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Old June 17, 2017, 05:07 PM   #1
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Advice on shoulder rig for 329PD for hiking in bear coountry

I've decided to buy a 329PD (lightweight 44 mag revolver) for carrying when I hike in CO. I've shot one, it's painful but manageable. I have other .44 mag revolvers also.

Anyone recommend a good specific shoulder rig compatible with a backpack for this gun?

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Old June 18, 2017, 03:32 AM   #2
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About forty some years ago I had a friend that lived in Alaska for a number of years. He said he was a part time guide for hunters/fishermen on occasion with friends company. He told me he always carried a back-pack and a .44 mag Smith and Wesson revolver in a chest rig.
Like this! https://www.diamonddcustomleather.co...-chest-holster
* He said the chest rig didn't interfere with the pack and he could draw the four inch barrel smith easily!
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Old June 18, 2017, 05:57 AM   #3
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Yea, chest rig is a lot better of a choice than shoulder rig...

https://gunfightersinc.com/products/...chest-holster/

I'd confirm with them that their N-frame setup will work with the 329PD.
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Old June 18, 2017, 07:24 AM   #4
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Might also want to check Simply Rugged https://www.simplyrugged.com/ecommer...160&parent=672
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Old June 18, 2017, 10:46 AM   #5
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Another option is the 1942 Tanker holster from El Paso Saddlery:
http://elpasogunholsters.com/product...-to-5-barrels/

Depending on your backpack set up, this may clear the hip belt and shoulder straps.
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Old June 18, 2017, 01:32 PM   #6
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"...it's painful..." You won't practice with it if it hurts to shoot. Change grips or use another firearm.
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Old June 18, 2017, 01:33 PM   #7
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i have the simply rugged chesty puller for a 4" smith and wesson 69. I like the looks and concept of the el paso tanker holster i think better. it looks to be more versatile placement wise.
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Old June 18, 2017, 01:41 PM   #8
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double post...sorry
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Old June 18, 2017, 08:10 PM   #9
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I have a M-84 that I can attach to the shoulder strap of my pack and quickly take it off so I can use it as a belt holster when not carrying the pack.
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Old June 19, 2017, 07:23 AM   #10
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I tried several shoulder and chest rigs for my 329 and settled on the Mernickle cross draw belt rig. I made sure the waist straps worked on my hd fanny pack and my pack frame. A 2 1/2 belt slot did what I needed.
LOVE the 329!!
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Old June 19, 2017, 03:40 PM   #11
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Thanks for all the info. I'll check out all those holster options.
I reload and loaded up some tame loads for practice with the gun.

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Old June 19, 2017, 09:26 PM   #12
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Galco has a chest rig and a shoulder system.
http://www.galcogunleather.com/great..._8_2_1353.html
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