[jmace57]

I have several pistols for which I would like to buy leather holsters. These are not common like a 1911 or S&W 27. Specifically, they are an old (1934) Iver Johnson Super Sealed 8 .22 revolver, and about a 1990 NEF 22 Mag revolver. Both of these appear to have a 6 inch barrel.

So, do I take them into a store with me and see if they fit? I think the store is going to frown on that. What is the protocol? I don't want to just try buying them after eye-balling them and end up with hosters that don't fit.

I see things like when a holster manufacturer says they have a "size 8" holster, but I don't know what that means. Is there a methodology to measure your firearm and it will at least point you in the right direction?

I'm sorry if these are dumb questions, but would appreciate y'alls input. Thanks

[Sam1911]

If you want something designed to fit the gun exactly, you might have to go to a custom maker. If it's worth it to you, you can have a beautiful holster hand-made to fit, but that will cost probably ~$75+ (maybe +++), and will take time, and you'll probably have to send or take the guns to him to work with.

You can check some of the larger holster manufacturers (like DeSantis, Bianchi, etc) for off-the-shelf holsters designed for your guns, but that's a long shot. Their web sites will have fit charts that list guns by model, but yours aren't terribly likely to show up in the lists.

If you're looking for a somewhat generic holster for just toting around the range, you could check the websites of (or call) some of the lower-end manufacturers like "Uncle Mikes" (http://www.unclemikes.com/products/sidekick_hip_holsters.html) and see if anything they make would probably fit ok. The nylon cheapies usually more or less "fit" guns of a certain size, type, and barrel length. That's most likely the easiest route. Uncle Mike's.

If you call the local shop and explain that you want to try and see if you can find a fit, they may indeed agree to let you bring yours in and try a few holsters. I'd say that might still be a bit of a long shot -- for a really good fit -- but until you ask and try, you won't know.

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

Another way is to look around and see which of the more prominent manufacturers have firearms close in dimensions to the ones you have, and get a holster for that manufacturer's firearm.

[jmace57]

Thanks for the input guys.

[Remllez]

IIRC they may be similar in size to the H&R 9 series, small frame Colt .22's or even the small frame Ruger .22's. You could try looking at the older holsters on E-Bay for mention of one that specifies your model.

[dprice3844444]

if you get nylon generic

[jmace57]

Yes - they are very similar in size to the 6" H&R Sportsman.

[rromeo]

I have never had a problem bringing a gun into a store for holster fitting. Just ask first, unloaded of course, and preferably in a case.