What is recommended for one of these to legally concealed carry? I’ve always just stuffed in a jacket pocket, inside breast. The problem with this is it precludes concealed carry only to the chillier months and also my jacket has the inside breast pocket on the right. If I carry with butt forward and was left handed, this would be ideal, but I am right handed.
N frame revolver with 4” barrel recommended concealed carry holster
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StrawHat
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I use a Sunday Scabbard, strong side, just behind the hip bone. A vest, sweater, light jacket covers it well.
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Probably the most practical way of carrying the larger and heavier handguns comfortably and discreetly is a pancake holster on the strong side just behind the point of the hip (3:30 to 4:00 position). The pancake holster spreads the weight over a broad area of the belt and helps to disguise the outline of the holstered handgun under the cover garment.
A solid belt is required to support the weight and provide a firm foundation for the holstered handgun. Many people spend a lot of time on holster considerations, but overlook the necessity of a good sturdy belt. The steel N-frame revolvers weigh 2.5 to 3 lbs. loaded and require good support to retain a proper carry position and some comfort for the user.
Clothing selection requires some attention. Loose-fitting garments are better than form-fitted or closely tailored. A cover garment should be made of firm material that will not "print" the underlying contents, rather than soft woven materials that cling to everything.
A solid belt is required to support the weight and provide a firm foundation for the holstered handgun. Many people spend a lot of time on holster considerations, but overlook the necessity of a good sturdy belt. The steel N-frame revolvers weigh 2.5 to 3 lbs. loaded and require good support to retain a proper carry position and some comfort for the user.
Clothing selection requires some attention. Loose-fitting garments are better than form-fitted or closely tailored. A cover garment should be made of firm material that will not "print" the underlying contents, rather than soft woven materials that cling to everything.
Ivan the Butcher
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DeSantis makes a "Scabbard" for different lengths of N-Frames, I have a PC 2 5/8 629 and bought one in tan and one in black (because I'm so fashion conscious)! I wore it 14 hours Saturday to get acclimated at the 3:00 position. After 10 hours, I realized it really needed to be at 3:30! I use a Bianchi speed strip in a carrier (only have black)
Past expierance tells me it takes more than a week of continuous carry to forget that it is there!
Ivan
Past expierance tells me it takes more than a week of continuous carry to forget that it is there!
Ivan
El Paso Saddlery Crosshair - I use it routinely for my 625-8. They're made when you order them and run about $115. Hands down the best belt-to-body fit to hide an N-frame, IMO. I wear mine just behind the point of the hip and the grip snugs right up against my body. Easy, natural high draw.
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postman93
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I have a Kramer horse hide scabbard to use to carry my 520 but I have to remember the 30-degree list to starboard to compensate for the weight. LOL
I second the recommendation for pancake holsters. I find the original Roy Baker Pancake holsters to be great for carrying large frame revolvers (or semi autos). They have not been made since the 1980's but can be found.
I have a few for my N frames.
I have a few for my N frames.
Check out the Sourdough Pancake by Simply Rugged
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And, I would be remiss if I did not mention we have several very talented leathersmiths on this forum that can help you. Often much better value and quality than supplied by the big guys.
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To be honest, there is no easy way to conceal an N frame revolver. In the summer you can get away with a baggy shirt outside your trousers but what do you do in winter when you have only a top coat to cover the holster? I mean what do you do if you want to go to a restaurant and take your coat off? One fellow I've met wears a vest under his coat to cover his carry piece but that looks a bit incongruous. I suppose you could wear a belly band under your shirt and hope people don't take notice. I find that as I age it is more difficult to strong side draw so I have moved to a Kramer horse hide vertical belt scabbard worn on the left almost under my arm. I wear suspenders to balance the load. My winter coat has an internal pocket on the left side where I carry a 2 1/2" model 66 if I'm going to take my coat off.I guess all-in-all I've not found a really satisfactory way to carry my 57 41 magnum in daily wear. IrishFritz
Doug M.
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Pancakes are probably more successful for more people. I have a couple different Kramer MSP paddles that have done with various platforms, too.
Okey, so carrying at the point of hip is okay? Or couldn’t someone come from behind?
It doesn’t mean I am correct, but I had more in mind something where it’s at my left breast and concealed with a baggy shirt. Therefore in front of me at all times.
It doesn’t mean I am correct, but I had more in mind something where it’s at my left breast and concealed with a baggy shirt. Therefore in front of me at all times.
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Carry how you think best. Worried about someone behind you? Regardless of where you carry, there can always be someone behind you. A lead pipe to the back of the skull is the same results no matter where you carry.
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I also use a Milt Sparks PMK to carry N-Frames. This is a 3" 625-3, and a 3" 657, but MS will make the PMK for a 4" IIRC.
senecaap
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As has been mentioned, a good belt is a must. Take your pic, I've used Beltman and been pleased.
I carry NFrames IWB and in a pancake holster. For IWB I like Lobo Gunleather and Milt Sparks Summer Special II. Lobo has built me two great IWB, one N and one L and they are both very comfortable. As we speak, I've got one on carrying my Model 58, and have had for the last 12 hours. The Sparks SS is just as comfortable, but a little thicker with the belt loops on the front of the holster body. I also carry in a Simply Rugged Sourdough on the farm and in the woods, and it is very comfortable as well. I carry all of them at about the 4 o'clock position.
I carry NFrames IWB and in a pancake holster. For IWB I like Lobo Gunleather and Milt Sparks Summer Special II. Lobo has built me two great IWB, one N and one L and they are both very comfortable. As we speak, I've got one on carrying my Model 58, and have had for the last 12 hours. The Sparks SS is just as comfortable, but a little thicker with the belt loops on the front of the holster body. I also carry in a Simply Rugged Sourdough on the farm and in the woods, and it is very comfortable as well. I carry all of them at about the 4 o'clock position.
Holster?
Lots of good info above as to type of holster, but seriously, depending on how large you are, an N frame can be difficult to hide.
They just don't work for smaller people.
Lots of good info above as to type of holster, but seriously, depending on how large you are, an N frame can be difficult to hide.
They just don't work for smaller people.
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