I am looking to find some informed opinions on concealing a Ruger GP100 6". It seams my options are the vertical shoulder holster and the inside the waist band models, and that’s fine. While the shoulder holster provides great concealment it requires you to ecentialy point the gun at yourself as you draw it. Reguardless of how well I draw and stay safe in a controlled environment When you’re the heat of a bad moment things happen diffrently and im willing to wager a little less smooth. So this takes me to inside waist band models. I don’t think my Gp100 will make a very good place to sit but I do think I’ll be better on a quick draw with it. I have read lots of stuff on this issue but the situations are always diffrent in some way. Just seems like you add 2" of barrel and your options dwindle fast. So I guess what im looking for is a good inside the waist holster for it. I read an answer to a simular question but it included the GP100 4" and it seemed like all of the answer was geared to concealing a 4".
2007-01-09 00:50:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If you insist on carrying such a large revolver, a shoulder holster is really your only option. Inside the waist band holster simply will not conceal the long barrel or large frame of the revolver. Drawing the gun from such a carry option will be slow and akward. The GP100 is a good gun but never was designed for concealed carry.
2007-01-09 15:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Taurus 669.It too,has a 6" barrel and unless you are a giant,you aren't putting it in your waistband and ever drawing it soon enough to get it out "in the heat of a bad moment".You will definitely be "a little less smooth" and most likely finish in second place in that confrontation.A 4"barrel is about the maximum length that the average person can conceal and safely draw.And personally,I don't carry a revolver.They a too bulky in the cylinder area for my liking.My revolvers stay at home in the night stand.I carry a Glock 23 in 40S&W.It has the right combination of size and power for me.I also carry a ParaOrdnance P13-45 Limited in the winter months.It is just a little too big for comfortable summer carry.I really think you should look into a smaller pistol(but one with similar caliber) for carry purposes,your Ruger just isn't the best choice for concealment,sorry.
2007-01-09 17:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Michael R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would sell the revolver and save up for a Kimber Pro Carry. I really enjoy mine, it's the most comfortable pistol to carry I've ever owned. The best part of the design is by far the trigger. 1911 triggers only travel a quarter of an inch and break at 4-5 pounds of pressure.
Huge improvement over the Ruger's 12-pound, inch-and-a-half trigger pull. You can double-tap much faster with the 1911's trigger, and the stopping power of the .45 ACP is excellent.
Not only that, but the Pro Carry has an aluminum alloy frame, which has the solid feel of a steel-framed gun, but 6 ounces lighter. The entire gun is about 28 ounces unloaded. With a good Galco pancake holster, it's pretty much invisible.
2007-01-09 18:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Judicator 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I my self prefer the shoulder holster for my GP100 with 6 inch.
Best rule of thumb don’t put your self in the position to need it.
Don’t let the fact that your packing give you undue confidence.
It does not make you superman nor bullet proof.
Use common sense.
2007-01-09 17:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found an upside down holster once (Heavens knows where it is now) but that worked great for me. Had the barrel aiming skyward. It's similair to the upside down 'holster' of the K-bar fighting knife. I only used it for carrying my GP-100 to and from my hunting spot, so I don't know how it would be in a flashpoint situation. Good luck.
2007-01-09 08:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some money away and get a concealment gun. A gp100 6" is not made for concealment reasons, its not tactical, its not quik draw, and its a big heavey frame...its just easier to get a smaller gun.
2007-01-09 17:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by Spades Of Columbia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live that you need to conceal a weapon , and do you have a permit ?
That being asked , these 3 web sites have holsters taylored to individual models of pistols.
www.smartcarry.com
www.gun-holsters.com
www.holsterusa.com
I hope this helps you , and stay safe with that thing.
2007-01-09 09:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by Vincent W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋