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Old 03-04-2012, 11:40 PM
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Default Elegant Holsters for N-Frame?

I've got a couple N-frames that like to come out from time to time, particularly for BBQ settings and other special occasions. I am still searching for the right holster for these guns, and maybe y'all might have some suggestions.

I've been carrying for weekend/BBQ duty with a nice Cannon Leather DA holster for the better part of the past year, but I'm looking for something that rides higher but still has a similar level of fit/finish and look that fits with a nice vintage N-frame.

My preference is for horsehide, smooth edge finish, and elegant, "efficient" design without surplus leather (think: trying to avoid the extra leather on the Sourdough Pancake or Kramer Belt Scabbard). A couple holsters I've purchased from site sponsors have been nice and totally serviceable, but not top-end in terms of fit/finish, leather firmness, evenness of stitching-to-edge distance, etc. My Kramer, Alessi, and Sparks gear (for autos, primarily) are closer to what I'm looking for for fit/finish, but lack the aesthetic flair I'm looking for.

I would appreciate any suggestions on who is making high-end revolver holsters with perfect fit/finish, preferably in horsehide, that would double for concealment and BBQ duty using a trouser belt (as opposed to an over-trouser gunbelt). Thanks!!
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Old 03-05-2012, 09:09 AM
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Who do I know who makes tricked-out holsters for classic handguns? It seems that I've heard of someone.
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Old 03-05-2012, 11:54 AM
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Old 03-05-2012, 11:00 PM
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I've seen some very nice ones from Lobogunleather, as mentioned above and El Paso Saddlery can make some fine ones.
But one of the best I've seen made recently is by a woman named Karla Van Horne. Take a look at phenson's thread.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/...s-leather.html
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Old 03-05-2012, 11:13 PM
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I've got exactly what you are looking for. Andrews Leather custom made holsters with matching split six speedloader holders. Look at the web site and pm if interested.
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:22 PM
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This is an El Paso Saddlery Street Combat holster. I have had this holster for many years, and am completely satisfied with it.



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