I'm 6'1"/175 and slim...and having been a LEO the LAST thing I would want to be walking the hills with is a 2.5" duty belt...
Bought one of these a couple of years ago to carry a 6" 57 while out hunting. It can be carried as a bandolier or chest holster. Was so pleased with it I bought four more that cover almost every gun I own...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bandolier-Shoulder-Holster-for-6-Revolver-Fits-RUGER-S-W-COLT-/390549720973?hash=item5aee93cf8d:g:jTIAAMXQQtNR0xf4
For extra padding on the shoulder strap I took a Velcro strap pad off of one of my shooting bags...
Bob
