N-frame holster recommendations?

ForksLaPush · December 4, 2006, 04:23 PM

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?

dairycreek · December 4, 2006, 06:59 PM

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/

moose fat · December 5, 2006, 06:29 AM

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.

ForksLaPush · December 5, 2006, 11:05 PM

A couple of the Simply Ruggeds look good to me. Now I just need to decide which.
Thanks.

MADISON · December 9, 2006, 02:40 PM

$95.00 is a little pricey but, take a look at:
www.gunleather.com/cart/shopexd.asp?id=128

BobMcG · December 10, 2006, 07:34 PM

I used a shoulder holster made by Bianchi for years with my 29 and it worked very well.
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...TxtModelID=X15

ForksLaPush · December 11, 2006, 02:51 PM

I found a Bianch X15 for 25 bucks, so I'll try that first.

Voyager AL · December 20, 2006, 02:52 PM

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...

NCHornet · December 24, 2006, 02:32 PM

For my revolvers I prefer a good old fashion pancake holster. I have a nylon Uncle Mikes special and a leather Bianchi, I prefer the leather.

December 4, 2006, 04:23 PM	#1
ForksLaPush Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Location: dar al-harb Posts: 240	N-frame holster recommendations? 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? __________________ If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage in having a charmer. Ecclesiastes 10:11

December 4, 2006, 06:59 PM	#2
dairycreek Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: North Plains, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,867	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/ __________________ ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR HEARING AND VISION GOOD SHOOTING

December 5, 2006, 11:05 PM	#4
ForksLaPush Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Location: dar al-harb Posts: 240	A couple of the Simply Ruggeds look good to me. Now I just need to decide which. Thanks. __________________ If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage in having a charmer. Ecclesiastes 10:11

December 9, 2006, 02:40 PM	#5
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	"N" Frame holster... $95.00 is a little pricey but, take a look at: www.gunleather.com/cart/shopexd.asp?id=128

December 11, 2006, 02:51 PM	#7
ForksLaPush Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Location: dar al-harb Posts: 240	I found a Bianch X15 for 25 bucks, so I'll try that first. __________________ If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage in having a charmer. Ecclesiastes 10:11

December 5, 2006, 06:29 AM	#3
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	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.

December 10, 2006, 07:34 PM	#6
BobMcG Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Posts: 81	I used a shoulder holster made by Bianchi for years with my 29 and it worked very well. http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...TxtModelID=X15

December 20, 2006, 02:52 PM	#8
Voyager AL Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 221	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...

December 24, 2006, 02:32 PM	#9
NCHornet Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2006 Posts: 1,001	For my revolvers I prefer a good old fashion pancake holster. I have a nylon Uncle Mikes special and a leather Bianchi, I prefer the leather. __________________ When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away!! Carry ON!! NCHornet