Author Topic: What holster is best? (Read 1045 times)

Chuck Buster · « **on:** September 01, 2003, 06:36:49 PM »

I need a good holster for an 8 Dan Wesson 44 mag:?

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2003, 04:47:55 AM »

Not sure there is such a thing as "best" but what I use for such large guns is the Bandito by Pistol Packaging. I think their web site is www.pistolpackaging.com

GB

Chuck Buster · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2003, 05:59:07 PM »

Thanks for the info on the holster that sounds exactly like what I have been looking for and I plan on calling them tomorrow.

HappyHunter · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2003, 01:13:33 AM »

GB

What scope do you use on your big boomer(s)?

I am scoping a 44 Super RH and would appreciate your advise.

Bandito holster looks great, I believe I will get a rig as well.

Thanks!

Fred

Graybeard · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2003, 06:11:17 AM »

I have stopped scoping revolvers. But I've used Leupold 2X and 4X and Bushnell Elite 3200 2-6, Bushnell Trophy 2-6 and Burris 2-7 all on them with good success over the years. These days I only scope TCs and use revolvers with factory irons only.

GB

Chuck Buster · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2003, 12:25:45 PM »

As far as the wheel guns go, I dont like a scope on them but I do a lot of shooting in IHMSA and I have found that the Bushnell Elite 3200 is hard to beat for a hand gun! The big reason being that the eye relief doesnt diminish as you crank up the power. It stays at 20 even when put on 6 power. I have a Burris 3 to 9 with AO and when I turn it up to 9 power the eye relief drops clear down to 10 and that isnt enough for the big boomers. I made a barrel for an Encore, in 444 marlin and that dumb thing keeps eating up mounts and rings and thats what I call my big boomer! It develops 3400lbs of energy at the muzzle!

HappyHunter · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2003, 02:19:42 PM »

I use the Bushnell Elite 3200 handgun scope on an Encore 25-06 and Encore 223.

I am considering a Millet Red Dot SP-1 on a Rugger SRH in 44 mag.
The first SP-1 I put on cracked at front lens at 2nd shot, it is at Millet now. I would like a red dot sight on the 44 as my eyes do not focus well on iron sights at the moment.

Sorry for changing topic.

Fred

TWOBEARS · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2003, 02:31:53 PM »

HEY, CHUCK BUSTER. WHAT TYPE OF SCOPE AND RINGS SHOULD I STEER CLEAR OF? I HAVE A 445 SUPER MAX AND WOULD LIKE TO SCOPE IT.

Chuck Buster · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2003, 03:59:40 PM »

The ones that fall apart even from mild recoil like that of a 445!

Graybeard · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2003, 04:04:12 PM »

Most scopes break not from recoil or from being a poor scope but from being mounted incorrectly. Mount them right and most of the better known brands of scopes will stand up to most anything you dish out. Mount them wrong and a .357 Mag. will wreck them.

If you are losing bases the same applies. Ya ain't putting them on right. Use a light weight (spelled aluminum) base with six screws and mount a light weight scope/rings on it.

GB

Chuck Buster · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2003, 04:10:40 PM »

:-D Hi GB, I was just having fun with the poster! If you check out the source you will know why.

Chuck Buster · « **Reply #11 on:** September 14, 2003, 07:11:40 PM »

Quote from: Graybeard

Not sure there is such a thing as "best" but what I use for such large guns is the Bandito by Pistol Packaging. I think their web site is www.pistolpackaging.com

GB

Hi GB, I just got the holster that you recommender, from Pistol Packaging, and it looks great and fits the gun like a glove; thanks again. CB