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Whats the most comfortable, accessable way to carry an SMD12 while on long hikes other than in your hand?

I just spent about a hour hammering out emails to a few likely sources, but I thought I would tap into the collective wisdom here. I had already asked Dlask and they said they are so busy making the shotguns they hadnt had time to think of that.

I am trying to decide what the best way to carry this on long hikes over difficult terrain is. I am thinking either a single point sling or a custom leg holster.

I honestly cant decide which will be less uncomfortable, but am leaning towards a single point sling. I just cant imagine that much weight thumping around on my leg mile after mile.

Is there a product out there already that will work?

What are your thoughts?
 
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it with one of my single point sling plate and a BFG breecher sling then have it tucked into a holster on my back pack.
Any of you guys getting one of dlasks SMd12 shotguns want one of my 870 sling plates just send me a PM with SMD 12 in the line and ill give you a discount.
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badboybeeson said:
it with one of my single point sling plate and a BFG breecher sling then have it tucked into a holster on my back pack.
Any of you guys getting one of dlasks SMd12 shotguns want one of my 870 sling plates just send me a PM with SMD 12 in the line and ill give you a discount.
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This sounds like the way to go.

I think this because:

1) It is a bit heavy and long to wear in a holster; and

2) I find that a normal 2 point sling, or even a 3 point sling can get in the way.

I am surprised nobody had anything different though. I will update with details regarding any of the estimates I requested for custom holsters.

Let me know if something different comes to mind.
 
BabySeal said:
Whats the most comfortable, accessable way to carry an SMD12 while on long hikes...I am thinking either a single point sling or a custom leg holster.
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Do not strap it to your leg for a long hike. You're leg will be lifting your gun with every step. You'll get so pissed you'll end up throwing it your pack... or in the bush.


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I have both single point rear and front sling attatchments on mine, I built a sling similar to a 3 point but that allows me to able to adjust the front and back loops and attach the gun's front with a Fastex buckle at my left shoulder. The gun carriers high across my chest with the muzzle up, to use the gun I unstap the left buckle and the gun becomes a single point setup with enough sling free to use the gun. If I want I can also slide it around behind my right side of my back similar to a single point but the muzzle isn't fllopping around.
I used it in the bush Sunday and it was pretty good, I still am developing it though. Maybe I need to get a patent on it and call Farmboy to build a bunch ;)

Cheers
 
The Tamer grip has a sling loop built in.
As Foxer pointed out in another thread, this guy in B.C. could probably modify his existing "defender" system if you like leather.

http://www.okanagansaddlery.com/Defender_page_3.htm
 
I hope someone carries like this:

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try a thin sling (like shoe lace leather) that will help keep it on your shoulder.
(also works well to jam up your gun in an emergency LOL. )

You might find that you hand is a perfectly acceptable place to carry. IMHO I never find one place/method which satisfies all my carry needs. End up switching hands, shoulders, tucked under pack straps, etc as the terrain or fatigue warrant.
 
mikeelliot said:
My question is how will you shoot it?

Fawk my wrist hurts thinking about it!
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From THR:

Don't hold the gun in front of you. It can bust you bad. Hold it by your side so it recoils back and out away from you.

The more vertical the grip is, like my Ithaca below, the higher you should hold it to keep your wrist and forearm straight. The lower you hold it the more your wrist will be bent up and the more it will hurt. Best to hold it almost to armpit high, especially if you are going to shoot a lot.
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With the "bird's head grip it's comfortable to hold it low, about belt high.
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I also use a BSA Red Dot on the Ithaca. If you hold the gun out at arm's length to use a sight you want to have a GOOD grip in it.
If I do that I usually just use a (tight) two hand grip like shooting a pistol. Follow up shots are slow when shooting like that though.

Having your (left) arm extended and holding on the forearm, while sighting, will bring the gun back uncomfortably close to your face. You had better have a good hold.
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Like any other shooting it takes practice to do it well but I've found that you can get quite good shooting from the hip and if using a laser/light the gun is pure deadly.

#4 and 00 Buckshot from 17 yards. Slugs from 26 yards.
From the hip and using the laser.
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http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=262720
 
I like how the Knoxx Breachers Grip functions, but I just can't stand the way the rear sticks out.
DropZone should be able to make some drop leg holsters for these fine shorties.
 
I am not too worried about recoil. Its not even going to be felt until the situation is over and done with the way I see it. Its like a mountain rifle. Its super light and kicks like a bastard because its meant to be carried all day over rough terrain and fired only once.

I use a single point on my 14" sg, and frequently shift it around too. Shoulder, hand, other hand, so on and so on. It doesnt matter how you carry a thing. Fatigue is ever present. Either way, holster or sling, will have you wanting to shift the load around.

It certainly is easier to come up with a quality sling than a quality holster for this thing though.

One company I tried outright said that they couldnt do it. I am waiting on a reply from the other.

I saw ok sadlery, but I missed that shoulder rig. I thing I would prefer it to be carried like a normal vertical shoulder holster than that. And I think I would prefer something more breathable. But I like the concept there.

I thought about dropzone too. They do make good stuff. I just wanted to explore more economical options first.

We've got some time. They are so backlogged transfering all these sg's that I was told to call back mid next week to get an estimate of when they would be shipping.
 
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