[patentmike]

I have never carried a large revolver all day. I was wondering what sort of holster the experienced would recommend for multi-day back-country trips.
My new 29-2 6":
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/patentmike/29-2l.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/patentmike/29-2r.jpg

[earplug]

Its been decades since I backpacked with my N frame. I used a Safariland Shoulder rig. muzzle end had a belt loop and revolver was hung butt first, muzzle down.
Another option depending on your build is a LEO type belt and holster. I'd consider a flap holster if there was much brush.
I tried putting a holster on my backpack one time, carried well but access was hard to maintain.

I'd not carry a such a big revolver now unless I was paid too.

[.45&TKD]

My 4 inch 29-2 rides comfortably in a Galco Phoenix.

[22-rimfire]

My 4" rides in a Bianchi 5BHL holster which is leather, lined, and has a thumbsnap. This is a belt holster and is very traditional in design. Get yourself a good belt also. Wild Alaska makes (or sells) a very nifty bandoleer type leather holster for an unscoped revolver.

[patentmike]

Thanks for the recs. I need to figure out if it would be better to put a belt holster on the waistband of my pack or a bandoleer out front. I will look at the Galco, and contact Wild.

[.45&TKD]

The Phoenix Galco can go cross draw, as well as strong side.

[Leanwolf]

Check simplyrugged.com

Outstanding holsters at a reasonable cost.

If you are going to carry that revolver in a belt holster, make CERTAIN you buy a good, sturdy belt at the same time. A heavy handgun in a holster on a lightweight belt is a disaster!

L.W.

[LHB1]

+1 on the shoulder holsters. I carry S&W 629 Classic revolvers (scoped and unscoped) in a pair of shoulder holsters. Both rigs are pouch type belt style holsters affixed to shoulder harness. Works great for me. YMMV

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

[denfoote]

My N-Frame rides in a DeSantis #2 belt holster.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/denfoote/Nframeinholster.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/denfoote/N-frameSmith.jpg

[patentmike]

I think I like a couple of these.

http://www.simplyrugged.com/

Thanks.