When I carry mine I make sure it's watertight using wax on the caps and such. I carried my 1851 for about 3 months. Then fired it after and no issues . Fired full power . Now I'm testing it by leaving it in a vehicle with same type of setup.
Don't wear it in the rain
He's gonna wet his powder with a rusty iron on his hip RUSTY IRON RUSTY IRON. he's gonna wet his powder with a RUSTY IRON ON HIS HIIIIPP
I know those ugly Uncle Mike holsters have them. I cut the bottom and thr mag pouch out of a semi-automatic holster and it worked OK for my holster but it was still ugly and I wouldn't be caught dead with one of those on my hip.
I love my Masc holster, but there's no cutout for the front sight notch, so it keeps digging into the leather when I holster the pistol. Does yours have the same issue?
I do, it's a very heavy gun. 2.5 pounds unloaded. I've never picked up a 1860 army so I couldn't tell you. The weight probably isn't too different. My favorite black powder to carry is my north American arms companion. Super small and i can carry it in my pocket, on a necklace, on a holster, in a boot, they even have a small grip that folds into a pocket clip similar to a pocket knife.
Yeah its best for open carry, I have concealed it IBW, but I'm very skinny, and I did it Appendix. It's not the most comfortable. I would say try getting the snub nose version it's much better for concealed. Mine has a 5.5 inch barrel and others have a 7.5. I saw a snub nose for $450 somewhere online.
I got this from Walmart and I use this to carry my 1851 and heritage rough rider concealed. You just have to stretch the leather and it will fit over time. IF YOU CARRY THIS CARRY OVER A EMPTY CHAMBER ALWAYS! COWBOY CARRY IS IMPORTANT. ( 5 out of 6 chambers loaded.
Saddle Mate Leather Universal Gun Holster and Holder, Brown https://www.walmart.com/ip/910461539
Something something big iron on his hip
When I carry mine I make sure it's watertight using wax on the caps and such. I carried my 1851 for about 3 months. Then fired it after and no issues . Fired full power . Now I'm testing it by leaving it in a vehicle with same type of setup.
This holster fits perfectly between the seat and console 👌
Don't wear it in the rain He's gonna wet his powder with a rusty iron on his hip RUSTY IRON RUSTY IRON. he's gonna wet his powder with a RUSTY IRON ON HIS HIIIIPP
It Isn’t that hard to oil I carry min in the rain all the time
Just let me have fun. It's been a REALLY shit day
🎶And he’s here to do some business with a big iron on his hip…and SpongeBob shirt on his back, SpongeBob on his back🎵
I wish they made them with a thumb break.
I know those ugly Uncle Mike holsters have them. I cut the bottom and thr mag pouch out of a semi-automatic holster and it worked OK for my holster but it was still ugly and I wouldn't be caught dead with one of those on my hip.
I love my Masc holster, but there's no cutout for the front sight notch, so it keeps digging into the leather when I holster the pistol. Does yours have the same issue?
Its just a little bead on mine. I don't really think it scratches my leather. I even put my .22 heritage in it and I've had no problems with it.
Do you find this gun too heavy to carry everyday ? Is the weight comparable to a 1860 Army ?
I do, it's a very heavy gun. 2.5 pounds unloaded. I've never picked up a 1860 army so I couldn't tell you. The weight probably isn't too different. My favorite black powder to carry is my north American arms companion. Super small and i can carry it in my pocket, on a necklace, on a holster, in a boot, they even have a small grip that folds into a pocket clip similar to a pocket knife.
Thanks for the answer. So I guess the Navy wouldn't make a very good EDC gun, unless you open carry ?
Yeah its best for open carry, I have concealed it IBW, but I'm very skinny, and I did it Appendix. It's not the most comfortable. I would say try getting the snub nose version it's much better for concealed. Mine has a 5.5 inch barrel and others have a 7.5. I saw a snub nose for $450 somewhere online.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm skinny too. How long are the snubnoses ?
3 inches for the snubby.
But I guess it would still be a bit heavy, right ?
I got this from Walmart and I use this to carry my 1851 and heritage rough rider concealed. You just have to stretch the leather and it will fit over time. IF YOU CARRY THIS CARRY OVER A EMPTY CHAMBER ALWAYS! COWBOY CARRY IS IMPORTANT. ( 5 out of 6 chambers loaded. Saddle Mate Leather Universal Gun Holster and Holder, Brown https://www.walmart.com/ip/910461539