Moving into the 3" game: Ruger GP100 3" w/ Adj. (#1751) ... how 2 carry?

[03RN]

I use jmcustom aiwb holster for my M66. Prior to the 2.75" gun it carried my 4" m19. Very comfortable. I sit around the house chilling with it. I did trim an inch off of it now that my edc is a bit shorter.


For woods carry I prefer El Paso Saddlery Threepersons holster.

[Baldanders]

Is that a .38 Special-only gun, or am I missing something in the picture?

[Chuck Whitlock]

Since everyone has already said JMCK and are correct to say it, I'll add that if you want OWB concealable you could go the sweet, sweet leather option and roll it in a Galco Combat Master. I had one for years and it was solid OWB for my 3 inch GP100.

Prior to my post, all I saw on Galco's website for GP-100 belt holsters were for the 4".

[JPedersen]

Thank you everyone for the quick replys! I am just getting home after a long day of swinging a hammer. I will definitely reach out to JMCK... and I am still looking through some of the leather options mentioned.

Tony at JMCK built me an AIWB for my 3" S&W 686+

You might check to see if he builds one for your model.

I've also used a Triple K #314 leather holster AIWB with the 686+

Don't carry it often in this manner, but it was surprisingly comfortable and concealable with the right pants / belt combo and cover garment.

Appreciate the insight. What width belt were you using? I have both 1.5" and 1.75" from my semi autos.

What kind of tractor will you be operating?


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A John Deere 1025e with a backhoe and loader. Building my own house on 10 acres here in SC!

The crossdraw rig you are considering, is it for open carry? The Gunfighters Inc “Kenai” works well and you can fit a The Wilderness speedloader pouch on the harness.

Yes, it would be for open carry. I have a Hill People Gear chest rig that encloses the pistol for motorcycle ADV touring. I like the Kenai rig, but would prob look for the same concept in leather. As the proclaimed "power user" of the GP100, is a belt mount crossdraw a bad concept?

Is that a .38 Special-only gun, or am I missing something in the picture?

It is a 38 special only model. Ruger model #1751. It is one of only two ways I know to get a 3" gp100 with adjustable sights. (The other being the model #1708)

I will try to track down some leather and update. Another question: is the consensus that .38 +P+ is as viable an option as off the shelf .357 in regards to critters? Would it be worth reeming the cylinder to accept .357? Thanks again.

[Poconnor]

I have wanted the .357 mag model 1708 for awhile. Hopefully they will make another run.

[blues]

Thank you everyone for the quick replys! I am just getting home after a long day of swinging a hammer. I will definitely reach out to JMCK... and I am still looking through some of the leather options mentioned.

Appreciate the insight. What width belt were you using? I have both 1.5" and 1.75" from my semi autos.

1.5" with both holsters mentioned above...JMCK as well as the leather Triple K.

[JPedersen]

I have wanted the .357 mag model 1708 for awhile. Hopefully they will make another run.

I got tired of hunting for one, and figured I could reem this one out if need be. Picked this one up NOS for a song. Although, I think I would nab a 1708 if I found one.

[S Jenks]

JPedersen, I have a Bianchi 111 you can have if you’d like. It’s for right side OWB and crossdraw with a thumb break, tan. If you PM me your shipping info I can send it next week when I’m back from vacation.

[Chuck Whitlock]

Yes, it would be for open carry. I have a Hill People Gear chest rig that encloses the pistol for motorcycle ADV touring. I like the Kenai rig, but would prob look for the same concept in leather.

I have no experience with this maker, but their stuff does look nice:

https://www.swordslingerholsters.com...chest-holsters

[Stephanie B]

I have a Kramer IWB holster that I originally bought for my 696. I stopped carrying it when 696 prices climbed into the stratosphere (it's a "no-dash" model that was originally sent out for T&E to a gun writer who liked it enough to buy it).

It fits a six-shot K, so I carry a 65 in it. It disappears under a loose t-short or sweatshirt, because reasons.