I see alot of information about thigh holsters for semi-autos, but nothing for revolvers. Am I missing something? Do they exist? If so, could someone please elaborate where I could start looking and/or possibly find one. I've been doing some recent backpack hunting and the waist holsters don't cut it due to the packs padded waist belt. I'm not that big of a fan of the cross-draw style at all. The center chest style are fine when not wearing a pack, but still seem clumsy for me. So the leg approach would seem less cumbersome and relatively easier to access. Thanks for any information..
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If Blackhawk makes a SERPA for your model you would just have to purchase the leg platform for it. If you're into leather, you could get a cowboy style. Or, if you're into craft time, get some Kydex/leather and make your own. I know a lot of people avoid leather if it will constantly be in a "moist" environment.
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My thoughts are that they're only suitable for so-called "Tactical" usage, and that most often, indicates an Automatic handgun, rather than a revolver. There are probably, "Tactical" reasons for having a gun down there on your leg.
It's true that they would be out of the way of a backpack, but in actual use, hunting, hiking etc, they would be dragging through the brush.
Your movement would be restricted, and if the holster wasn't totally closed, you'd spend a lot of time, pickin the leaves and twigs out of it. Also, it would be harder to keep your gun dry.
I'm bettin you'd find a chest holster, or a bandoleer holster, or a high hip holster, MUCH more practical.
Smitty of the NorthWalk Slow, and Drink a Lotta Water.
Has it ever occurred to you, that Nothing ever occurs to God? Adrien Rodgers.
You can't out-give God.
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They probably help some combat ops guys that are loaded down with vests, gear etc. because it lowers the gun and a hip holster would ride to high with all the gear. I did see a real good looking one for a revolver in a magazine one time but it was under a dress on a good looking leg....
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My job takes me wherever the military goes and the only guys seen wearing a thigh rig are the static security guys and PSD guys. They tell me that thigh rigs are terrible for "green ops" (long jaunts through the badlands). The constant movement makes for raw legs; these troops will generally use a chest rig attached to their body armor, I'm working with some very high-speed guys now and this is (pretty much) the standard.
My last deployment had me with the Marines; I've seen a few of these guys leave for patrol with thigh rigs only to return with them flopping on the leg (loosened to relieve the chafing).
Check-out the below links for solidly constructed leather chest rigs, both are designed for backpackers, bow hunters, rifle hunters and such:
http://www.7xleather.com/chest_holster
http://www.shop.diamonddcustomleather.com/main.sc
Both vendors have outstanding reviews for construction and customer service. I have a 7x on order, but can't give 1st hand info just yet. Thanx. . . Dave
P.S. On the other hand; if you buy a thigh rig and don't like it, you have an immediate excuse to buy something else. Now thats a plan.
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I've got to concur.... a thigh holster may be the stuff for military applications but some photos I've seen show a lot of M9s stuffed into a center mag pocket on a LBE type vest- which gives some idea of how big a PITA wearing a thigh holster is in real life.
I can't imagine bushwacking through alders with three pounds of steel strapped to one leg, or sidehilling in the mountains dragging one along.
I have used a paddle type hip holster- mounted to my pack belt when I'm wearing a pack, mounted to my pants belt when I'm not. Easy solution but I generally prefer a chest holster now when I'm in the boonies."I do not deal in hypotheticals. The world, as it is, is vexing enough..." Col. Stonehill, True Grit
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Originally posted by hodgeman View PostI've got to concur.... a thigh holster may be the stuff for military applications but some photos I've seen show a lot of M9s stuffed into a center mag pocket on a LBE type vest- which gives some idea of how big a PITA wearing a thigh holster is in real life.
I can't imagine bushwacking through alders with three pounds of steel strapped to one leg, or sidehilling in the mountains dragging one along.
Smitty of the NorthWalk Slow, and Drink a Lotta Water.
Has it ever occurred to you, that Nothing ever occurs to God? Adrien Rodgers.
You can't out-give God.
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as a swat team member ( entry team ) we carried a low drop "thigh" holster, but the reason was to allow for rapel gear or similar equipment. the weapon IS more exposed, and as a first purchase hunting rig, my vote goes to the chest holster.like this excellent model from diamond d leather from wasilla. the guide's choice. check out their website!
happy trails.
jh
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