holster for 2" model 15-3?

[KYPI]

I'm new to the forum (and pretty much computers in general) and have had no luck searching for what holsters that you guys use for your model 15-3 snubbies. I recently acquired a 15-3 and would love to get an OWB leather holster for the few times that I may carry it. I'm also an amateur holster maker and will probably be making the holster myself. This gun will primarily be my wife's nightstand handgun to replace the model 638-3 that she uses now. I was thinking that an Avenger stle holster would work nice but with the large grips I worried that the gun might be "top heavy". I metal detect and was thinking of using it as a carry gun for snakes when in the woods hunting for relics. I would appreciate any feedback and advice. BTW, while this handgun is nice it certainly has been shot and carried quite a bit. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[badge]

I use a JITT. Well made and not terrible costly.

 

[gunnut44]

I have a Ken Null Horsehide holster for my 15 snubbie, great holster check them out.

 

[bamabiker]

Welcome to the forum KYPI from one holster maker to another. I like a tight fitting pancake holster with a retention strap for when I'm out and about doing much of anything. They just feel nice and secure up close to my body. Just MHO.

 

[snubbyfan]

Welcome from the panhandle of West Virginia.
I'd probably make a thumb break like this one. It's designed to hold the gun close and securely to your side. This one is actually a prototype, it worked so well I used it for years before I made a molded holster.

 

[sac-gunslinger]

Watch eBay for a Bianchi 5B, 5BL, 5BH, or 5BHL for medium frame 2" revolvers. The BH's fit more snugly than the B's to your body but both are good for carrying this revolver.

 

[hotrod150]

In my experience the 5BH is higher-riding than the 5B-- maybe that's what the H stands for? I find that a high-ride holster at 3 or 4 oclock is awkward to draw from.

 

[sac-gunslinger]

In my experience the 5BH is higher-riding than the 5B-- maybe that's what the H stands for? I find that a high-ride holster at 3 or 4 oclock is awkward to draw from.

Yes, that is correct, but by a very small amount.

I am short and was much more pertrubed by a border patrol holster sticking me in the ribs while seated in a cruiser than by having to manipulate a draw from a high ride. I actually preferred the older 5BL for is loop for mounting on a belt, made for easier "leaning" on your sidearm while standing. BTW, John Bianchi lashed out at those of us who did that in his book on leather but it was actually rather comfortable when standing for a while.

 

[00Buck2]

I like this S&W holster, it's not good for any type of concealed carry. I don't carry this 15 in the holster but it does fit well in it. I do carry my 66 in it and it works great for around the farm/range use.
There is one just like this for sale on the forum, if I didn't already have one I would have bought it.

 

[sac-gunslinger]

Man, that is one purdy revolver. Of course, I was extremely stupid and sold my new-old-stock 15 in 1976. (The list of guns I wish I never sold would take up several pages).

 

[BobR1]

I have been breaking in a new Rocky Hill Leather Pancake holster for my 15-5 the last couple weeks. (Open top for concealed carry.) Oren is a new holster maker, and doing a very good job, at a reasonable price. I have 2 more of his pancakes on order. One for my SSR a 686-5, and a left hand for my little brother for my 10-5 Snub till he decides he needs to buy his own K Snub. He doesn't know he needs one yet. He will after he carrys one for a while. I have 4 K Snubs, so I can part with one for a while.

I am totally happy with my Rocky Hill pancake.
He does 2 holster styles, the Avenger pretty much for semi auto's, and the Pancake. Both open top for concealed carry.
Oren just lives down the road from me about 3 miles, so he is handy to deal with.

Bob

 

[phatmax]

Watch eBay for a Bianchi 5B, 5BL, 5BH, or 5BHL for medium frame 2" revolvers. The BH's fit more snugly than the B's to your body but both are good for carrying this revolver.

I love my bianchi

 

[H Richard]

This is a LoboGunleather on my 19-4, which is 2 1/2". Just imagine it a half " shorter. Carries great.