for those who carry an N-Frame

[arjay]

I have carried a Model 25-2 with a 4 inch barrel around in a paper sack.

No kidding. I looked like a wino at the time.

That's too funny. There were a few job sites in the past where I carried a Kimber inside a daytimer.

 

[LOBO]

Not the best picture, but this is an El Paso Saddlery Tom Threepersons with border stamping for a 6" N frame.....

 

[Bulwyeth]

Finally got my holster. Started carrying my 629 today. Hard to imagine you can ccw a N-frame, but if your the right build and you have the right holster, you can't even tell.

 

[jimmyj]

S&W 4" "N" Frame .45 in a Lobo Pancake dual carry holster.

 

[Poohgyrr]

This rides in an old versa max 2 for IWB, and a Mernickle for OWB. Both are good holsters, the OWB more comfortable and IWB more concealable.

 

[CWH44300]

Thanks for feeding my fire. Those pics are gonna make me spend every last cent on N-frames and fancy leather.....LOL just need an addition onto the gun room I guess

 

[CWH44300]

Back to the top because this post has great reply's and pic's that more folks should see

 

[bsg]

The holsters in the top photo are Bianchi X15's while the bottom photo is a Ted Blocker. The X15 with the laces on the yoke is probably 40 years old or so.

On both of the X15's I removed the elastic strap and replaced them with leather harnesses I made. The elastic looses strength over time and causes the rig to sag and flop around. Even when new the elastic will sag with a heavy gun. It also isn't very wide so it cuts into you when carrying.

The leather straps are 1" wide so they distribute the weight better making the rig more comfortable. They are 8-9 oz leather so they are very strong. Not thin like some leather harnesses. Since the harness is leather it doesn't loose strength over time and holds the gun and holster securely.

The rig is very comfortable. It's very adjustable and once adjusted it makes carrying a large handgun easy. I've worn it 8-12 hours with 6 inch N frames with no problems.

Also, you can easily remove the harness and put in on another X15, X2100, Safariland, or most any other vertical holster. Takes less than a minute to swap it out.

great mod.

 

[CH4]

Sorry, for posting the same picture, but it's all I have at the moment. I regularly carry my 657 and LH 629 3" in a Bianchi Black Widow, Bladetech OWB, or Galco SSH shoulder rig. So happens I am carrying my 66-1 2.5 as I types this.

 

[P.44]

(Hopefully) my first picture(s) on a forum:

M 29-2 (with "Pachy's")


with RADAR (Strong Side and/or Cross Draw) Holster


with NILL's (these stocks are BIG)


with HOGUE ROSEWOOD


with UM 2


for summer (IWB)


for winter (Harry Maacken Cross Draw)


P.44

Attached: 5 out of the "lost pb-pics"...

 

[scott1970]

Here's my 3" 657 square butt with Ahrend's retro combats.

It rides in a holster made by Ryan Grizzle (my favorite holster maker).

Here's my first year production Model 58 sporting a Tyler T. I carry it in a Ryan Grizzle or Lobo Leather holster.

Here's the horse hide Grizzle holster....my great grand kids will still be trying to wear it out.

 

[DR505]

3" 657 in a Milt Sparks PMK

 

[357magWheelGunner]

4" 629 with my Galco Combat Master. I use the same set up when carrying my 329PD...

 

[Mehutch]

This leather is for my 29's, 629's and my 25-7 Smiths:



And this carry 629 4" S&W:

 

[P.44]

Thanks to all watching my first pictures, especially to the starter of this great thread and those, who "liked" me. So it goes on:

Where is(are) the N-Frame(s) ?

PIC 1



PIC 2



PIC 2 continued

M 629-3 Classic DX in Bianchi X 15

and

M 29-2 IWB

Not to taken to seriously, perhaps a little "OVERKILL" ?

P.44


Attached: The "lost pb-pics" + Uncle Mike's IWB

 

[bagga]

327 with a 501 buck knife, a holster i made and an EPS belt.

 

[Groo01]

For CCW I prefer my SW1911, but when concealing isn't necessary, I prefer this combo, my 629-2 'Mountain Revolver' .44mag in an old safariland shoulder rig. I happen to be a right-handed person, and this was a right-handed holster, but after a lot of draw-practice I decided to actually 'flip' it, and I wear it on my right side now, as a lefty would for cross draw. I find that my 'cavalry' draw is significantly faster than my cross draw, and also much easier for me to control and limit where that muzzle is pointing between it leaving the holster and the sights reaching the target. Also, I've found that being a righty, it's easier for me to 'forget' this massive gun is there (not entirely, but you know what I mean?)when I'm wearing it on my right side. Anyone else wear their shoulder rig on the same side as their dominant hand? I find it to be comfier, faster, and safer, but I know it's different strokes for different folks. I just got this awesome wheelgun not long ago, I wear a big jacket in the winter, so I might be able to CCW with this rig in the colder months depending on where I'm going and what I'll be doing.

Groo here
As you say some draw mods are needed.
My friend and I would carry our single actions ,strong side,
behind the hip but butt forward in a kind of Cav draw.
It was most comfortable way and did not strain the shoulder
as much on the draw.
We "full figured fellows" [also known as BUFF's]
need different ways of doing things....

 

[BigBill]

Good looking duty rig by Tex.
Rudy does some for some of the Boys.
Mine is based on a duty rig--old school--and rides high and comfortable.
Blessings

Your right William it's all about comfort when we're packin. I never gave the holster height much thought. The lower holsters can be uncomfortable at times. I wear shoulder holsters with the 5 1/2", 6", 7 1/2" barrels. I have the 10 1/2" shoulder holster but haven't test drove it yet. I'm just getting into 4" barrels. I need a comfortable holster.

 

[Nframe29]

Heres mine. 625-10. As my user name may suggest, i like the N frame