3" K Frame holster

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So I just put the check in the mail today to pay for my soon to be mine 3" 65-3. I want an inside the waist with clips instead of snaps. What do you guys use? I like Lobo leather, but it only has one clip. If anyone has one does it shift or move. Simply Rugged has dual clips, and I have one of there pancake for cross draw while using my 5" 63-4. I love that holster. Just wanting some input. The lobo holster is about half of the Simply Rugged.
 
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I don't wear clip or IWB holsters but I am a fan of Lobo Gun Leather, I don't think you could ever go wrong with one of Ray's holsters.
 
Lobo single clip is offset. Have 4 or 5 of them. Absolutely
the best. Tried a bunch of others and none compare!
 
Thanks guys I think I may try Ray, I like a single clip because I can have the pistol slightly canted with the clip usually going through my belt loop on my jeans. Anything I have heard about Ray has all been positive. I am planning on the 3" 65-3 being my daily carry, but I need a holster that I can easily take on and off. With kids in school, and bank errands it's just easier for me to have a clip. I would love to have a clip draw on it but am weary of trusting an adhesive.
 
I rarely use IWB holsters much anymore (put on a few LBS you know) but when I do I use one of the inexpensive soft Suede holsters with the clip that I moved off center so it isn't over the widest part of the gun (cylinder).

The soft Suede is the most comfortable and lightest weight and is also nice and soft against both my body & the firearm. The draw back of not being able to re-holster with one hand is not a major issue to me.

I know these soft Suede holsters are antiquated but I still like it the best for IWB carry.

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Forgot to mention that when I do IWB carry I do so cross draw with the gun butt forward at the 9 o'clock position. I am a Righty.
 
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Carrying a Mod.36 in one of Lobos off-set clip IWB. About 20 days since I received the holster and I am very pleased with it. Got it in horsehide w/hammer guard.
DM Bullard makes an IWB with 2 clips like you are wanting.
 
Id highly recommend Ray also. I prefer a pancake but im going to get one of his belt loop IWB holsters. You cant beat his holsters for the price and his customer service is great.
 
I just received my very first Lobo holster last week. Ray made a OWB hi-ride pancake for my 64-5 Snub. After reading a number of critiques on his work from forum members, I knew his work would be first class. I really wasn't prepared for the high quality of this holster. I own any number of holsters by all the top commercial makers, some I've had fifty years. This one far exceeded my greatest expectations. The quality is truly remarkable, and it was made exactly as I requested. I don't think you can go wrong getting Roy to make what you want.
 
There's more to an IWB than a choice between clips and snaps.

I have some of each, and clips are no easier to attach than snaps, and not as secure. If you need to tuck, then clips are the only choice. However tucked holsters are really hard to put in play in an emergency. There's no springiness in clips, so they tend to rotate and eventually loosen the attaching screw. (An exception is the Sparks VM2, which uses two screws for snaps, or optional clips.)

One clip, two clips, wings or not? I strongly recomment two clips (or snaps) on wings with a revolver. Revolvers are pretty snug once a belt is tightened over the whole lot. Two snaps are stronger, and when widely placed on wings, less likely to twist and bind when you draw. They also take less belt tension to keep them in place, because the wide back spreads the weight on your hip. These holsters are by necessity a two-piece design - front and back.

A folded design, like a Sparks Summer Special II (and many others like it) have one or two clips/snaps in the center of the holster. They work best with pistols, especially long pistols like a 5" 1911, because they can move around a bit to fit your anatomy and position. They don't twist in a draw because of the geometry of pistols is more straight-line. They bulge a bit more than winged designs, but not enough to matter in concealment.

I have Sparks VMII holsters for a 3" L frame and 3" N frame. I couldn't be happer with the fit and comfort. I use snaps, but loosen the leather by bending it backwards below the snap. That makes it much easier to snap around a belt, especially a thick one like a 1-1/2" Beltman. With practice, it takes no more time than putting on a good paddle holster (e.g., Kramer).

If possible, I prefer to carry revolvers in an OWB holster with a pancake design. Less belt tension on the cylinder (and waistline) and much more comfortable for all-day carry. All you need is a longer cover garment to keep from showing. I just received one for a 4" K frame (66-1), with snaps rather than loops, from Ryan Grizzle. It is the nicest holster in fit and finish that I've ever purchased.
 
Carry my 3" M65 in an old Bianchi pancake that had been made for a 2.5" K frame. Using a razor, I relieved the stitching at the muzzle end and it works great. Muzzle does not protrude.
For IWB, I use an offset clip / tuckable model made by Wild Bills Concealment. I used to work with that shop's owner, and he builds good stuff.
 
:DWell I got my holster in today from Ray. I ended up ordering for a 3" 66-2 and could still use it on my 65-3 also. It took a little over a month from my first email until it was on my doorstep. I ordered 3" 66-2 neutral cant horsehide holster. I love it, can't wait to go out tomorrow and carry it a little.
 

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