New man in the chow line

 
 
Here's a picture of that Smith he is talking about (and his hi-power):
I think you auto cut just enough from the budget to get one of our many fine leather friends to make you a rig for that Smith, to pretty to hide away in a box!

 

 
 
 

I HOPE YOU CAN CONVINCE YOUR WIFE THAT THE PRETTIEST GUNS ARE THE ONES THAT HAVE BEEN "UNPRETTIED"!

   Thanks to Mr. Al again for gettin them pictures up for me. One day I'll learn how to do that myself. I have spoken to (or actually begged) my wife to allow me to carry my smitty. With some more encouragement from my new friends here and knocking a few items off the honey do list she may be convinced. So please help me to help her understand how important it is to use the big smith!! Maybe if I can get some of the leather guys here to send me some pics of their rigs that would help. She does love some good leather work. I'll stash away my lunch money to invest in a quality rig. Lord knows it won't hurt me to miss a few lunches! Thanks in advance for all your help.
   Paul

Some of Elmer Keith's rigs:



 
 

Jim Riggs engraved .44 Magnum with El Paso Saddlery leather

I really like the rig that covers the cylinder and hammer. Is there anyone out there who is making one like that? I also like Mernickles rigs. They look to be well made at a reasonable price.

 
Rob's Simply Rugged Holsters "Texas Pancake"

barrantileather.com

Photo courtesy of Mike Hutyra

The Barranti rig is the winner. I'll head to his web-site and see what I come up with. Thanks

 
Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Model 29 with Custom Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum;
leather by Idaho Leather
 

....rolling on the floor laughing.
You sure know a good holster when you see it. Not only did you pick one with a price tag that'll get you a divorce for sure, but looks like Mike's not taking orders until further notice so your probably safe.

I just left Barrantis web site and he stopped taking new order as of January. There really is a lot of great choices. It's hard to decide.

I like the Simply Rugged holster. I checked them out and I think their prices will keep me out of divorce court.  That was funny admin. Do you have experience with Simply Rugged?

Has been a generous supporter of our "Elmer Keith Memorial Shoot"  fundraising efforts. 
 Tell him we sent you.

Thank you. I hope to get an order placed next week. I'll definitely tell him you sent me.

GLADYOU JOINED UP PAUL. THERE IS ALWAYS GOOD INFO AND GREAT DISCUSSION. I ALSO HAVE A BLUED 4" 29-2 BUT DO CARRY STILL. I DON'T BLAME YOU FOR KEEPIN IT STASHED I WISH I HAD TE PRESENTATION BOX ALSO. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THE SIMPLY RUGGED HOLSTER AND I HAVE NOT YET SEEN ONE BUTHAVE TWO FRIENDS THAT HAVE BOUGHT GALCO WHEELGUNNER HOLSTERS AND RAVE ABOUT THEM.
 
HAPPY EASTER.....

I really appreciate the welcome Horsetrader! I'm pretty sure I'm going order a Simply Rugged with the optional IWB  loops. It looks like a quality rig that won't break the bank. Here in Florida the open carry bill is close to making the governors desk. I have a concealed carry permit and this new open carry law will permit me to carry the big Smith without fear of printing or accidental showing. I don't plan on carrying open but I won't worry quite as much about carrying a bigger gun. Happy Easter to you to. Phillipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

My crossdraw with basket weave pattern. Turn around time from order to receiving was very short. I ordered this Threeperson style with a hammer thong instead of a strap and really like it. Can't beat Simply Rugged! Chris

Thanks Chris. Nice rig! I those on their web-site. I'm going to order their pancake. There are a few reviews on their holsters on youtube. They were well reccomended.

Paul, I'd like to welcome you to the forum also.  
   I think the S&W mod. 29 & the Browning Hi Power are two of the classiest guns out there. Thanks for sharing.
Frank

  Thanks Frank for the welcome and your kind words. They are much appreciated!

Your welcome Paul join right in & participate.
Frank

Boy there sure is a bunch of nice leather displayed in this thread. Thanks for sharing fella's.
FV