New Old School Holster

[oddjob]

A while back I was looking for a copy of an old school SD Myers type holster. I didn't quite find what I was looking for. I e-mailed several holster makers. One asked I send a photo of a SD Myers #38 holster and he replied he could do it.

Another simply asked if I wanted the same floral designs and BINGO!! I knew I had a winner.

I asked for a plain tan finish and the drop be straight up and down. Old West Reproductions from Montana. 10 weeks from order to completion. My retired carry gun, a 1957 Colt Detective Special is in it. I am very pleased.

[chief38]

oddjob,

I have a few similar holsters laying around that I used to use when I first started carrying a gun. In fact, many years ago I had Rick from the same Company that made yours make up a few for me too.I was always a bit nervous that the gun/holster fit would loosen up in short order, and that I would find my gun on the floor. One day it happened and the gun landed in a puddle when I got out of my car. That was the last day I actually used on of these holsters. They are nostalgic and do look cool, but (IMHO) lack the safe retention quality of today's modern hand fit and boned holsters. In fact now I call them "pouch type" holsters. I am currently using a Kramer Horsehide "scabbard" holster for my model 60 along with an 1 1/4" Horsehide belt and matching ammo pouch. So far (about a year) I can say that it is the finest holster I have ever had for my Chief's Special; simple, fast and secure.

The holster on your post looks like it is a nice quality and was well made, but I would be hesitant to actually use it for more than a place to "stick the gun" while out at the range. If you do use it, I hope your luck is better than mine was.






Regards,
chief38

[oddjob]

I wanted a nostalgic holster and figured this was tight enough to retain the gun (for now at least). I have had guns fall out before too (smaller guns). I just don't like retention devices on a CCW holster. I have had other similar CCW holsters, but they were for a longer gun (like a 1911 Commander) and I have not had a problem. I will wear it for a while & see how it works out. I just got it today. I'm just an old school type of guy. If I was back on patrol I wouldn't mind carrying my revolver!