Olympus
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I'm thinking about getting a new handgun, something maybe more dedicated for woods/outdoors. I have a hunting property that I go to a lot. I like to hike my property, I’m out there a lot checking trail cameras, doing various projects, etc. I’ve been looking at those guide style chest holster like the Galco Alaskan and Guides Choice as they seem to give a lot of freedom of movement. I’ve tried belt holsters and shoulder holsters and they get in the way, get caught on branches, and are more of a hinderance when it comes to working.
I’m open to any kind of handgun at this point. But obviously personal defense would be a big consideration. My property is very rural, has zero cell service, and is also a very poor county. I don’t ever expect to, but I would not like to run into someone trespassing and doing something illegal on my property such as a meth lab or weed patch. Next consideration would be to dispatch unwanted critters. Possums, skunks, armadillo, crows, stray dogs, coyotes, etc. I’m not much of a small game hunter, so they would not be much of a concern for me. Feral hogs have just been sighted in my county, but no sign of them on my property. There has been one lone black bear caught on a trail cam in my county, but no real danger of bears. Any likely threat would be more 2-legged than 4-legged.
I already carry a 1911 in a shoulder holster at times, but the shoulder holster tends to flop around and get my shirt bunched and twisted, especially when I’m working on projects. Bending down to saw limbs and pick up brush and stuff tend to have me just taking my shoulder holster off completely. I’m just looking for another style of holster to try and it also gives the opportunity to try a new pistol!
Looking forward to hearing new recommendations.
I’m open to any kind of handgun at this point. But obviously personal defense would be a big consideration. My property is very rural, has zero cell service, and is also a very poor county. I don’t ever expect to, but I would not like to run into someone trespassing and doing something illegal on my property such as a meth lab or weed patch. Next consideration would be to dispatch unwanted critters. Possums, skunks, armadillo, crows, stray dogs, coyotes, etc. I’m not much of a small game hunter, so they would not be much of a concern for me. Feral hogs have just been sighted in my county, but no sign of them on my property. There has been one lone black bear caught on a trail cam in my county, but no real danger of bears. Any likely threat would be more 2-legged than 4-legged.
I already carry a 1911 in a shoulder holster at times, but the shoulder holster tends to flop around and get my shirt bunched and twisted, especially when I’m working on projects. Bending down to saw limbs and pick up brush and stuff tend to have me just taking my shoulder holster off completely. I’m just looking for another style of holster to try and it also gives the opportunity to try a new pistol!
Looking forward to hearing new recommendations.