Handgun hunting holsters

[engineerbrian]

Hey guys, I'm finally going to take my Colt Delta Elite out deer hunting this year. I know its not legal in MD, but I'm hunting in West Virginia so I'm good to go.

I’ve been looking around the internet for a decent holster that I can wear over my coveralls, across my chest. I’ve seen a lot of decent holsters, but I’d hate to drop $100 on something without seeing it first. Has anyone ever used one, or have one to recommend? I’m open at this point and will take any suggestions

 

[LONGSHOT]

get a m-7 holster,40to 50$,also works w/revolvers

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

Brian,

I have an Uncle Mikes set up that has the 4 point harness deal with it. It works fine, but I have not tried it with a pistol of a 1911 size/frame. Mine has a very large holster to fit, my inline pistol (will works for T/C Contenders & Encores) but I believe you can change over the holster portion from the harness. Id imagine that colt delta would use a standard 1911 holster, which is probably common as flies.

The harness will fit over your hunting clothes, and the straps are adjustable.

 

[engineerbrian]

get a m-7 holster,40to 50$,also works w/revolvers

Thats actually what i'd like to get, but i dont know if rain or snow would affect the leather...thoughts?

Brian,

I have an Uncle Mikes set up that has the 4 point harness deal with it. It works fine, but I have not tried it with a pistol of a 1911 size/frame. Mine has a very large holster to fit, my inline pistol (will works for T/C Contenders & Encores) but I believe you can change over the holster portion from the harness. Id imagine that colt delta would use a standard 1911 holster, which is probably common as flies.

The harness will fit over your hunting clothes, and the straps are adjustable.

Something like this? http://www.uncle-mikes.com/products/sidekick_vertical_shoulder_holsters.html

If it fits over winter hunting gear, it should work well too. I may go this route. I think the key is to find it local so I can try it on over my hunting gear

 

[Magnumite]

I've gone to a shoulder holster for my 7.5" Super Blackhawk. I want to try the 4 point harness also. Using a belt holster has a few disadvantages in very cool to cold weather, and sometimes any weather. I discovered carrying this length pistol higher is more efficent and less cumbersome.

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

Thats actually what i'd like to get, but i dont know if rain or snow would affect the leather...thoughts?



Something like this? http://www.uncle-mikes.com/products/sidekick_vertical_shoulder_holsters.html

If it fits over winter hunting gear, it should work well too. I may go this route. I think the key is to find it local so I can try it on over my hunting gear

Brian -that is the one - it is an Uncle Mikes Sidekick. I had to dig it out of my hunting gear bin - I havent used it in a longtime. I also stand corrected - the holster portion of the harness is sewed onto the straps - so you will have to buy one that is model specific. But Id imagine for a 1911 frame- you shouldnt have a hard time finding one.

 

[LONGSHOT]

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