WinchesterAA
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I recently tried to purchase a holster from galco for about 80$ after shipping, but it was half an inch longer than my revolver and also on backorder.. I figure, if I'm already at that much money, most custom work that I would have done is probably in about the same area, and it should be complete in roughly the same time as the backorder would be filled.
So, I've tried three companies so far with e-mails specifying the holster I want that they offer, the firearm it will fit (with measurements, since it isn't a 1911), and the fact that I want it, but I have not gotten a reply yet after 4 days or so. (not including the weekend)
I have a Taurus 617 with a 2" barrel, and I want a 2 loop IWB holster made of leather or some other animal skin. Maybe a 4* forward cant. Grip should rest clear of the waistband.
Note on the Taurus - I am really skinny, and I kind of wish I had discovered revolvers before autos because my style of dress makes concealing a short-barreled revolver at about 3:45, inside the pants, a very effective practice.
The only bulge is from the cylinder, which never shows up in the shirt unless I pull it tight against me. The grip length is much less than I am wide as compared to the 1911 which was approximately my width, so when I bend forward I don't have as much grip sticking out as with the 1911.
I was worried that the 617 may be a biggun to conceal, but I find it to be far easier than with the 1911. Problem is, the only thing close to what I could call an IWB holster for it is a duct taped nylon holster to simulate additional width, and no one seems to make a holster specifically for this firearm, so I wish to have one specifically made by someone else.
So, I've tried three companies so far with e-mails specifying the holster I want that they offer, the firearm it will fit (with measurements, since it isn't a 1911), and the fact that I want it, but I have not gotten a reply yet after 4 days or so. (not including the weekend)
I have a Taurus 617 with a 2" barrel, and I want a 2 loop IWB holster made of leather or some other animal skin. Maybe a 4* forward cant. Grip should rest clear of the waistband.
Note on the Taurus - I am really skinny, and I kind of wish I had discovered revolvers before autos because my style of dress makes concealing a short-barreled revolver at about 3:45, inside the pants, a very effective practice.
The only bulge is from the cylinder, which never shows up in the shirt unless I pull it tight against me. The grip length is much less than I am wide as compared to the 1911 which was approximately my width, so when I bend forward I don't have as much grip sticking out as with the 1911.
I was worried that the 617 may be a biggun to conceal, but I find it to be far easier than with the 1911. Problem is, the only thing close to what I could call an IWB holster for it is a duct taped nylon holster to simulate additional width, and no one seems to make a holster specifically for this firearm, so I wish to have one specifically made by someone else.