Anyone actually carry a 6" barrel revolver?

[brockgl]

Anyone actually carry a hand-cannon 6" barrel revolver on a regular basis? I just bought a Bianchi X-15 shoulder holster for my 6" 686-6, and after adjusting it, it's pretty comfortable. I also have a Bianchi leather OWB holster for it as well, and it isn't bad. I will say one thing for sure. After carrying this gun for a few days, my full-size 1911 feels like a kel-tec when I carry it =)...

If you do carry these on a semi-regular basis, what kind of rig do you us? Shoulder holster? OWB? Ankle-holster? =P

 

[PRM]

How about a 5.5 inch

I carry a Colt SAA 5 1/2 inch in 45 LC fairly frequently in an El Paso Saddlery "Crosshair" holster.



http://www.epsaddlery.com/c-11-concealment.aspx


Check out the holsters on the thread "Single Action Carry Holster" - some more options. Most makers will build the holster for your gun.

 

[loneviking]

I occasionally carry my 6" Colt Peacekeeper in an Uncle Mikes shoulder rig. I have a Bianchi X-15 rig, but I never found that to be comfortable. The Bianchi should have the off side tie downs like the Uncle Mikes'. I conceal the cannon under a vest.

 

[Merledog]

I carry my 6" 629 when out and about in the mountains and when bowhunting. I use an Uncle Mike's nylon belt holster, but on my left hip crossdraw style. If I want it to be more out of the way or les visible I use an Uncle Mike's vertical shoulder holster. It's not light, but the little bit of extra weight is comforting sometimes. Or maybe I just tell myself that, but hands down it's my most favorite gun I own, so I suppose I could be a little prejudiced in it's favor. The longer barrel isn't very handy in the truck, but you'll rarely find me without it.

 

[Loomis]

6" barrel for carry? sheesh. About the only way I'd do that is if it were one of these with a longer barrel:

http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/MiniR/MinR11/minr11.html

 

[.455_Hunter]

Yes, all the time (usually in Uncle Mikes or custom leather OWB belt holsters):

6" Colt Official Police .38 Special

6" Model 28 Highway Patrolman .357 Mag

6" Webley MK VI .455

7.5" Ruger Old Vaquero .45 Colt

 

[MCgunner]

Been known to tote this one from time afield and have killed a couple of whitetail with it. Concealed carry? No.


http://thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=36061&d=1140748446