Simply Rugged, Sourdough for my Ruger flattop BH

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image.jpg image.jpg A while back I bought a Simply Rugged Sourdough pancake holster to fit my Ruger new model flattop blackhawk in 44 spl. I thought I'd share a bit about it in case others were considering a similar holster for a large gun.

I opted for the Oxblood color, and for a very reasonable charge, border stamping. I think that border stamping really sets the holster off. And the color, classic elegance is the only way I can describe it.

For $20, I added inside the waistband loops. I figured it would be uncomfortable but I'd give it a go. How wrong I was. It is very comfortable IWB. It stays at the correct angle and doesn't move around.

It's very comfortable outside the waistband as well. The ride height and angle are perfect for me. I wear most guns at the 3:00, maybe 3:30 position.

Overall I'm very pleased with the quality, and the comfort. Not to mention the appearance. It protects the gun very well and retainment is good without a strap. A strap was an option however if someone wants it.


Thanks for looking.

Bazoo
 
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I have an order in right now for an identicle holster to fit my single six.

I think for the gp100, I may go black with border stamping.
 
SSBN617b said:
Just ordered one with basket weave. The model with the flap
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I'd certainly be interested in seeing some pictures of it and a report on it when it comes in.

I like that Celtic knot carving, but I can't justify the price.
 
I have the Sourdough holster for my 6" GP100, its a great holster. Mine is also the Oxblood color, but no border stamping.
 
Bazoo said:
For $20, I added inside the waistband loops. I figured it would be uncomfortable but I'd give it a go. How wrong I was. It is very comfortable IWB. It stays at the correct angle and doesn't move around.
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YMMV.

I have a Silver Dollar Pancake for a Charter Bulldog. I opted for the IWB straps. Didn't think they worked that well for me. Mine did want to move here and there, up and down.

Ended up taking them off, and putting on a pair of the rubberized nylon pull-the-dot type snap loops, that you see on kydex holsters everywhere, on this. I think it works better. I pretty much always use this IWB. I've kept the leather straps, in case I want to revisit this some time.

It's very comfortable outside the waistband as well. The ride height and angle are perfect for me. I wear most guns at the 3:00, maybe 3:30 position.
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Extremely comfortable IWB at 3 o'clock.

Overall I'm very pleased with the quality, and the comfort. Not to mention the appearance. It protects the gun very well and retainment is good without a strap. A strap was an option however if someone wants it.
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The one thing it's not good at is easy re-holstering. The leather rises up past the cylinder. The holster retains very well, because that bit closes a bit behind the cylinder. OK with me, I'm not going to be using this in gun games.
 
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I agree, reholstering isn't super easy. But it's doable. Gun games is different than carry, and field use. For my use, wearing on the farm, occasional hunting, and maybe running to the store for bread, it does well.
 
I love Simply Rugged and have owned several over the years, but in my opinion they are overpriced holsters these days.

Originally they were less expensive and have always been sort of “workman” like in construction. Outfits like El Paso Saddlery offer better tooled and finished holsters using as good or better leather, extremely nice stitching, at notably less cost than Simply. The increase in brand recognition in recent years has maybe made them just a little too proud of themselves nowadays.
 
It all depends on what you want.....a mass manufactured holster like an El Paso....or a holster individually made for you. The price of leather has gone up substantially in the past few years as well. Either will do pretty good job......but I'll always swing to the side of the small maker. Maybe because I'm in that group. I'm also more expensive than Rob and still manage to keep busier than I'd like.

Rob isn't too proud.....he's no millionaire....he's just trying to make a couple bucks, nothing wrong with that.
 
I dabble in leatherwork. I've made several holsters and sheaths. I know the work that goes into it. I think $80 base price is fair for the sourdough pancake holster. I think $10 for border stamping is fair.

I also really like the design, except I'd like a bit more on the back, so I can wiggle the gun I'm easier one handed. That said, I do wiggle it in okay. That's not a deal breaker for me.
 
I’ve been wearing this holster and gun constantly since I got it. And it’s broken in real good. It’s not soft yet, though the belt I got at the same time is now. I’ll see if I can get a pic next time I take it off in the daytime for waxing.

I wax it with paste wax as a barrier against sweat. I also remove the gun grips and wax the frame and grip interiors.
 
I've got two of the sourdoughs and like them so much I got the chesty puller for the times I want to carry them in a different way.

I also do leatherwork and you are not just paying for the materials and time to make it, but for the time/practice it took to get good enough to offer them commercially. It's a steep learning curve to go from functional to both functional and good looking.
 
I ordered a SR Sourdough Pancake for my GP100 4" and decided for an extra $15 bucks for the loops I'd try IWB. I was expecting it to be uncomfortable but was surprised it's very doable even with my 5" on long walks. I ordered the plain jane version because in my neck of the woods it's not a good idea to show off your gear so nobody would ever see it anyway.
 
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