Revolver carry

[thorkyl]

I carry the revolver at 3:30 IWB and the SL's OWB at 3:30 covering the holster clip.
I load with my strong hand since I don't have enough coordination to pick my nose with my weak side.

[Bear]

I wear overalls 80% of the time so my iwb ect do not fit. I bought a Ruger LCR just for that. I have some 38 and .357 revolvers, but the weight of the Ruger and the "fine" trigger sold me. I carry it an a cheap inside pocket holster in my strong side front pocket. It is comfortable, does not print and easily accessable. I have had to shift pocket knife, change and money clip to the left pocket. I now keep a folding knife clipped to the weak side rear pocket. If I try to pocket carry a compact/small simi automatic in my pocket it is always dirty. They don't call me pigpen for nutin'.

[ZX9RCAM]

I carry the revolver at 3:30 IWB and the SL's OWB at 3:30 covering the holster clip.
I load with my strong hand since I don't have enough coordination to pick my nose with my weak side.

Does any of that interfere with you driving / sitting?

[thorkyl]

Does any of that interfere with you driving / sitting?

The only time I have an issue is when I buckle/unbuckle the seat belt.
I have to uncover the SL carrier to get to the seat belt buckle.
I chose the nylon SL carrier because it does flop around.
Sometimes when I sit in a chair the SL carrier will get caught on the arm of the chair
and I have to push it down or scoot left in the chair and not get the phone on my weak side caught.

The holster I have right now is a cheap nylon one that is not the best as it does shift some
so when I sit it does ride up a bit and has to be re-positioned after I stand up.

I have worked hard at learning to re-position it and make it look like I am just pulling my britches up a bit.

[tex45acp]

I carry a revolver part time in every day situations but always on the farm/ranch. I have a .357mag Ruger GP-100 customized by Gemini Customs that I carry in a Tucker IWB holster. I also have a .41mag Ruger Redhawk that I cut the barrel to 4" for field carry when I am hunting. I carry it in a DeSantis OWB Scabbard.

My wife just qualified for her CHL and when it gets here she plans to carry her 2" .357 mag Ruger SP-101 in either a Tucker IWB or a Don Hume OWB holster.

tex45acp

[TxEMTP69]

Does any of that interfere with you driving / sitting?

only the attempt at picking his nose weak hand

[jake75]

I carry my LCR sometimes. I can fit it in a jacket pocket or in a pants pocket. Great, light wheel gun.

[longtooth]

I carry the revolver at 3:30 IWB and the SL's OWB at 3:30 covering the holster clip.
I load with my strong hand since I don't have enough coordination to pick my nose with my weak side.

Whether you realize it or not you are doing it w/ the correct hand. You may well be very close to the correct way to load your revolver. A couple of pics to show how to properly hold a revolver for loading. I did not have anyone to take the pic so first couple I would like to have will just have to be explained in writing.


When your last shot is fired, preferrably from a 2 hand grip, bring your revolver back to your chest & turning the revolver clockwise lay it in your left hand w/ the cylinder right on top of your 2 middle fingers. Press, push, or pull back (depending on your gun make) your cylinder release & w/ the 2 middle fingers of your left hand roll the cylinder out, sticking your 2 fingers all the way through your gun. Little finger should be at the hammer & index finger over the top strap at base of barrel. This should put you in about the position shown. With this grip you have complete control of your gun for reloading whether you are standing at a firing line, running for cover, hiding behind a tree, or crawling under a truck to escape incoming fire. Left thumb depresses ejector rod. As you do this turn the gun barrel up & give a firm downward dump stroke to insure all spent brass comes out. Then return to position of picture.



Rotate your barrel slightly down & hold cylinder steady w/ thumb & 2 middle fingers as pictured. Right hand draws speed loader, incert new load, & drop your speed loader. Right hand now takes a good shooting grip, close cylinder w/ heel of thumb area of the palm of your hand & roll cylinder until it locks up. Return to good 2 hand shooting grip as gun comes up to gain site picture.
If you do not have a speed loader use the same proceedure & load your bullets one at a time.
Heat of adrenal rush in a fight limits fine motor skills & you can easily drop your ammo. Get used to dropping the speed loader. Under stress you will do what you have done in training. DROP IT.
See there, you were already close wernt you.

[thorkyl]

Man, I thought I was just pulling a stupid all this time, it's nice to know I can do something right...

[longtooth]

The holster I have right now is a cheap nylon one that is not the best as it does shift some
so when I sit it does ride up a bit and has to be re-positioned after I stand up.

I have worked hard at learning to re-position it and make it look like I am just pulling my britches up a bit.

No one will notice or suspect anything as long as you do it when you stand or get out of your vehicle. You need straightening, fixing, & in general hitchin everything & even if someone sees it, they dont think anything of it. It is natural to do it then.

I assure you that a quality holster & belt will solve a LOT of it.