Searching for a pancake-style holster for an N-frame with 3.5-inch barrel

Borderboss · Mar 23, 2025

Now that my 1917/1937 45 ACP revolver is "snubbied" and checks out as reliable, I'm ready to start carrying it. I'm in search of a pancake-style leather holster for an N-frame with a 3.5-inch barrel. I haven't been able to find one, so I thought I would reach out to the Forum to see if anyone had any thoughts. The Model 27 came in a 3.5-inch, so I would think holsters would be around. Thanks for the help!

Rich Richardson · Mar 23, 2025

I use Azula holsters.

Chubbs103 · Mar 23, 2025

Simply Rugged is the easy button for which you seek.

URIT · Mar 23, 2025

Check MTR Custom Leather. They have N frames listed.

Their belt slide master carry shows a thumb break on the revolver holsters. It may be worth looking at for you. They do not list a 3.5, but a 2.5, 3, 4 inch and up to 7.5. Like the name says, they do custom work and support a lot of S&W models, so I check them first.

Borderboss · Mar 23, 2025

Thanks guys. I'm looking at Azula, Simply Rugged, and MTR now. I'll ask them about doing a 3.5-inch barrel holster.

ispcapt · Mar 23, 2025

Home | Rodek Leather Works

He usually delivers in a week. Heavy leather. He is the only employee and works out of his basement. None of the overhead of the large commercial makers.
Give Ed a call. He's easy to talk to and always willing to talk holsters.

Borderboss · Mar 23, 2025

ispcapt said:
Home | Rodek Leather Works

He usually delivers in a week. Heavy leather. He is the only employee and works out of his basement. None of the overhead of the large commercial makers.
Give Ed a call. He's easy to talk to and always willing to talk holsters.

Thanks Cap!

A10 · Mar 24, 2025

Borderboss said:
Thanks guys. I'm looking at Azula, Simply Rugged, and MTR now. I'll ask them about doing a 3.5-inch barrel holster.

Rob at Simply Rugged can set you up easily. I have one from a long time back for a 3 1/2 incher. And a Bunch more of his leather! He does exotics too, I have a 4 inch Nframe pancake made from pachyderm!

white cloud · Mar 24, 2025

Another vote for Simply Rugged.

growr · Mar 24, 2025

My 625 rides in a Kramer horsehide holster.....not a cheap solution but darn well worth it to me.

Randy

Igiveup · Mar 24, 2025

Rodek leather. I have several of his pancake holsters, from 2-4 inches. Wear one everyday, can't go wrong.

Bobbysixkiller · Mar 24, 2025

Simply rugged in my opinion is the best. You won’t be disappointed.

Bald1 · Mar 24, 2025

Masc leather. If they don’t have it I think they’ll make it. I just got a 3 slot pancake for a 2” K frame. Most others were all 2.5”. I didn’t want the extra 1/2” hanging down. Great holsters great prices. Free shipping

smoothshooter · Mar 24, 2025

Who “snubbied” your gun.
Looks good.

Borderboss · Mar 25, 2025

smoothshooter said:
Who “snubbied” your gun.
Looks good.

10-Ring Precision in San Antonio. Great folks to work with, and really fast turnaround.

SixgunFife · Mar 25, 2025

Another chime-in for Kramer. Their Belt Scabbard or Vertical Belt Scabbard might give you what you’re looking for. I once had one crafted for a 3.5” Model 27.

642Fan · Mar 28, 2025

This is a Lobo Gunleather pancake for a 4" N frame. They will make it to whatever barrel length you want. This holster took 10 weeks, as promised. It's my 4th Lobo, the first two dated when Ray ran the shop. Excellent, rugged, good looking holster at reasonable price. Conceals very well.

dobegrant · Mar 28, 2025

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