Anyone EDC a larger revolver

[maroonandwhite]

I have always carried a smaller subcompact auto and have recently acquired a larger .357 revolver(Ruger security six). I am wondering if anyone else has ever or currently does carry a larger revolver as there EDC. I carried mine yesterday and the weight did not bother me but the shape of the gun was a problem with the cheap nylon holster I got with it. I have a good leather one coming so that should solve the problem.

[Trekbike]

What barrel length model do you have?

[maroonandwhite]

4" model

[Trekbike]

I've got the 6" model so mine's too big to conceal.

My Dad does have a 4" GP100 that he is considering carrying but doesn't have a holster yet. What holster did you order? I recommended that he go with IWB just to make it a little easier to conceal but he wants to use an OWB for more comfort. It's probably possible for the winter but not sure about summer with a OWB.

[maroonandwhite]

I never have felt comfortable carrying OWB since I have a slender frame. It's just too hard to conceal. I bought this holster. Nothing too fancy but if I decide I like carrying this gun I will probably order a better more secure fitting holster. I have always had good luck with this type of holster though. I believe don hume makes pretty much the same holster but they were back ordered for 4 months. These guys impressed me by saying they could have any holster for any gun ready in about a week.

[china coaster]

I have a M21 S&W 4" barrel and I can carry it in a Simply Rugged pancake when it is cool enough to wear a cover shirt or jacket. Of course folks like us and cops can spot it but sheeple can't. A cross breed IWB would be about the only way to do it in warm weather.

[MphsTiger1981]

You can pretty much carry anything you want, large revolver or semi auto, with a well built holster and a strong gun belt. Wear it everyday for about two weeks and pretty soon you'll forget it's there.

[Guest Scramasax]

MphsTiger1981 is right. The key is a wellbuilt holster and belt. I've generally carried a full size 1911. On occassion I will carry a Smith N frame 3 1/2 or 5' barrel. Thad Rybca a man of slight frame and awsome leatherwork.Years ago showed me his inside the pants holster with his 6" securitysix. So it can be done.

Cheers,

ts

[gl19gobang]

I've got a security six 6" barrell. I have not carried it on me but it would be a good one to lay on the truck seat nearby or in the glove compartment.

[gregintenn]

I just love big ole N frame Smiths, but I have little desire to carry one all day every day.