I'm probably in the minority, but, my hunting holsters get dusty, dirty, sometimes wet, sometimes bloody. For those reasons I use nylon. Put them in a bucket of hot soapy water, massage, rinse thouroghly, hang to dry, good as new.

 

A fast draw with a 9.5" barrel will be challenging, to say the least. That gun would be fine as a primary handgun hunting weapon or from the bench on a range, but if you want a quick back-up while bow-hunting I suggest something with a 6" or shorter barrel length.

 

Try the old reliable Bianchi x 15 shoulder holster. It is great for carrying heavy revolvers.

 

I use an Uncle Mike's sidekick shoulder rig for my S&W 586 8 3/8" when hunting deer... or rather when looking for deer. Easy and quick draw even with a lot of clothing on.

 

Check out SIMPLY RUGGED HOLSTERS online. They have a sourdough pancake holster that is awesome. If you combine this with their chesty puller conversion system you have your choice of a hip holster or a sort of tanker style chest holster. I am impressed with their workmanship. This set up is worth the wait and price.

 

I recommend Trailmaster Holsters. I had Earl make me a holster for my GP100 and it is to die for. I'll never have anyone else make a holster for me and I'll never have a holster for my Rugers unless it's made by Earl at Trailmaster.
Check out this link to some examples of his Redhawk and Super Redhawk holsters:
https://www.facebook.com/trailmaste...ailmaster.holsters/media_set?set=a.111753142238840.20171.100002124641423&type=3

 

The Bianchi X15 info says it fits up to 8" barrels, Uncle Mikes does have a Sidekick Vertical Holster that will fit my 9 1/2". I really like the idea of leather, but I also don't need to carry any more weight. The vertical holster is probably the most practical way to carry this large gun. My question is how fast can I draw with it? I'll probably have to try one out.

I'm really wanting something I can reliably draw fast.