Holster for Model 10

[mlazarus]

Hello Smith and Wesson fans. I am looking for a leather belt holster for a 4 inch model 10 with heavy barrel.
Any makers out there? I looked at simply rugged and that is a possibility. Looking to see if there are other makers.

 

[Bill In Texas]

I like the Simply Rugged holsters. I've got a couple. One for my J frames, the other for my K frames. They work well, they hold the gun tight to my body, but uncomfortably so. The K frames conceal well also, especially during the cooler months.

 

[326MOD10]

You might check Lobo Gun Leather or El Paso Saddelry.

 

[Bald1]

DeSantis belt scabbard. Or surf eBay. Tons of used options cheap

 

[StrawHat]

Might contact some from here,

Custom Leathersmiths on the Forum

Kevin

 

[Alk8944]

Absolutely every company that makes holsters makes one for the K-Frame S&Ws! If you have a local gun shop they probably will have at least one style in-stock! Do you have a Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, Shooters World or Sportsman's Warehouse in your community?

 

[Ameshawki]

eBay. Hundreds of them

 

[MajorD]

I am local to simply rugged - Rob ( owner) is a great guy and makes great holsters.

Having said that, honestly go to any gun shop or show and look through those “anything in the box $10” junk bins. I have found some real gems in such boxes, and model 10 holsters are so common, you are likely to find what you need cheap. The hunt is half the fun

 

[jaymoore]

I still use a Bianchi 5BHL that i bought in the 1980s. Along with others, but that one is default for 4" K frames.

 

[bobsguns]

Best holster on the market are the ones from Bullard Leather. Quality WAY exceeds cost. I have 5-6 of theirs.

Another is Craft Holsters. Excellent shoulder holsters, FWIW. I have two of theirs.

I've been buying holsters for close to 40 years now. I've learned a few things, almost all by error.

Skip the $30 holsters. Those are only for safe storage. The top name holsters (Galco, Bianchi, etc) are too often over-priced for what you pay, IMO.

First thing you need to do is to get a decent sized storage tote. This will store all your extra holsters you're going to have within a couple of years................

 

[Martin67]

I have a HB model 64-5. I found a almost unused A.E. Nelson #85 black leather with pattern on front and LEFT handed at a gun show for $25 . Plus it was made for a bobbed hammer. Wouldn't not snap over the hammer. The only reason I bought it was I didn't bring my 64, but the seller had a 64-3 on his table.
These are very high quality holsters too. Being left handed it's hard if not impossible to find things in stock

 

[jeffrefrig]

If you want something inexpensive but good quality, you may want to look at Bulldog holsters at a sporting goods store near you. You won't win any beauty contests with a black nylon holster, but they are pretty secure. And the straps are, of course, adjustable. It may be heresy, but Ruger sells quite a few in the online "Ruger Store". Different gun, but I found a nice 6" holster that's made for the 6" GP100 that fits my 629-6; these are virtually the same physical sized guns. Now, if you want a nice holster and have some time to wait for quality, 6-12 months, maybe, which isn't bad for the one I got, but don't be afraid to check out Barranti Holsters/Leather products online. I can't remember, but I think they may have had some popular ones already made up...don't quote me. I have found nice used ones for sale right here on the Forum Classified Section. I found a couple of those old school basket weave holsters that look like they came from some old black & white TV show.
For a heavy barrel M10, one made for the SP101 Ruger may fit.

 

[BAM-BAM]

First question, what do you want a holster for, ECD, concealed carry, out in the wild, range use?


Don Hume makes a good holster at a reasonable price. Last time I looked they were having a sale on most of their holsters.