stevieboy
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I've posed this same question on another forum. I'm a new purchaser of a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake holster for my 27-3 4". It fits the gun like a glove, there's absolutely no need for a retention strap. It also positions it perfectly, just behind my hip, high and tight, with the gun pressing closely against my torso. I'd never thought of concealing something as big as an N-frame revolver, but I think that I could conceal this gun with my new holster. And, I'm only 5'9" and 140 pounds.
But, it is also stiff. Really stiff. I notice the gun every minute that I wear it, particularly when I sit. Now, I know, that this is a big gun and that no holster would make wearing it unnoticeable. But, still, the stiffness of the leather makes wearing it for more than an hour or so pretty unpleasant. So, my question is: how does one break this holster in without ruining its marvelous gun retention qualities? Perhaps just wearing it for hour after hour is the best solution?
My other question is: what recommendations do you all have for a belt? My common belt is a 1 1/2" leather belt that I bought at a local store and that I'd thought was pretty rugged. However, I don't think it's going to stand up to the sheer mass of this holster/gun combination for long. Something more reinforced is necessary.
But, it is also stiff. Really stiff. I notice the gun every minute that I wear it, particularly when I sit. Now, I know, that this is a big gun and that no holster would make wearing it unnoticeable. But, still, the stiffness of the leather makes wearing it for more than an hour or so pretty unpleasant. So, my question is: how does one break this holster in without ruining its marvelous gun retention qualities? Perhaps just wearing it for hour after hour is the best solution?
My other question is: what recommendations do you all have for a belt? My common belt is a 1 1/2" leather belt that I bought at a local store and that I'd thought was pretty rugged. However, I don't think it's going to stand up to the sheer mass of this holster/gun combination for long. Something more reinforced is necessary.
