Good to know. I've been thinking about one for my 629 and glock 20 for when I'm out in the mountains. Lots of bears and mountain lions up there

 

What, no Tigers?

 

Always liked the rig but it is spendy.

 

No doubt a bit pricey! This far though it has been worth every penny.

 

I've always dug the concept of chest rigs, going back to the old-school tanker models, and used them occasionally while teaching in winter under or over Carhartt bibs.

Glad you found a rig that works for you.

 

I've always dug the concept of chest rigs, going back to the old-school tanker models, and used them occasionally while teaching in winter under or over Carhartt bibs. I wear bib overalls year round at work. Some mornings I fish before work and some afternoons while wearing bibs. This rig is very good under bibs.

Glad you found a rig that works for you.

 

pictures needed

 

 

I have one of those haven’t used yet, I bought It from gunfighters for my g40 the fit seems real nice and secure and it’s comfortable enough. I bought the chest holster to carry while metal detecting out in the mountains and southwest desert so I can keep the Glock out of my way and far enough from the detector the metal won’t interfere with target signals, but handy in case of predators.

 

I have a Gunfighters, Inc Kenai chest holster, too, for my S&W 500 Magnum 4”

It is very comfortable, indeed. It distributes the weight easily. The advantage is that you can get different shells for other pistols. It has elastic straps so you have to grab the gun quickly since the holster moves.

For my Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull, I have a Quicklock Holsters Susitna chest holsters. It doesn’t have an elastic strap /harness so the draw seems smoother because the shell stays put. Its advantage is that you can convert it to a belt holster with another attachment (bought separately).
It also has different shells for other guns, if necessary.

Lastly, I have a 2 A holster for a 6272

I bought the cheaper harness so the straps are thinner but they have the upgraded straps similar to a Gunfighters, Inc Kenai chest holster for $50 more. The advantage is that you can set up a carry in the barrel up, barrel down or horizontal carry.


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Thank you, nice article.
will have to dig out my old US issue.45 “Tanker” holster, some say a G-17/22 will fit.

 

I have a newer black GI M7 tanker holster and it fits a G17 fine, the strap snaps just right.

 

I was in search of a holster that I could wear while saltwater fishing.

Just found this thread because I was looking at the Kenai myself.

Couple of questions, when wearing it under chest waders, is the gun accessible from the side of the waders? Like, if you reached in under your arm?

Also, do the holster straps interfere with backpack straps in any way?

Thanks!

 

Mine has seen a lot of miles. Very spendy, but if you average it out the cost per mile isn't bad. Also very comfortable.

 

Just found this thread because I was looking at the Kenai myself.

Couple of questions, when wearing it under chest waders, is the gun accessible from the side of the waders? Like, if you reached in under your arm?

Also, do the holster straps interfere with backpack straps in any way?

Thanks!

While in waders you can access your piece from the side or over the top. The holster straps do not interfere at all with wader straps.

 

 

@pAZ Ron the picture I posted isn't very good , but that's how you can wear a Diamond D chest holster and carry binoculars. It works ok if you're in a vehicle, but it gets old fast if you're on foot.
My apologies for the poor quality pic.

 

I just found another option, for those of us (like me) who are on a "fixed income" or very tight budget. When I need a chest rig, I normally carry in a Hill People Gear chest pouch, which is very nice, and it has the added bonus of keeping the gun concealed, which is required for me sometimes. I have permission letters to carry on US Army Corps Of Engineers land in 2 districts, but the gun must be concealed. If I am on a WMA or National Forest land, it does not have to be concealed, and I prefer the much faster access of not having to unzip a pouch to get to my gun.

If I had more disposable income, I would definitely get a Kenai rig, as the good quality is known. I am thinking of trying one of these instead, because it is vastly less expensive:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kydex-Ches...-80-1911-Left-or-Right-Side/302934019965?hash=item4688464f7d:g:~4oAAOSwZUle-nOg

I just wonder how the design and quality compare to the Kenai, though.

 

The HPG work but they can get real hot during the summer. No problem in the winter.

 

Galco Chest Harness is also another comfortable ,excellent retention option.

 

^ + 1 for Galco chest rig. Mine fits an Alaskan or a 629

nice tip about the GI chest rig working for a Glock 17

 

I've the Galco for my Ruger Alaskan and the Gunfighter's Inc. for my SBH .44 mag.. I prefer leather over Kydex but the Kydex one works just fine it's just a bit noisy coming out and going back in. That may or may not be an issue for some.

 

Gunfightersinc KenaI chest holster is the most comfortable holster I’ve ever worn!

 

So nice, so expensive, I wish I could afford one.

 

i bought a hosking chest holster. it's a little less expensive than the kenai. works great at the range.

 

Just bought a Kenai. Hope it’s good.

Does seem pricey for the materials, but if they have a design that really works well, I guess they get to charge for it. We’ll see how it goes.

 

I like it, you could get a Beer in each hand, dang I want one now, but like I said before I need to dig up my old GI .45 shoulder holster.

 

My old Vietnam era, black leather US marked "Tanker" shoulder holster WILL NOT accept a Glock 17/22 sized pistol.
I just ordered a Kenai rig, should get it this week.

 

Well I decided to go the E Bay route listed above, ibwoodandtabby sent me an all black medium sized kydex holster, right hand draw, it was listed as for a Glock 17/19/22/23/26666/27 etc etc, mine holds my G-23 gen 3 perfectly, a 27 would still fit, and a 22 would stick out.
Fit in the holster was tight, but not too tight.
My nylon straps and buckles were well made, all the hardware secure and tight, but...………..it barely fit me.
I am 6"3 280, a big boy, I know, the straps full out down to the buckles, and the shoulder down to the waist strap I could be comfortable with, but when I wrapped the side strap around, well call me "biscuit", because one more biscuit and gravy and it wouldn't have fit.
So its tight, and would not fit me if I had on anything other than a T-shirt.
I contacted the seller, and he is shipping me longer straps, great customer service, I also wish the straps were a wee bit wider, but it is what it is, for half the price of a Kenai, I'm happy.

 

Well I decided to go the E Bay route listed above, ibwoodandtabby sent me an all black medium sized kydex holster, right hand draw, it was listed as for a Glock 17/19/22/23/26666/27 etc etc, mine holds my G-23 gen 3 perfectly, a 27 would still fit, and a 22 would stick out.
Fit in the holster was tight, but not too tight.
My nylon straps and buckles were well made, all the hardware secure and tight, but...………..it barely fit me.
I am 6"3 280, a big boy, I know, the straps full out down to the buckles, and the shoulder down to the waist strap I could be comfortable with, but when I wrapped the side strap around, well call me "biscuit", because one more biscuit and gravy and it wouldn't have fit.
So its tight, and would not fit me if I had on anything other than a T-shirt.
I contacted the seller, and he is shipping me longer straps, great customer service, I also wish the straps were a wee bit wider, but it is what it is, for half the original price of a Gunfightersinc Kenai, I'm happy.

 

You can adjust it, any way you want.