Carrying Heavy Revolvers
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IIRC reading here a while back that many carried their Walkers/Dragoons slung on the saddle (somehow). Made sense to me as I would think many would find carrying 1 or 2 of those monsters on the belt just a might cumbersome.
On a hike of 3-4 miles and above, any ‘standard size’ heater causes me 3-4 days of back/hip pain, just enough change in gait or balance. With a Walker/Dragoon I would need help out of the woods. Too old for anything ‘cept 1860 or NMRem in a shoulder rig.
As I understand it, usually there was a holster or two attached to the saddle horn and those large pistols were carried there, or at least the extras. I love the 2nd and 3rd model Dragoons, but I have to wear stout suspenders when carrying it on a belt. Shoulder rig is better.
First holster I ever made was for my 3rd model Dragoon. Not a big deal with a good gun belt.
and a belt would help also!
that is a rely nice set up!
Well, if ya can't carry that honker, re-purpose it!
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Weight aside, carrying a Colt Walker concealed would be like trying to conceal a huge watermelon under your jacket. I sometimes, carry my 1861 New Army, which is smaller than the Walker or Dragoon and leaves a bulge under my slightly oversize jacket that is noticeable to all but the most obtuse,Is it possible to carry a Walker concealed ? I would think it about as easy as carrying a small anvil concealed !
I had a Dragoon with special cylinder, I shot it is SASS events, didn't seem to bother me, but that was 20 years ago
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Have your woman carry it in her purse that way it is ready when you need it but it is not a burden to you. Lol.
I'm going off on a tangent here but when I carry, I want the pistol concealed. If a goblin shows up he's going for the person who looks like a threat first. I wanna surprise him. My CCW is a small, flat, unmentionable with an easily reloaded extra magazine carried in a IWB holster. If I can't settle his hash with 18 rounds I shouldn't be carrying........... now back to our regularly scheduled program.
Suspenders are fine and dandy and get the job done quite well. Afterall their job is just holding up your pants. But I don't particularly like tucking in my shirt tails. So I've been wearing the suspenders under the shirt. You get used to it.
It would be a whole lot easier if men's purses were in fashion.
BELT FIX OPTION;
Most experienced pistol-packers on this forum state that having the right Carry-Belt solves most carry issues & I agree.
Over the past 3 years I've been wearing a Bull-hide belt by Bull Hide Holster Belts, Leather Gun Belts, Belly Band Holsters .
Unlike my 80 year old carcas,, the aged patina on this belt improves with age & the thin steel linings these belts feature prevents
holster-sag no matter what position I use it in. Wish I had discovered this option 50 years ago.
Most experienced pistol-packers on this forum state that having the right Carry-Belt solves most carry issues & I agree.
Over the past 3 years I've been wearing a Bull-hide belt by Bull Hide Holster Belts, Leather Gun Belts, Belly Band Holsters .
Unlike my 80 year old carcas,, the aged patina on this belt improves with age & the thin steel linings these belts feature prevents
holster-sag no matter what position I use it in. Wish I had discovered this option 50 years ago.
They are! We wear them every time we take a muzzleloader afield, we just don't call them that or tote them to town.
Beautiful workmanship & stain on the holster & the pistol isn't a slouch either !!First holster I ever made was for my 3rd model Dragoon. Not a big deal with a good gun belt.
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