#53662 - 07/30/09 10:25 AM
Apex Predator Holster Harness!
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Apex Predator
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Registered: 06/25/09
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Loc: Brunswick, Ga
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I’m just a regular guy who loves to hunt and fish! My true love is traditional bow-hunting, and building custom longbows. On occasion I also like to hunt with my wheel gun.
I came up with a new carry system last year for my hunting handgun. I have previously tried everything else on the market, and was unhappy with each one. The shoulder holster doesn’t do well in a tree stand, because it is constantly banging around on the stand rails. A hip holster didn’t do it for me at all, if I needed to sit. Any of the holsters that carries on the side of the body would eventually start hurting my back due to the asymmetrical load balance. I even tried a bandoleer, and didn’t like it at all. It seemed to be always flopping around on my body, and was cumbersome.
I needed a system that could carry a large handgun over rough terrain all day long with out undue stress to the wearer. It had to position the handgun so it didn’t pose a problem for tree stand hunting. It had to be something that I could manufacture. After building a prototype, I hunted with it. The first trip I hiked 10 miles with it carrying my 6.5” .44 mag. No chaffing, no back strain, and I was loving it!
This is what I came up with, and I like it so much that I have taken legal steps to protect my idea. The cool part is that it is not a holster, but a holster harness. Any holster with belt slots will fit on this harness. The holster adapter slides into the slots on your holster. The adapter is suspended at an angle, so your handgun hangs at a slight angle. It can be reversed for left handed draw folks. This is not a quick draw rig, but works very well for hunting. It hangs very securely, and hugs the body when bending over. I have never tried it on one of the long barreled contenders, but think it would work best on barrels up to 7.5”.
I’d like to pick a couple of guys to ship one of these to for a free trial. I’m looking for experienced handgun hunters that have tried the other systems and found them lacking. If you are interested, respond to this post, and I will pick a couple of names.
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#53664 - 07/30/09 11:32 AM
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1948ER
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Interesting concept, similar to the 'bino-harnesses'. Looks like it ought to work.
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#53665 - 07/30/09 11:33 AM
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460Encore
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Registered: 06/29/09
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Loc: Western PA
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I backpack a little and want a gun at the ready.
It looks similiar to by Grizzly Tuff holster I ordered for my 4 inch Redhawk. and 3 inch Judge. Their website is http://www.grizzlytuff.com/.
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#53666 - 07/30/09 11:34 AM
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lamina1982
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That looks pretty cool, Ive tried a bandolier which worked ok for carrying, but like you said was cumbersome at times in the tree stand when sitting. Ive tried making my own which had the same results and hip wear doesn't bode well for sitting. Id be interested in giving yours a try. Im getting a 5.5" superblackhawk shortly so would be a good test for this hunting season. (lamina1982@hotmail.com)
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#53669 - 07/30/09 03:02 PM
Re: Apex Predator Holster Harness!
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BIGSTEVE83
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Registered: 12/31/08
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Loc: Northern California
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Very cool idea. I do a lot of fishing and that looks like it would be the ticket while hiking the creek to keep your gun from banging around on the rocks and out of the water.
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#53671 - 07/30/09 03:34 PM
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Jeremy
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Loc: Gloucester VA
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I like it! I use a bandoleer style but it just aint made for treestands. It flops around every so often. Your rig looks pretty secure. Your design keeps the firearm right there! Perfect for hunting. My Smith would love to be chillin on top of the "budda belly" LOL!
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#53683 - 07/30/09 05:37 PM
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Apex Predator
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Registered: 06/25/09
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Loc: Brunswick, Ga
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Looks like this thing will be popular! I appreciate the feedback so far guys. I have this posted on three different sites and have already filled my free trial slots. On this site I will be sending out a harness to lamina1982, KRAL, and Jeremy.
I'm looking for honest feedback, but I am really excited about it myself. I think you folks will be too! I have supplies en-route to make quite a few. I will let you guys know when I'm up and running, so to speak. If you volunteers will send me your address, I will get you out a harness in a few days. If you are a plus size guy, let me know. I will build the standard harness, which will fit me over a heavy coat (50 coat size), and then a larger one.
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#53698 - 07/30/09 09:14 PM
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nuclearweasel
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Registered: 03/23/08
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Loc: Austin, Tx
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I would be a 58 if you are still looking for bigger guys. Plus I can test it hog hunting in rocky, hilly, central Texas. An activity traditionally hard on equipment.
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