CAR-AR-M16
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Looking for a holster recommendation for a S&W Model 14 Target Masterpiece 6" Barrel. Not wanting something for EDC, just for range carry.
Holster recommendation for Model 14
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For a holster that is relatively inexpensive, fully functional and made of good leather, it was hard to beat the Hunter, back in the day. I don't know if they are still made, but I've been using them for both K and N frame revolvers for 50 years. Those I have are well broken in, to say the least, but I still like them and use them.
Even if they are no longer in production, they do show up at gun shows all the time. Last year I bought one that was almost new for $10. It is for the 4" J frame and I bought it to use with my .22/32 Kit Gun.
Even if they are no longer in production, they do show up at gun shows all the time. Last year I bought one that was almost new for $10. It is for the 4" J frame and I bought it to use with my .22/32 Kit Gun.
flagman1776
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I'm assuming your M14 is in decent condition. I would advise you a inexpensive holster may be very costly in terms of finish wear. I won't own another unfinished inside (rough in) holsters. It used to be that swede lined holsters were thought to be the best... and they are still good. I think smooth leather inside is least abrasive.
El Paso Saddlery has a wide selection of leather holsters.
6" barrels.... I like a cross draw..... Bianchi 111 Cyclone a classic for about 50 years.
Course my outdoor range has individual bays vs a "firing line"..... and come to think on it I don't holster my 6" guns at the range.
Course my outdoor range has individual bays vs a "firing line"..... and come to think on it I don't holster my 6" guns at the range.
I have an old George Lawrence Model 120 in a crossdraw configuration that I bought around 1980 for my Model 17, and I have a Bianchi (?) 5BHL that I use for PPC with my old 4 screw Model 14. The 5BHL is lined and shouldn't hurt your revolver's finish.
I carry my 6" model 17 in this EPS Tom Threepersons Holster. Model 66 6" rides in Safariland 29.
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Targets Guy
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Try and find some old Brauer Bros
The one on the left has housed the K-22 since 1947. The one on the right I found in an antique store on the outskirts of Colby, KS, in 2011. Paid $10.00 for it.
The one on the left has housed the K-22 since 1947. The one on the right I found in an antique store on the outskirts of Colby, KS, in 2011. Paid $10.00 for it.
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I'd figured if the OP was asking for holster recommendations for his blued revolver then wear wasn't going to be an issue. But I agree it's good to mention. Personally, I get pretty uptight about minutia but that just goes along with my OCD. Revolvers that I holster now are either already worn from holster wear or they are stainless. And while I shoot almost all of my great condition revolvers, they don't go into holsters.
For new holsters from the mass producers, I really like the Galco Phoenix. BUT, it is not that much nicer than the Bianchi Cyclone compared to the difference in $.
The Cyclone is a nice, lined, strong side or crossdraw holster that covers the trigger guard. I have several and give them the thumbs up.
The Cyclone is a nice, lined, strong side or crossdraw holster that covers the trigger guard. I have several and give them the thumbs up.
