trey45
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Post by trey45 on Aug 17, 2009 12:26:36 GMT -5
I have a Redhawk 4" 45 Colt I'd like a good utilitarian holster for, prefer leather. I would be mainly using this for carrying out in the swamps and woods behind the house. Not really concerned with a flap, a simple snap will be fine. Belt holster too, a shoulder holster would be useless.
Can anyone recommend a manufacturer, and possibly a model number I should be looking at? I greatly appreciate any help you can offer. From my many hours of reading your forum here, you guys actually carry your guns! I figure here would be the best place to ask for assistance, if I posted this in the wrong section I apologize.
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Post by naphtali on Aug 17, 2009 14:15:39 GMT -5
Dimensional differences between 4-inch Redhawk and 4-inch "N" frame S&W are nominal -- that is Redhawk is slightly larger.
Via wet molding (99 percent isopropyl alcohol), you can adjust an "N" frame holster to fit the Redhawk perfectly. If you want specific procedure to accomplish the adjustment, PM/email me.
Hope this helps.
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robl
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Post by robl on Aug 17, 2009 15:21:07 GMT -5
A good holster will be made specifically for the model in question. The Redhawk, the Taurus 44 and the Dan Wesson are all dimensionally close enough to be almost interchangeable, but they are all a bit larger than the S&W N. Having built a few, & used dozens of other brands of holsters here are my recommendations in no particular order: Mike Barantti, he posts here and does beautiful dependable holsters, Milt Sparks, (worth the wait) get the Hackathorn Special. Bianchi's Cyclone. El Paso Saddlery M-88 Street Combat, or my Sourdough Pancake. There are dozens other out there, I am sure folks have their favorites that may differ. Welcome to the forum.
Rob
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cubrock
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Post by cubrock on Aug 17, 2009 15:41:06 GMT -5
I carry a 4" N-frame S&W regularly in a Simply Rugged Sourdough pancake with optional inside-out straps. Those straps give me the ability to carry it IWB, which is very secure and comfortable. For the needs you specified, this is an excellent holster. It keeps the gun easily accessible, high, and tight to my body.
The other makers Rob mentioned are all good, too.
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raven5
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Post by raven5 on Aug 17, 2009 18:28:15 GMT -5
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Post by twbryan on Aug 17, 2009 20:15:20 GMT -5
I use a simply rugged for my Sp101.
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Hobie
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Post by Hobie on Aug 18, 2009 8:14:03 GMT -5
I would get a lanyard ring and lanyard for any gun carried around water. Just sayin'...
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Post by brionic on Aug 18, 2009 12:09:02 GMT -5
I would be careful here. The holsters appear to be of fine quality, but the maker has closed up shop leaving several paying customers in the lurch. You can assume from the ebay posting that the seller purchased these from the maker, but you never know and don't want to end up with some other guy's holster that he's still waiting for. Checking the history of this maker reminds me of all the Duclos and "Big Ed" Douglas nonsense... Not to stir things up, but some of us have already been down this road. For an outstanding holster from an outstanding guy, you can't go wrong with Simply Rugged. Rob will take care of you! -- Brian |
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Post by inFALable on Aug 19, 2009 9:40:48 GMT -5
I'd go with Simply Rugged for a pancake or maybe a Kramer pancake if you like horsehide.
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ncdave
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Post by ncdave on Aug 19, 2009 21:54:33 GMT -5
Welcome to you. From my experience, anything from Simply Rugged would be a great choice, as I have a few of his products and highly recommend him.
David
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Post by Markbo on Aug 24, 2009 15:43:52 GMT -5
I found A.E. Nelson gun leather a couple years back. They make a neat holster for hunting/carrying guns that I liked so much I bought 3 or 4:  It is there model 392. Several things I like about them is that they have thumb straps that cover the top well, are two way, i.e. standard and cross draw without any additional outside flaps so You can place them easily and the price. While they may not be the quality of Simply Rugged or Barranti leather, they are fine choices for intended use and very versatile. |
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Post by redberens on Aug 24, 2009 16:32:08 GMT -5
Simply Rugged holsters. From what I've heard, they are the best for carrying heavy sixguns.
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church
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Post by church on Aug 24, 2009 21:49:17 GMT -5
Holsters are as personal as a wristwatch or boots. Go with quality, but be aware you may well not get it right the first time.
No shame in that, we all have a drawer full of good holsters that were not, in the end, just exactly right for us.
Simply Rugged is a good place to look.
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sixer
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Post by sixer on Aug 24, 2009 22:36:12 GMT -5
I dont know if anybody here has tried Alaska Leather Works. I just received one for my Horvath .44 special and I love it. High quality workmanship and well priced. The goal of ALW is to your door in 3 weeks or less. I received mine in 2.5
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robl
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Post by robl on Aug 25, 2009 1:40:36 GMT -5
Bill Swehla of AK Leatherworks is a good guy and does good work.
It only takes him a day or two to build the holsters.. It takes him a week or so to sober up enough to make it to the Post Office ;D
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