huntsman
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I'm thinking about my Blackhawk as a CC but what holster, pancake(simply rugged) or Three persons? Or other options?
CC S/A what holster?
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BobWright
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When I began carrying my Ruger .44 Special Blackhawk, I bought this PS-6SA from Bob Mernickle. It is an excellent holster, and well made, but carried the gun a little too high for me. It requires a rather straight-up lift that cramps my arm and shoulder when making my draw.
Next I had Graveyard Jack holsters make up this modified Tom Threepersons holster:
Finally I switched to a .45 Colt Blackhawk, and collaborated with Graveyard Jack to produce this holster:
These two Graveyard Jack rigs have been the very best for me. I usually wear them with a vest or sport coat, so eliminated any safety straps which might hinder getting the gun out quick like.
Bob Wright
Next I had Graveyard Jack holsters make up this modified Tom Threepersons holster:
Finally I switched to a .45 Colt Blackhawk, and collaborated with Graveyard Jack to produce this holster:
These two Graveyard Jack rigs have been the very best for me. I usually wear them with a vest or sport coat, so eliminated any safety straps which might hinder getting the gun out quick like.
Bob Wright
the Black Spot
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Uberti 4.75" 45 colt:
Leather Pancake holster with suit coat on Sundays.
Leather inside waist band under a vest for other outings
Leather Pancake holster with suit coat on Sundays.
Leather inside waist band under a vest for other outings
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huntsman
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5.5" barrel, for hunting I have a Galco S/A outdoorsman but I want a second holster maybe a bit less bulky. Bob do those last two have forward cant? I thinking for my barrel length that would help.
BobWright
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Indeed they do. And I have the belt loop oversized enough to allow further forward cant, the holster sort of "pivoting" on the belt. With the possible exception of those exaggerated "quick draw" outfits, these are the fastest I've ever used.
Note I have used the Single Action revolver for many years and drawing and firing them are second nature to me.
Bob Wright
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BobWright
Nice looking rigs you've got there! Like the designs and the guns that go with them.
Nice looking rigs you've got there! Like the designs and the guns that go with them.
the Black Spot
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Just an fyi: with right holster you can carry 7.5" barreled revolver inside the waistband.
BobWright
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Carrying it is no problem. Getting it out is a different matter, however. And most IWB holsters bind the cylinder when drawing.
I've found even a 2" barreled revolver difficult to get in and out of an inside the waistband holster.
Bob Wright
the Black Spot
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^^^very true
My iwb is stiff around the top
My iwb is stiff around the top
hot chili powder
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Just received my holster from Wilson Leather Works for my Ruger Vaquero [Talo version]. Great piece of leather....it's a crossdraw....very comfortable and great for driving.
Driftwood Johnson
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Hey Bob:
A Three Screw Blackhawk chambered for 44 Special? Is that a 357 Mag Three Screw that has been rechambered and rebarreled for 44 Special? Nice looking pistol.
A Three Screw Blackhawk chambered for 44 Special? Is that a 357 Mag Three Screw that has been rechambered and rebarreled for 44 Special? Nice looking pistol.
ArchAngelCD
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The best holster I have found for carrying a SA revolver concealed is made by Mernickle Holsters. I think they are a good choice.
http://www.dillonprecision.com/mernickle-holsters-conceal-carry-performance-series_8_22_23865.html
http://www.dillonprecision.com/mernickle-holsters-conceal-carry-performance-series_8_22_23865.html
BobWright
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Short answer: Yes. And Thank You.
Better answer: Yes, I came up on two Three Screw .357 Magnum Blackhawks ($200 each) from an ad ion our paper. Both had been converted, otherwise stock. One was 4 5/8", 'tother was 6 1/2". Sent the short one to Dave Clements for re-work to .44 Special, including steel grip frame and cam cut ejector housing and crescent head ejector rod. CaryC made the walnut grips, and I removed the transfer bar assembly. I've removed the transfer bar assembly of the remaining .357, put on a steel grip frame and ejector housing assembly. My intentions were to do something with the .357 but range visits the gun behaves so well I'm reluctant to do anything to it.
Incidentally, the .357 barrel was re-bored.
Read whichever answer you prefer. I tend to get a little windy in my advanced age.
Bob Wright
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Barrel length and purpose for carry are key to this discussion...
Here's my experience... I have a Simply Rugged Pancake Holster for my Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley Lipsey's Special Edition 3 3/4" Barrel and an El Paso Saddlery Tom Threepersons Holster for my Ruger Super Single Six 5.5" Barrel. I carry these revolvers in the field while hunting or just bumming around in the woods.
The Simply Rugged Holster will conceal better, since it holds the firearm high and tight, but it is slower to draw than the Threepersons rig. My Threepersons Holster has a retention strap to keep the firearm secure, and this works very well and is recommended if you go with this type of holster.
Here's my experience... I have a Simply Rugged Pancake Holster for my Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley Lipsey's Special Edition 3 3/4" Barrel and an El Paso Saddlery Tom Threepersons Holster for my Ruger Super Single Six 5.5" Barrel. I carry these revolvers in the field while hunting or just bumming around in the woods.
The Simply Rugged Holster will conceal better, since it holds the firearm high and tight, but it is slower to draw than the Threepersons rig. My Threepersons Holster has a retention strap to keep the firearm secure, and this works very well and is recommended if you go with this type of holster.
BSA1
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Holsters? We don't need no stinkin' holsters.
Simply flip the loading gate of your revolver open and slide the gun inside the waistband of your pants. The open loading gate will catch on the top of the waistband keeping it from sliding further down inside in your pants.
Simply flip the loading gate of your revolver open and slide the gun inside the waistband of your pants. The open loading gate will catch on the top of the waistband keeping it from sliding further down inside in your pants.
Once upon a time, when my duty P229R and usual back-up SP101 were both disassembled for cleaning, I suddenly remembered an appointment to meet a colleague at a local steakhouse. I quickly washed-up, changed shirts, and carried a USFA China Camp, tucked into my waistband, as you just described, with the loading gate open. As luck would have it, a couple of "utes" decided to circle us in the parking lot, giving that look. Well, we returned the looks, and they recognized that they would be dealing with predators, so they drifted away. At no time during this "interview" did I feel under-gunned, or under-holstered. I was glad that I did not have to explain to my chief why I used an unauthorized weapon to shoot two miscreants. (On or off the clock, I am expected to carry only semi-auto pistols, or DA revolvers, with which I have a current qual record.)
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I very highly recommend holster work by Graveyard Jack, who pokes around here from time to time. It is custom work so you'll need to be patient, but its quality.
http://www.sixgunleather.com/
My Blackhawk goes in a Graveyard California Slim Jim.
http://www.sixgunleather.com/
My Blackhawk goes in a Graveyard California Slim Jim.
Don't work if you are a leftie. Kind of uncomfortable with the loading gate sticking you in the gut. Other that that "Mexican" carry is never really a good idea.
BobWright
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Extreme care here! If the hammer is cocked during the draw, and the ejector rod head catches in the waistband of your shorts................................
Bob Wright
ArchAngelCD
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I hope you are kidding but I don't see a smile face in your post.
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