Cross Draw Holster for 4" S&W 629 .44 Mag.?

Para Bellum · October 6, 2013, 12:56 PM

Hi Folks,

I am looking for a cross-draw holster for my 4" S&W 629 .44 Mag.
Can anybody here recommend one?

Have a nice day,
PB

40-82 · October 6, 2013, 01:52 PM

Yes, El Paso Saddlery makes one that I used on a six week kayak trip in Northeastern Alaska. It has a full flap cover and a canteen snap. I flipped a canoe once while wearing it, and the 629 stayed with me. Yet, the canteen snap doesn't cause problems if you need to get to your sixgun fast.

publius · October 6, 2013, 03:18 PM

can't answer b/c mine was custom made by a guy in TX and I don't have his card w/me. I really like the crossdraw for hunting though. If you have your rifle slung over your shoulder it isn't banging against your revolver and it's easier to draw when you're sitting.

TrueTexan · October 6, 2013, 03:29 PM

Look at Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake. With one holster you can wear it crossdraw IWB or OWB. I have one for both my S&W 686 and my Ruger Alaskan they are well built and hold the guns well with out a strap.you can also buy the extra straps and use it in chest carry.

ClydeFrog · October 6, 2013, 11:14 PM

Depending on your budget range, tastes, styles etc, there are many top notch holster makers & leather shops that could fit your need(s).
Id suggest contacting the firm first to insure they can design or craft a holster they way you want & you know how long or when you can take deliver.
Due to high demands & the increase in gun ownership in the last 4/5 years, some holsters may be delayed for long periods.

For a crossdraw DA revolver, see; Don Hume, Galco, Tex Shoemaker, El Paso Saddlery, Greg Kramer, Milt Sparks, Bianchi-intl, Kirkpatrick Leather, DeSantis.
Kramer offers horsehide(which Id suggest).
Some makers offer field holsters that can be used cross-draw or strong side.

Id suggest a decent leather or lined gun belt too. A 4" N frame will be a lot of weight on your hip(s).
Clyde

Rifleman1776 · October 7, 2013, 08:33 AM

I used an Uncle Mike's for my Ruger Redhawk .44 mag. with 7 1/2" barrel. Carried comfortably and was easy to use.

ClydeFrog · October 7, 2013, 09:44 AM

I checked the Galco site. The Dual Phoenix will be available for the N frame S&W 4" in Dec 2013.
It's well made but I'm not thrilled with the duel screw design.

I could see that start to scuff, nick & gouge everything you get near.

Para Bellum · October 17, 2013, 02:21 PM

thanks folks.

ClydeFrog · October 17, 2013, 02:41 PM

The milspec/LE gear outfit: Blackhawk, www.blackhawk.com sells a brown leather N frame revolver holster that can be strong side or crossdraw.
The only - is that it's a closed muzzle format.

The quality & fit look decent for a large frame 4" revolver.
The price looks decent too.

WIN1886 · October 17, 2013, 04:03 PM

I use a Bianchi 111 Cyclone Crossdraw leather holster to carry my N frame Model 627 Pro with 4" barrel......it fits the 629 w 4" barrel as well !

tlm225 · October 18, 2013, 08:42 AM

I also use the Bianchi 111. Since it's dual angle it serves well for both strong side and crossdraw.

Deaf Smith · October 19, 2013, 06:28 PM

Is the cross draw for filed use or CCW?

If field use I use an old Bucheimer holster.

Now this one is for my GP100 but I am sure they made it for the 629. Setup with a Blackie Collins 'Fighter Pilot' knife.

Deaf

October 6, 2013, 12:56 PM	#1
Para Bellum Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: right there Posts: 1,882	Cross Draw Holster for 4" S&W 629 .44 Mag.? Hi Folks, I am looking for a cross-draw holster for my 4" S&W 629 .44 Mag. Can anybody here recommend one? Have a nice day, PB __________________ Si vis pacem - para bellum If you want peace - prepare for war

October 6, 2013, 03:18 PM	#3
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	can't answer b/c mine was custom made by a guy in TX and I don't have his card w/me. I really like the crossdraw for hunting though. If you have your rifle slung over your shoulder it isn't banging against your revolver and it's easier to draw when you're sitting. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

October 6, 2013, 11:14 PM	#5
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Budget, tastes, carry... Depending on your budget range, tastes, styles etc, there are many top notch holster makers & leather shops that could fit your need(s). Id suggest contacting the firm first to insure they can design or craft a holster they way you want & you know how long or when you can take deliver. Due to high demands & the increase in gun ownership in the last 4/5 years, some holsters may be delayed for long periods. For a crossdraw DA revolver, see; Don Hume, Galco, Tex Shoemaker, El Paso Saddlery, Greg Kramer, Milt Sparks, Bianchi-intl, Kirkpatrick Leather, DeSantis. Kramer offers horsehide(which Id suggest). Some makers offer field holsters that can be used cross-draw or strong side. Id suggest a decent leather or lined gun belt too. A 4" N frame will be a lot of weight on your hip(s). Clyde

October 7, 2013, 09:44 AM	#7
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Galco..... I checked the Galco site. The Dual Phoenix will be available for the N frame S&W 4" in Dec 2013. It's well made but I'm not thrilled with the duel screw design. I could see that start to scuff, nick & gouge everything you get near.

October 17, 2013, 02:21 PM	#8
Para Bellum Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: right there Posts: 1,882	thanks folks. __________________ Si vis pacem - para bellum If you want peace - prepare for war

October 6, 2013, 01:52 PM	#2
40-82 Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2013 Posts: 178	Yes, El Paso Saddlery makes one that I used on a six week kayak trip in Northeastern Alaska. It has a full flap cover and a canteen snap. I flipped a canoe once while wearing it, and the 629 stayed with me. Yet, the canteen snap doesn't cause problems if you need to get to your sixgun fast.

October 6, 2013, 03:29 PM	#4
TrueTexan Member Join Date: August 31, 2012 Posts: 39	Look at Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake. With one holster you can wear it crossdraw IWB or OWB. I have one for both my S&W 686 and my Ruger Alaskan they are well built and hold the guns well with out a strap.you can also buy the extra straps and use it in chest carry.

October 7, 2013, 08:33 AM	#6
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	I used an Uncle Mike's for my Ruger Redhawk .44 mag. with 7 1/2" barrel. Carried comfortably and was easy to use.

October 17, 2013, 02:41 PM	#9
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Leather rigs; Blackhawk.... The milspec/LE gear outfit: Blackhawk, www.blackhawk.com sells a brown leather N frame revolver holster that can be strong side or crossdraw. The only - is that it's a closed muzzle format. The quality & fit look decent for a large frame 4" revolver. The price looks decent too.

October 17, 2013, 04:03 PM	#10
WIN1886 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 604	I use a Bianchi 111 Cyclone Crossdraw leather holster to carry my N frame Model 627 Pro with 4" barrel......it fits the 629 w 4" barrel as well !

October 18, 2013, 08:42 AM	#11
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 962	I also use the Bianchi 111. Since it's dual angle it serves well for both strong side and crossdraw. __________________ All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

October 19, 2013, 06:28 PM	#12
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	Is the cross draw for filed use or CCW? If field use I use an old Bucheimer holster. Now this one is for my GP100 but I am sure they made it for the 629. Setup with a Blackie Collins 'Fighter Pilot' knife. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides Last edited by Deaf Smith; November 11, 2015 at 06:52 PM.