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Apex Protection for the Backcountry.
When you are miles deep in the backcountry, wearing a heavy pack, or standing waist-deep in a river, a traditional belt holster simply doesn't work. The Northern Wilderness Chest Rig is our take on the legendary Alaskan-style carry. Engineered to keep your heavy-caliber revolver front and center, this rig provides unobstructed, immediate access to your firearm whether you are navigating dense brush, riding on horseback, or sitting behind the wheel of a rig.
Uncompromising Skirt Leather & Exotic Upgrades.
A chest rig carrying a heavy hunting revolver needs a spine of absolute steel. We craft this rig from heavy-duty Wickett & Craig saddle skirting, the same incredibly dense, full-grain vegetable-tanned leather used to build premium Western saddles. To ensure a flawless draw and prevent any wear on your firearm's finish, the holster is fully lined with a second layer of the exact same hide. For the executive sportsman, the holster face can be custom-inlaid with genuine Caiman or Python skin. Finished with a heavy-duty metal quick-release torso buckle and a sliding bullet loop pad, this is the ultimate fusion of wilderness survival and bespoke leathercraft.
The Workshop Specs:
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The Leather: Double-layered, premium Wickett & Craig saddle skirting for an unyielding, rigid draw stroke. Crafted from full grain veg tan 10oz saddle skirt and fully lined in 2oz of the same. Wickett & Craig Tannery of Curwensville, PA.
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The Harness: Highly adjustable leather Y-harness designed to distribute the weight of heavy revolvers comfortably across the shoulders and back.
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The Hardware: Features a heavy-duty metal side-clip buckle on the torso strap for rapid, one-handed donning and doffing. Hardware is solid cast brass.
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The Utility: Includes a sliding extra-round carrier that perfectly doubles as a load-bearing shoulder pad.
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The Exotics: Available with premium Caiman or Python skin inlays for a striking, one-of-a-kind aesthetic. All exotic leathers are sustainably and responsibly sourced, in compliance with all CITES Regulations. Pan American Leathers of New York, NY.
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