Holster Recommendation Please

juanw

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For my original J frame model 43, 3.5"barrel. I prefer a strong side belt or paddle rig (RH).
Thanks...
 
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i was just looking at them today. i used a bianchi black widow slide years ago, and lost a model 65 overboard on a rough boat ride.

how secure do you consider the JIT slides to be?
 
Your odd barrel length means that you'll need a custom holster, or use one meant for a four-inch bbl.

Contact Lobo Leather (member here) or El Paso Saddlery. www.epsaddlery.com

I suggest their Threepersons model.
 
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Ed made this one for me about 12-13 yrs ago. This one is brown basketweave. I had him make it with the exposed trigger. About $33 in your choice of color and stamping. He usually delivers within 1 week. It's taken some hard use and still looks and is as stiff as the day he made it. I carry this exposed when I'm hunting so it gets drug thru brush and briars but it's still good as new.
You're not going to find a better made holster using as thick of leather for anywhere near the price. Ed's been making holsters at least 30 yrs. He's made a bunch of holsters for people on this forum. He was using my S&W 63 as a mould and I lost track of how many holsters he's made for that model. A bunch.

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For my original J frame model 43, 3.5"barrel. I prefer a strong side belt or paddle rig (RH).
Thanks...

Consider a "Silver Dollar Pancake" from Simply Rugged, custom made for your barrel length and choice of decoration for a good price. They're made for using, not necessarily for show. I'm very happy with mine. I haven't been happy with paddle rigs I have tried.
 
thanks for all the ideas... so far i like what i see from lobo and rodek...

ISPCapt, who made the grips on your model 63???
 
For my original J frame model 43, 3.5"barrel. I prefer a strong side belt or paddle rig (RH).
Thanks...

I personally wouldn't put the 43 in a holster. They are kind of rare. Unless it's in good used condition, keep it nice. JMHO!
 
I personally wouldn't put the 43 in a holster. They are kind of rare. Unless it's in good used condition, keep it nice. JMHO!

I have considered that... i have not yet laid eyes on the revolver, but the seller, an impeccable source, listed it as used, LNIB...
thing is, all of my guns are users, and the fact that i got this one from this particular source will add to it's value, in my eyes...

it was listed on an open web classified for a couple of days before i even saw it... the collectors had their chance....
 
Thanks again to all who responded...

I ordered the simply rugged "silver dollar", and should actually have the model 43 in captivity by the end of business tomorrow...
 
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