Holster suggestions

[bearfoot]

So I just ordered one of these (Ruger Redhawk Talo edition, 2.75"), and though it'll be a bit of a BBQ gun for me, I'd still like the option of using it as a carry piece, so I'm looking for suggestions for a belt holster - IWB or OWB.
I'm not sure if a holster for the SRH Alaskan would fit, does anybody know if it's similar enough? or maybe if it's similar enough to a 629 snubbie?

 

[JTQ]

I'm not much of a Ruger revolver guy, but I suspect a 2.75" barreled Redhawk is somewhat of an oddity. Whatever you get will probably require some conversation with the holster maker to verify they cover that gun.

In any case, a couple of makers that are pretty popular with the Ruger revolver owners are ...

Lobo Gun Leather http://www.lobogunleather.com

Simply Rugged http://www.simplyrugged.com

On the other hand, when you say "BBQ", some of the more "showy" holster makers are …

Tucker Gun Leather http://www.tuckergunleather.com

Pure Kustom http://www.purekustom.com

Cotton's Custom Leather http://www.tex45.com

Perhaps you'd like an exotic skin holster from Andrews Custom Leather http://www.andrewsleather.com/exotic/exoticindex.html

 

[SigP229R]

I highly recommend Tucker gunleather. I have the HF-2 for my p229R and it is a fantastic holster. It will require a wait but, it is well worth it and Rob is a great guy to work with.

 

[Mainsail]

Good looking gun!

Holster in this review: http://gunblast.com/Ruger-RedhawkTALO.htm

 

[bearfoot]

Thanks for the suggestions, fellas. I was hoping to avoid the cost of a custom holster, but it might be worth a few extra bucks ... I see that Simply Rugged has a 2.75" RH option - that may be the way to go, but I'll check out the others as well.

 

[CraigC]

Should fit anything designed for the Alaskan.

Andrews makes nice holsters but his exotic prices are outrageous.

 

[cluttonfred]

If CraigC is right that it will fit anything that holds the Alaskan then you should have no trouble. MidwayUSA turns up three, from an Uncle Mike's nylon flap holster for $18 up to a Galco leather holster witha retention strap for $75. I am sure that there are many more. You're a brave man, I am not sure that I'd want to shoot a .44 mag with those grips, no matter how pretty they are. ;-)

 

[bearfoot]

I'll take it to the next gun show and see if the Galco vendor has a holster for the Alaskan to test fit. That would definitely enhance my options.
@Owlnmole, the RH is still a pretty good size hunk of metal, so I think I'll be fine, though I'll probably wear gloves to shoot at the range. What would scare me is shooting magnum loads from a S&W 329, which weighs like half what the RH does! In any case, I'll throw up a quick range report once I get to shoot it.

 

[Sav .250]

Next time you go to your local Gun Show >That is if you have one. Bring your weapon .
Always venders there selling holsters. Plus, they "fit" them while you stand around. That way, no guessing! You get the right one.

 

[moxie]

Not sure that what will fit the Alaskan will fit the Redhawk. The Alaskan is based on the Super Redhawk. The frames and cylinders are somewhat different. Check first.

 

[CraigC]

The cylinders are interchangeable, they are identical right down to the part numbers. The frame is the same except the extension, which has little effect on holster fit.

 

[moxie]

Thanks for the clarification.