Posted: 6/21/2013 10:25:32 PM EDT
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I needed an OWB holster to accomodate my M&P with a light, and also wanted something I could wear backpacking, so I went and got a drop leg holster.
After some tinkering and a quick fix for fit, it's working great. The retention bar which keeps the gun from sinking too far into the holster was... well, too deep for my M&P, so I wrapped it in duct tape until it fit. Just a hack that I thought y'all could benefit from. You can see a long, drawn out, tongue-in-cheek explanation and review of the holster here Link is (mostly, except for some suggestive themes) SFW. |
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I don't see you doing much walking/hiking with a drop leg...........just sayin' How would i carry with a kelty pack that is around my waist. I bought a drop leg just for this situation. How would i carry on my chest without a tactical vest. How an i wear a tactical vest with a real backpack on? |
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Interesting. I found the only time I couldn't reach the gun in the drop rig was while driving. Maybe if I wore it low, like you're not supposed to...
The money I'd have spent on that $160 "guide's choice chest holster" went towards a flashlight, training, ammo, and a $50 thigh rig. Easy choice for me. Anyway, I decided to make a more professional, concise, and on-topic video. The SFW link can be found here. 
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I don't see you doing much walking/hiking with a drop leg...........just sayin' How would i carry with a kelty pack that is around my waist. I bought a drop leg just for this situation. How would i carry on my chest without a tactical vest. How an i wear a tactical vest with a real backpack on?  </a>" />
Eagle used to make this design and Blackhawk still makes their knockoff for $70. It's basically an updated US tanker holster. The straps allow you to position across your chest or under your arm. poster above spelled it out y'all. If you are walking any distance, you will hate drop legs. |
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Quoted: What makes drop rigs so uncomfortable over other holsters on a long hump? I'm determined to find out myself but thought I'd ask here and see if there was anything I could do to avoid any issues. Even if you get them positioned well and secure around your leg its going to flop back and forth as you walk. Only way to avoid that is to cinch them down like a tourniquet but then its not very fun to move that leg... |
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Quoted: Interesting. I found the only time I couldn't reach the gun in the drop rig was while driving. Maybe if I wore it low, like you're not supposed to... The money I'd have spent on that $160 "guide's choice chest holster" went towards a flashlight, training, ammo, and a $50 thigh rig. Easy choice for me. Anyway, I decided to make a more professional, concise, and on-topic video. The SFW link can be found here. I wasn't saying buy that particular holster, you can find similar ones for a lot cheaper. I googled "Alaska Chest Holster" and that was the first link up. |
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Interesting. I found the only time I couldn't reach the gun in the drop rig was while driving. Maybe if I wore it low, like you're not supposed to... The money I'd have spent on that $160 "guide's choice chest holster" went towards a flashlight, training, ammo, and a $50 thigh rig. Easy choice for me. Anyway, I decided to make a more professional, concise, and on-topic video. The SFW link can be found here. I wasn't saying buy that particular holster, you can find similar ones for a lot cheaper. I googled "Alaska Chest Holster" and that was the first link up. Roger, thanks for the clarification 
I've worn the holster for a straight 14 hour period, still no complaints. Ruck report to follow... |
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