Holster recommendation?

[stingerstingray]

What holster(s) would you recommend for conceal carrying a 327 pugnose and 686 2.5"?

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[growr]

Our own Lobogunleather. As well as Kramer horsehide IWB holsters.
Randy

 

[rednichols]

I expect the OP is looking for a 'style' or design recommendation primarily. Making a brand recommendation instead will help with quality but not with where and how to carry it .

OP I'd suggest that for most of us, carrying at the waist is a more universal carry location. That short-barrelled 327 might be better in an advanced IWB because it is so top-heavy. But in any case, with the cylinder just above the pelvis in the 'love handle' area for comfort and balance. The same location for the L frame but the longer barrel will allow an effective OWB if that's what you like. The big grips want the carry angle to be about 20 degrees or more, positive (rear sight ahead of the front sight) because they are the absolutely hardest part to hide; the barrel, ironically, is the easiest. Which makes me wonder about little barrels unless at the ankle, because otherwise a 4" and even a 5" is as easy to hide as a 2" depending on the grips used. Getting the grip size down to a minimum is a worthwhile exercise for carrying; which you'll be doing more on the street than shooting it (though after the Vegas massacre, one wonders).

Some like a 4:00 position, others a crossdraw position. Always avoid carrying ahead of 2:00 because the muzzle simply can't be placed safely.

Heaps of good brands out there. A Sparks is no better than a Galco for quality of design and construction (they are both using variants of very old designs).

 

[stingerstingray]

Thank you for your comments. Ive been carrying my FNS9C and HK UPS9C with Vedders Lighttuck Kydex. I love my SW revolvers and would really like to carry them especially for a hiking carry. Of all my Smithys, my 327 pugnose is probably my best choice for carry since its the lightest. I'm on the hunt for a 640 Pro atm. I've been looking at Lobo Enhanced Pancake but read some complaints about quality since the new ownership. I'll check out Galco. If anyone would recommend any other makers I should look into, please let me know. Ty

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[jebstuart]

I own and have owned many holsters but the finest in my opinion are made by Horseshoe Leather in England by a man named Andy Arratoonian. I have several and they are top notch. Sometimes there's a wait because he's a one man shop but its worth it IMHO.

 

[stingerstingray]

I own and have owned many holsters but the finest in my opinion are made by Horseshoe Leather in England by a man named Andy Arratoonian. I have several and they are top notch. Sometimes there's a wait because he's a one man shop but its worth it IMHO.

Can you post some photos please?

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[rednichols]

. I've been looking at Lobo Enhanced Pancake

Pancakes are a really good choice for OWB; look for asymmetrical designs (the holster pocket is moulded outwards from the backside) vs the original symmetrical ones, for improved holstering whilst wearing. In addition to Galco, Aker does a very good one in its Flatsider range tho I am unfamiliar with their fitments nowadays.

 

[IAhunter]

Some good recommendations above. I have a Simply Rugged sourdough pancake holster for my 2 1/2" K frames that I really like.

 

[AveragEd]

I can say that the two holsters I've received from the "new" Lobo Gun Leather are top shelf. In fact, I'm soon going to order another one.

Ed

 

[H Richard]

That is a question that only you can answer after trying several to find out what really fits you and your preferred method of carry. You will eventually be like the rest of us, with a whole box of holsters lightly used, as we determine that we really didn't like them. The one I thought I would really like was middle of the back IWB, and it was the most uncomfortable thing I have ever had on my body. (And I didn't try any back flips like the Fed dancer). That one is long gone. I wound up with OWB and I have several Lobogunleather, and Simply Rugger.

 

[Wrangler Rich]

I don't know, but I would have one made with Stingray Leather.....

WR

 

[jtcarm]

2:00 in a Summer Special, which is offered by numerous makers. I run the El Paso Saddlery Summer Cruiser.

My 3" K-frame conceals very nicely under nothing but an XL t-shirt, and a 4" would conceal just as well. It can be worn at 4:00 if I need to go formal with a tucked-in shirt and cover garment. A Comp III speedloader rides in my left front pocket.

Soon as I get in more practice with my 325 PD, I'll be ordering another one for it and probably my 4" K-frames as well.

The right belt is very important. I use either a 5.11 Operator or Wilderness Instructor. These are very stiff and combined with the holster, everything stays put.

In TX, jeans or cargo shorts cover my lower half 99% of the time, so I have a belt for either for convenience sake.

I was pondering a pocket pistol until I discovered this method (many many thanks to RedNichols for educating me).

Now I can carry comfortably just about anywhere without giving up any capacity or shootability. It's comfortable, the (gun) butt doesn't protrude when I bend over, and the gun is just in front of my right arm, much easier to keep people from discovering it by bumping in to me or even trying to grab it. Oh, yeah, and it's comfortable.

Bruce Nelson knew what he was doing.

BTW if you get this style holster, be sure to go with one that has a steel-lined mouth so you can re-holster with one hand.