CCW a six incher?

Warren · January 5th, 2007, 01:42 AM

Say someone purchased a six inch, half-lug GP-100 .357.

Say, initially, this person had no intention of using it for CCW.

Then say this person has found it to be an excellent weapon and may change his mind about CCWing the gun.

How would he go about it?

What kind of holster? Cover garment etc.

Please note: this hypothetical person has no interest in having the barrel shortened.

lowflyer · January 5th, 2007, 01:50 AM

Backpack or wheeled suitcase.

Seriously, I have carried my 5-inch 629 around the house in a shoulder holster, but the weight will get to me after a few hours.

COWBOYF550 · January 5th, 2007, 01:56 AM

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cpmiv · January 5th, 2007, 05:19 AM

Is this hypothetical person from the movie "Johhy Dangerously". ;)

Dakotaranger · January 5th, 2007, 05:27 AM

When I carry my Peacemaker I just put on my gunbelt. It conceals great under a duster or a trench coat

Gary Brommeland · January 5th, 2007, 10:35 AM

I really think that the weight is gonna be what gets you with that Ruger. There are pancake style holsters made for them, and a large jacket would conceal one, but you're gonna get tired lugggin' that thing around.

Bud White · January 5th, 2007, 10:40 AM

would be a shoulder holster if i was gonna carry it but as gary said weight is gonna be a big downside

randytulsa2 · January 5th, 2007, 10:45 AM

I think it can be done, and with more than a mere modicum of comfort- under certain conditions.

Some shoulder holsters would work, but you would need larger, looser cover garments (oversized sweatshirts, pullover sweaters, etc.)

It would also help if he was on the tallish side, too.

Of course, if your hypothetical friend was female, maternity clothes and a belly band (with the the bottom opened up) seem to be a viable option.........

I hope your "friend" finds a solution that makes him happy!

RobbW · January 5th, 2007, 10:56 AM

With a usual CCW, there is a tradeoff between speed of presentation and concealment. In other words, the more deeply concealed something is, the slower presentation tends to be. And vice versa--speedier presentations require less deep concealment.

With the revolver you describe, you've got the worst of both worlds: something harder to conceal and harder to quickly present. If shortening the barrel were really not an option, and buying another gun were not an option, I'd seriously consider a trade.

SIXTO · January 5th, 2007, 11:31 AM

It can be done, a good gun belt is the key here. As other have said, the weight is going to be the big issue.

I'd start shopping for a SP101 if I were that certain person.

January 5th, 2007, 01:42 AM	#1
Warren Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 122	CCW a six incher? Say someone purchased a six inch, half-lug GP-100 .357. Say, initially, this person had no intention of using it for CCW. Then say this person has found it to be an excellent weapon and may change his mind about CCWing the gun. How would he go about it? What kind of holster? Cover garment etc. Please note: this hypothetical person has no interest in having the barrel shortened.

January 5th, 2007, 01:50 AM	#2
lowflyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 1,163	Backpack or wheeled suitcase. Seriously, I have carried my 5-inch 629 around the house in a shoulder holster, but the weight will get to me after a few hours. __________________ Whatever doesn't kill you postpones the inevitable.

January 5th, 2007, 05:19 AM	#4
cpmiv Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pgh, PA Posts: 365	Is this hypothetical person from the movie "Johhy Dangerously". ;) __________________ There are over 550 million firearms in worldwide circulation. That's one firearm for every twelve people on the planet. The only question is: How do we arm the other 11? (Yuri Orlov [Nicolas Cage] Lord of War)

January 5th, 2007, 05:27 AM	#5
Dakotaranger Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,852	When I carry my Peacemaker I just put on my gunbelt. It conceals great under a duster or a trench coat __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]"[T]he people are not to be disarmed of their weapons. They are left in full possession of them." Zacharia Johnson (speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention,25 June 1778)"The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." ~Alexander Hamilton

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January 5th, 2007, 01:56 AM	#3
COWBOYF550 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 361	Tucker Gunleather - Revolver Texas Heritage IWB Holsters Mernickle Holsters - Double Action Systems

January 5th, 2007, 10:35 AM	#6
Gary Brommeland Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,426	I really think that the weight is gonna be what gets you with that Ruger. There are pancake style holsters made for them, and a large jacket would conceal one, but you're gonna get tired lugggin' that thing around.

January 5th, 2007, 10:40 AM	#7
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	would be a shoulder holster if i was gonna carry it but as gary said weight is gonna be a big downside

January 5th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#8
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,529	I think it can be done, and with more than a mere modicum of comfort- under certain conditions. Some shoulder holsters would work, but you would need larger, looser cover garments (oversized sweatshirts, pullover sweaters, etc.) It would also help if he was on the tallish side, too. Of course, if your hypothetical friend was female, maternity clothes and a belly band (with the the bottom opened up) seem to be a viable option......... I hope your "friend" finds a solution that makes him happy!

January 5th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#9
RobbW Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 119	With a usual CCW, there is a tradeoff between speed of presentation and concealment. In other words, the more deeply concealed something is, the slower presentation tends to be. And vice versa--speedier presentations require less deep concealment. With the revolver you describe, you've got the worst of both worlds: something harder to conceal and harder to quickly present. If shortening the barrel were really not an option, and buying another gun were not an option, I'd seriously consider a trade.

January 5th, 2007, 11:31 AM	#10
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,258	It can be done, a good gun belt is the key here. As other have said, the weight is going to be the big issue. I'd start shopping for a SP101 if I were that certain person.