I've been asked to write a series of articles on the topic of Gun Holster choices in relation to hunting. My particular expertise is more based towards combat and law enforcement type scenarios so I'd like a little more insight into the sportsman's or hunter's perspective. I'd imagine with the danger of larger game and/or predators a large caliber revolver must be the favored side arm for this genre, so what kind of qualities do you look for when selecting your holster for these weapons?
So far off of my own knowledge base I would consider the following traits as necessary.
-The holster is subdued allowing the hunter to blend in with his camo
-I'd suggest a thick leather or nylon type holster for the ruggedness of walking through thick brush, and also that the holster have a way of covering the vast majority of the firearm to help protect it from dirt and damage
-For barrels that aren't too long I'd say a hip holster of some kind would probably suffice but with barrels longer than say 5" I'd probably suggest a shoulder holster canted down, or a similar rig worn somewhere across the front torso making it much more comfortable to wear during the long hikes
As I stated earlier I am asking these questions for research on a couple of articles I'll be writing so I'd really appreciate constructive criticism from those of you who have a little more expertise with hunting and recreational outdoor type shooting.
My apologies for the length of this initial post, and my for-given thanks for the help.
So far off of my own knowledge base I would consider the following traits as necessary.
-The holster is subdued allowing the hunter to blend in with his camo
-I'd suggest a thick leather or nylon type holster for the ruggedness of walking through thick brush, and also that the holster have a way of covering the vast majority of the firearm to help protect it from dirt and damage
-For barrels that aren't too long I'd say a hip holster of some kind would probably suffice but with barrels longer than say 5" I'd probably suggest a shoulder holster canted down, or a similar rig worn somewhere across the front torso making it much more comfortable to wear during the long hikes
As I stated earlier I am asking these questions for research on a couple of articles I'll be writing so I'd really appreciate constructive criticism from those of you who have a little more expertise with hunting and recreational outdoor type shooting.
My apologies for the length of this initial post, and my for-given thanks for the help.