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Pistol hunters, carry options #8347753
02/20/25 06:34 PM
02/20/25 06:34 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Amite county Mississippi
Wolfdog91 Online sleepy OP
trapper
Wolfdog91  Online Sleepy OP
trapper

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Amite county Mississippi
So was just thinking about while getting a few bits for my contender,how do y'all who hunt with a hand guns carry them into the field? Especially the later ones like the super 14" or the bolt action deals .Like y'all use a holster ? Just hold it ? Shoulder strap ? What's eveyone use ?


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347757
02/20/25 06:41 PM
02/20/25 06:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2025
Alaska
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Joined: Jan 2025
Alaska
I use a holster but my hunting record with a handgun is a big fat zero.

Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347761
02/20/25 06:45 PM
02/20/25 06:45 PM
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Mn
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Mn
Shoulder holster from Nixon leather.

His FB page consists of many pictures and examples of his excellent leather work.

WS

Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347768
02/20/25 06:58 PM
02/20/25 06:58 PM
Joined: Feb 2016
Kentucky
ky_coyote_hunter Offline
trapper
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Joined: Feb 2016
Kentucky
Shoulder holster for sure.


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347772
02/20/25 07:00 PM
02/20/25 07:00 PM
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williamsburg ks
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williamsburg ks
I like a holster on my belt. Out of the way till you need it then real handy.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347774
02/20/25 07:01 PM
02/20/25 07:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
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Northern Maine
Shoulder holster


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347822
02/20/25 07:37 PM
02/20/25 07:37 PM
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Tennessee
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Joined: Jan 2023
Tennessee
Bandolier type that straps across my chest

Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: danny clifton] #8347851
02/20/25 08:02 PM
02/20/25 08:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2024
Wisconsin
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Joined: Dec 2024
Wisconsin
Originally Posted by danny clifton
I like a holster on my belt. Out of the way till you need it then real handy.

This ^^^


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347895
02/20/25 08:57 PM
02/20/25 08:57 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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The Hill Country of Texas
I'm the same way, if it's on my hip I can grab it quick but then my inseam is longer than the barrel LOL


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347911
02/20/25 09:13 PM
02/20/25 09:13 PM
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Minnesota
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Minnesota
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Uncle Mike's shoulder holster for my Two Black Powder pistols


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347915
02/20/25 09:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Rodney,Ohio
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Rodney,Ohio
I would lean towards a chest rig unless you're using a small rifle like 330nhad there

Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347921
02/20/25 09:21 PM
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North central Iowa
I carry my 44 mag Ruger revolver on my hip, but I use open sights.

Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347922
02/20/25 09:21 PM
02/20/25 09:21 PM
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Iowa
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Iowa
Just tuck it in your waist band and hold it sideways to shoot. laugh

Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347927
02/20/25 09:26 PM
02/20/25 09:26 PM
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Green County Wisconsin
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Green County Wisconsin
a sling on the AR pistols

a belt holster for the Ruger Revolvers 7 1/2 inch barrels

your TC is sort of in the middle , probably a chest rig or bandolier type would be best for that with optic

I have actually been thinking of making a bandolier type for the RedHawk wear it under my jacket so I have my big iron if I want it but it is out of the way and it rides a little higher than my belt with the weight off my pants.


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347943
02/20/25 09:42 PM
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Pa
You can get stud kit for forend and grip.
I have Uncle Mikes chest rig.
You do know of Bellms right? (spelling?)





Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8347964
02/20/25 10:02 PM
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NC
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NC
Bandolier type where strap is across chest, gun is under opposite arm, and bottom of holster body is button strapped to my belt. Takes a little adjusting but it works great.

And if you forget the holster, just put it in your pack.


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8348154
02/21/25 06:13 AM
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eastern WV
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eastern WV
I prefer a sling
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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8348200
02/21/25 07:47 AM
02/21/25 07:47 AM
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Piney va. soon be 19
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Piney va. soon be 19
shoulder rig for my scoped super 14


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ifin your gonna be dumb ya gotta be tough
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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8348201
02/21/25 07:48 AM
02/21/25 07:48 AM
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MO
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MO
4” K-frames go in a holster on the belt.
6” N-frames go in a tanker rig or chest holster.

I have a Smith 629 tgat is scoped but haven’t found a good way to carry it yet.


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Re: Pistol hunters, carry options [Re: Wolfdog91] #8348264
02/21/25 09:21 AM
02/21/25 09:21 AM
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PENNSYLVANIA, USA
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PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Have a S&W model 57, 41 mag, 8 3/8 barrel, use a chest rig. no scope.


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