Corpral_Agarn
Member
Hello out there!
First time poster here, so please bare with me...
I have a question for the folks that carry large/heavy handguns in the mountains or other "field" situations.
The only pistol I have is a Sig P226 ST (all stainless) and like to carry it with me. I have a ccw so everything is legal and what not.
Normally, I carry it IWB using a Kirk Patrick holster and a Galco dress belt. When I am at my day job I sit most of the day in front of a computer so carrying something heavy isn't really that big of an issue. Even when I go out during the day its not a problem. And it actually conceals quite nicely.
But when I work on the family ranch that 42 oz pistol plus 11 .357 Sig rounds gets... uncomfortable. I have been using a Galco F.L.E.T.C.H for on the ranch and i think it may be too soft to support he weitht? i have to admit i might need an new belt for ranch work pistol carry.
I am looking for suggestions on a holster/rig that will accommodate lots of movement/activity and horseback riding. I do a lot of horseback riding. I can't IWB on horseback because of the saddle's cantle.
I have been looking at a Galco VHS, the old Military style M3 (i think) chest rig from El Paso Saddlery, maybe a different belt holster (strong side? cross draw?) or a (relatively inexpensive) belt for working on the ranch? I prefer belt carry but I want that weight distributed better.
Not sure if stature matters but i am about 5' 8" and 130lbs.
Thanks All! I appreciate your input.
First time poster here, so please bare with me...
I have a question for the folks that carry large/heavy handguns in the mountains or other "field" situations.
The only pistol I have is a Sig P226 ST (all stainless) and like to carry it with me. I have a ccw so everything is legal and what not.
Normally, I carry it IWB using a Kirk Patrick holster and a Galco dress belt. When I am at my day job I sit most of the day in front of a computer so carrying something heavy isn't really that big of an issue. Even when I go out during the day its not a problem. And it actually conceals quite nicely.
But when I work on the family ranch that 42 oz pistol plus 11 .357 Sig rounds gets... uncomfortable. I have been using a Galco F.L.E.T.C.H for on the ranch and i think it may be too soft to support he weitht? i have to admit i might need an new belt for ranch work pistol carry.
I am looking for suggestions on a holster/rig that will accommodate lots of movement/activity and horseback riding. I do a lot of horseback riding. I can't IWB on horseback because of the saddle's cantle.
I have been looking at a Galco VHS, the old Military style M3 (i think) chest rig from El Paso Saddlery, maybe a different belt holster (strong side? cross draw?) or a (relatively inexpensive) belt for working on the ranch? I prefer belt carry but I want that weight distributed better.
Not sure if stature matters but i am about 5' 8" and 130lbs.
Thanks All! I appreciate your input.