Does anyone make a sheep lined holster?

[Shoebox1.1]

I just got a Ruger security six snub that’s NIB. I want to carry it but don’t want to wear the finish. I know some folks have sheep lining on the outside of an IWB holster but have you seen an OWB with sheep inside? Other options are Kramer horsehide or Barranti with leather lining. Thanks.

 

[WardenRoss]

If you use it, inevitably, you loose it. Finish that is.

However, horsehide seems to be less aggressive on the finish. Some swear by kydex with a little silicone oil inside.

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[Shoebox1.1]

Im a Kramer man for sure. I guess that’s the best route. Thank you

 

[Well Armed]

Im a Kramer man for sure. I guess that’s the best route. Thank you

Still is going to get finish wear. I don't carry guns that I'm overly analytical about getting any wear marks on. They are relegated to being safe queens. I only carry guns that I see as tools, and expect to have holster and other wear. I actually shoot the guns I carry as well, so they have swear from that as well.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Suede lined holsters tend to be fairly easy on the finish.

 

[K-22]

Suede?

Suede lined holsters tend to be fairly easy on the finish.

Suede lined holsters can pick up, and hold various types of grit.
Think powder residue, primer residue,and plain old dirt.I think rimfire primer residue is about the worst.

 

[ENNE-FRAME]

Here a nice example of sheep wool lined holster, H. H. Heiser 754

 

[shawn mccarver]

Brauer Brothers of St. Louis used to make a sheep lined holster. You might find one by searching the internet.

 

[Shoebox1.1]

Awesome thank you

 

[Shoebox1.1]

I checked them out and they do have some lined models. They are all flapped style. Going to keep looking

 

[sodacan]

I guess you you won't shoot it either.

 

[rct269]

Starting off with I don't know the name of the material------other than hard plastic, I've been carrying a Colt "Special Combat Government" in a Blackhawk CQC (Close Quarter Concealment) holster going on 20-25 years--------maybe longer.

There is NO wear of the holster (which is adjustable for damn near everything including the width of your belt), AND there is NO wear of the gun which is finished in that high polish ROYAL BLUE (or whatever they call it---similar to S&W Bright Blue).

That which has worn, more like died of old age, are the Trijicon night sights (3 dot) which don't glow in the dark any more, but ever since I started practicing my "point and shoot" routine, sights are superfluous anyway---unless you're going to start shooting at 50 to 100 yards---which seems a bit much!

Ralph Tremaine

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Lined Holsters are kinder and gentler on Blue Guns than unlined holsters.
Old hard unlined holsters can be as hard as sandpaper.
I’m thinking soft leather lining is the gentlest of them all.
Like this one I’ve had for a long time.

 

[jframejoey]

A lot of older Safailand holsters had Elk suede lined holsters and they were popular the same time the Security Six was popular.

 

[Bald1]

There’s always Uncle Mikes nylon holsters. State of the art.

 

[mtgianni]

My uncle kept a Browning Auto 5 in a sheepskin lined case. One year when he pulled it out it had deep rust pits. This was when he was living in a Utah desert. I believe as did he that sheep skin not just holds moisture but can attract it.

 

[Pisgah]

Lining or no, gun finish is worn largely by poor holster fit. Holstering and drawing cause part of it, of course, but most wear comes from the gun moving around inside the holster constantly as it is carried throughout the day. Make sure your holster fits your gun correctly and a lining is completely unnecessary.

 

[gwpercle]

You might be thinking of a suede leather lining ...
A sheep lined holster would be rather bulky ... and it's hard to get the sheep to stay in the holster . (that's a joke son, smile )
Gary

 

[chief38]

BEWARE: Lined holsters are gentle on a gun's finish - in the beginning! As they get older they can pick up debris, sand, dirt, and actually reek more havoc on a gun's finish than a good quality smooth leather holster.

If a leather holster is of high quality it is actually pretty smooth inside and usually won't pick up half as much crud as lined holsters do. Horsehide is even smoother than Cowhide, BTW.

 

[Shoebox1.1]

I guess you you won't shoot it either.

I do want to shoot it.