daehawc
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I'm looking to buy an Alessi Bodyguard with pull through snap for my 3" SP101. A fellow THR member has one for sale or a 3" K-frame. Does anyone know if this would fit or is the K-frame too large?
Will a SP101 3" fit in a K-frame holster?
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daehawc
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Here is some raw data I found. For those with holster making experience, are these differences significant or would I still have a secure comfortable carry rig?
Ruger SP101 Comparison to S&W J & K-frame Revolvers
Measurement (in.)
Ruger SP101
S&W K-frame
S&W J-frame
Cylinder Width
1.349
1.47
1.34
Frame Width at bbl
0.744
0.823
0.697
Top Strap Width
0.602
0.654
0.546
Top Strap Thickness
0.204
0.233
0.168
Forcing Cone Thickness
0.086
0.086
0.066
Ruger SP101 Comparison to S&W J & K-frame Revolvers
Measurement (in.)
Ruger SP101
S&W K-frame
S&W J-frame
Cylinder Width
1.349
1.47
1.34
Frame Width at bbl
0.744
0.823
0.697
Top Strap Width
0.602
0.654
0.546
Top Strap Thickness
0.204
0.233
0.168
Forcing Cone Thickness
0.086
0.086
0.066
spwenger
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I Have Two Styles of K-Frame Holsters...
...for revolvers with three-inch barrels.
My three-inch SP101 fits into the DeSantis FBI-contract OWB holster (made for a S&W M-13/65) but has about half an inch of up-and-down slop under the thumb-break. It fits into the Kramer #2 IWB holster (made for a S&W M-66) but has about a quarter inch of slop rocking back and forth, due to the larger space to enclose the trigger guard. I can hold the Kramer holster, which lacks a thumb-break, upside down and the SP101 will stay in place but a slight jerk will let it fall free.
Personally, I would spend the money on a holster specifically made for the gun in question but, as my former teaching partner used to say, "It's your gunfight."
...for revolvers with three-inch barrels.
My three-inch SP101 fits into the DeSantis FBI-contract OWB holster (made for a S&W M-13/65) but has about half an inch of up-and-down slop under the thumb-break. It fits into the Kramer #2 IWB holster (made for a S&W M-66) but has about a quarter inch of slop rocking back and forth, due to the larger space to enclose the trigger guard. I can hold the Kramer holster, which lacks a thumb-break, upside down and the SP101 will stay in place but a slight jerk will let it fall free.
Personally, I would spend the money on a holster specifically made for the gun in question but, as my former teaching partner used to say, "It's your gunfight."
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Slydlok
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SP101 is closer in size to a Colt Detective Special. I had a Milt Sparks EX Executive Companion made for the SP101 and it was just about a perfect fit for my DS. I understand that as long as its a leather holster, its OK, but a kydex holster will not work at all.
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