Post by: Mike Bravo on January 09, 2010, 07:33:18 PM
What kind of holster would work while wearing a backpack?
Post by: Bulldozer on January 09, 2010, 07:39:16 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 09, 2010, 07:41:34 PM
Post by: Mike Bravo on January 09, 2010, 07:44:54 PM
Would you be able to conceal?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 09, 2010, 07:47:18 PM
Post by: Mike Bravo on January 09, 2010, 08:02:07 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 09, 2010, 08:11:46 PM
Most of the time I could give a rip about concealing when I'm in the woods. Bunny hugger trail or not. I carry my Ruger 44mag in a weak side vertical shoulder holster.
A shoulder rig is the only way to carry a piece if you're also adorned with a day/back pack.
-Steve
Post by: Wazukie on January 09, 2010, 08:19:14 PM
Post by: Straight Shooter on January 09, 2010, 09:22:55 PM
Post by: satchel3006 on January 09, 2010, 10:05:53 PM
http://www.opticsale.com/gunmate-the-guide-holster-21432-824-prd1.html
heres a pic of the chest holster
Post by: Galpster on January 09, 2010, 10:14:26 PM
Post by: high country on January 10, 2010, 07:46:35 AM
Post by: mattaylor81 on January 10, 2010, 01:53:46 PM
Post by: Rgrady35 on January 10, 2010, 02:06:00 PM
Post by: yorketransport on January 10, 2010, 02:47:38 PM
I like the gun, but if the S&W 329 had been around at the time, that's what I'd be packing. And I don't worry about concealing if I'm in the out in the national forest. I've had some funny looks, but nothing that wasn't fixed with a friendly greeting.
Andrew
Post by: MikeWalking on January 10, 2010, 10:58:06 PM
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.
Post by: 44 Flattop on January 11, 2010, 01:11:35 PM
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
Post by: Mike Bravo on January 20, 2010, 09:20:29 PM
.41-.44could you post a picture of the rig you constructed out of holster and backpack? Thanks
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.
Post by: MikeWalking on January 20, 2010, 09:54:49 PM
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
Post by: thinkingman on January 21, 2010, 09:16:25 AM
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.
Post by: Huntbear on January 21, 2010, 09:35:02 AM
Post by: C-Money on January 21, 2010, 11:29:00 AM
Post by: Rob on January 21, 2010, 12:50:21 PM
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.
Post by: rasbo on January 21, 2010, 01:00:35 PM
Post by: mossback91 on January 21, 2010, 01:19:58 PM
If I had the money Id prolly change it up every trip :chuckle:
Post by: AWS on January 21, 2010, 04:37:26 PM
AWS
Post by: timberghost72 on January 21, 2010, 05:21:29 PM
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.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.
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.
I have since changed and now carry a Ruger Blackhawk .357 in a Triple K Cheyenne strong side holster and love it.