Tallinar
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I was wondering if anyone has had any experience using New Vaqueros (or even shorter-barreled Blackhawks for that matter) for concealed carry.
I had first considered the Montado or Sherriff's (.44 special) model for carry, but was quickly discouraged by the price tag. I have my mind set on a 4 5/8" in .45 Colt. This gun will be pulling double duty as a cowboy action shooter to match my 7.5" New Vaquero - so please refrain from trying to simply talk me into a "better' carry gun.
After much searching the web and consideration, I've only come up with two what I'd consider to be really viable-looking options for holsters to conceal this beast: The Mernickle PA6-SA, or Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake. I really lean toward the Mernickle, as it carries the gun higher, which I detect is really the key to carrying a single action revolver.
The biggest obstacle for me is to find a way to carry this beast in such a fashion that it will be kept out of the way and comfortable in a sitting position - because frankly, I spend a lot of time sitting. To this end, I would definitely be open to a shoulder holster if I can find one suitable for concealed carry under a light jacket/vest. I have an Uncle Mike's vertical nylon shoulder holster for my 7.5" gun, and I find that the holster is simply too fat to conceal - without even taking into account the length of the barrel being an obstacle. While I know this particular holster is more intended for field carry, it still brings to light the challenges of shoulder holsters as a whole.
Any comments, personal experiences, or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks folks!
I had first considered the Montado or Sherriff's (.44 special) model for carry, but was quickly discouraged by the price tag. I have my mind set on a 4 5/8" in .45 Colt. This gun will be pulling double duty as a cowboy action shooter to match my 7.5" New Vaquero - so please refrain from trying to simply talk me into a "better' carry gun.
After much searching the web and consideration, I've only come up with two what I'd consider to be really viable-looking options for holsters to conceal this beast: The Mernickle PA6-SA, or Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake. I really lean toward the Mernickle, as it carries the gun higher, which I detect is really the key to carrying a single action revolver.
The biggest obstacle for me is to find a way to carry this beast in such a fashion that it will be kept out of the way and comfortable in a sitting position - because frankly, I spend a lot of time sitting. To this end, I would definitely be open to a shoulder holster if I can find one suitable for concealed carry under a light jacket/vest. I have an Uncle Mike's vertical nylon shoulder holster for my 7.5" gun, and I find that the holster is simply too fat to conceal - without even taking into account the length of the barrel being an obstacle. While I know this particular holster is more intended for field carry, it still brings to light the challenges of shoulder holsters as a whole.
Any comments, personal experiences, or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks folks!