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Tanker or chest rig holster?
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Tanker or chest rig holster? That's the way I would go.
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Tanker or chest rig holster? That's what I was thinking as well. I have a couple of really nice chest rigs from 7x Leather. Very high quality at a reasonable price. ![[Linked Image]](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/MarkoR/P1030513.jpg)
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Let me go on record right now as being 100% totally and completely AGAINST being thrown from a horse. Also I'm completely against having the horse stumble, fall, and roll on me as well. I'm also not a big fan of having them dance out from under me as I'm trying to swing up into the saddle.
Stupidity is expensive
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
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I just went and looked at HPG's site. I like the looks of the kit bag. I could put my 45 Blackhawk in it along with two space blankets and some fire starters and maybe some other things in case I got separated from my horse and the couple of things that are in the saddle bags. That happened to a hunter and guide from camp a couple of years ago. Luckily the guide was a smoker and they were able to start a fire as it got into the single digits that night.
Stupidity is expensive
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
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I've only used the runners kit bag (thinnest) but have been intending to order one of the thicker ones. They really are useful.
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Apologies to John Wayne, but for horseback, a shoulder holster can't be beat.
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I use the simply rugged sourdough for my bisley blackhawk.
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Ditto...
Made a living riding daily for almost 20 years and always had my handgun in my shoulder holster. No mishaps ever.
Too many ropes and uncontrollable events to even consider using a hip holster for me.
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I just got a kit bag after more than a little skepticisim about the concept. Trying one on in the store changed my mind as it is comfortable and holds lots of essential gear.
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Stupidity is expensive
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
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I just got a kit bag after more than a little skepticisim about the concept. Trying one on in the store changed my mind as it is comfortable and holds lots of essential gear (securely). I screwed up last week and rode without mine. I wasn't packing so I skipped it. I usually empty my pockets and put the contents in the kit bag before I head out. Lost my cell phone somewhere on the ride. If I'd have carried the kit bag it would have been safe in it.
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Pack Rat Outdoor in Fayetteille, Arkansas. They had the standard bag and the runners bag. I went standard. I will break it in on a hike this weekend.
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If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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Have you considered a cross-chest (tanker holster) holster. It works great with 4-wheelers! Easy, quick access, and out of the way for most activities! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
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Chest holsters will work if you don't have coat on,but are heck if you wear a coat and need the gun quickly.I prefer across draw worn on the left hip.Especially if you are leading a pack string. 2nd You need a retention strap of some sort.Don't rely on friction.The last thing you want to worry about in a wreck is if your handgun will stay put. You might have to give up your love affair with the Glock and get a 4" barreled revolver that deoen't impinge on the cantle. You can tell by the various replies who has carried a lot while riding and who has not
If God wanted you to walk and carry things on your back, He would not have invented stirrups and pack saddles
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I must be doing it all wrong because I wear my Diamond D Guides Choice outside and over a heavy coat or jacket all the time in the winter. I can wear it under the coat but I have to unzip about halfway and reach inside for the handgun. I don't typically do that unless it's raining or snowing. No big deal since the holster adjust so easily and quickly. Two year old thread...
Edit: Saddlesore, could you please explain the "impinge on the cantle" 4" revolver vs. Glock statement?
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I generally tried to keep my big clumsy arse off of horses...but we had horses and I did ride from time to time. For the few times, I found just moving my holster much further back to the 5 o'clock position seemed to work just fine for me.
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Like it was mentioned above cross draw at10:00. I was taught that by the old cowboy's what raised me in Montana years ago.
I'd rather die in a BAD gunfight than a GOOD nursing home.
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Chest holsters will work if you don't have coat on,but are heck if you wear a coat and need the gun quickly.I prefer across draw worn on the left hip.Especially if you are leading a pack string. 2nd You need a retention strap of some sort.Don't rely on friction.The last thing you want to worry about in a wreck is if your handgun will stay put. You might have to give up your love affair with the Glock and get a 4" barreled revolver that deoen't impinge on the cantle. You can tell by the various replies who has carried a lot while riding and who has not The HPG kit bag can be worn under or over a coat...under would require unzipping the coat at least part way to draw. Any handgun up to a large 4" revolver is no problem to carry in the kit bag and retention is not an issue. Will work with multiple guns, no need for a gun specific holster. Comfortable, compact, and nothing sticking out to interfere. I like to use a kydex trigger guard for a little extra piece of mind with a glock. It really is hard to beat and can be used for a lot of different activities.
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