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Recommended holsters for 6 inch N Frame Model 27.
- Thread starter funai5
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For what purpose?
Field use; I'd recommend a Bianchi 111 Cyclone cross draw.
Field use; I'd recommend a Bianchi 111 Cyclone cross draw.
A Don Hume H721 thumb break pancake style belt holster. I like the one I have for my large Smith semi-autos and they make them for revolvers too. Hume offers several other options for your Model 27 6-inch.
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I am a big fan of the Bianchi 5BHL.
This one is holding a 5" 625 but I own them for the 4" - 6" - 6 1/2" N-frames as well.
I have them for both full lug barreled revolvers and traditional standard lug barreled revolvers. I just do not have pictures of them all
I prefer the strong side Model 5BH(L) Bianchi holsters as opposed to the Model 111's cross draw style
If the Bianchi was not available, I would be going to Galco for my second choice. I like the Pheonix with it's thumb break as opposed to Galco's DAO which has the long strap and snap on it.
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Both of these OWB Galco holster offerings are capable of being worn on the strong side or as cross draw
This one is holding a 5" 625 but I own them for the 4" - 6" - 6 1/2" N-frames as well.
I have them for both full lug barreled revolvers and traditional standard lug barreled revolvers. I just do not have pictures of them all
I prefer the strong side Model 5BH(L) Bianchi holsters as opposed to the Model 111's cross draw style
If the Bianchi was not available, I would be going to Galco for my second choice. I like the Pheonix with it's thumb break as opposed to Galco's DAO which has the long strap and snap on it.
Image courtesy of Galco
Both of these OWB Galco holster offerings are capable of being worn on the strong side or as cross draw
SnidelyWhiplash
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I second El Paso Saddlery and also Diamond D Leather…both make excellent products.
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cd228
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Having worn a 4" model 28, I'd highly recommend making sure that you have a good belt to go with the holster.
Older Desantis thumb break scabbards where pretty good. Don Hume made a a good holster too.
I recently got an El Paso Saddelry holster and its good quality too.
Older Desantis thumb break scabbards where pretty good. Don Hume made a a good holster too.
I recently got an El Paso Saddelry holster and its good quality too.
BigMuddy
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I carry 6” N Frames in an El Paso Threepersons, Bianchi 111, or Diamond D Guide’s Choice.
Dan
Dan
A good question. Two factors come to mind. The weight and the size. If you are planning to carry your revolver extended periods of time your choice of holster is very important. I believe a pancake style is your best alternative. A pancake style holster distributes the weight over a larger area and draws the holster into your body from the belt loops that are a greater distance apart. As mentioned a belt designed to carry a heavy weapon.
The OP hasn't been back to tell us why he's carrying that size hogleg.
Hunting/field
Range
Concealed carry
different holsters for different purposes.
Drawing a 6"N-frame, in my experience (5'9"), isn't fast or easy from a high ride or mid-ride strong side belt holster. There is a reason Dirty Harry carried his in a shoulder holster.
Hunting/field
Range
Concealed carry
different holsters for different purposes.
Drawing a 6"N-frame, in my experience (5'9"), isn't fast or easy from a high ride or mid-ride strong side belt holster. There is a reason Dirty Harry carried his in a shoulder holster.
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A.E. Nelson Model 57 shoulder holster. Has a front break so you can get that looooong barrel out quickly. Comfortable too.
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Simply Rugged also has an optional Chesty Puller Suspension System- top of the line materials - super comfy
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For 6" N frame I've used and can recommend the following:
Lobo pancake dual carry
Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake
Tom Threeperson's style (this one by S&W when they used to make their own)
RGrizzle pancake is excellent too. This one for a 4"
Lobo pancake dual carry
Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake
Tom Threeperson's style (this one by S&W when they used to make their own)
RGrizzle pancake is excellent too. This one for a 4"
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I have an S&W Threeperson style that I bought in the late 70’s for my 6” model 27-2. Most of what I have for holsters are old school leather. Mostly Bianchi and a few S&W holsters some of it was bought new some of them from gun shows or the used bin at the LGS. While the quality of the S&W leather was not up to that of Bianchi or Safariland some of them were pretty good.
For my 3” 629, I use an EPS pancake rig:
For my 4” 625, I have a Bianchi 111 and a pancake rig by the original Lobo Holster Company:
For my 6” Model 28, I use a Bianchi 111:
For my 8-3/8” 629 I have a nice S&W field holster that I got from another member here:
For my 4” 625, I have a Bianchi 111 and a pancake rig by the original Lobo Holster Company:
For my 6” Model 28, I use a Bianchi 111:
For my 8-3/8” 629 I have a nice S&W field holster that I got from another member here:
Rpg
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The only holster I’ve found that I can carry a 6” barrel N frame in the field is the Bianci Cyclone 111 cross draw.
The long barrel N frame is quite a load. The only use you’d have for a holster is in the field. You’d want to carry it so it’s out of the way but quick to present: for me, that’s a cross draw Cyclone.
I’ve tried other holsters with 6” or 6 1/2” barreled N frames. They don’t work for my purposes.
The long barrel N frame is quite a load. The only use you’d have for a holster is in the field. You’d want to carry it so it’s out of the way but quick to present: for me, that’s a cross draw Cyclone.
I’ve tried other holsters with 6” or 6 1/2” barreled N frames. They don’t work for my purposes.
