Outdoorsman holster.

Help me choose a suitable leather holster for my new(to me) s&w 4" model 10.
I like Bianchi but not too picky.
I don't mind a retention strap.
This will be a belt gun in an outdoorsman role.

 

The Milt Sparks 200AW is the best quality and easiest to use "outdoorsman" holster I have ever come across.

 

I have a particular like for HUNTER brand holsters for this sort of application.

The 1100-11 model fits all Smith and Wesson 4" K-frame revolvers.
Snaps on-and-off your belt.

https://www.amazon.com/1100-11-Belt-Holster-Size-Brown/dp/B000N8LGQQ

 

I also like the Triple K #196

Has a thumb-break, and threads onto your belt.

https://www.americasgunstore.com/pr...96-carrylite-holster-for-gun-group-1-4-0-4-2/

Available in brown, black and patterned

 

I have a very long history with Hunter holsters. My very first handgun...a 1970s single six, came in a Hunter holster. It is still in it right now. Still in use.

 

I like the Triple K too. I have been kicking g around the idea of buying black leather accessories lately.
Holsters. Accessories and belts could all somewhat match if black.....


I had a similar holster in a Bianchi #5L. I liked it very much.

 

It wouldn't break my heart if you included pics of your holster suggestions.
My new 10-5 is still in Tennessee preparing to ship.
I need to buy some Lee 38spl dies and maybe a new mold.
I'm excited if you can't tell.

 

I usually carried my Trooper and Pythons in police type holsters, like in WEG's post above, but I will confess that it's because they came with the guns, as they were my Dad's duty holsters for them.
I did have a Hunter holster that someone cut most of the barrel end of off; I could fit all of my handguns in it. I gave it to my son, who still uses it for his Wrangler.

 

I would recommend a Safariland 567 but it appears they quit making them two or three years ago. Maybe you can find some new old stock. A very tuff, very comfortable holster.

 

Lots of good options out there. I favor the Bianchi 5BHL, Bianchi 111, and El Paso Saddlery Tom Threepersons.

 

Big fan of the full flap.

 

Big fan of the full flap.

 

Big fan of the full flap.

 

So how do you feel about the full flap, .455_Hunter?

 

Gosh I love the internet. Sorry for the triple-tap.

 

I am holding you partially responsible for my purchase of the model 10-5. You keep posting pictures of armadillos and other vermin with .38 size holes in them.

 

@entropy ..

I don't think he's very sorry....he only posted that once....didja notice?

 

Ah, glad to be an enabler. Matt's Bullets 148 gr lead hollow point has been expanding well for me at reasonable 38 special velocities.

 

Check this guys out and see if anything catches your eyes.
https://www.craftholsters.com/smith...=smith wesson 10 holster&utm_content=Model 10

 

Not my pic, but what about a Don Hume Jordan holster?

 

I carry a 4" 686 in a Bianchi Cyclone, it can be worn strong side or cross draw. I am right handed and like the cross draw as the barrel doesn't jam into the pickup seat and shove the stock into your ribs. If I'm carrying a rifle also it is out of the way on the cross draw side. It has a thumb snap retention.

 

One should always triple not double tap

 

A couple of my favorites are the El Paso Saddlery Threepersons and the Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake. Both of these support heavy handguns well and the Sourdough provides great coverage if you are riding in thick brush.

If I could have a dream holster made for my outdoors escapades it would be the reintroduction of the Lawrence 1/2 Flap. I am not sure why, but this holster just screams good times outdoors for me.

I have looked all over for one to fit one of my revolvers, but being a lefty, it has been a challenge.

 

The model 10 arrived today!
It was dirty, dry, and bubba'd.....but it's mine now....

Live and learn......it was cheap! Here's why....

What kind of a doofus....?
Would do THIS!?
Oh well....it was cheap.

 

I love it and bet it will be great gun! The etching adds character for sure.

I should also add that I like the UM84R for 4" revolvers. I use this holster while riding on my ATV and TW200. It is easy to don/doff with the belt attachment and fairly quick to draw from with some practice. Most importantly, it protects the gun from my poor riding skills, especially on the TW!