Holsters for SA Revolvers: to Cover or Not to Cover?

[ProfMagoo(ret)]

Scenario: SA revolver, 7.5" barrel, 357; intended function primarily as backup for hunting/brushgun/property perambulation (and just shooting, of course) with 357 level action rifle or a shotgun.

So for such an application, with little to no chance of going Cowboy Action or such competitively (not to denigrate SASS etc.) would folks recommend a holster that does or does not cover (to some extent) the trigger guard?

If it matters, this is a old-style reproduction with the firing pin on the hammer (so cowboy loading) not, for example, a new-style Valero with the transfer bar safety.

I'm looking at RedCent for some local patronage, but wanted to get a bit educated first lest he think (or realize) he's dealing with a total dweeb.

Thanks.

 

[poller]

Why would you ever *not* want to cover the trigger guard? Or the hammer? You're going to be in the brush with a high likelihood of snagging the gun on something and avoiding shooting yourself should (I hope) take priority over saving 0.35 seconds when unholstering your *backup* weapon

 

[GymB]

Why would you ever *not* want to cover the trigger guard? Or the hammer? You're going to be in the brush with a high likelihood of snagging the gun on something and avoiding shooting yourself should (I hope) take priority over saving 0.35 seconds when unholstering your *backup* weapon

It’s a single action revolver, snagging the trigger isn’t an issue. Loop on the hammer is really all you need IMO.

 

[Charlie]

I am partial to a pancake holster for carrying around a single action. This is a Simply Rugged holding a Super Blackhawk. It holds the revolver so it will not fall out but allows easy draw. A hammer strap is not needed. I have other holsters for Cowboy shooting.

I generally wear it crossdraw when on a tractor or 4 wheeler.

 

[Crazy Carl]

View attachment 241307 I am partial to a pancake holster for carrying around a single action. This is a Simply Rugged holding a Super Blackhawk. It holds the revolver so it will not fall out but allows easy draw. A hammer strap is not needed. I have other holsters for Cowboy shooting.

I generally wear it crossdraw when on a tractor or 4 wheeler.

I use one of their holsters for a 5.5" Bisley Blackhawk with their chest rig. Much easier on the ol' back, as well.

 

[Sneakymedic]

Just a loop, and make sure you carry 5 in it instead of 6 if its a more authentic pistol. Hammer on empty chamber.

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

I use both here. Different uses require different holsters. Could you get by with just One? Why Sure you could, what fun would that be???

 

[rufrdr]

When I'm working in the woods around my house my single action is in a reproduction USGI full flap holster. I'm more concerned about losing the piece in the dense undergrowth than having to outdraw a bad guy.

 

[ProfMagoo(ret)]

Just a loop, and make sure you carry 5 in it instead of 6 if its a more authentic pistol. Hammer on empty chamber.

Yep ... did my homework. one; skip one; four.

 

[Sharps40]

I carry mine 5 shots, open top, cross draw, trigger exposed. Hammer loop retention only. Woods. Mowing. Working under cars. Driving. Running. Walking. Climbing. Shopping. Wrestling with shepherds. It never falls out.

 

[Bigbore5]

With a 7.5" barrel you are going to want a crossdraw, bandalero, chest rig, or shoulder holster. A strong hip side holster is uncomfortable to draw that long a barrel from, unless you carry in a drop loop gunbelt. Then it hangs down low enough to draw but gets far more abuse from hanging up on brush, etc.
My 7.5" guns ride in crossdraw mainly, hammer strap with snap, covered trigger. I prefer Barranti or El Paso Saddlery.

 

[DougL3NC]

I carry my 3.5” strong side, but really want to carry it crossdraw. That’s an Azula holster.