Good holsters?

[Third_Rail]

I've searched and searched, and I've yet to find a decent CCW holster for any BP revolvers. When I turn 21/around the apartment I'd like to have a decent holster. This "bucket type" I have now is uncomfortable and the revolver constantly shifts around.


Any leads?

 

[Low Key]

Try "uncle Mike's" holsters. I have a paddle style with thumb strap that fits my 5.5in Rem 58 rather well and a long shirt will conceal it from view. The size 3 vertical shoulder holster fits the same weapon and keeps it hidden and secure under a loose shirt.

 

[Steve499]

You should just make your own. If you have a leather shop anywhere around they usually have an economy pile which contains pieces large and heavy enough to make good holsters. I don't recall exactly but I believe I have less than $25.00 invested in both my belts and holsters combined.

Steve

 

[Third_Rail]

Yep, I figured I'd need to make my own... between Tandy and Brettun's, I shouldn't have to spend much, and I'll have plenty of leather left for other fun projects.


IWB holsters for BP arms are near impossible to find, I guess. I'll post pics whenever I get around to making it, though. Might be months.

 

[Manyirons]

What tha BOSS is usin.

http://www.mernickleholsters.com/pssys/ps6sasys.html

http://www.mernickleholsters.com/ps/ps6sar15.html

 

[Third_Rail]

Yeah, he also has money, though.


I'm a college student.

 

[Old Fuff]

For the record, I once had an inside-waistband holster for a Colt S.A.A/5 1/2" that was made in El Paso TX. during the 1890's, so the concept isn't new.

I have pictures of gunmen carrying cap & ball six-guns during the 1850's through the 1870's with the revolver simply stuck behind a belt or sash, but nothing in the way of "modern" CCW rigs.

I'm not sure what gun Third_Rail has in mind, but if the barrel length is in the 7" to 8" neighborhood I suspect that a very high cross-draw holster would be called for, and yes - I make my own too. Never believed I should have someone do what I could do for myself. Started when I was in college also. If you need help with a pattern a "pancake" style will do.

 

[Third_Rail]

3" barrel, 1861 snubnose, sold as an 1862 snub.


As for making what I need, I generally do that with leather goods; I simply don't have any decent leather to work with yet. Not about to use 3oz leather!

I'm thinking about 8-10oz for this project, just like my belt.

 

[Old Fuff]

Dixie Gun Works (www.dixiegunworks.com) has a reproduction of a Civil War Navy holster called a "frog." It was intended to carry a 1851 Colt Navy revolver with the barrel sticking out the bottom. As it is it's about the right length for your gun.

Item No. HL1202 Navy Pistol Frog $16.95

Not fancy, but interesting...

 

[Yankee John]

Here are a couple of pics of my reproduction Civil War Navy frog (picked up cheap off eBay) with my Pietta snubnose 1860 Colt.

Perfect fit!

Hope this helps,

 

[Old Fuff]

The holster pictured above by Yankee John is the same kind offered by Dixie Gun Works.

 

[Tinker2]

Steve499

Nice job on your holsters. looks good.


Third_Rail

You could make this fit.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pancake-Holster_W0QQitemZ130017162449QQihZ003QQcategoryZ2996QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Tinker2

 

[Old Fuff]

Tinker2:

Good try, but I don't think it would fit. It appears to be a holster for a S&W K-frame .38 or .357 revolver with a 2 1/2" or shorter barrel.