Pistol carry with Mystery Ranch Sawtooth

[jerm8352]

I am looking for a way to carry my XDm 10mm while out elk hunting with my Mystery Ranch back pack. I have tried a drop leg thigh holster and hate it. I do not want to attach it to the hip belt of the pack because I ditch the pack to stalk animals. I do not like chest holsters. I know that mystery ranch makes a holster but they are not in stock anywhere and I don’t want it on the hip belt or bino harness. I am looking at something along the lines of a safariland ubl with a 578 GLS holster. Not sure how I feel about the retention lock on the holster. Also looking at the Blade tech with their version of the ubl or a gunfighters inc micro aggression panel with a ronin holster. Anyone run any of these or something similar. Basically I want to be able to carry the XDm lower than the hip belt but NOT a full drop leg or chest holster. Thanks for any help.

 

[338 win mag]

I just used the molle adapter from Safariland to attach my holster to my sawtooth 45. Had to use a 2 inch drop spacer to make the draw comfortable. Attached it to the hip belt which I understand you don't want. However I think it will work well for me at least. Might be worth a try. Only way I could comfortably carry while wearing the back and a bino harness

 

[MontanaMaine-iac]

I am looking for a way to carry my XDm 10mm while out elk hunting with my Mystery Ranch back pack. I have tried a drop leg thigh holster and hate it. I do not want to attach it to the hip belt of the pack because I ditch the pack to stalk animals. I do not like chest holsters. I know that mystery ranch makes a holster but they are not in stock anywhere and I don’t want it on the hip belt or bino harness. I am looking at something along the lines of a safariland ubl with a 578 GLS holster. Not sure how I feel about the retention lock on the holster. Also looking at the Blade tech with their version of the ubl or a gunfighters inc micro aggression panel with a ronin holster. Anyone run any of these or something similar. Basically I want to be able to carry the XDm lower than the hip belt but NOT a full drop leg or chest holster. Thanks for any help.

Running in to the same issue with a MR Metcalf. I use a Safariland OWB Paddle holster, but it won’t attach to the hip belt of the pack and I haven’t been able to find anything that will work (funny you mention the MR holster out of stock - try being a lefty and find one! Lol). Why do you hate the drop holster? Was thinking of going that route.

 

[jerm8352]

Drop leg flops all over the place, pulls down your pants, all kinds of issues. Read up on them. I should have before going that route. They look badass but aren’t very useful. I just ordered a ubl from safariland to drop the holster but still be on the belt. The holster hasn’t showed up yet though so I can’t comment on how it works. Also ordered a steel core gun belt to see if that makes a difference.

 

[kylemcintyre67]

The trick to a drop leg is a dedicated pistol belt. However, then you run into issues with the waistband on your pack.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

I use something similar to what you are talking about on my gunbelt for work, and I agree with Kyle, in that a gunbelt makes it a way better ride. That being said I don’t think what you are talking about is a terrible idea. The one thing I would call out is that these types of setups tend to tip the top out away from your body, combining that with an already wider profile with the offset/drop plate, and your pistol is going to be way out from your body, potentially catching on a lot of crap. Personally, if I carry a pistol in the woods; which is rare, I carry it on the waist belt of my pack, and keep spray on my person mounted to my Bino harness....

 

[JustJay]

Wouldn't the safariland MLS or QLS be the ticket? I'm kind of slanting towards that route on mine.

 

[jerm8352]

Got a ubl and the 578 gls holster. Seems like it will work. Haven’t gotten a chance to get out on the mountain yet.

 

[HandgunHunter]

The whole point of carrying a gun is to have it with you all the time. I always attach it to my belt.

 

[MontanaMaine-iac]

Drop leg flops all over the place, pulls down your pants, all kinds of issues. Read up on them. I should have before going that route. They look badass but aren’t very useful. I just ordered a ubl from safariland to drop the holster but still be on the belt. The holster hasn’t showed up yet though so I can’t comment on how it works. Also ordered a steel core gun belt to see if that makes a difference.

I appreciate the feedback! I looked into the drop leg further at your suggestion and am glad I did. I had no idea. I ordered the UBL from Safariland. It just came today so I haven’t had it in the woods, but initial impression is that it will do the trick! Thanks again.