Concealed Carry for the Big Thumpers (N Frames)?

[sirrduke2010]

Just another thought is the model 624 or the 24 in SS.

The 24 or 624 was a 44 Special. Just a note I am selling the original vintage 1980's holster made by S&W for the 624 in 3 in black. They probably are big and heavy guns because they are n frame. I can see how shooting a 3" 29 or 57 with Magnum loads could be a nightmare. The muscle flash would not be contained in the barrel and I imagine you would see quite a flash outside the barrel when using Magnum loads and the kick would be very large making it difficult to hold. I don't imagine the people that have these could fire the magnum loads very long. I could see difficulty in even holding the weapon with the magnums. I wonder how long a 3" 41 or 44 Magnum would hold up to firing only magnum loads. Personally I could see how the N frame could be handling considerable stress when the barrel is so short. The kick would make rapid fire very difficult and subsequent firing slower with magnum rounds.

 

[Ted B]

Pure Kustoms are great for the big dogs!

 

[sirrduke2010]

Question about an S&W holster for a 624?

I have a holster with the S&W label made by Galco for Smith and Wesson. The holster was intended for the 624 3" N frame but I have found that the holsters that fit the 624 also fit the other N frame 2 1/2" and 3" revolver. I am wondering whether this holster is going to have the same ability which is to fit other N frame guns like the model 629. Thanks.

 

[Nemo288]

I have a holster with the S&W label made by Galco for Smith and Wesson. The holster was intended for the 624 3" N frame but I have found that the holsters that fit the 624 also fit the other N frame 2 1/2" and 3" revolver. I am wondering whether this holster is going to have the same ability which is to fit other N frame guns like the model 629. Thanks.

Take it to gun store and find out

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Nemo

 

[FTG-05]

I have a holster with the S&W label made by Galco for Smith and Wesson. The holster was intended for the 624 3" N frame but I have found that the holsters that fit the 624 also fit the other N frame 2 1/2" and 3" revolver. I am wondering whether this holster is going to have the same ability which is to fit other N frame guns like the model 629. Thanks.

If you have the Galco model number or style, go to the Galco site and search by gun model.

I *believe* an N frame is an N frame but it's been a while since I looked.

Good luck.

 

[dwever]

For a PC 627 UDR I use the Galco Combat Master. Rides high, but not so high you're hitting your armpit to draw. An even higher option is the Galco Silhouette High Ride pictured on page one of this thread. A DeSantis Thumb Break is a bit lower than the Combat Master, but will conceal under any light jacket and some shirts worn out, but in my opinion, you give up quite a bit of quality with the DeSantis when compared to the Galco.

Pics at Doug Wever's Photo Galleries at pbase.com

 

[getoff]

i stuff my 57 into an old ******* shoulder rig with a double dump pouch on the other side. it works fine, and unless your very observant, hides well.

 

[bronco45]

I carry all my 4" N frames in a Mernickle PS holster. It can be worn straight draw. Here's a photo with my Model22 TR. Great rig!

 

[Gunzuki]

629

Well I could not resist and a large local GS had a 629 6 inch and I bought it !!!

Well I reload everything I shoot now so I am using Hodgdon Titegroup. I load the .44 remington mag with 2 Loads: 4.7 grains for a "special" load and then 9 grains for a full magnum load .. 240 grain jacketed hollow points... speer. Well I love the thing and I DO carry it concealed , really!! In a right hand draw shoulder holster I bought off ebay. and it's not bad. on the right side are 2 pouches for speedloaders. Clearly I love the idea that anything I have to shoot will not recover but I will be honest getting it out of the shoulder and pointed, WEll it is a tiny bit slow. I am practicing doing just that, Hopefully, in an emergency, I will actually have a few seconds to drag it out. Also it's true though, you can shoot the .44 special loads all day, the magnum loads? Not so much!

 

[gen3guy]

I'm 5'8", 145 lbs. with my shoes on and I live in Arizona. Isn't gonna happen.

 

[Topsarge]

I have 3 N frame snub nose revolvers, a 25 45 Colt, 629 44 mag and a 24-3 Lew Horton 44 and one L frame. I carry them in a Craft Holster iwb. It has an adjustment for the smaller L frame 686 357. It's a comfortable holster and I'm able to conceal it with a loose shirt in warm weather. Sometimes I'll carry it in their shoulder rig. I have it on right now with the 686 and had it on all day. The only thing I had added to it by a local shoe repair shop was a sweat shield to keep the gun grip away from my skin in the warmer weather when I don't ware a t shirt.

 

[shell627]

1916 vintage 45 EDC.

Iggy love that holster.I have what I call a old school fighting gun.A 1917 cut to 3 1/2 in and hard Chromed with some interesting smooth grips shaped like cokes.i saw it at a gunshow years ago and kept going back and looking at it.My wife said enough after fourth time I handled it.And bought it for me.Wonderful woman and also a heck of a shot.Losing train of thought been a long day.But I need to find a holster like that.

 

[Gunzuki]

Thought I would add this, Actually I worry more about going right through whatever I might have to shoot. those are hot loads. Probably go right through a perp.

 

[YogiBear]

Aloha,

If all goes well, the Wife and I will be in Texas by end of summer.

At which time we both expect to have our CCW permits.

Carrying any firearm will be new to us.

We plan to OC on our property and concealed when out and about.

I have been watching these threads with great interest.

If nothing else, I'm admiring the leather and what goes in them.

 

[keith44spl]

N frame Smith & Wessons have been my choice for more than 10 lustrums........


3 1/2" barrel lengths are my preference.


I like em hung on a separate gun belt.

Or a carved holster on the pant belt for a more discrete carry,

.

 

[Old Arkansawyer]

Simply Rugged CID for my 21-4. Rides high and is hidden under a light jacket or shirt tail. This may not work for someone with, shall we say, a large build.

 

[Nemo288]

Maybe not the most concealable, but for driving and open carry I am another Mernickle cross-draw fan.
Got it off a forum member here as an experiment and is now a favorite after some break in.
So comfortable you forget that extra 3 lbs. on your waist.
This is a 696-1 in their holster and the Galco SB-5 belt.

 

[SuperMan]

Carry a 57 or 657 Mountain Gun once in a while... Usually use a DeSantis Speed Scabbard. Holds the gun high and tight to the body and has "ears" that protect ones clothes from the rear sight and hammer spur...

$50+-...hard to go wrong...

Bob

 

[crazyphil]

Here's something a little different. It's an ITP (In The Pants).
My 4" Model 29 .44 Magnum is in the pouch.
I got it from the Old Trading Post. About anything will fit in
it. There is a pouch for a magazine.

2nd from left same gun different stocks in Myres 614
Threepersons holster.

3rd from left in Galco Combat Master

4th from left Model 27 4" in Kramer Vertical

5th from left Model 27 4" in DeSantis Speed Scabbard

 

[cal45]

Gunzuki - I think you just broke the record for digging up the oldest thread (almost 6 yrs) and bringing it back to life.


Back to topic - I have a Bell Charter Oak Grizzly Bear IWB for my 629pc.