FAVORITE J FRAME HOLSTER

[F75gunslinger]

I have a Don Hume 001 for pocket carry and an Alessi Talon IWB for belt carry. The talon is a great holster, but hardly gets used as the pocket carry seems to be perfect for me.

 

[Freddie1250]

Don Hume H721 holster 2" w/ S&W Model 49

 

[Goldstar225]

Since retirement I only use a Mika pocket holster for my 642. I've considered an OWB pancake but thus far if I'm going to belt carry I holster something larger.

 

[crazyphil]

Ritchie Leather OWB with a model 36

Wild Bill's pocket with a 642

The Ritchie looks to be influenced by Seventrees and/or Ken Null?
Very good looking holster.

 

[keith44spl]

I used to sport this'n sometimes...…..Three inch 37 with KB stocks

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[Cocked & Locked]

Lou Allesi & Matt Vassalo

The Ritchie looks to be influenced by Seventrees and/or Ken Null?
Very good looking holster.

Here is a cut & paste from Ritchie Leathers web site. In this he speaks of their connection and history with Lou Alessi.

About Us: Ritchie Leather Co. Inc
I'm Skip Ritchie and in January of 2010, my brother Bob and I opened up Ritchie Leather Co, Inc., makers of fine holsters and belts.

For those of you who don't know us, I'll give you a little background. In 1984 I became a partner in Alessi Custom Concealment Holster, with Lou Alessi and Matt Vassalo. This is when Lou taught me the art of holster making. Honing my skills until one day Lou said to me "Skip, I can't tell if you or I made this holster!".

In the late 80's early 90's we were very busy with government contracts and that's when my brother Bob would come on to help us out.

In the mid 90's the government contracts and business in general slowed down, thanks to the Clinton administration. I left the holster shop to pursue other endeavors while Lou kept the shop open.

In 2009 I heard Lou was sick again, and I went to help him out in my spare time along with two other close friends, Bruce and Rich. In a matter of hours, it was like old times. MaryLou, Louie along with Bruce, Rich and myself, telling stories and laughing about silly things we had done. While Ali listened intently, laughing along with us. This is what rekindled my love of holster making.

My dear friend of thirty five plus years, left the holster shop on February 20th, 2009, for the last time. Lou Alessi passed away the next morning, a legend, never to be forgotten.

 

[dirty & hairy]

Another by Ritchie Leather, not as pretty as the one above but still an awesome holster. They call this model the VSS (vertical speed scabbard). I use it often with either an older model 60 or a modern 642. Can't beat it IMO.

 

[ShivasIrons]

Safariland Model 25 Pocket Holster

Best Pocket Holster Ever!

 

[ajgunner]

Here are a couple of rare ones. Rare because they are 30+ years old and the maker no longer makes holsters for revolvers. Only wish I had bought a few more of them when I could have. Anyone else own some of these from across the pond???

 

[shawn mccarver]

I'm pretty boring as my go to J frame holsters these days are pocket holsters. Bob Mika makes a nice one, as does Gene Desantis. Neither are beautiful in the classic sense, but they work and they don't break the bank either.

Ken Null of Resaca, Georgia makes a very nice holster. I also like the holsters made by Bell Charter Oak very much.

 

[chief38]

This is a Kramer Belt Scabbard, Belt and Cartridge Holder made from Horsehide Leather. It's about 12 - 13 years old or so and gets used at least a few times a week. All I ever do to it is once a year I polish it with Kiwi Shoe polish. Still retains perfectly, still looks terrific and is the best Rig I've ever had for any gun.

I have always preferred simple when it comes to holsters and carry guns. No snaps, no velcro, no screws, no straps, no gimmicks - just a perfectly designed and manufactured holster that does everything one could possible ask of a holster without all the negatives.

 

[45Wheelgun]

Chic Gaylord:

 

[turnerriver]

Here’s two of mine although I’ve only actually used a Mika pocket holster in recent memory. The carved Evaluators Ltd. Berns-Martin belonged to Flora Van Orden. I ordered the black Lightnin’ Triple Draw holster when I was 16, I used to wear it on my belt pretty regularly when I was a lot younger.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[crazyphil]

Chic Gaylord:

That is a pretty little Gaylord holster. I don't remember ever
seeing a carved holster by Chic before. Very nice.
I had this pretty little carved Heiser, but it was made for a
Terrier and I didn't have one, so I sold the holster.

 

[buffalo4star]

Rusty Sherrick horsehide Crossdraw for my M 42.


My Sherrick crossdraw, Milt Sparks belt and one of my Andy Anderson hammered brass buckles

 

[Arizona5906]

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I have tried several holsters for my Model 640 Pro Series and my favorite by far is the Galco V-Hawk IWB holster. It comes with the usual snap loops but I replaced them with the optional tuckable metal clips and they work well for me. Great holster.

 

[Dirtman]

I have several pretty IWB & OWB holsters that I use occasionally. But my favorite and easiest (but not sexiest) carry holster is my cotton Kangaroo Holster. I can carry my J frame or my Shield comfortably.
Concealed carry holsters | Shoulder holsters, Gun holsters – Kangaroo Carry

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I have a few interesting and some quite old J-frame holsters that I believe I saved from the fire but, presently, they are stored away and inaccessible to me. For quite some weeks the only gun accessible to me was my High Standard .22WMR derringer but I couldn't stand it any more so I got my buddy who has ALL of my guns to dig out my M649 and custom M64 snub. I was delighted. However, my holsters that we saved are stored elsewhere so I called my LGS and asked them to get me a J-frame pocket holster. "Leather or Kydex?" "Don't care" So what you see here is my current favorite J-frame holster and it's a good'un, too!

 

[mike campbell]

DeSantis.

After 19,000 hours on my belt and 3000+ rounds downrange, this combo is starting to feel comfortable.

 

[MetalMan]

I am currently carrying my 2" Model 60 in a Milt Sparks VMII made for my 3" Model 60-15.

I have ordered and am awaiting receipt of a Mika "Waistband" IWB holster for the 2".

I haven't seen reviews of this holster but I already have a Mika Pocket Holster that I'm very pleased with.

Well........

My Mika IWB arrived today. Perfect fit, as usual, for my Model 60.

Anxious to give it a spin tomorrow.