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I live on the water, salt water. I am about 15 minutes from fishing in the Gulf. I went looking for a Smith model 66 four inch for my fishing and hunting gun. I found a 3 inch gun and a 4 inch barrel then changed out the 3 for the 4 in my shop. I added a set of Packmeyer signature grips, I have large hands.
I do not wear waders. I carry my 66 in an Andrews silicone treated leather cross draw rig. It fits in front of my left hip bone and allows my right hand to be free, plus keeps the hammer away from contacting my fishing rod, shotgun or rifle as I move. It is comfortable to walk or sit with. It is the open cross draw with suede lining below:
http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm
With chest waders I would probably go with a shoulder rig under the heavy over jacket. But the 66 would still be my first choice for weight, power and weather resistance.
Ed
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