Author Topic: Best way to carry a revolver when hunting? (Read 989 times)

DakotaElkSlayer · « **on:** March 18, 2005, 09:59:33 AM »

What types and brands of holsters are the best for carrying a scoped handgun in the field?

Thanks,

Jim

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2005, 10:36:16 AM »

i like mikes alot i have ther shoulder holster but for my revolvers its just to much with a jacket on but i love ther um bandito one at least i think its spelled like that
but now if you want one of the best one around an like leather thers just one
an thats pistol packing ther really nice

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2005, 10:41:06 AM »

I like Mike's shoulder holsters for my scoped handguns.

Robert · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2005, 11:00:01 AM »

I'm going to quote Graybeard here. The best way to carry a handgun when hunting...Is IN YOUR HAND. That being said...I love the Uncle Mikes'. They are very light and versatile. I bought ONE years ago..for a Ruger P-89. It fits everything else nicely from a 22mag Ruger single six, to CZ-52 and is also great for my 10 inch Contender. It still looks almost new after many times in the field and hiking through rough terrain and weather.

jhalcott · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2005, 01:50:36 PM »

ditto what Robert said. I have a couple holsters and even a SLING attachment for my 44SBH.Uncle Mike's can be a bit noisy, but IF the gun is in my hand it doesn't matter! :-)

Dan Chamberlain · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2005, 02:10:20 PM »

They are too expensive! So, I took one of the cheap soft cases that Cabela's gives away when you buy a cap and ball revolver, and I just added a strap to it. It goes across my chest in a cross-draw with the butt up. Everything is in the case and I just slide my hand onto the butt and draw the gun. The zipper is secured with a safety pin and the gun is perfectly secure and when I'm done hunting, I just unload and zip'er up and it's in its case.

Dan C

DakotaElkSlayer · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2005, 02:59:38 PM »

Quote from: Robert

I'm going to quote Graybeard here. The best way to carry a handgun when hunting...Is IN YOUR HAND.

I understand Graybeard's thinking, but I am one of those SERIOUS hunters... I look for that perfect tree to sit against, kick back, and open the latest Tom Clancy novel. :grin: Got to have a holster since I need both hands to turn the pages!

Jim

Thebear_78 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2005, 03:09:36 PM »

Without a doubt the best way to carry a revovler in the feild is in a chest holster. Its out of the way of packframes, sits above the line of your waders, and is easily accessable in almost any position. I have a survival sheath system chest holster for my 4" 629.

TScottO · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2005, 03:21:08 PM »

If I were to carry a scoped handgun as a primary hunting firearm I would probably use a single point sling. Both ends of the sling adapt to the grimp frame at the same point. If i were to do alot of climbing while hunting and needed both hands I would probably go with one of the pistol packing setups.

Be Safe,
Scott

Jerry Lester · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2005, 04:29:01 PM »

If I'm actually "hunting", mine is usually in my hand. I don't care for a scope on a hunting handgun, so mine have only iron sights, but I do carry them in a bandolier style shoulder holster that I made myself out of a modified Uncle Mikes nylon holster.

HappyHunter · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2005, 02:04:25 AM »

I do as Dan C. When in my tree stand my gun is on my lap and my ungloved hand is in gun rug staying warm and ready...this is the best I have come up with.

Fred

mrlizzzard · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2005, 02:12:22 PM »

I have a tear open fanny pack that I could wear in a Mc Donalds and no one would know.Unload it and it's in it's case.
lizzzard

Win 73 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2005, 05:10:34 PM »

The best way to carry a handgun when hunting (or any other time for that matter)...loaded!