Yes. I carry a S&W 329, scandium 44 Mag. in a "Kramer" horsehide open top holster without any retaining strap.
I carry concealed or not depending upon the temperature here in northern Arizona.
I do not believe in going about undergunned.
A couple of my buddies have inexpensive Don Hume beltslides that they're very happy with (S&W Model 24 and S&W 3" 625 respectively), and I have a Galco Yaqui Slide for the 3.5" Model 29 that serves me nicely when I need a "barbecue gun."