for a S & W 629 Classic 6 1/2". I am leaning towards a shoulder holster. Any thoughts, opinions or recommendations are more than welcome. What about some factory ammo? Shot some .44 Special 246gr LRN that were very accurate, light recoil and a joy to shoot even for girlfriend. Need some hunting and plinking ammo. suggestions. Is there any factory ammo. that duplicates the old Elmer Keith 250gr loads? Without hurting the wallets! Someday I will reload but for now factory ammo. will have to do! __________________

July 11, 2006, 06:19 AM	#3
USMC Member Join Date: July 8, 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Hunting __________________ I need more ammo. Is it time to go hunting yet?

July 11, 2006, 10:44 AM	#4
ClarkEMyers Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2004 Location: PacWest Posts: 455	Alessi's swiveling shoulder holster based on Chic Gaylord's design Alessi's swiveling shoulder holster based on Chic Gaylord's design.

July 11, 2006, 07:55 PM	#5
hpg Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2002 Location: in the Bluegrass State Posts: 1,610	For hunting, I'd go with an Uncle Mike's shoulder rig. More cost effective. You will only use them during hunting season, so no point in tying up a bundle of money on leather. my.02 worth. hpg __________________ NRA member Semper Paratus

July 11, 2006, 08:00 PM	#6
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	I used one of these for hunting. Carried a S&W 629. Try here: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=221814 __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

July 9, 2006, 11:37 PM	#2
justsome45guy Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2006 Posts: 6	What are your goals for the holster? Concealment or open carry? In what kind of climate?

July 12, 2006, 12:57 PM	#7
skeeter1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 3,403	For hunting, I'd suggest a conventional belt holster, not a shoulder holster. Back when I was hunting (I no longer do), I'd strap on my black basket-weave cop-style holster, and the other hunters seemed to respect that I was armed, and not a PETA lurker. Just my $0.02.