Looking fo a good chest rig for my G20sf. I do allot of hiking, backpacking etc and my backpack's waist belt/strap prevents the wearing of a traditional owb holster so I usually carry my pistol in the top pouch of my pack. Obviously not an ideal spot for a quick draw should the need arise. I was looking at the Gunfighters Inc Kenai chest rig but was a little surprise at the $150.00 price tag :o Does anyone have any experience with this rig and if so is it worth it? Thanks...
In the best tradition of the Internet, you ask for steak grilling recipe and I offer shrimp boiled in beer. ;D
Zero experience with Gunfighter products. I'm thinking about one of the Hill People Gear pouches, carries a gun plus gear and hides the gun from the sheeple.
https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/71 (https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/71)
Buddy just got one for his delta, seems like a slick rig, he's very happy with it so far.
Hey AlinMi,
Gunfighters Kenai Chest Holster is totally worth the money. It is perfect for carrying my G20 in the Woods, or in the cold months (which are many in Minnesota) If you do get the Kenai, your only challenge will be figuring out how to put it on correctly : )
Ken
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Quote from: Rick R on August 26 2018 03:08:11 PM MDT
In the best tradition of the Internet, you ask for steak grilling recipe and I offer shrimp boiled in beer. ;D
Zero experience with Gunfighter products. I'm thinking about one of the Hill People Gear pouches, carries a gun plus gear and hides the gun from the sheeple.
https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/71 (https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/71)
Wow, I'm liking that!
After putting it on a few times, it's not problem
You can also get additional shells for different pistols for $85.00 each
https://gunfightersinc.com/shop/gen-2-kenai-chest-holster-additional-shell/
Quote from: Kenk on August 27 2018 09:50:22 AM MDT
You can also get additional shells for different pistols for $85.00 each
https://gunfightersinc.com/shop/gen-2-kenai-chest-holster-additional-shell/
Looks good, I think I'm going to "pull the trigger" on this one.
FYI - If you order anything other than black, the price goes up, and yes, you will really like it
Quote from: Crotalus on August 26 2018 02:40:28 PM MDT
Looking fo a good chest rig for my G20sf. I do allot of hiking, backpacking etc and my backpack's waist belt/strap prevents the wearing of a traditional owb holster so I usually carry my pistol in the top pouch of my pack. Obviously not an ideal spot for a quick draw should the need arise. I was looking at the Gunfighters Inc Kenai chest rig but was a little surprise at the $150.00 price tag :o Does anyone have any experience with this rig and if so is it worth it? Thanks...
I like mine. They have 20% off coupons from time to time. Maybe watch for a Labor Day deal?
This should get you a 10% off coupon - https://gunfightersinc.com/kenai-coupon-expiring/
Excellent product, I have one with 2 extra shells.. Their customer service is top notch..
I really like my paradise valley leather chest holster.
http://paradisevalleyleather.com/leather-chest-holsters/
Nice, I really like leather leather holsters when it comes to OTW, but for a chest rig, which will likely get wet, I went with the Kydex
I stopped by Diamond D in Wasilla last month, they make a slick chest rig too.
Absolutely, super nice stuff, but are approaching $200.00
https://store.westernimagesleather.com/products/sportsmens-chest-holster
That's a nice looking rig!
Quote from: Kenk on August 30 2018 04:07:54 AM MDT
That's a nice looking rig!
It is a fantastic rig, unfortunately I found out I prefer belt carry. I'm going to to put my Sportsmen's Chest Holster up for sale sometime soon.
Yep, I like wearing both at the same myself
Hey, Ken,
I have one of the Gen 2 Kenai holsters on order for my Glock 20 Gen 4, for use for backup on Yellowstone region fishing trips..
So it'll ride on my chest while I'm in waders — if you have any thoughts on best practices in using the Kenai I'd love to hear them.
Thanks.
Commo
Hey Commo,
They seem to work best (at least for me) riding high on your chest. Once adjusted correctly you will enjoy it a great deal
Ken
Ken, seems like fairly high up on the chest will be best what with needing to clear the top of the waders if the SHTF...also thinking that access might be better if I can offset the holster to the left an inch or two (as a right-hander) so as to put the grip of the gun closer to the center of the chest...(there are the suspenders of the waders to deal with..)
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Commo
It should be fine that way
I've been wearing my Kenai chest holster (Glock 20 w. 6" barrel) while mountain biking this summer and fall. I think that the strong side waist is the best place to cary a weapon, but after a career in law enforcement I've got nerve damage from the duty belt and I'm loath to wear anything heavy around my waist. That goes double on a bicycle.
The Kenai is a lot more comfortable than I expected. I thought the single strap over my left shoulder would be really annoying, but I don't feel it at all until about hour-3, and it's still fine for another two hours. After five hours of riding most everything hurts, including the holster.
There's a small amount of outward flop in the leaned-over biking position since the handle of the weapon is so much heavier than the muzzle end, but it's not really an issue.
In general I prefer my Hill People chest pack because it doesn't make you look like a guy with a gun strapped to your chest, but it has two big drawbacks: First, it simply doesn't allow a fast enough draw to react to any sort of sudden encounter. I've used it for years and practiced plenty. I've sewn pull tabs at the corner to make it easier to open the gun compartment. It's still terribly slow. You really need a several-second warning to arm yourself if you cary with the chest pack, which isn't ideal. I live in Montana, and while I don't bike in prime grizzly country, there's no law prohibiting grizzlies from passing through. If there's a better way to surprise a bear (or moose) than on a bike, I've not heard of it.
The other drawback to the Hill People chest pack is I inevitably put too much weight in it, at which point it becomes really uncomfortable for biking.
I think the price of the Kenai is pretty proud, but if it allows you to cary your weapon while out and about, it's money well spent. It holds the gun securely, it's easy to take on and off, it provides very quick access, and it's easy to adjust. I don't think it's superior to a belt holster, but if you cannot wear a belt holster for whatever reason, it's a good compromise.
Another Kenai fan : )
Quote from: AlinMi on August 26 2018 03:35:49 PM MDT
Buddy just got one for his delta, seems like a slick rig, he's very happy with it so far.
Update, after a couple weeks of chasing bears with hounds, no complaints, he's pretty tickled with it.
Check out the Chesty Puller chest rig at Simply Rugged. He makes an adapter for cheap that can be utilized with most ALL of your holsters into a chest rig holster. I have had others just under $200 and sold them all after running into this option.
Just received an email from GunfightersINC regarding Kenai Chest Holsters
20% off coupon on all our in-stock, ready to ship Kenai Chest Holsters this weekend only! Use the code ready2hunt for 20% off your order. Offer expires 10/5/2018.
https://gunfightersinc.com/product-category/quick-ship-items/?mc_cid=5e264e237a&mc_eid=0703bb0fb7
Fishing this week in Yellowstone country and finding the Kenai holster works very well in its position under the waders..once it's in place it doesn't hinder my casting at all.
Here's hoping I never have call to use it but it's comforting as I walk a couple miles from the vehicle both inside and outside YNP..Along with the bear spray on my hip I've got some protection at hand..
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Concealed under the waders it's pretty easy to draw quickly. I find if I keep the harness snug I can draw without holding down the holster but it pulls more easily if I use my left hand outside the waders to steady the strap on my left. (Note that I will also wear a jacket or fly vest while fishing..)
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Glock 20 Gen 4 loaded with Underwood 200 grain hard cast Hi-Tek coated bullets..still figuring out how to carry extra magazine(s) for quick access.
Commo
Great rig, love mine
My bud got one of their mag pouches that attaches to the horizontal strap.
Give that 40 a quick pull and she'll snap right outb of that holster.
Quote from: AlinMi on October 31 2018 04:10:46 PM MDT
My bud got one of their mag pouches that attaches to the horizontal strap.
Give that 40 a quick pull and she'll snap right outb of that holster.
I also ordered the single mag pouch from them but it's not set up for the wide straps of the rig, maybe was sent the wrong one...but also it would be hard to reach under the waders in my scenario as pictured..for now I've got the mag in a front vertical zipper pocket of my wading jacket. I have a 2 mag carrier with snap covers that I will use when I'm not concerned about water exposure and the concealability factor..
The Glock (a 20 btw) will indeed snap right out but I'm training myself to take my left hand out of the muzzle direction by putting it on the left side strap (outside the waders)..that gives me a bit more positive draw as it keeps the entire rig tight as I pull up.
Commo