I’ve been considering a Barranti IWB holster for my 629 Mountain Gun. This may have pushed me over the edge. Nice looking combo!
Barranti Leather Summer Classic and S&W N-Frames
I’m certain I’ve posted about this before: the astounding ability that a Barranti Summer Classic IWB holster imparts, at least to me, to pack guns that some might deem difficult to carry, much less to conceal.
To whit, this 5-inch barreled S&W 27-2. I’ve been carrying its 4- and 3-1/2-inch barreled cousins in their respective Summer Classics for a while now. I’ve had the proper holster for the 5-incher but just didn’t use it that much.
Until recently.
I must have been doing some extra reading on Skeeter Skelton and his use of this same gun or something haha…when I carry these days, I’ve been keeping it to this gun and holster combo and the pictured mix of Barranti and Sparks ammunition carriers. I’m amazed at how well this large gun rides this way. Partnered with a good gunbelt (mine is from A&G Gunleather), I’m living the Barranti promise of “comfortable peace of mind.”
I concede that N-Frames aren’t for everyone, nor is IWB carry. There are LOTS of good handgun and carry choices out there. Of late, I‘ve been doing some of my best personal shooting with my Model 27s. It’s nice to be able to bring them along for the day!
These photos were taken a few days ago at the start of this dedicated journey. The holster is now showing a little wear to it. I’ll post more pics as the wear continues.
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To whit, this 5-inch barreled S&W 27-2. I’ve been carrying its 4- and 3-1/2-inch barreled cousins in their respective Summer Classics for a while now. I’ve had the proper holster for the 5-incher but just didn’t use it that much.
Until recently.
I must have been doing some extra reading on Skeeter Skelton and his use of this same gun or something haha…when I carry these days, I’ve been keeping it to this gun and holster combo and the pictured mix of Barranti and Sparks ammunition carriers. I’m amazed at how well this large gun rides this way. Partnered with a good gunbelt (mine is from A&G Gunleather), I’m living the Barranti promise of “comfortable peace of mind.”
I concede that N-Frames aren’t for everyone, nor is IWB carry. There are LOTS of good handgun and carry choices out there. Of late, I‘ve been doing some of my best personal shooting with my Model 27s. It’s nice to be able to bring them along for the day!
These photos were taken a few days ago at the start of this dedicated journey. The holster is now showing a little wear to it. I’ll post more pics as the wear continues.
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Hey, thank you! I should have kept my 625 Mountain Gun in .45 ACP…but…my first Barranti Summer Classic was for that gun. This one had the optional neoprene band to help prevent shirt un-tucking…I wound up not preferring that option and didn’t add that to later orders.
I’d say go for it!
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I’d say go for it!
I’m certain I’ve posted about this before: the astounding ability that a Barranti Summer Classic IWB holster imparts, at least to me, to pack guns that some might deem difficult to carry, much less to conceal.
To whit, this 5-inch barreled S&W 27-2. I’ve been carrying its 4- and 3-1/2-inch barreled cousins in their respective Summer Classics for a while now. I’ve had the proper holster for the 5-incher but just didn’t use it that much.
Until recently.
I must have been doing some extra reading on Skeeter Skelton and his use of this same gun or something haha…when I carry these days, I’ve been keeping it to this gun and holster combo and the pictured mix of Barranti and Sparks ammunition carriers. I’m amazed at how well this large gun rides this way. Partnered with a good gunbelt (mine is from A&G Gunleather), I’m living the Barranti promise of “comfortable peace of mind.”
I concede that N-Frames aren’t for everyone, nor is IWB carry. There are LOTS of good handgun and carry choices out there. Of late, I‘ve been doing some of my best personal shooting with my Model 27s. It’s nice to be able to bring them along for the day!
These photos were taken a few days ago at the start of this dedicated journey. The holster is now showing a little wear to it. I’ll post more pics as the wear continues.
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Big time N frame lover--and snub nose model 15-2 in 38 is a nice fast handling carry! Got any N frames for sale? We did business before Brother.
I ordered two just before I posted that photo.
Was gonna give a short review of them after trying them out for a bit.
This is Skeeter!!! I named him after my favorite(that's hard. Charlie Askins Jr. is my favorite shooter and writer and the most underrated of The 20th Century. Still, Skeeter told better stories) gunwriter. As far as the "one gun" bit, are you specifically referring to the Dobe Grant story when Skeeter asks him about what he'd do if he could only have one gun? I hate to say it, but Dobe was right. There is no replacement for the .22 rifle.
I am a huge, huge fan and my Skeeter books are prized possessions. @WhoIsJohnGalt? can you help me get one of those hats?!?! Seriously, I want one of those hats in a bad kind of way. Where can a guy find one?
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I am a huge, huge fan and my Skeeter books are prized possessions. @WhoIsJohnGalt? can you help me get one of those hats?!?! Seriously, I want one of those hats in a bad kind of way. Where can a guy find one?
@Merton love it and re: the hats, absolutely - that came from Barranti Leather. Link below to their Apparel section. Looks like they only have Skeeter hats available at this time (other than the Keith and Taffin hats they normally carry).
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Tribute Hats
Tribute hats featuring images of 3 great gunwriters. Elmer Keith and Skeeter Skelton paved the way for sixgunners, and their passing left a void in the handgun World. Sixgunner, Gunwriter, Handgun Hunter and Founder of The Shootists John Taffin has ably taken up their torch. The author of...
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I had no idea! Thank you!@Merton love it and re: the hats, absolutely - that came from Barranti Leather. Link below to their Apparel section. Looks like they only have Skeeter hats available at this time (other than the Keith and Taffin hats they normally carry).
Tribute Hats
Tribute hats featuring images of 3 great gunwriters. Elmer Keith and Skeeter Skelton paved the way for sixgunners, and their passing left a void in the handgun World. Sixgunner, Gunwriter, Handgun Hunter and Founder of The Shootists John Taffin has ably taken up their torch. The author of...
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Of all the guys with actual bona fides.......they went with Taffin??? He spins a good yarn and seems like my type of family man, but when a guy who sells his opinion regularly tells people that they are fools for buying guns that they haven't "seen, held or smelled"(I believe that's his absurd quote that negates his entire writing career) in person, it gets really old. He has said a few things to me personally that are just beyond the pale.
Fortunately for them, Keith and Skeeter weren't around to feel my wrath on the internet. Ha!
I'm honestly surprised that I'd never heard of this. Now to order a Skeeter hat! Thanks again!
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