Carrying in and around water?

[kt]

this waterfowler carries constantly. when hunting i tell ppl a cal. a little larger than your street carry is advisable. if the villain is another hunter where 3 layers/waders, that little pocket 9 that i like on the street seems really small, i also bumped into a black bear at 10 foot in the dark one time, made the 9 look small also.. that being said i like a thumbreak holster. waders, well i havent figured out how to quickly access the gun yet. but as far as finish, the glock finish still looks like it did day one, after being along on 5 years of year round hunting. kt

[Rapier]

16,
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