I would think this wouldn’t be hard to find but it has been.
I just want a field holster with thumb snap and probably set up like a Hunter with the snap strap for removal without taking the belt off.
My problem has been with the 4” barrel. 5” and up, no problem.
I would like it to use on a 2” belt also which shouldn’t be a problem with that set up.
A cross draw option would be nice too but I think that may be asking too much.

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Here are a couple that would probably fill the bill for you. I use them for
my Model 29 with 4" barrel. They both have the snap on retention strap
and both will accommodate 2" belt. If there is a snap on the front where
the strap goes around the waist, it would also have the quick on/off
feature you want. They would need to be made after 1945 to have that
feature because Brauer Bros. had a patent good until 1945. These two
brands show up occasionally on the auction sites. With the Hunter you
would want model 3100 size 12. Probably easier to find a plain one which
would be model 1100 size 12. Almost all of the Eubanks, Eubanks Pioneer
Leather and Idaho Leather holsters seem to be basketweave.

On the left, Idaho Leather. Eubanks and Eubanks Pioneer Leather are
about the same in looks and quality.

On the right, Hunter. Notice the snap for the quick on/off on the
Hunter, but not on the Idaho Leather.

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Thanks Phil. Those both are definitely the style and color I seek. Plain vs basket weave is not all that important. Kind of thinking of plain to match my belt.
Actually, the snap on-off is not that important either since my goal is to be able to take the whole rig on and off. Belt and all.

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Watch the auction site. Hunter model 1100 is plain. You would want
size 12.

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I use a Galco DAO - Dual Action Outdoors

Chief Holsters in NC (on Etsy) does a nice custom job if you don’t mind waiting 30-45 days

Jessie, take a look at Robbt's items for sale in "Original Grips & Holsters, Frequent Daily" in Accessories for sale. Lots of options.

I like and use both the Bianchi Cyclone and the Safariland 29.

crazyphil,

Consider using a leather thong to keep your gun from falling out of your holster. This was a common feature with old west holsters.

Simply buy whatever open top holster you like. Then punch two holes in the back of the holster near the hammer, thread a piece of leather like a boot shoelace through the holes making a loop large enough to fit over the hammer and then tie the ends of the leather in a knot. Simple, low tech security feature.

I have done this on several of my holsters and it is very secure when riding horses.

For years (decades?) I carried a 4” N frame in a Safariland Model 29. It was a good holster and I still have it. I no longer use it as it is not a well fitted holster. It allows the revolver to shift about and that caused wear on the finish. If you are not insistent on a strap, a Brill might satisfy you or a ThreePersons if you need a strap.

Kevin

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BSA1, I started to put that extra boot string on my Hunter holsters back in the sixties when in high school. Still have one. My buddy lost a revolver one night while hunting hogs, thus the prompt for the extra security. He found it the next day in the brush we were running thru while chasing the dogs that were chasing the hogs. He really lucked out!

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Here’s a S&W brand that I picked up for $20 shipped.
Shown with 629. Makes a perfect pair.

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I just want a field holster with thumb snap and probably set up like a Hunter with the snap strap for removal without taking the belt off.
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Does Hunter still make them? Larry

Jessie

Sent you a PM

Dan

After checking some more, yes it looks like they do
I have a newer chest/belt holster for a long barrel M17 but I don’t like the newer ones as much. Thinner leather and some plastic in at least that one.
It works fine, just not as nice IMHO

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I got it and thanks!
I sent a reply

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That’s really nice and exactly what I’m looking for. Albeit not a thumb snap but that’s not that critical. Just a retaining strap of some sort.

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Yes, I typically prefer a thumb-break snap. However, with a little practice, I use my trigger finger under the loose tail end of strap to unsnap as I'm gripping gun.
ETA:
Not sure if designed or meant to use that way but seems to work ok for me and I'm not a quick-draw McGraw.

I believe that is the reason that Elmer Keith suggested to Lawrence Holsters to add leather beyond the snap on his Model 120 designed holster. Lawrence security straps were extra long beyond the snap on most of their holsters from that time on.



Even on their (cheap) Challenger models.

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That makes sense to me. Since I've only read Elmer in an occasional mag article, it may be mentioned in some of his books???

These are my choices as well. I carried my duty revolvers in Safariland's Model 29 throughout my LE career.

"For years (decades?) I carried a 4” N frame in a Safariland Model 29. It was a good holster and I still have it. I no longer use it as it is not a well fitted holster. It allows the revolver to shift about and that caused wear on the finish."

The only time I ever had problems with a loose fit was if I used an old S&W with a narrow hammer in a Model 29 holster. I have been known to add a snap to the strap to tighten up the holster. Safariland made it easier when they introduced the adjustable thumb strap.

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My "going to the desert" holster is a Tom Threepersons. The N frame is in an El Paso Saddlery. The K frame in one from Simply Rugged.

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I did find a Hunter that Crazyphil directed me to. Thanks Phil, it fits perfectly and it’s in excellent shape.
I’ll get some pics up later.

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