Most weird, or unusual handgun holster

[Darkenfast]

That definitely looks like the kind of holster a committee of government bureaucrats would design!

 

[Hairtrigger]

When was it a good idea to expose the trigger of the handgun while in a holster?

 

[dr. K]

I’d vote for an old LAPD side-opening holster. I think they were called clamshells? Weird, seemingly unsafe design by modern standards, or anyway, they were weird to my eye.

 

[gwpercle]

I have found one of the most unusual holsters if not the most unusual.
It's based on the Mexican Shoestring (or loop) Carry . Back in the day all you used was a shoestring...a length of paracord was better.

Fast forward to Kydex times and you gotta see the MIC Holster-it stands for Minimal Inside Carry !
I dont know how to post photo's of this unique carry "system" but check out site and instructional video's at their website.
I'm going to try one because I have used the Mexican shoestring carry in the past and except for lack of retension....liked the concept....
Gary

 

[rednichols]

When was it a good idea to expose the trigger of the handgun while in a holster?

Taking your comment seriously and literally, it was the standard way until the end of the 20th century. And Bianchi still does it:

Model 5BHL Thumbsnap Suede Lined Belt Holster - The Safariland Group

And heaps of other makers including mobs like El Paso Saddlery et al.

 

[rednichols]

Okay, top this, from an auction:

 

[kthom]

Red,
That right there will take something to top it. I’m guessing that is one of a kind! Amazing!!

 

[rednichols]

Red,
That right there will take something to top it. I’m guessing that is one of a kind! Amazing!!

When we look at it twice, one realises that the 'flap' is hinged on both sides; that is, it splits open at the top, which would have seemed logical at the time. I don't believe I've ever seen a leather flap holster that opened in the fold of the flap vs. on the outside. Be fun to try sometime.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

This is a vest converted into a two gun shoulder holster rig. The guns do not wobble at all and stay close to the body. It is very comfortable.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

That definitely looks like the kind of holster a committee of government bureaucrats would design!

Designed by lawyers.

 

[deadin]

I think this one was made from an old boot top....

 

[Wyatt Burp]

This is not carved but just painted with black leather dye.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

 

[Grimjaws]

Model 17 Deer Holster

I got this weird holster when I bought a Model 17-3 off an estate sale. The FFL said it did not come with a box or paperworks but it did come with the forward pivot full flap holster. I figure why not. Looks like someone made it for a 6" k frame and etched a brown deer on the flap. For an old holster it stood up well as the owner cleaned both the gun and holster every time he used them. I got that 17-3 for a steal at $450 out the door as the FFL said originally it was all scratched up with tiny marks. Turns out the guy stored it in a felt cloth and all the fiber clung to the gun oil. It went from a scratched up gun to near perfect with a good cleaning and removal of the all the felt fibers.

 

[bmcgilvray]

A 1920s (?) Heiser IWB model. Actually quite comfortable. Shown with a 1917-1919 vintage Military & Police .38.

 

[Engine49guy]

Wallet holster for Beretta Mod 21A

WWII hard shell P38 holster with internal strap that lifts gun up for easier draw when opened:

Post war P1 police holster drops down and leans out when opened to aid in weapon draw:

 

[SWTIM255]

Alessi "pull thru" for a 1903 pocket model

 

[SWTIM255]

1st "Walk and Draw" Bianchi, made by John for Jeff Cooper, who gave it to Dan D, I got it from his son after he passed

 

[SWTIM255]

DeSantis Shoulder rig for a Mac 11

 

[SWTIM255]

Ken Null Garter holster for a High Standard Derringer.

I now own over 600 Gallons of holsters, most of them odd ones, Thank goodness for all here that I do not have pic's of most of them