Post by "DoubleAction" on Sept 17, 2006 6:34:10 GMT -5
I like to refer to the four inch double action revolvers as duty length combat revolvers. It really doesn't take a four inch to qualify as a fighting piece, since many encounters are likely to occur within spittin distance. Of the revolvers I own, I am probably more fond of those with the four inch barrels. Two of these are Smith & Wesson N- Frames, with a factory nickel plated Model 29-2 and a blue carbon steel Model 27-2. Both these revolvers share the same gun leather and the same square butt frame design. I have several different holsters for these guns which have thumb snap retention release snaps or open top with no type of retention. Because the thumb snaps can posssibly scratch the finish on these two guns when holstering or unholstering, the open top design is much safer to carry. The only problem with the open top is the fact that it it requires the belt loop style pistol belt, which is worn in the loops of jeans or trousers.
Most of the time I do not like having to wear the larger revolvers in a high ride holster while driving, the butt seems to dig in my ribs.
Some years ago I began carrying my larger revolvers and pistols in sidearm type holsters, with retaining straps for the range. This particular holster has a very soft inner lining which protects the finish on my 27 and 29. The belt is another of two that I purchased from El Paso Saddlery a few years ago, which I mated with a quick release buckle. The holster and belt is light enough, with only 1 3/4 inches width of strap leather to the belt, that I can pick up the rig by the grip of the revolver to set it in the trunk or seat of a the vehicle.
Most of the time I do not like having to wear the larger revolvers in a high ride holster while driving, the butt seems to dig in my ribs.
Some years ago I began carrying my larger revolvers and pistols in sidearm type holsters, with retaining straps for the range. This particular holster has a very soft inner lining which protects the finish on my 27 and 29. The belt is another of two that I purchased from El Paso Saddlery a few years ago, which I mated with a quick release buckle. The holster and belt is light enough, with only 1 3/4 inches width of strap leather to the belt, that I can pick up the rig by the grip of the revolver to set it in the trunk or seat of a the vehicle.
I don't know who made the holster but it serves the purpose.
