.500 Chest holster

jabberwoki · Nov 21, 2017

I`m going on a pig hunt next spring and I`d like to take my 500.
Anybody got any real world advise on a good chest holster?

Leather is the preferred material.

Thanks,
Steve.

jabberwoki · Dec 17, 2017

Bueller??????????

Warren Sear · Dec 17, 2017

One way to carry a large or scoped handgun is in a padded soft handgun case. Add D rings if necessary so you can attach a shoulder strap. It can be carried with the strap across the chest, and the case under the opposite arm, like a muzzleloader possibles bag.

The case can be partially unzipped on the end when still-hunting, or zip it shut for security in rough country. This works very well, and it is easier to carry a large handgun like this than with any holster that I have used (IMHO

).

Leatherman-Cowboy · Dec 17, 2017

What is the length of the barrel? This will be important if a fast draw is needed. Maybe a owb will be the best way to go. I made a 454 Casull OWB holster for a fellow in Alaska.

Thank you,

CA Escapee · Dec 18, 2017

I have friends at Western Images Leatherworks in Colorado that make chest rigs. Chest Rigs

This is their #1 selling holster. One can buy different "pouches" for different pistols/revolvers. They have made them for everything from a SiG Sauer P238 up to a Desert Eagle.

I spoke to the owners Terry and Marie at a gun show recently. Marie mentioned the number of different countries they are shipping the chest rigs to. She said someone in France ordered one for an S&W 500 and wondered what someone in France would use a 500 for. I surmised it was to stop the terrorist and the truck.

Bill

nachogrande · Dec 18, 2017

OF COURSE NOW IT SLIPS MY MIND

Member ridered/redrider??? has posted about an Alaskan made leather chest rig that looked very good, and expensive. The truss you will have to find elsewhere.

Kid44 · Dec 19, 2017

Check out Diamond D. That's pretty much their specialty, chest holsters. Simply Rugged is another one to check out.

nachogrande · Dec 19, 2017

DIAMIND D

Yeah, I think that's the one.

jmclfrsh · Dec 19, 2017

I just got a DeSantis Terminator custom-made for my 8 3/8” Model 57. Check them out. They are made primarily for a S&W 500 and are still available.

There was one on a large auction site recently that looked new for 1/2 price of a new one.

The Terminator and the Alaskan Guide’s Choice holster are two of the nicest chest holsters out there, and a third is Frontier Gunleather, which is the company John Bianchi started when he sold his holster company.

jmclfrsh · Dec 19, 2017

This is a DeSantis Terminator.

inspcalahan · Dec 20, 2017

Diamond D Holsters - just read another thread on a similar question.

Here's an older thread on the topic.
Let see some X-Frame holsters!

chief38 · Dec 22, 2017

What ever brand you go with I'd make sure you get one with a foam stuffed Pigskin pad that is slightly on the wider side. This will distribute the weight a bit better and the Pigskin will usually not give you a rash from wearing at long intervals. I'd also get one with a belt fastening strap as well to keep it from flopping around.

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