Who Packs a 6" N Frame?
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SnidelyWhiplash
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Harry Callahan was known to carry a Model 29 on occasion.
HeloMt
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I carry a 6 inch, 657 Light Hunter in an El Paso tanker holster while hunting. Very pleased with the holster and it adjustability when wearing a pack.
I have carried my nickel 29-3 in a safailand hip holster on a couple of deer hunts.
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I sometimes tote a 6” 629, also in an El Paso tanker holster.
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629-6 in a Galco Kodiac chest rig for whitetail. In the end, it probably weighs in the same as my REM model seven .308 I think. Use both frequently just depends on which stand is hot.
I carried a 6” 629 around 20 yrs ago until I switched to a 4” anaconda. Both were heavy,but they were what I had for fishing in grizzly country
I have friends that fish in grizzly country and I can't understand why they don't carry guns. Good for you, arjay!
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When I first started in law enforcement, way back in the early
70's I carried a S&W 357, pre 27, with a 6 1/2" barrel. It's
all I had and not enough money to buy another revolver.
When I first started in law enforcement, way back in the early
70's I carried a S&W 357, pre 27, with a 6 1/2" barrel. It's
all I had and not enough money to buy another revolver.
Rpg
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The only way I’ve been able to carry a 6”N frame comfortably in the field is in the Bianci Cyclone (#111).
Shoulder holsters for 6” N frame revolvers are miserable devices if you’re not 6’4” tall. (Looking at you Clint).
Shoulder holsters for 6” N frame revolvers are miserable devices if you’re not 6’4” tall. (Looking at you Clint).
Grayfox
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A good friend of mine, retired cop who has sadly left us, used a 6" Model 29 as his EDC. 
He was a big barrel chested guy who carried it in a belly band high up on his chest with the gun under his left arm shoulder holster style. Wore western shirts with snaps instead of buttons over it. He could Superman that gun out surprisingly fast.
He keep it loaded with full house magnum ammo too.
When he passed, he left the gun to me. I still have it and will never sell it.
He was a big barrel chested guy who carried it in a belly band high up on his chest with the gun under his left arm shoulder holster style. Wore western shirts with snaps instead of buttons over it. He could Superman that gun out surprisingly fast.
He keep it loaded with full house magnum ammo too.
When he passed, he left the gun to me. I still have it and will never sell it.
robvious
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I pocket carry a 629-1 6 inch.. in my hunting coat while deer hunting...
Took a spin up Boulder canyon at dusk today and a moose crossed in front of me just below Barker Dam.That was a surprise. Those things are spookier than grizzlies lol
The Kid
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I pack a 6.5” some. More commonly I’ll have my 5” 625 or 629 in my Kramer horsehide pancake.
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Unless specifically heading out for large dangerous game where a back up might be prudent, I don't see it as viable. My "woods walk gun" has always been a M65 3" RB stoked with Buffalo Bore 180 grain hard cast 357 magnums. 1325 fps out of the 3" bbl. should do pretty much anything I need it to in my neck of the woods.
If I lived in Alaska, a 44 magnum or 500 magnum might fare better, but realistically the 3" M65 is always with me rather than the M29 I left in the car because it was too heavy.
If I lived in Alaska, a 44 magnum or 500 magnum might fare better, but realistically the 3" M65 is always with me rather than the M29 I left in the car because it was too heavy.
StrawHat
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I have a variety of 6 and 6.5” N frames. Years ago I would carry one when hunting or walking the property. A Bianchi 5BH (?) if I recall, strong side, just behind the hip bone. They are now range revolvers and go out in a case.
Kevin
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