HarrishMasher
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You might have seen my earlier thread that I recently picked up a New 627PC 2.6" that I am very pleased with.
While the trigger is not quite as nice as the trigger on my 686PC 2.5", the gun has performed flawlessly and has exhibited the type of accuracy I have come to expect from my S&W revolvers.
I bought this gun to carry. I have been carrying L Frame 357 Snubbys for the last bunch of months (686PC, 386NG, 386PD, 586 L Comp), so I figured I should give an N Frame 357 Snubby a try. I just wanted to see how big and heavy I could go without it being a problem.
I have mainly been carrying my 686PC which comes in just over 38ozs loaded. I mainly carry it in a Tucker Gun Leather Texas Heritage IWB. After much trial and error that was the holster I liked best. If I carry OWB, I carry it in a Simply Rugged Pancake holster. Here is a review of the Texas Heritage for my 686PC:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/gun-leather-carry-gear/408221-praise-tucker-gun-leather.html
Since I absolutely love the Tucker for IWB carrying my 686, I figured I would go with the same holster for my 627PC. The Tucker arrived this AM and I have been carrying the 627 in it all day.
It is much more comfortable to carry the 627 IWB than OWB in the Simply Rugged holster. It is a lot of weight to have hanging off your hip. In general, an IWB set up keeps the weight in closer to your body than an OWB set up.
The Texas Heritage in particular, with it's dual anchor points, distributes the weight so well, that you barely notice you are carrying a gun, and a heavy one at that (42ozs loaded). It feels exactly the same as carying my lighter and thinner 686PC. I feel no difference despite the bigger bulging cylinder of the 627.
Once again Tucker has come through for me. I cannot recommend this rig highly enough. It is truly amazing how easy it is to carry a large and heavy revolver when you have the right holster and belt. If anyone is looking for a way to conceal a large and heavy S&W Revolver, look closely at the Tucker Gun Leather Texas Heritage and one of Tucker's excellent carry belts.
While the trigger is not quite as nice as the trigger on my 686PC 2.5", the gun has performed flawlessly and has exhibited the type of accuracy I have come to expect from my S&W revolvers.
I bought this gun to carry. I have been carrying L Frame 357 Snubbys for the last bunch of months (686PC, 386NG, 386PD, 586 L Comp), so I figured I should give an N Frame 357 Snubby a try. I just wanted to see how big and heavy I could go without it being a problem.
I have mainly been carrying my 686PC which comes in just over 38ozs loaded. I mainly carry it in a Tucker Gun Leather Texas Heritage IWB. After much trial and error that was the holster I liked best. If I carry OWB, I carry it in a Simply Rugged Pancake holster. Here is a review of the Texas Heritage for my 686PC:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/gun-leather-carry-gear/408221-praise-tucker-gun-leather.html
Since I absolutely love the Tucker for IWB carrying my 686, I figured I would go with the same holster for my 627PC. The Tucker arrived this AM and I have been carrying the 627 in it all day.
It is much more comfortable to carry the 627 IWB than OWB in the Simply Rugged holster. It is a lot of weight to have hanging off your hip. In general, an IWB set up keeps the weight in closer to your body than an OWB set up.
The Texas Heritage in particular, with it's dual anchor points, distributes the weight so well, that you barely notice you are carrying a gun, and a heavy one at that (42ozs loaded). It feels exactly the same as carying my lighter and thinner 686PC. I feel no difference despite the bigger bulging cylinder of the 627.
Once again Tucker has come through for me. I cannot recommend this rig highly enough. It is truly amazing how easy it is to carry a large and heavy revolver when you have the right holster and belt. If anyone is looking for a way to conceal a large and heavy S&W Revolver, look closely at the Tucker Gun Leather Texas Heritage and one of Tucker's excellent carry belts.
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