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Edit: Saddlesore, could you please explain the "impinge on the cantle" 4" revolver vs. Glock statement?
Usually a longer barreled handgun will ride down on the cantle if worn on the belt. I guess a fellow could use longer one and tie the bottom of the holster down to the leg , but that is uncomfortable .I meant,concerning the Glock that finding a suitable holster with a tie down or snap strap might hard. I tried a chest rig with a Blackhawk 44 mag a couple times and it was uncomfortable for me. OP asked about holsters specifically
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Thanks for the answer. It seemed as if you meant a G20 was longer overall than a 4" revolver. A G20 is 8.22" overall and a S&W L-frame is 9.60" overall.
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No worries. I carry a Ruger Security Six in .357, 4 " barrel in Hunter leather holster with a strap/snap. Probably about 7"long. If I am leading a pack mule, it goes cross draw to keep the lead role from accidentally snagging it. If not, on the right side. If I am ML or rifle hunting, I carry a Smith J frame, 3 " barrel, in .357cross draw. Only relaying what has worked for me for years.
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Appreciate your experience ...
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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. ^^^^^ My HPG recon kit bag is the most functional and comfortable gun toting device I have ever owned for everything except concealed carry. mike r
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I have 2 glock 20s and I absolute likely love carrying them in gunfighters inc kenai chest rigs, in my opinion that’s handgun nirvana. I use that set up for hiking, hunting, rafting, ATVing, fly fishing etc. I really enjoy it. I have leather holsters for my bigger revolvers but for a g20 I love the kenai chest rig.
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