4'' revolver shoulder holster

SPUSCG · March 6, 2011, 08:37 PM

Looking to get a shoulder rig for next hunting season, as its way more confortable sitting down. Wondering whats a good revovler rig, Ive only tried some horizontal auto shoulder holsters. Price isnt really an issue, I want confort and quality. maybe even a modular harness in case i decide to get holsters made for other guns.

Andy Taylor · March 6, 2011, 09:15 PM

If concealment is not an issue I would recommend the Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake or Flapjack with the optional Chesty Puller harness. Extremely comfortible and gives good access to the firearm while keeping out of your way while you hunt, fish, hike, chop firewood or whatever.
Basically the Chesty Puller harness takes a belt holster and converts it to a shoulder holster. It can be used with another brand of belt holster too if you already have one.

www.simplyrugged.com

SPUSCG · March 6, 2011, 09:23 PM

Ill add concealent is not an issue its for field carry.

tguil · March 7, 2011, 12:20 PM

I carry my "field" revolvers in Uncle Mike's Veritical Shoulder Holsters. I find that they are quite comfortable, long wearing and inexpensive. http://www.uncle-mikes.com/products/..._holsters.html

Dragline45 · March 7, 2011, 12:29 PM

Do yourself a favor and get yourself a quality shoulder rig or you are going to hate it. The Bianchi X15 looks perfect for hunting.

aarondhgraham · March 7, 2011, 12:33 PM

That was the shoulder holster designed for airmen who carried the 4" S&W revolver,,,
It put the pistol more towards the front of the body, just under the left breast,,,
I believe Cabela's carries a nice reproduction of this model.

Just a suggestion,,,

Aarond

SPUSCG · March 7, 2011, 02:36 PM

My belt/holster are bianci and seem stiff and heavy, their shoulder holsters different? My rig is kind of old too maybe they have changed, just seems bulky.

Dragline45 · March 7, 2011, 03:00 PM

I prefer leather over a nylon holster because I find the nylon holsters tend not to hold heavy firearms as securely and move around too much. I cant remember the name of the product but im sure someone will chime in, but it will soften up your gun leather to your liking.

SPUSCG · March 7, 2011, 03:09 PM

Didnt know you could soften leather, cool If I could. And I think leather looks better than nylon, and is sturdier. Seen nylon rip never saw leather do it though.

Andy Taylor · March 7, 2011, 07:14 PM

I would avoid nylon as they tend to be bulkier than a comparable leather holster.

BigJimP · March 7, 2011, 07:27 PM

Lawman leather --- makes some of the best revolver shoulder holsters out there ....
http://lawmanleathergoods.com/order.html

Kramer Leather is another source ....and I really like them for IWB or scabbard holsters on my carry guns ( 1911's / revolvers / Sigs ) ....

http://www.kramerleather.com/

bamaranger · March 8, 2011, 02:55 AM

Here's another vote for the "airman holster" or M3. I've got a repro, from Cabela's, and it carries my ruger B-hawk 4-5/8 nicely. You can snap it in at the belt and its stable. Unsnapped, you can duck into it in a hurry, no pants/belt required. It can hang easily from a peg, hook or knob, or a head rest in your vehicle.

The Cabela's price was less than $50.

10Ringmagic · March 8, 2011, 06:17 AM

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-154-25-...5-barrels.aspx

Appears to be very good quality,

freedom475 · March 8, 2011, 09:37 AM

In my opinion the most comfortable holster for your application is the 7X Leather, chest holster... My wife even likes it..

.

30cal_Fun · March 19, 2011, 03:05 PM

I have a Bianchi X15 for my S&W model 19 and 29, it is very comfortable to wear, even while sitting down or riding a bike (yeah I actually did that). You can strap it to your belt so it will hardly move if you pull the gun.
I don't have any experience with other (schoulder) holsters though.

March 6, 2011, 08:37 PM	#1
SPUSCG Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2008 Posts: 3,004	4'' revolver shoulder holster Looking to get a shoulder rig for next hunting season, as its way more confortable sitting down. Wondering whats a good revovler rig, Ive only tried some horizontal auto shoulder holsters. Price isnt really an issue, I want confort and quality. maybe even a modular harness in case i decide to get holsters made for other guns. __________________ Check us out: www.imfdb.org. Fun site for people who love gun movies.

March 6, 2011, 09:15 PM	#2
Andy Taylor Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Posts: 499	If concealment is not an issue I would recommend the Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake or Flapjack with the optional Chesty Puller harness. Extremely comfortible and gives good access to the firearm while keeping out of your way while you hunt, fish, hike, chop firewood or whatever. Basically the Chesty Puller harness takes a belt holster and converts it to a shoulder holster. It can be used with another brand of belt holster too if you already have one. www.simplyrugged.com Last edited by Andy Taylor; March 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM.

March 6, 2011, 09:23 PM	#3
SPUSCG Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2008 Posts: 3,004	Ill add concealent is not an issue its for field carry. __________________ Check us out: www.imfdb.org. Fun site for people who love gun movies.

March 7, 2011, 12:33 PM	#6
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I believe it was called the M3 holster,,, That was the shoulder holster designed for airmen who carried the 4" S&W revolver,,, It put the pistol more towards the front of the body, just under the left breast,,, I believe Cabela's carries a nice reproduction of this model. Just a suggestion,,, Aarond __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

March 7, 2011, 02:36 PM	#7
SPUSCG Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2008 Posts: 3,004	My belt/holster are bianci and seem stiff and heavy, their shoulder holsters different? My rig is kind of old too maybe they have changed, just seems bulky. __________________ Check us out: www.imfdb.org. Fun site for people who love gun movies.

March 7, 2011, 12:20 PM	#4
tguil Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 41	I carry my "field" revolvers in Uncle Mike's Veritical Shoulder Holsters. I find that they are quite comfortable, long wearing and inexpensive. http://www.uncle-mikes.com/products/..._holsters.html

March 7, 2011, 12:29 PM	#5
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	Do yourself a favor and get yourself a quality shoulder rig or you are going to hate it. The Bianchi X15 looks perfect for hunting.

March 7, 2011, 03:00 PM	#8
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	I prefer leather over a nylon holster because I find the nylon holsters tend not to hold heavy firearms as securely and move around too much. I cant remember the name of the product but im sure someone will chime in, but it will soften up your gun leather to your liking.

March 7, 2011, 03:09 PM	#9
SPUSCG Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2008 Posts: 3,004	Didnt know you could soften leather, cool If I could. And I think leather looks better than nylon, and is sturdier. Seen nylon rip never saw leather do it though. __________________ Check us out: www.imfdb.org. Fun site for people who love gun movies.

March 7, 2011, 07:14 PM	#10
Andy Taylor Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Posts: 499	I would avoid nylon as they tend to be bulkier than a comparable leather holster.

March 7, 2011, 07:27 PM	#11
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Lawman leather --- makes some of the best revolver shoulder holsters out there .... http://lawmanleathergoods.com/order.html Kramer Leather is another source ....and I really like them for IWB or scabbard holsters on my carry guns ( 1911's / revolvers / Sigs ) .... http://www.kramerleather.com/

March 8, 2011, 02:55 AM	#12
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	Airman holster Here's another vote for the "airman holster" or M3. I've got a repro, from Cabela's, and it carries my ruger B-hawk 4-5/8 nicely. You can snap it in at the belt and its stable. Unsnapped, you can duck into it in a hurry, no pants/belt required. It can hang easily from a peg, hook or knob, or a head rest in your vehicle. The Cabela's price was less than $50.

March 8, 2011, 06:17 AM	#13
10Ringmagic Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2010 Location: MI Posts: 315	http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-154-25-...5-barrels.aspx Appears to be very good quality,

March 8, 2011, 09:37 AM	#14
freedom475 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains of Montana Posts: 292	In my opinion the most comfortable holster for your application is the 7X Leather, chest holster... My wife even likes it.. . __________________ Maker of Horse Tack and Cowboy Gear. www.7xleather.com Mister, why do you carry a 45? "Cause Sam Colt don't make a 46."

March 19, 2011, 03:05 PM	#15
30cal_Fun Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2010 Posts: 109	I have a Bianchi X15 for my S&W model 19 and 29, it is very comfortable to wear, even while sitting down or riding a bike (yeah I actually did that). You can strap it to your belt so it will hardly move if you pull the gun. I don't have any experience with other (schoulder) holsters though. __________________ Gun control: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against rape, torture, kidnapping, theft, and murder will obey a law which prohibits them from owning a firearm.