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Post by x101airborne on Jul 7, 2021 7:07:26 GMT -5
With Texas going to paperless billing (constitutional carry) I think it is time to upgrade my every day carry holster. I carry a 2 inch barrel Ruger SP101 almost all the time (except where prohibited of course). I need a tight to the body holster with at least retention level 1. I was kind of thinking Kydex or some similar plastic material, but leather isn't a bad choice for me personally. Only reason I was entertaining the thought of Kydex is my current open top holster is leather and the belt loops have stretched out from my fat roll and now the grip of the weapon sticks out away from my body in an annoying way. It is hanging on tractor seats so for now I am just careful of how I get in and out of the tractor and such. Any of yall that carry a little revolver all the time, please let me know what holster you have and how you like it, good or bad. Inside waist band carry is a no go for me.
Please and thank yall and have a great day.
Trey
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Post by tdbarton on Jul 7, 2021 8:49:41 GMT -5
Simply Rugged silverdollar?
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 7, 2021 9:31:54 GMT -5
I just received notice that my new holster for my SW60 is done and ready, I can’t post pics on here. But look up Nixon leather, he does really nice work, and the holster was done in about 4 weeks. His site is thru Facebook, but I believe you can still check it out if you don’t have an account.
Trapr
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Post by junebug on Jul 7, 2021 10:37:59 GMT -5
I use a Galco o w b leather with a thumb snap or a Fobus, Kydex , most days carried at the 4:00 position. It keeps the grip tighter to me and out of the way for tractor or mower use, but it slows things down when seated in a pickup truck.
Cross draw works well for 4 wheeler and tractor use, but subjects the gun to a lot of dust and dirt if working with hay, feed, or chainsaw, or lifting carrying a lot of stuff. I do prefer an open bottom holster. My everyday carry are autos not revolvers[usually as the situation dictates] but go on with my pants and off at bed time so they see lots of use and the holsters show it. The Charter Arms .44 rides in a holster of my own making with thumb snap. The Simply Rugged pancake would be a good one also.
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Post by jeffh on Jul 7, 2021 10:58:58 GMT -5
I usually make my own holsters, but time and leather are short, so I've looked at these guys for a while and am close to trying SOMETHING of theirs. The prices seem awfully good, but too, "cheap enough" that it won't hurt TOO badly of it doesn't work out. I don't know this company and don't think I know anyone who does, so any input form anyone who HAS owned one would help.
azulagunholsters.com/product/thumb-break-owb-2-slot-pancake-belt-holster/Being something of a Charter Arms AND SP101 fan, I've found that holsters I've made for my Charters (and I make them tight) fit my SP101 very well. The recent Service Six, 4" fits my holsters for my older Charter, 4" 44 Special Target Bulldog perfectly. I don't remember the diameter of the SP101 cylinder, but the Service Six MEASURES 1.497" - if my 10x lighted magnifying glass and the old vernier scale hasn't lied. Getting harder to read it these days. Also, I called Azula when I got the Charter, 3" Bulldog Pug in 357 about two years ago and they were able to tell me which holster fit, since it wasn't listed. I was convinced they knew which gun I was talking about, because it was a new model, by e-mailing a picture and actual model number. Seemed like decent folks who were willing to take the time to help me too. I have not decided myself yet, because I want to run the Charter through its paces after some significant effort to get it to not lead, and I have a lot of testing to do on the Service Six yet. If I could find a decent 'smith I didn't have to ship it too, I'd cut it to three inches too, so I'm still holding off on more holsters at the moment. |
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Post by simple45 on Jul 7, 2021 11:26:04 GMT -5
SImply rugged all the way! the sourdough pancake or the silver dollar for the smaller frame are excellent holsters. Tight to the body rides high and balanced on the belt line with a slight forward cant for draw. it can be carried strong side or cross draw. these holsters last forever trust me with hard all weather use factored in. for the guaranteed retention in any situation add the strap it has a long tail and very easy to unsnap on the draw. Great prices never have waited more than 2-3 weeks. Add the most versatile ammo pouch and your set. I have a simply rugged holster for nearly every revolver I own. can’t be beat.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 7, 2021 16:45:50 GMT -5
I usually make my own holsters, but time and leather are short, so I've looked at these guys for a while and am close to trying SOMETHING of theirs. The prices seem awfully good, but too, "cheap enough" that it won't hurt TOO badly of it doesn't work out. I don't know this company and don't think I know anyone who does, so any input form anyone who HAS owned one would help.
azulagunholsters.com/product/thumb-break-owb-2-slot-pancake-belt-holster/Being something of a Charter Arms AND SP101 fan, I've found that holsters I've made for my Charters (and I make them tight) fit my SP101 very well. The recent Service Six, 4" fits my holsters for my older Charter, 4" 44 Special Target Bulldog perfectly. I don't remember the diameter of the SP101 cylinder, but the Service Six MEASURES 1.497" - if my 10x lighted magnifying glass and the old vernier scale hasn't lied. Getting harder to read it these days. Also, I called Azula when I got the Charter, 3" Bulldog Pug in 357 about two years ago and they were able to tell me which holster fit, since it wasn't listed. I was convinced they knew which gun I was talking about, because it was a new model, by e-mailing a picture and actual model number. Seemed like decent folks who were willing to take the time to help me too. I have not decided myself yet, because I want to run the Charter through its paces after some significant effort to get it to not lead, and I have a lot of testing to do on the Service Six yet. If I could find a decent 'smith I didn't have to ship it too, I'd cut it to three inches too, so I'm still holding off on more holsters at the moment. I ordered ONE, once. They look very nice in pics, but leather on the one I got was thin and didn’t fit the revolver well so it went back the same day. Trapr |
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Post by jeffh on Jul 7, 2021 18:14:42 GMT -5
I ordered ONE, once. They look very nice in pics, but leather on the one I got was thin and didn’t fit the revolver well so it went back the same day. Trapr Thank you!
Good to know!
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Post by x101airborne on Jul 8, 2021 9:19:49 GMT -5
Thank you all for the good and the bad. I believe a holster is like any other tool; good tools make the job easier, poor tools make misery.
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Post by x101airborne on Jul 8, 2021 9:35:30 GMT -5
My current holster is made by 1791 leather. It has been through the wars and shows it. I have carried it for (I think) 5 years now. If the belt slots would be just a little tighter and it had a thumb snap, I would have stayed with it. For a 40.00 holster, I still have no complaints. I am mainly looking for a level 1 retention holster to replace it since this one is just an open top. Still gotta give props to 1791, they use real good leather and their stitching holds up real well.
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Post by jeffh on Jul 8, 2021 10:34:17 GMT -5
My current holster is made by 1791 leather. It has been through the wars and shows it. I have carried it for (I think) 5 years now. If the belt slots would be just a little tighter and it had a thumb snap, I would have stayed with it. For a 40.00 holster, I still have no complaints. I am mainly looking for a level 1 retention holster to replace it since this one is just an open top. Still gotta give props to 1791, they use real good leather and their stitching holds up real well. Hey, these look nice! Prices are pretty "cheap" too.
If you got five years out of a $40 holster, I'm book-marking their site and going back as soon as I settle on what stays and what goes regarding my revolvers.
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Post by x101airborne on Jul 9, 2021 8:35:15 GMT -5
Talked to one of the big saddle shops here and the man told me to put rubbing alcohol in a bowl and soak just the loops in it for a day each side. Said it will take out some of the oil and shrink the loops down. Said it may or may not effect the coloring depending on how it was stained. I dont really care since it is so scratched up it is no longer the original finish anyhow. Im going to give it a try.
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Post by jeffh on Jul 9, 2021 13:42:26 GMT -5
Talked to one of the big saddle shops here and the man told me to put rubbing alcohol in a bowl and soak just the loops in it for a day each side. Said it will take out some of the oil and shrink the loops down. Said it may or may not effect the coloring depending on how it was stained. I dont really care since it is so scratched up it is no longer the original finish anyhow. Im going to give it a try. Let us know how it turns out?
I don't have any in need of that particular tweak, but it sounds like a really good thing to know. I've pitched production knife sheaths before for being too loose. Maybe this would have worked?
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Post by x101airborne on Jul 9, 2021 15:51:08 GMT -5
The man also said if you have a pair of work boots that are too loose to put them on and pour a bottle of alcohol down each one and wear them all day. I dont know about all that, but he is somewhere like 90 and I am half his age so I wont say anything against someone with WAY more experience than I have.
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Post by needsmostuff on Jul 11, 2021 8:18:27 GMT -5
The man also said if you have a pair of work boots that are too loose to put them on and pour a bottle of alcohol down each one and wear them all day. Don't know if that will help the boots but I bet your feet won't hurt all day ! |
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