Hunter brand holster

[Comrad]

I am partial to brown gun leather and have been searching for an open carry holster for a Beretta 92FS. I lean toward Safariland or Bianchi. I see a brand named Hunter that's made in the USA. Reasonable priced. Anyone familiar with their quality as it compares to the other brands?

 

[Ronin2]

I have looked at their leather work and own one of their riffle scabbards; its a decent product at a fair price.

I am not sure what type of holster you are looking for but you may also try looking at Galco Gunleather. I have owned a number of their products over the years and still have my first holster purchased from them 25 years ago and its still in service with me.

Holsters & Ammo Carriers: Belt Holsters at Galco

Most all holsters can be had cheaper than MSRP, regardless of manufacturerer on EBay.

 

[fat tom]

Since you are unfamiliar with Hunter,I'm assuming that you aren't heavily into guns. Kinda like asking if anyone is familiar with Wal Mart and how it compares to K-Mart and other big-box stores. They have made countless millions of them and they are readily available in every size imaginable on sites such as Ebay for below MSRP. The two brands you mentioned are far superior to Hunter,imo. As said above, Hunter has a decent product at a decent price. If you just want brown leather,they should suit you just fine.
f.t.

 

[Jaysq]

Check out Wright Leather Works, they make a quality holster with beautiful workmanship, to fit the Beretta 92FS.
Concealed Carry OWB Leather Holsters - Wright Leather Works LLC

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[30-30remchester]

Hunter brand holsters are the most prevalent holster here in the mountains. Not because they are the prettiest , but because they work, are inexpensive, and found in most sporting goods store. Their model 1100 hundreds are the oldest style I am aware of and one of the best field holsters around. Far from glamourous, this model used heavy leather, had a good retention strap, the trigger mostly covered but still accessible, and a closed toe design. All these features are desirable in rough country work. If these were designed with a full flap the holster would be ideal. I dislike their loose fit but other than that great work holsters. On this forum you will see holsters that are stunning works of art that will never be used for anything but Sunday show. Most of my work holsters are Hunter number 1100's. Mine look like they got drug through a knothole backwards, and yet still work as designed. I can honestly say that one of my Hunters has been underwater longer than most shown here have ever been out of the gun safe. The newer holsters from Hunter I have no experience with.

 

[Steelwimp]

Hunter 1100 at work



Here is a Hunter 1100 with a Model 34-1 after a day in rough wooded area. The leather later cleaned up with a Ballistol rub. Used in the field for many years.

 

[jimwilkes]

For many years, I had a couple of Hunter holsters for my field guns & they worked just fine & were of good quality. I recently went looking for a new one for my S&W 22-4 and the Cabelas by me had them. They are not the same quality leather or workmanship. The new ones are thin, cheap looking leather & the stitching is very thin thread. I would look elsewhere.

 

[30-30remchester]

Here is a Hunter 1100 with a Model 34-1 after a day in rough wooded area. The leather later cleaned up with a Ballistol rub. Used in the field for many years.

It is nice to see a holster actually get used. I prefer to avoid removing the boo boo's acquired in honest pursuit of adventure. Those scars tell it and your history. Kinda like battle scars.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Some of the Hunter models remind me of the Brauer Brothers "Snap-Off" holster. I think that type has been made for decades by all sorts of makers. Essentially a leather pouch with a safety strap and a fold-over belt loop which snaps around the front of the holster which, in theory, permits the holster to be put on and off without having to thread the belt through a stitched-on belt loop. Very basic, functional and serviceable holster for a sportsman, hunter, or for the range.

 

[Drm50]

I have couple dozen Hunter 1100s, all older models. I like to carry my gun hi on left side. The snap off allows me to hang
holster from top off western drop loop belt. The wide belt is
a lot more comfortable carry for big revolvers. The bad point
of these holsters is the hard ruff interior. They will take the blue
off a pistol in no time. I have since switched to lined holsters.
The new Hunters are cheaper made of thinner leather. I never
buy anything but natural tan leather.

 

[GerSan69]

Hunter brand holsters are the most prevalent holster here in the mountains. ....

Not to mention, they're made right there in Westminster, CO.

 

[chief38]

I will admit to owning 2 Hunter Holsters. They are very inexpensive (relatively speaking) and will get the job done but are more of a "pouch" than a properly fitted holster. Their leather is very thin and soft and not of great quality. One that I have will be used in a few weeks actually when I go Pheasant Hunting. I usually take along my M63 for the occasional Squirrel that crosses our path while in the woods. I use the Hunter Holster and Hunter 22 cartridge belt for this as it is light weight, inexpensive so I don't care if it gets a few scratches from the briars, and gets the job done. The other Hunter I own is for a 2" Dick Spl. and truthfully I would NEVER use it for CCW as there are MUCH BETTER choices available for that.

So IMHO they are OK for a Range trip or occasional woods carry, but for serious CCW I'd get something fitted, stiffer, and has better retention qualities without relying on a snapped strap. NOT what I'd consider a serious holster!