Curtis27

Ok, now I know that thigh holsters are not the most "friendly" concealed carry option, but has anyone had any experience in using/wearing one to recommend one?

As the hunting season nears, I have had GREAT difficulty in the past with access to my gun due to the fact that I wear many concealable style holsters. I was actually thinking about getting a thigh holster from when I get all "camo-ed" out. As there are mountain lions and other "critters" out on the land, it is nearly impossible to reach my handgun in time. I thought that a thigh holster might be the best way of access, expecially the colder (and more layers of clothing I tend to wear) it gets.

Let me know what you think, and are there any camo style types I could consider?

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SIGguy229

What does your local/state law say about open carry during hunting season??

Curtis27

Well, we "technically" can't open carry, but this land is my wife's Uncles family land, and as it is private property, I have carried openly on it for a couple of years. I just have to either remove the weapon, or conceal it to leave the property. It is about 300 acres of land that only our family, God, and the deer processor friend of our Uncle knows how to get back up in there.

Even though it is private property, could I still get into trouble with open carry?

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Rob72

They are comparatively "fast" to access. They tend to bunch your clothing, and migrate toward the rear. If you have a nice rig that won't migrate, it will likely gouge you in the flank, when you sit or squat. About the best option I've used was Eagle's duty flap holster- it can ride lower than waist, higher than traditional thigh, and the flap keeps crap from crowding your pistol.

J man

Curtis, I understand the hassel of trying to draw your handgun with all the extra bulk and layers that are worn when the themomiter drops. If your state allows open carry during the hunting season my following recomendation is below. Last year I carried my Glock 22 during the hunting season, I was wearing Blackhawk's Tatcical Sepra holster, in terrain that verries from open fields to thick under brush, to strip pits. This holster provided exceptional protection for my handgun and sights. The Y harness feature that it uses still allows access to the front pocket. I carried every day I went out last season and had no problem accessing my handgun and I think this a very comfortable carry option. As far as camo options go you can select from black, coyote tan, olive drab, and foliage green
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fed_wif_a_sig

When I hunt and carry open (which is rare), I go back to a belt around my waist and a covered (flap) holster in a reverse cavalry draw (but forward on strong side). Typically I wear a vertical shoulder holster, but the flap holster works well and is easy on easy off.

Something to consider. Check your states hunting regulations. Sometimes this superseeds the open carry allowances of private property because you're then covered by hunting regulations and the 2nd weapon if not carried in accordance with concealed carry laws is not considered for personal protection but carried for hunting and hunting laws are still in effect on private property.

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Protect

You are both from Texas fed_wif_a_sig, do you happen to know the laws there?

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rocky

A thigh holster will tend be easier to access. I use one while hiking , since the backpack tends to impede my draw, otherwise. I have used a few brands, but now use a platform carrier I attached my holster to.
the Serpa looks good too.

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SIXTO

As always buy quality. I have a Safariland that I use when earning overtime and it works well provided I have set it up correct. If not, it will bunch up my pants or slide around on my thigh.
Also a good belt and some sort of system to keep the hanger in place is needed.

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fed_wif_a_sig

Oh no I am NOT "from" Tejas....I'm "from" Oklahoma (Tulsa area actually where I once was a "real" cop), I just happend to be stationed on the wrong side of the Red River. And no I dont know Tejas hunting regulations, as I go back home to Oklahoma to hunt (ya be scared, I take my long bow into them there woods).

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