Crazy Idea for a Pack Rug/Holster?!

[Timberline]

I would use a Bianchi flap holster (either revolver or auto model, depending upon which handgun).

I don't see the need, personally, to protect it from dust while IN your pack although in ziplock bag if you insist on dustproof.

Also, if in a flap holster, I dont see what it can hurt or be hurt by what is in your pack.

Interesting idea. Thanks,

Part of my problem is that my favorite pistol for this sort of rambling/backpacking is a Browning Buck Mark Lite with 7.25-inch sleeved barrel. Just not a lot of holsters for this particular handgun.

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...-7.25-firearms

I am wide open to holster suggestions!!!

[elmbow]

Interesting idea. Thanks,

Part of my problem is that my favorite pistol for this sort of rambling/backpacking is a Browning Buck Mark Lite with 7.25-inch sleeved barrel. Just not a lot of holsters for this particular handgun.

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...-7.25-firearms

I am wide open to holster suggestions!!!

That is a sweet gun, I saw the new gray 7 1/2" in the LGS the other day and almost bought it and I own a Buckmark Lite in the 5 1/2" version. I customized a G.I. M-12 holster by un-stitching it at the bottom. It's a PERFECT fit for the 5 1/2" Buckmark. Not sure on that 7 1/2" one though.

[Take-a-knee]

That is a sweet gun, I saw the new gray 7 1/2" in the LGS the other day and almost bought it and I own a Buckmark Lite in the 5 1/2" version. I customized a G.I. M-12 holster by un-stitching it at the bottom. It's a PERFECT fit for the 5 1/2" Buckmark. Not sure on that 7 1/2" one though.

Timberline, put a Paclite barrel on that Buckmark, you won't regret it. It'll loose a bunch of weight and you can get a shorter barrel.

[Timberline]

Timberline, put a Paclite barrel on that Buckmark, you won't regret it. It'll loose a bunch of weight and you can get a shorter barrel.

This model already has a Packlite-type barrel standard from Browning. And I don't want a shorter barrel. This is the most accurate .22 pistol I've ever shot!

[CCH]

This doesn't help with packing it, but since you made me go to the Browning site, I was most intrigued with some of their newer offerings. I've got the Standard (you have to go to the very end to see that one!) and have long wished to lighten it up with a Pac-Lite barrel. The Browning sleeved versions do an admirable job of cutting weight (8 ounces less than the Standard with the 5.5" bbl.), but I noticed this one that was even lighter and a bit retro. 25 ounces makes a pretty nifty packing piece. Nice match for a guy toting a Trapper.

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...lenge-firearms

[duckear]

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Part of my problem is that my favorite pistol for this sort of rambling/backpacking is a Browning Buck Mark Lite with 7.25-inch sleeved barrel. Just not a lot of holsters for this particular handgun.

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That is a tough one to holster!

But I just solved your problem, I think

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubb...&Number=960144

and

http://www.scribd.com/doc/26421517/F...stom-Made-Gear



Steve's email is Battlecloth@comcast.net

He used to offer stuff for sale on AR15.com and had a good rep there for quality work.

i contacted him a few years ago for a custom soft case for my M-6, but I never followed through because I had a few other projects in the works and never got back to the case. His quote was very reasonable for a one off pack custom made to my firearm with the exact features I wanted.

Tell him what you exactly what you want and get your checkbook out.

[Busto963]

evanhill,

And am I the only one who sees the need for such a recreational, pack rug/holster? Anyone else want one?

I would be very interested in one for automatics.

[elmbow]

Yup, Browning has nailed it with their alloy sleeved barrels. Move over Paclite, no more buying $400-$500 pistols and then spending another $300 for an aftermarket barrel. Competition is a wonderful thing. Try the black box Aguila match pistol in that Buckmark Timberline.

[CCH]

$400 to $500 seems like an awful lot for a standard Buckmark. I know they've gone up but they used to run south of $300. Still more when adding an aftermarket barrel than the factory version, but don't make me feel too bad about having to spend the money to Paclite mine.

By the way, does anyone know if the weights for the Browning Lite versions are equivalent to going the Pac-Lite way or is there a swing one way or another?

[elmbow]

$400 to $500 seems like an awful lot for a standard Buckmark. I know they've gone up but they used to run south of $300. Still more when adding an aftermarket barrel than the factory version, but don't make me feel too bad about having to spend the money to Paclite mine.

By the way, does anyone know if the weights for the Browning Lite versions are equivalent to going the Pac-Lite way or is there a swing one way or another?

Pretty sure the standard versions are still down around $275 and they go up from there. I can't imagine how the Paclite conversions could be any lighter, same materials, same contours, etc. Starting from scratch, the Browning Lites make economic sense, if converting a steel barreled one, then Paclite is maybe the way to go.