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Post by gmtfarmer on Sept 27, 2019 16:58:48 GMT -5
Anyone have or tried a iwb holster for a single action? I've been looking at getting one for a 4 5/8 blackhawk but am a little concerned about how the iwb works with the big single actions if they are anywhere near comfortable? I've been looking at the mernickle made for single actions but any recommendations on any makers would be greatly appreciated.
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JM
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Post by JM on Sept 27, 2019 17:00:42 GMT -5
How about "Mexican Carry" with the loading gate open?  |
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Post by wheelguns on Sept 27, 2019 17:17:05 GMT -5
Simply rugged makes straps for their holsters that makes them suitable for iwb. I haven’t tried them, but it is something else to look at.
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Post by savit260 on Sept 27, 2019 17:27:36 GMT -5
Simply rugged sourdough pancake with the addition of the inside out straps makes a big single action disappear under a t-shirt. I tried a bunch of different holsters over the years and nothing works better for me at concealing a large gun. Most iwb holsters I've encountered seem to favor positioning the belt attachment right over the cylinder which is the fattest part of the gun, causing printing issues. The simply rugged positions the attachment straps fore-and-aft of the gun for a slimmer profile and far less prone to printing. A nice side effect of this arrangement is that it pulls the butt of the gun nice and tight to your body also reducing printing.
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Post by azshaun on Sept 29, 2019 21:08:59 GMT -5
Simply rugged makes straps for their holsters that makes them suitable for iwb. I haven’t tried them, but it is something else to look at. I have tried it and it works really well. I took my Blackhawk 41 all over Texes in one. It got heavy at the end of the day but brings in the handle nice and tight. That’s the main part that sits above the belt. Cylinder sits about belt position and hides well. Normally wear pants a size or so big but a good tight belt goes a long way to having it not move and stay in position. Main problem I found was feeling like I printed at the bottom of the holster around the back pocket. Most comfortable position for me was positioning the barrel just behind the hip bone. Anymore, I carry my model 57 in a similar rig which is a little flatter due to not having the ejection rod, as I don’t have the time to really master the single action the way I want to. If I was 20 years younger I definitely would, but got into the game late so for me a double action is better. I use quick strips for reloading from learning the trick from Fortunecookie45lc. youtu.be/EZPHslGjYe8 |
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Post by rexster on Sept 30, 2019 12:43:07 GMT -5
Barranti Leather and Milt Sparks offer IWB holsters. My Sparks Summer Special for the SAA is comfortable when walking about, but not so comfy when sitting, which is true, for me, of all behind-the-hip IWB rigs, no matter how flat the weapon. My Barranti rig does not have a permanent cant built-in, so works forward of the hip, which I do find quite comfortable. An SAA-sized single action sixgun’s frame is amazingly compact, so it is then a matter of finding a natural hollow in one’s anatomy, to nest the cylinder, and then making sure the barrel does not poke anything. We are all built differently, so each must find his own solution.
For reference, for those familiar with DA revolving pistols, my take is that carrying an SAA-sized SA sixgun is equivalent to wearing a GP100 or L-Frame in the same spot, in my experience. An N-Frame is notably bulkier than an SAA, while a K-Frame is noticeable less-bulky than an SAA.
I have occasionally used the already-mentioned trick of flipping the loading gate open, and carrying a USFA Single Action temporarily with no holster, a.k.a. “Mexican,” inside my trousers, forward of the hip bone. On one of those occasions, I very nearly “presented” that SA’s muzzle to two idiots who thought it was funny to circle us, in their car, in a steak house parking lot.
Determining whether it will be comfortable to carry a particular weapon IWB is not rocket science. Try the weapon in various positions “Mexican carry” style; no holster, and, if desired, unloaded. One can use a loop of string to keep the weapon from falling deeper into one’s britches.
I do not mean to imply that I carry an SA sixgun regularly. From 1984 to 2018, I was expected to defend myself and others with DA revolvers and semi-autos, or specified shotguns and rifles, on or off the clock. At the time of my above anecdote, I was not supposed to be armed solely with that SA revolver. I have slowly started carrying SA sixguns more often, since retirement.
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Post by prisedefer on Oct 2, 2019 9:05:28 GMT -5
You all have made the impossible seem like something actually worth working at. Thanks.
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Post by laylow on Oct 2, 2019 10:06:15 GMT -5
Another vote for Simply Rugged. They made me a real nice pancake holster for my Ruger Bearcat Shopkeeper. Once in a while I do carry it.
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Post by theblackspot on Oct 2, 2019 12:41:51 GMT -5
it can be done. I concealed an 7.5" barreled uberti cattleman with iwb once. would not recommend if you're going to be sitting a lot.
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Post by dhd on Oct 2, 2019 17:59:21 GMT -5
My back is killing me just thinking about sticking one of my BH's inside my pants. Maybe my J Frame😄😄😄.
I use more than a few IWB holsters, but only for flat guns.
I would think an inside the belt type wouldn't be uncomfortable. I love nice leather almost as much as nice revolvers/pistols, but they have to be something that I would use. I'm not badmouthing it though.
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Post by azshaun on Oct 3, 2019 15:25:14 GMT -5
It actually isn’t too bad. The Simple Rugged hostler straps spread the weight well and help to position the gun based on your build.
I routinely carry full sized revolvers from GP100s to N frames to Blackhawks and there are times that I don’t notice the weight at all. Other times I can, but not too uncomfortable.
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Post by Wadcutter on Oct 19, 2019 10:19:14 GMT -5
El Paso Saddlery makes their "C-Force" (Covert Force) IWB holster. I have three, for a USFA, Flattop Blackhawk and S7. The website ordering dropdown menu no longer lists the Ruger single actions, but you may be able to call in a custom request? Sorry, no pictures; can't find the damn digital camera. It's around here somewhere... I haven't carried them a whole lot, mostly social occasions, only a few hours at a time. As others have said, one has to find a comfortable location. As received from El Paso, the belt loop position places the belt over the cylinder; with the belt tight enough to hold up the gun, there is no one-handed re-holstering. Perhaps an argument for suspenders and gunbelt? I've not tried that yet... The "wing" on the trailing side of the holster may have room to play with re-positioning the belt loop for cant and/or elevation on the beltline; haven't gone there yet, either. Punching two new holes for the Chicago screws holding the loop would be easy enough, and may help with both comfort and re-holstering. Being a rough-out holster, it stays in position pretty well. Good luck; keep us posted. Mike |
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Post by bula on Oct 19, 2019 10:33:38 GMT -5
In cooler weather I'll sometimes IWB a NM Vaq Sheriff 44spec, this the mid-frame Ruger SA. I do this when wearing suspenders, no belt. Use one of those much hated Uncle Somebody's nylon cloth holster. The only issue is a bit of gouging is possible due to the BP type upswept hammer. I like the hammer for function so not considering a swap out as some here have done with that gun.
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