I'm new to the S&W Forums. I'm a traditional bowhunter for the past 30 some years. During those years I have Not shot my revolvers, shotguns, or rifles. I've hunted multiple game including bears and never felt I needed any back up...until now! We have a little horse farm in Aiken, SC where my wife spends the winter. I've been bowhunting wild hogs on the Savannah River. This 250# guy convinced me that I need to carry some insurance even though I took him with my longbow.



I have a S&W 27-2 5" barrel waiting for me a the farm. My question is what would be a good field holster. I'm not looking for a concealed holster as I'd only be carrying the revolver when blood track at night not when bowhunting. But it would be nice to get to the gun quickly if I come upon a Big Boy ready to fight. Thanks...Jeff

Welcome to the forum.
I'm not a hunter so I'll let someone else answer your holster question. I will say if I was out in the woods at night looking for that beast with the chance that he might still have some fight in him my gun would be in my hand.
Pretty cool that you use the long bow.

I hunted with a Model 29. In my experience a cross-chest rig works well carrying a large revolver afield.

Something like this Haugen:

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Cross chest like that is a good idea in that you can wear it over outdoor gear; I've seen a couple makes/models I like and about which I have seen good feedback. The Milt Sparks AW200 (I think) would be a good belt holster, and I would consider it. (I meant the one with the hammer shroud to protect your clothes.)

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Simply Rugged Holsters

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Another possibility would be a "tanker' holster. Wore one in the Army and it worked fine. Out of the way yet accessible.
El Paso Saddlery will make one to fit your revolver..

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I like the basic Tom Treepersons design with a thumbsnap strap, like the Bianchi Model 5 or the similar one from El Paso Saddlery. www.epsaddlery

The Bianchi Cyclone Model 111 covers the trigger guard and offers either side carry.

Frankly, I hope your .357 hasn't rusted if you just leave it at the farm. I'd certainly carry a handgun where those pigs or other animals exist.

I carry my 5" Model 27 in a Threeperson holster from El Paso. I use it on a seperate outer gun belt, also from El Paso. This is a handy, simple rig that is comfortable to wear all day long and easily removed to run into walmart, sit down for supper or something. I find it quite perfect for outdoor use.

Thanks for all the response. I got an email answer & picture from Ray@lobogunleather suggesting a model 5-X with covered trigger guard and thumb-break retention. This looks to be good protection for the revolver while crawling through brush and still good access to it.



Texas Star,
A friend found my Model 27-2 (in new condition) from an estate for $350. I've just seen pictures but will be back in a few weeks to do some more hog hunting with it at my side. I guarantee it won't be left in my barn as my Aiken house is nicely air conditioned...probably in a nicer environment than here in New England

You stole that revolver; I have had its twin for over 30 years (bought new), it would be the last gun I sold.

To the holster, the only fault I'd make with the pictured one above is that the sights aren't covered. S&W sights are somewhat fragile, and for field carry, I much prefer them to be protected. My 5" 27 rides in a custom ordered Bianchi 5 BHL (no longer available). I'd be inclined to the tanker style were I you.