Holster that doesn't cover the trigger

[Hellbore]

Here's a question...

I recently bought a Ruger 22/45 MK III and got a Ruger leather holster for it that looked nice on the website.

When I received the holster in the mail, I found that it does not cover the trigger at all. It looks like when they made the holster they intentionally went out of their way to cut it such that the trigger would be exposed.

Isn't this a potential safety hazard? I realize I can turn the safety on if there is a round chambered, but I don't like to rely on that alone.

I would feel more comfortable with the trigger being covered like it is in most holsters I have seen. A branch could snag on it and cause the gun to fire if the safety lever gets bumped or something.

Your thoughts? Why would a holster be designed this way? Is there any good reason?

 

[docnyt]

I wouldn't feel safe with a holster like that.

 

[rcmodel]

Yes, it's an old-school design for sure.

Back in the day, almost all pistol holsters had a deep cut uncovering the trigger area so you could put your finger in the trigger guard on the way out of the holster.

Perhaps it wasn't too bad or unsafe in pre-Glock days when guns had real safeties that worked.
But today, all safety training insists you keep your finger along-side the slide / frame, and covered trigger holsters are the norm.

Perhaps Ruger believes you will always follow it's 20 pages of red safety warnings in the owners manual, and never ever load the gun until you are ready to shoot it immediately?

Myself, I'd probably carry it empty most of the time unless expecting action.
Or send it back & get this one.
http://shopruger.com/Mark-II-III-5-Tan-Leather-Holster/productinfo/84167/

rc

 

[wishin]

It depends are the firearm. There are double actions that take significant trigger pressure to fire. Given that, an exposed trigger is plenty safe in the hands of someone who pulls the gun with a straight index finger. It would take a bizarre set of circumstances to accidently fire such a firearm.

 

[Hellbore]

That's annoying. The gun that this particular holster is DESIGNED FOR has a very light trigger. It's a 22/45 MK III and is single-action with a light trigger. Also the idea of only being able to safely carry the gun around with no ammo in it is kind of sad. What if I'm hunting rabbit or some other varmint? I'm supposed to draw and load the gun before I can fire? Funny. I guess it's OK for plinking.

Also, thanks for the holster suggestion but as this is a 22/45 and not a regular MK III it most likely would not fit right in that holster, the frame is not the same.

I'm thinking this would be a good upgrade:
http://www.triplek.com/Products/id/38/grp/409/prd/132/

However, even that holster looks like the trigger might not be protected. I wish I could find someone who owns this holster for a 22/45 so I could tell for sure what it's like.

EDIT: Never mind, I think I found a close enough picture:
http://www.cowboyneeds.com/039.jpg

Not bad, kind of pricey though... and it looks like the spare mag could just fall out of the pouch if jostled around.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Two words that will fix your problem:

Duct Tape

or as known in the south:

Duck Tape

 

[Hellbore]

Yeah right duct tape! I didn't buy such a pretty little gun to carry it in a ball of duct tape LOL

Hey that gives me an idea though, I have a sewing awl (and I know how to sew with it), maybe I could get a hold of some leather and add on to this holster... modify it a bit, sew on a piece of leather to cover the trigger and maybe even a magazine pouch with a little snap on it, the possibilities are endless...

Does this sound feasible?

Not sure what kind of leather to use though, or where to get it, or how to dye it...

On second thought, $80 is not that much money for quality work...

 

[rcmodel]

Sure, why not.

Better yet, take it to a shoe repair guy or horse tack shop and pay them to do it.

They can closely match the leather and make it look like it came that way brand new.

Harder to do yourself if you have no leather-working experience.

rc

 

[General Geoff]

The only open-trigger-guard holster design that I'd consider using, is one for a single or double action revolver with exposed hammer, with a thumb strap that very securely holds the hammer down.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

If it's not the one in the advertising picture, send it back. If it IS the same as the picture, sell it and buy a covered triggerguard holster. Personally, on a Ruger .22 auto, I'd leave the chamber empty while carrying in the field. It's not a fast draw, defensive gun. Your holster would serve me fine as-is.

 

[Hellbore]

Don't worry, the holster I have is in fact the way it is shown on Ruger's site. It's not the holster someone linked here, it's this one

http://shopruger.com/MarK-III-22_45-Holster-5-barrel/productinfo/50092/

It was a gift so I didn't know what it was like beforehand, I didn't look at it.

Hey i'm thinking maybe what I'll do is just order this...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...logCode=XK&rid=&parentType=&indexId=cat601050

Reading the reviews, other 22/45 target model owners say it fits, so it should fit mine!

$60 is a little easier for me to take, plus IN STOCK is a big bonus. I like that it has a mag pouch too, though I'm not 100% convinced the mag wouldn't fall out, based on the pics. Maybe if it fits tightly it would be OK. Reading the reviews, people say the magazine fits tight in the pouch so I guess it shouldn't be a problem.

My Dad is very tempted to buy a 22/45 for himself so if he does, I can always give him the carrylite holster

 

[labhound]

Hellbore I've got the same pistol and holster you do. I either don't carry it with a round chambered or if chambered I keep the safety on. I considered the "Triple K Packer Holster with Magazine Pouch" also but like you I opted for the one from the Ruger site which is also made by Triple K. If you get the one with the magazine pouch let us know how it works out. The only reservation I had with it was if you didn't carry the extra magazine the strap holding the pistol in would appear to be really loose.

 

[Hellbore]

Well for what it's worth, everything else besides the exposed trigger is really nice on the ruger-branded holster. In fact I love that it has the Ruger stamp on it.

I love leather holsters and I think I will get the other triple K holster regardless, and let you know how it works out... and which I end up liking the best.