crolfe1984
Enthusiast
So I've decided to be one of those guys that lug a 500 S&W around while hiking. More specifically, back country hiking for days-on-end within Glacier National Park (Montana). My Google-fu hasn't turned up much that appeals so here is the need/want list:
500 S&W, 4" barrel, stock grip and sights
1. Hip/belt mounted holster (OWB). The cross-draw and chest rigs won't play well with my backpacking pack and load out.
2. Preferably leather, but open to other materials. Needs to take some outdoor abuse and hold up well. Can't be losing retention strength out there!
3. Black or other shade of black. I know... this sounds ridiculous but the natural tan leather just DOES NOT work for me. I appreciate it, but it's not for me.
So the Galco D.A.O looks perfect, but that tan leather kills it. Can it be dyed black by a leather worker? Thoughts on other carry rigs?
500 S&W, 4" barrel, stock grip and sights
1. Hip/belt mounted holster (OWB). The cross-draw and chest rigs won't play well with my backpacking pack and load out.
2. Preferably leather, but open to other materials. Needs to take some outdoor abuse and hold up well. Can't be losing retention strength out there!
3. Black or other shade of black. I know... this sounds ridiculous but the natural tan leather just DOES NOT work for me. I appreciate it, but it's not for me.
So the Galco D.A.O looks perfect, but that tan leather kills it. Can it be dyed black by a leather worker? Thoughts on other carry rigs?