Heiser FBI holster

[bracebeemer]

At the recent Ohio Gun Collectors show I found this really minty Heiser #759 known as the FBI model. Fits a 3 1/2” 357 magnum. The hammer protector helps for an unhindered draw that won’t get hung up on clothing. Bill

 

[StrawHat]

Very nice! The side view reminds me of a Threepersons.

Kevin

 

[Heinz]

Sweet, nice find.

 

[KalamazooKid]

I have a couple of them myself! Nice!

Both from turnerriver I might add! [emoji41]

 

[turnerriver]

If that’s a LEO’s holster he must have used it on dress occasions only. I always think that holster model made for that revolver had to have been some detective’s or agent’s holster. That’s a fine example.
Regards,

 

[LoboGunLeather]

A very fine example!

The hammer shield feature was quite popular during the 1960s and 1970s. Commonly referred to as the Hank Sloan style (a popular maker of the time), but most makers offered a version of this type. The hammer shield was effective in preventing the hammer and rear sight edges from tearing into, or becoming tangled in, the cover garment (usually the linings of a suit coat or sports jacket).

Back in the days many of us had our jackets altered with a panel of light canvas sewn into the lining. Effective in protecting the clothing, allowing easy access without tangling in the clothing, and (believe it or not, made the altered clothing a tax-deductible expense for those of us required to carry a sidearm).

Another popular alteration was oversized belt loops to accommodate a heavy duty belt with loops placed to keep the holster, ammo pouch, handcuff case, etc, firmly in place instead of wandering around on the belt as we went about normal business like getting into and out of the car, running in and out of the donut shop, and occasionally wrestling a bad guy.

Old memories. Sorry if I'm boring anyone.

 

[turnerriver]

Here’s a photo of Hank Sloan with a well chosen revolver. He designed the Hank Sloan holster while serving as firearms instructor for the FBI. He doesn’t appear to be wearing a holster.

Regards,

 

[Ole PM]

Hank Sloan

I'm curious to know if he had a holster on his left side, since he is firing left handed.

 

[Tomi]

Very nice holsters with a story to tell.

 

[boykinlp]

At the recent Ohio Gun Collectors show I found this really minty Heiser #759 known as the FBI model. Fits a 3 1/2” 357 magnum. The hammer protector helps for an unhindered draw that won’t get hung up on clothing. Bill

Bill, do you have a S&W Model 27 with 3.5” barrel? If not, you definitely need one! I’ll give you a pictorial place mark.
Larry

 

[haroldhurricane]

Heiser Holster

At the recent Ohio Gun Collectors show I found this really minty Heiser #759 known as the FBI model. Fits a 3 1/2” 357 magnum. The hammer protector helps for an unhindered draw that won’t get hung up on clothing. Bill

Bill that is a really cool holster, thanks for sharing with us.

 

[dobegrant]

Really cool holster

 

[bracebeemer]

Larry, I’ve had several over the years and I will have one when I display my holster art at the May (20 ,21) Ohio Gun Collectors Association annual display show in Wilmington Ohio. Bill

 

[boykinlp]

Larry, I’ve had several over the years and I will have one when I display my holster art at the May (20 ,21) Ohio Gun Collectors Association annual display show in Wilmington Ohio. Bill

Please be sure to take lots of pictures for us unlucky non-attendees.
Larry

 

[Mexia Cop]

That's just what I was thinking.

 

[xfarfuldog]

I will be looking for your exhibit at the next show. Any idea which row? It is a big show.
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[SG-688]

The other photo of Sloan might be flipped. The only photo of him with a holster is the 1935 picture where he's wearing a Clark shoulder holster.

Sloan was a Texas DPS motorcycle officer; his uncle was Texas Ranger Tom Hickman.

FBI Agent Ends 40 Year Law Enforcement Career
By LCpl. Ron Taylor Quantico Sentry, February 26, 1971

"I hate to see you buckle on that gun because you're beginning a career that will take all you can give it and there are but few rewards."

This was part of a conversation that took place in 1930 between Capt. Tom Hickman of the Texas Rangers and his young nephew, Henry Sloan, a "rookie" with the Texas Highway Patrol.

 

[SweetMK]

Another popular alteration was oversized belt loops to accommodate a heavy duty belt with loops placed to keep the holster, ammo pouch, handcuff case, etc, firmly in place instead of wandering around on the belt as we went about normal business like getting into and out of the car, running in and out of the donut shop, and occasionally wrestling a bad guy.

My wife bought me a new belt last year, just for hanging a holster.
The belt is normal width, but, the double leather has a steel band through the center,,

I think I could carry a small anvil in a holster on that belt.
It is comfortable, too.

She also got me a Velcro closure belt, no buckle.
Same company,,

I have worn that Velcro belt every day since it arrived, except for using the steel core one a few times that I was dressed up.

I can check the oil in my truck without worrying about the buckle scratching the fender!!