Looking at Holsters for Scoped Encore Pistol [message #21086] |
Mon, 25 March 2013 22:44 |
hntrtravis
Messages: 8 Registered: September 2011 Location: Minnesota
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I'm looking for Holster Ideas for my scoped TC Encore Pistol. Been seeing quite a few Coyotes when out shed hunting, and I'm looking for something to carry it all day and be comfortable. Something that stays close to my body and won't be flopping around when going up and down hills. Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Looking at Holsters for Scoped Encore Pistol [message #21099 is a reply to message #21089] |
Tue, 26 March 2013 12:01 |
jamesgammel
Messages: 1708 Registered: August 2012 Location: Lovell, Wyoming
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Travis,
To be honest, I don't think you're going to find anything currently on the market that you'll be completely satisfied with. I've been Hunting with my 14" scoped Contenders since 1981, bought numerous holsters in my search, and while several outfits offer holsters for our type od hunting choices, they all have their flaws. About 1984 I designed and had "custom modified" my own design that has worked out pretty well for me. I based it on surplus military load-bearing (LC-1) ("Alice") gear, and modified a CHEAP shoulder rig that Kolpin quickly dis-continued. I have a new design in mind that my wife may be able to help me with based on a load-bearing "military-style" vest, and a holster I recently found on an auction site that I believe may well work as well, or perhaps even better since it accommodates a Contender/encore with a scope and up to a 16" barrel, since I have two custom barrels in the works, both 16's.
One problem with most available shoulder rigs is the time and difficulty in making adjustments for clothing changes---adjustments required for going from "t-shirt" weather to
-20 weather, and conditions in between.It usually takes multiple tries to get everything adjusted "just right". I want 10 seconds or less, and not require an army of help from others in the process. BTW, avoid anything that uses Velcro for anything. Catches debris, and makes too much noise when used in the field.
Jim
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