I hunted deer for several years with an 8 3/8" barreled Smith Model 29 with a two powered scope and my "bad weather gun" was a Ruger Red Hawk 7 1/2" also in .44 Magnum.

My holster of choice was the Bianchi Across the Chest (Bandelier style) holster for a scoped revolver. The holster would easily accomodate either revolver as well as my 10" barreled TC Contender. I used a Bianchi belt and ammo slide with it. It came with an optional flap that completely covered the revolver for rough country. I cannot imagine a better rig. It was almost instantly adjustable for shirt sleeve weather to below zero weather clothing.

It saw a LOT of use and the heavy nylon shows no wear in spite of heavy use over several years.

It apparently is out of fashion these days as I could not find that particular holster in the current Bianchi lineup. You might want to check Ebay. Uncle Mike's Holsters had a similar rig but I never carried it.

FWIW
Dale53