Concealed Carry with an N-Frame?

[Iggy]

Good lookin' rigs.

 

[Mr. O]

Here are my two rigs that i wear when I carry my N frames.
Easy to wear and easy to hide---rides high under the arm and is more than comfortable.
Blessings

Tell us who made the holster with the basket weave please. Thanks.

Mr. O

 

[jessegpresley]

I think height/weight is important when considering to carry an N frame concealed. I'm assuming the guys that do are "big".

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

I think height/weight is important when considering to carry an N frame concealed. I'm assuming the guys that do are "big".

carry a 3 inch 29 now-- a 6 inch before I got the shorty and I am real doubtful anyone would ever call me small.

 

[Sportsterguy]

I think height/weight is important when considering to carry an N frame concealed. I'm assuming the guys that do are "big".

I'm 5' 7" and weigh a whopping 167lbs. and can easily conceal the 657, full size Springer and a Colt Commander. Just need the right shirt, holster and belt to hide the grip. In the summer I wear Columbia Fishing Guide Shirts 1 size larger than normal (excellent for staying cool and concealing your weapon) and winter time I usually wear a button down flannel or large sweatshirt. For the last couple of years I wear an UnderArmor shirt as my first layer both for comfort and the keep the sweatguard from chafing my side.

Have never been made in over in over 18 years when I first started packing my full size Springer using a Milt Sparks Summer Special holster. I recommend a IWB that has snaps on both sides to pull the weapon in tighter to your body. Try a LOBO out. Great holster for the money!

 

[Stainz]

You need a good belt - not a worn out cheap one. Still, I had to try this recent acquisition - a Lobo Leather OWB made for my 2 5/8" PC627 UDR. Great holster - poor belt.

Too much of me already IWB, so OWB was the choice for the short N-frames. Until I get a better belt (It takes a big cow...), I'll go back to my L-frame 296 in a Mika pocket holster:

It fits at least 2/3 of my pants' front pockets - a smaller 642 in a smaller Mika holster fits all pants' pockets.

Stainz

 

[williamlayton]

The Basket weave is from Ross Leather in S. Africa.
The Floral is from Black Hills in Laredo, Tx.
Both are custom.
They are old style gunbelts. 3 inch straps. They ride High on the waist and are comfortable.
I am only 5' 10" and they conceal very well.
The misconception of gunbelts comes from Hollywood, not reality.
The guns ride comfortably under the arms---sitting or standing.
NO--they are not quick draw, but, they are quick enough.
Got to get the Hollywood thinking out of your mind.
Both gentlemen were easy to work with and work is very good.
More pics
Blessings

 

[jimmyj]

The only method for CCW an "N" Frame that works for me is an OWB holster worn "Cross Draw" at a 45 degree angle.

 

[williamlayton]

More pics of the floral.
Blessings

 

[williamlayton]

Grins and laughs are accepted. This is purely an example of how they look on the body.
Yes--I do wear them with simular shirts and with jackets.
NONONO--I do not wear both holsters together--that pic was for grins and laughs.
All that folage is necessary to cover the undergrowth.
Blessings

 

[redsfan2]

Have any female LEOs ever looked at you funny because of the spurs?

Nah, females of any flavor don't pay much attention to old geezers like me. We're just background noise.

Thats just funny ... If one of the young ones is nice to me .. I tell my wife that I probably remind her of her grandfather.

 

[redsfan2]

I carry a model 28 that has been modified. It has a 3" bbl ( 2 7/8 to be exact ) and has been converted to a round butt. I use a Don Hume holster that fits great and is not uncomfortable to wear strong side or cross draw. I'm 5'6" around 165 -170 I'm definitely not a big guy, but it conceals really well. It also has a certain wow factor when I show it to someone.

 

[Arisin Wind]

Mostly I carry a M66 4 inch. Sometimes I'll step up to to my M25-5 or 29-3.

 

[CWH44300]

I've got this rig on as I sit here and type. Model 27 3 1/2" under an untucked shirt.

thats a real good looking rig

 

[williamlayton]

I also like the rig. Who is the maker?
Blessings

 

[exfebee]

A good "gun belt & holster" makes it easy to carry a N-Frame. I kinda like the Dave Bullard belt/holster pictured below. I don't have any "Spurs" like Iggy. Maybe i can trade you a pair of Florida specials "Flipflops" for a set of spurs. Wow, they are neat looking.
Carl

 

[batmann]

I do, on occasion, carry my 629 Mountain Gun in a Simply Rugged rig, but only if I'm wearing my jacket.

 

[Iggy]

I also like the rig. Who is the maker?
Blessings

That rig was built by our own Dave Keith. (Keith44special)

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/188454-whole-passel-memories.html


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exfebee

That is about as clean and neat a carry rig as I have seen. Very nice.

 

[ldp4570]

624LH in an ElPaso Tortillia. Cool weather carry here.

Some times I'll pack my Ruger Flattop .44spl in the same type rig.

 

[Nemo288]

Lew Horton 624 3" in the original holsters.

Notice the cylinder is completely above the belt in
the pancake holster. VERY comfortable and close.
Doesn't take much extra belt either.
The belt I use is a Galco SB-5. I get nuked, this belt will be what's left.

I have been looking for something similar for a 4"
but no one seems to go that high a ride any more.
Any tips?

I am sending the DeSantis back. It is very
uncomfortable and takes 2" extra belt. The cylinder is
right on the belt.

Several folks make similar duty holsters but the pancake
has eluded me as far as the cylinder being above the belt.

Thanks for any advice!

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Nemo