LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT

[Jessie]

Ray aka LoboGunLeather has given us an excellent perspective from the
maker's point of view. I thought you all might want to see one of those
70,000 variations that he made for me. I was fortunate to get a few
holster from him before he retired. If I remember right, I think
it is just his standard Threepersons style except I had him ad
the "dog ear". Chic Gaylord would have been proud of the way
the gun fits the holster, and I am too.

I had to look closely to see the holster. It looks like the leather was poured over the revolver.
Very nicely done!

 

[crazyphil]

Actually Ray, Hank Sloan's patent was for his adjustable welt. The dog ear
came along in the 1940s by Myres, Heiser and Wally Wolfram. Wally had
a young apprentice named John Bianchi. I asked John about the hammer
protector. He said he didn't believe anyone had a commercially succesful
hammer protector before Wally Wolfram.

I have been collecting holsters with dog ears for about ten years
now. Here is the last photo I took. I have a few more now, but
no new picture yet.

Ray's holster is top row 2nd from right.
Hank Sloan model is 2nd row 2nd from right.

Wally Wolfram's Wolf brand is 3rd row on the left.
Wally's Blazer brand is 3rd row 2nd from left.

2nd from left through 5th from left are 4 with dog ears that
I have picked up since the group photo was made.
2nd is from Ellis that had it made to rent out to TV programs and movies.
3rd is a little carved Myres
4th basketweave by Shoemaker
5th S&W branded made by Wally Wolfram

 

[Jessie]

I am such an amateur. I need to show my wife.
I'll show her the closet last for my closing statement.

 

[SS336]

Good tips on here, have never really thought about it much. Probably why I too have a big drawer full of holsters. Looked at the one I had on today and well….clip behind cylinder, cylinder at beltline. Last one doesn't mater as much I guess because it''s IWB.
Maybe I figured it out and didn't even know it.

 

[crazyphil]

SS336 - That is a perfect IWB. Looks like a SIDEGUARD.
How do I know?

 

[kobsw]

Here are a couple of examples of how little things can mean a
lot to your comfort and efficiency when carrying your handgun:

On the left below is my Colt's Agent in an open top Baker Pancake.
Notice that the cylinder is above the belt. A loaded
revolver cylinder can have a tendency to cause the revolver to
sag, or tip outward.

2nd from left shows my Colt's Agent in KD's gator trimmed pancake.
Notice that the cylinder is right at belt level. A loaded
revolver cylinder does not cause any sagging or outward tip when
the belt loops are where they should be.

Another little thing, this time about IWB holsters. Notice at
3rd from left, how the BCO Chicago Rocker, with the clip placed
right over the cylinder just adds to the thickness of the bulge.

4th from left, how the Garrity Inconspicuous IWB has the clip
offset, which does not add to the thickness of the bulge.

Makers still make holsters with the belt slots below belt level
and IWBs with the clip over the cylinder. Maybe these little
things don't mean a lot to them. What do you think? Do you
have any little things that mean a lot to tell us about?

Great rigs, as always...

 

[Jessie]

Good tips on here, have never really thought about it much. Probably why I too have a big drawer full of holsters. Looked at the one I had on today and well….clip behind cylinder, cylinder at beltline. Last one doesn't mater as much I guess because it''s IWB.
Maybe I figured it out and didn't even know it.

I like that rig. Are those nyclads on that speed strip?

 

[SS336]

I like that rig. Are those nyclads on that speed strip?

Thanks, as Phil noted it is a SideGuard holster. Yes they are
Nyclad's, 125gr HP.

 

[jcs266]

I can tell you for myself as a general rule anymore a pancake holster by Simply Rugged is a great choice for every one of my revolvers. I don't have any SR for my Glocks (I own nearly all revolvers, only a couple Glock autos).

 

[old tanker]

...Notice that the cylinder is above the belt. A loadedrevolver cylinder can have a tendency to cause the revolver to
sag, or tip outward...

You are right! Snubbies aggravate that tipping tendency. The Lawman is just a beast. There's enough mass to handle even an Elmer Keith level of 2400. The only downside it is tough finding a good holster, most have proven disappointing. With the short barrel it is quite top heavy and the gun wants to twist away from the body, particularly in a high ride style holster. A holster that goes across the frame, cylinder and full trigger guard like the El Paso pictured is about as good as it's gonna get.

 

[AJ]

Years ago I was assigned to a Marine Barracks as the Guard Chief, I worn a M1911A1 every day while at work. I tried web gear, black leather gear and a shoulder holster. The only one that was comfortable to me was the M7 shoulder holster. Still have the web gear and the M7, gave the black gear to my B-I-L when he thought he wanted to be a cop after he retired from the Navy.

Nice looking holsters, Phil. I just carry mine in a pants pocket now.