Trail Gun and Holster

[MikeWalking]

.41-.44

What I did years ago; went through the local Value Village till I found a small, small backpack (?) it was a neoprene thing about 7x7in with shoulder straps a zipper across the top. Anyway I cut off the straps, cut some slots added some stitching to keep them from tearing. cut a slot for the spring clip on a cheap nylon belt holster and slipped that in and put it all on the hip belt of my backpack. Zip it up when the Tie-dye crowd passes on the trail or it rains, otherwise keep it open.
I carried a Taurus 608, large frame 8 shot .357 very comfortably that way

Later I went to a .44 629classic.  Put the holster on my hip belt. When I saw people coming up the trail that might freak I just hung my hat or sweatrag on it, turning gun side away to let them pass. In cold weather hikes I'd put my stocking hat over it when it seemed a good idea too.

[44 Flattop]

For 30 years I've carried a Ruger Flattop .44 in an El Paso Saddlery 1880 crossdraw holster, something the gun sits very deep in, on a 3" El Paso Saddlery belt.  The wider belt is much more comfortable than a 1 1/2" pants belt.  Don't even notice it being there.  My belt also has loops for 15 .44 cartridges and 9 45-70 cartridges, should I wish or need to carry extra's. 

A word of warning, a crossdraw usually isn't very comfortable for anyone with a big belly.  A strong side or shoulder holster would be much more comfortable in that case. 

44

[Mike Bravo]

.41-.44

What I did years ago; went through the local Value Village till I found a small, small backpack (?) it was a neoprene thing about 7x7in with shoulder straps a zipper across the top. Anyway I cut off the straps, cut some slots added some stitching to keep them from tearing. cut a slot for the spring clip on a cheap nylon belt holster and slipped that in and put it all on the hip belt of my backpack. Zip it up when the Tie-dye crowd passes on the trail or it rains, otherwise keep it open.
I carried a Taurus 608, large frame 8 shot .357 very comfortably that way

Later I went to a .44 629classic.  Put the holster on my hip belt. When I saw people coming up the trail that might freak I just hung my hat or sweatrag on it, turning gun side away to let them pass. In cold weather hikes I'd put my stocking hat over it when it seemed a good idea too.

could you post a picture of the rig you constructed out of holster and backpack?  Thanks

[MikeWalking]

Oh that puppy rotted away years ago. I think the bag/pack I found was some kind of makeup bag, one  of those buy this and get a free that things.  There was a gap where the shoulder straps were sewn on that let me slip it over the padded portion of my backpacks hipbelt.

I'll look around on line and see what I find. If you do put something on your packs hipbelt it's gotta go over the fat padded portion or it will flop around and drive you nuts.  

I also have some add on pouches from Sportsman guide I think that work. They're meant to either clip or slide on to a packs straps.  I sometimes put one on the sternum strap. Good for small binos or medium size handgun.

My camera is not a Digital and the scanner is a payday away at least...I look forward to getting some Alaska pictures posted

[thinkingman]

45ACP Taurus Ti 4" in a basic Uncle Mikes hip holster on a duty belt.I have clearance on all of my packs for a quick, clear draw.
Don't care who sees it.
I tried to adapt a Buddy-Lok to a holster=massive fail....those things are weak and brush tends to drag and rotate the holster.

[Huntbear]

I carry a Ruger Redhawk .44 mag. in an Uncle Mikes holster, crossdraw on my hip.  Works great, and does not bother me.  I also did some practice (empty gun) drawing the gun  to make sure it worked before using it in the woods.  I wear it the same way during hunting season.  Keeps the butt of the revolver from rubbing on my rifle that way.

[C-Money]

.357 mag and up Cross draw. My Father in-law makes very nice holsters.

[Rob]

I bought a 44 Mag, the Taurus Ultra-Lite Titanium.  It is a full sized frame with a 4 inch barrel and weighs 2 pounds 4 oz including the holster and six 320 grain shells!

I usually carry it with 4 of the 320 grain bear/meth head shells and 2 snake shot shells for grouse (I have taken several grouse with it-works well if you are 10 yards or so away).

Hardly notice it on my hip. 

[rasbo]

44mag 629 classic,hip holster.

[mossback91]

Ruger Blackhawk 357 crossdraw uncle mikes holster..........simple but works.

If I had the money Id prolly change it up every trip

[AWS]

A Taurus Tracke 41mag in an old (30+ years) Bianchi 4" K-frame shoulder holster.  It hangs the revolver below the shoulder straps on the pack and above the padded waist belt on my pack, plus it's handy and out of the way.

AWS

[timberghost72]

45ACP Taurus Ti 4" in a basic Uncle Mikes hip holster on a duty belt.I have clearance on all of my packs for a quick, clear draw.
Don't care who sees it.
I tried to adapt a Buddy-Lok to a holster=massive fail....those things are weak and brush tends to drag and rotate the holster.

Thats funny.  I thought I was the only one who tried the Buddy-Lok.  I used it with my Kimber 1911 .45 ACP. I had the rotating problem too but I used a zip tie to keep it from rotating.  Worked great and could not see it.
I have since changed and now carry a Ruger Blackhawk .357 in a Triple K Cheyenne strong side holster and love it.