Sidearm Holster for Hunting?
Question:
Better wear a shoulder holster. Reasons 1 doesn’t pull your trousers down on long hikes.2 A shoulder holster can be worn under outer garment, to prevent snagging on bushes, etc.3 A pistol belt and holstered gun tend to sag around the waist, and can even cause painful hip pains, by restricting some of the muscle movement in hips. Exceptions are suspender supported pistol belts. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
Response:
You might consider the Bianchi military flap holster; it always worked for me when I was under arms while in the Army, and I sometimes wear one on weekend forays into the local national forest. Only drawback is the military belt you’ll need to hold it, but it’s great for carrying other stuff too. That gun is a LOT more durable than you might think, and given the current anti-gun juggernaut rolling through this country, you may be forced to give that gun up – gratis – before you would ever want to sell it. Besides, why would you WANT to sell it? You bought it, didn’t you? -Norm
# I have a mind to carry a sidearm (Beretta 92FS 9mm) during *rifle* deer # hunting in New England. A CCW permit is in the works. # # My question — what kind of holster would be best for protecting this # expensive (in my world) firearm during my hunts? To me, "best" means # safety first, followed by keeping the firearm clean and dry. I don’t # think ease of draw/quick access are terribly crucial to me. # # (I expect lots of Beretta-lovers to say it can take a beating and still # work great, but I might sell it some day so I want it in great shape!) # # I’m seeing brands like Miltec and Lil’Mike’s? # # So — which brand(s) and holster model(s) are worth looking at? Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
Response:
Howdy – I have a mind to carry a sidearm (Beretta 92FS 9mm) during *rifle* deer hunting in New England. A CCW permit is in the works. My question — what kind of holster would be best for protecting this expensive (in my world) firearm during my hunts? To me, "best" means safety first, followed by keeping the firearm clean and dry. I don’t think ease of draw/quick access are terribly crucial to me. (I expect lots of Beretta-lovers to say it can take a beating and still work great, but I might sell it some day so I want it in great shape!) I’m seeing brands like Miltec and Lil’Mike’s? So — which brand(s) and holster model(s) are worth looking at? Thanks much. Ed Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ To leave the Hunting listserv list, send a message with SIGNOFF HUNTING
