Hanging a revolver in a gunbelt/holster for ready access

[GypsmJim]

You put a series of holes in the belt in order to insert the buckle. Why not put a slightly larger hole on both sides of the holster, and then install 2 pegs at an upward angle where you want to hang the revolver. The belt buckle will be undone and the rig will pull off the wall in a flash, ready to be worn.

 

[Truckman]

I think I got it.

Problem solved......Ben

 

[GT_80]

And so it is.

wrap the belt around the tree trunk, and buckle it. If you need the gun fast, just draw it. If you need to put it on, you have to open the belt anyway, so no more work to unbuckle it, put it on, then rebuckle it

 

[opr1945]

1860 colt army

 

[JDinAZ]

If you don't want it wrapped up like that. So you can grab and throw belt on. Which is how I'd want it but that's just me.

I'd run another spike in that trunk spaced wide enough that I could sit the gun and holster horizontal. Like spike under trigger guard at stocks and another spike back about 1.5" from muzzle end of holster. Maybe wrap rawhide strip around spikes so they won't scrape up trigger guard/stocks area or scuff holster.

Lean the rig back against the trunk and let the belt dangle free downward behind. So I could just grab it and roll out

 

[Jack Flash]

Even if you're a quick draw Cowgirl or Cowboy, might be best to have gun in hand when investigation unknown noise etc.

I would like to have the gun in my hand too, but it would be nice to have the gun belt on in case you need to holster it to have both hands free for whatever reason. Beats trying to stick it in your underwear!

 

[BigBill]

I keep a cz82 double action first shot 12 rd mag 9 mm mak, unholstered nearby the holster with another 12 rd mag, but my alarm system is my pup. I can read his tone of bark.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Bianchi X-15 shoulder holster!!!!!!

 

[ContinentalOp]

Bianchi X-15 shoulder holster!!!!!!

FWIW, I've read that shoulder holsters are often used by bodyguards so they can quickly put on their gun, spare mag, and even a flashlight if they're off duty sleeping but have to get into action quickly during an emergency.

 

[StrawHat]

...Beats trying to stick it in your underwear! ...

You HAD to go there!?! Where is the eye bleach?

Kevin

 

[SuzieQ]

I considered shoulder holster, but they seem a bit fussy.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I considered shoulder holster, but they seem a bit fussy.

I played around with one several years ago. Not a good one, though. I think it was Uncle Mike's. It does take some fiddling and adjusting, but I think once you've got it adjusted it's just a matter of slipping it on. Mine was for my Beretta 92FS, and although I never went out and about with it (CC was a no-no except for the wealthy and well-connected where I lived at the time), it was reasonably comfortable. I keep playing with the idea of getting a better one to experiment with (the Kramer one is appealing), but it's pretty much down near the bottom of my list of priorities right now.

 

[jaguargolf]

I have my 5" 686+ in a cross draw/chest/ shoulder holster that I hang on a peg in my office when in the house, or in the shed when I'm working in my woods behind the house. I wear it when I hike with the dogs every morning. It will pretty much point muzzle down if my binoculars are adjusted out of the way. It's very easy to get on and off. Love the 686's

 

[lihpster]

I've used a couple of inexpensive shoulder holsters for woods guns. They worked okay if you had pants and a belt to secure them to, but if they were just hanging they flopped and were difficult to draw and reholster. For a bump in the night gun, a holster and pistol belt are better in my opinion. If need be I can strap it on naked. And if you do use it naked and you find out that noise you heard was your drunk buddy and his wife trying to play a prank on you, you can slide the holster over to conceal your "back up gun". Don't ask me how I know.

 

[BAM-BAM]

"inexpensive shoulder holster" = junk

An X-15 or Miami Vice can slip on like a vest or jacket ........ the MV style give you a gun and 2 spare mags....................and hands free..............

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

One could perhaps keep the said belt , with a flashlight, zip ties and a leatherman in a dresser drawer.
One could possibly use a Police issue belt with snap closure which are very sturdy and very easy to put on in case of things that go bump in the night.
Pure speculation of course

 

[Damol]

I live in the country, and when things go bump in the night I grab a shotgun.

 

[ken158]

First, you should not store a handgun in a leather holster... your finish can be affected. Next, get one of those gun magnets several places are selling and mount it where you would have hung the gun. That way you can point the muzzle in any direction that is preferred. You can still hang your gun belt / holster close should you want to go mobile.

 

[bondjamesbond]

1860 colt army

my family thinks I have a boot problem because I have 12 pairs,

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
Try this on for size
If this is a quick access rig, use a cross body strap[like a bandoleer]
or a chest holster.
I have one from a Australia saddle company made to take most any
belt holster.
Just throw it over your head and drape it across the chest.
the trick is the strap has a 1/2 twist in it that allows the strap and holster to lie flat

 

[Old cop]

I keep my old duty belt w/a holster, double mag pouch & cuffs, on a hook on the back of my bedroom closet door. The M&P 9Compact is loaded in the safe, close by.