I need holster advice for concealed carry

[Rogue Coder]

I am not ashamed of my 1858 Remie. I love this gun! Now, my wife refuses to allow me to open carry, even though it is constitutionally protected in Kentucky. Now, she will not mind me conceal carry. So, here comes the question that I am sure I will get some looks, snears, etc. The good old "why" or "is there something preventing you from getting a modern gun". (FYI there is NOTHING preventing me from going and getting a HiPoint 9mm right now for Conceal Carry, but that is not what I have ATM.)

I need a holster recommendation for conceal carry.

 

[Voodoochile]

I think a Doc Holiday type of shoulder holster would be the best suit for ya.

 

[Rogue Coder]

Could you show me an example of one?

Nevermind I saw a picture of it. Hint: Google is my friend.

 

[Voodoochile]

I like this one & one day will get one.
http://www.cochiseleather.com/doc-holiday-shoulder-holster.aspx

 

[Kendal Black]

There are difficulties in concealing any full sized belt revolver, especially the long-barreled types. A shoulder holster under a jacket is the least unsatisfactory option I can think of, for an 8" '58.

The "Doc Holiday" shoulder holsters I have seen place a strap across the front of the body, something modern concealment rigs avoid. It looks like the one VDC posted might not work that way, but use a strap across the back--Anyway I would suggest avoiding a rig with a strap that shows.

Other considerations quite aside, I think that pistol is too big and long to be a really satisfactory concealed carry piece.

 

[Rogue Coder]

I think you guys are right about the size of the gun vs conceal carry. Her fear is that if someone sees me packing, I am an instant target. People will point and stare. Open carry causes trouble.

Alas, perhaps I should wait until I can get a shorter barrel Remie.

 

[Voodoochile]

You could always do what I did to mine.

8" barrel down to 5.5"

 

[Rogue Coder]

If you don't mind, how much did you have to pay to get that done?

 

[BushyGuy]

Ever watch Walker Texas Ranger? see how he wears his Colt on front at 11 oclock sideways.

 

[Busyhands94]

if i were to concealed carry my 58 Remmy, i would get one of those holsters Clint Eastwood had in Dirty Harry, and some kind of coat to go over it.

 

[Rail Driver]

For what it's worth, I openly carry every time I visit Kentucky (at least once a year) in Louisville. I've never been hassled, I've never been "targeted", and my gun hasn't been taken from me and used against me or anyone else.

I lived in Louisville and the surrounding area for a little over 5 years and openly carried almost every day. Never had a problem.

If you're going to concealed carry, get a concealed carry gun. A big honkin black powder gun is not the answer, no offense. I like BP guns too, but there's something to be said for a compact, reliable auto or even a DA/SA revolver.

Either way, make sure you get a quality belt (preferably one with a polymer or plastic insert to prevent warping and drooping). Even the best holster will absolutely suck with a crappy belt.

 

[arcticap]

I am not ashamed of my 1858 Remie. I love this gun! Now, my wife refuses to allow me to open carry, even though it is constitutionally protected in Kentucky....I need a holster recommendation for conceal carry.

I think that if I lived in Kentucky I would want to show my pride at least once in a while too. After all, marriage is suppose to be a two way street.

 

[Busyhands94]

i think maybe making a compromise with the wife would be a splendid idea. i like how my parents do things, they both agree they won't boss each other around and things are great with them. my mom didn't want a firearm in the house, but my dad wants to get a shotgun, and she's fine with it. that means I'll be able to get one too. i hope i have a wife like that someday

 

[AJumbo]

Consider an inside-the-pants holster...... for a 1911

 

[Rogue Coder]

Busyhands94 take your parents' loving relationship as them painting a picture on how marriage ought to be. I know marriage is a two-way street. We've been married for 10 years. I know she is concerned that it would cause a scene, or that we would be shot by oepn carrying a gun. I think finding a compromise on the situation is worth a shot. Right now is not the time to visit that issue. I know that at least she is willing to let me carry - concealed. That is actually her coming a long way from "you will never expose our son to guns".

Any suggestions on how to start the conversation about open carry?

 

[Busyhands94]

well thank you Rough Coder! i have learned through their teachings two things: your spouse is your best friend, and you shouldn't make your spouse do anything.

I'd take her someplace quiet, and have a very open and honest conversation. ask her why she doesn't want to have you open carrying, it really can help to know what someones reasons are. it could be that she is just worried about your safety, i suspect that is what is going on. either way make sure you step back and take a look at the situation from a different perspective. women are sometimes strange, but it truly can be helpful to talk and see why they do something.

Levi

 

[mykeal]

I know she is concerned that it would cause a scene, or that we would be shot by oepn carrying a gun.

I'd take her someplace quiet, and have a very open and honest conversation. ask her why she doesn't want to have you open carrying, it really can help to know what someones reasons are.

I think she stated her reasons, and he believes her. Why don't you believe she's telling him the truth?

 

[arcticap]

Any suggestions on how to start the conversation about open carry?

After 31 years of marriage and having 3 sons, I'd start out by telling her about all of the bad vices that you never engage in, and how much that you love and respect her and how much you wish that she would treat you the same with respect to your desire to open carry occasionally.
Then I would say something like, "Well Hon, open carry is legal for a reason and a man's going to do what a man needs to do. If I open carry once in a while then I certainly hope that you can get used to it, and out of respect for you then I won't open carry all of the time. But as my loving wife, I really wish that you would be a little more understanding about my desire to open carry and not try to place restrictions on me that are even greater than our state government does. After all, other men do open carry and I don't really think that I should need to ask your permission. As a responsible adult, the government already gave me permission and now I don't want to have to ask you for permission every time that I want to open carry too. I don't think that you really mean to tell me that you trust my judgment less than the state of Kentucky does, do you? Because if you don't trust my judgment about a perfectly legal activity like open carry then that's going to be a problem. So please be considerate for the sake of family peace and harmony."

 

[Voodoochile]

If you don't mind, how much did you have to pay to get that done?

Didn't cost me but $20.00 for the tools.
Did the cutting & Crowning myself.

 

[MCgunner]

You could always do what I did to mine.

8" barrel down to 5.5"

Hell, just BUY one. No law against owning two Remmies. Cabelas routinely puts 'em on sale. I bought this one for 179 plus 5 dollars shipping and tax. I LOVE shooting the thing, accurate and reliable now that I've found it's druthers. It fits in my Uncle Mikes K frame shoulder rig, a little tight, but secure. It's a cheap nylon rig. I don't routinely carry this gun here as I don't often get to wear a coat or anything in south Texas. Hell, it's going up in the high 80s today before the next front comes through. I COULD carry the thing IWB in my home made IWB holster I use for my 3" Taurus 66 .357 magnum, though. The barrel sticks out a bit at the bottom, but no biggy.

 

[Busyhands94]

well at least winter will be here soon, that allows for more jackets and coats and such to hide your heater in.

 

[MCgunner]

well at least winter will be here soon, that allows for more jackets and coats and such to hide your heater in.

Not so much in south Texas. ROFL! Hell, I rarely ever need a coat except maybe on the motorcycle in late January or something. It's 85 degrees today. Well, that's 20 degrees cooler than it was a few months ago. I guess I shouldn't complain so much. We are back to running the AC, though, until tomorrow when another front is supposed to blow in. Don't think it's supposed to get that cold, though. But, I reckon my best BP for carry is my NAA Super Companion followed by my .31 Remmy pocket model. I could carry the 5" Navy or the Remmy in a fanny pack, though.

 

[Jaymo]

I need to find a Doc Holiday holster for my Pedersoli 20 gauge Howdah Pistol.
That, and an ankle holster for my ROA. With that long barrel, I'll have to cut a hole in my pants leg and draw it like it's in a drop leg holster.

 

[Omnivore]

I haven't tried 'em, but I've been eye-balling these;
http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/shoulderholsters.htm

 

[Bobson]

Any suggestions on how to start the conversation about open carry?

Don't bother trying to compromise on something where you getting your way puts you in a potentially dangerous situation. That situation being OC.

If it means you wait to carry a firearm until you get a more easily concealable handgun, so be it. IMHO, it's better to carry nothing at all, than to open-carry.