Author Topic: Hunting/Field Holster for Ruger SRH 454 (Read 1372 times)

riddleofsteel · « **on:** March 05, 2006, 08:52:30 AM »

At one time (1980) I did quite a lot of hunting with a scoped 10" T/C Contender. I remember packing it in a T/C nylon holster that held it somewhat vertical or slightly diagonal across my chest. But I do remember having to pull up pretty high to draw the weapon. It was a comfortable setup. Fast forward to 2006. I am working on a Ruger SRH in 454. So far it has the Wegand scope base and a three ring set plus a Burris 2x posilock EER scope. Last week I ordered a Micheals of Oregon bandolier type holster for it. Holster came in Friday and while I could probably hunt with it I am not really pleased with how it fits and rides.
I was hoping a cross draw shoulder holster might be my answer to packing this big revolver. While looking for a better shoulder rig I came across this holster;

http://www.c-rusty.com/Resources/holsters/scoped-cd.jpg

It looks like and is made a lot more like the CCW holster that I carry. I pack a Glock in a Kramer horsehide belt scabbard on a renforced Galco gun belt every day. My CCW rig is so comfortable I often forget it is there. What do you handgun hunters think of this design?

Spencer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2006, 10:11:27 AM »

It looks good to me, but I use the belt holsters for smaller firearms. When using the bigger guns, I use my Bandito rig by Pistol Packaging at WWW.pistolpackaging.com

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2006, 11:59:21 AM »

i got two sets of the pistol packing holsters an love them alot but when its realy realy crapy out i still use the mikes holster

Tom W. · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2006, 05:21:33 PM »

www.levergunleather.com

He'll make anything you want.

Feldhege · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2006, 03:00:47 AM »

I just picked up a Michaels of Oregon bandoleer holster. I agree that when I got it, I was thinking it would not work very well. Then I made a couple of changes and now I am pleased. What I did was lengthen the shoulder strap until the bottom of the holster reached about to my belt. Then I purchased a second strap from Bass Pro and ran it through the loop at the bottom of the holster around my waist. Now it is like a cross draw holster but the shoulder strap holds the weight of the scoped Dan Wesson 44 mag. You might try that.

Robb