I don't see him mentioned much on this forum, but I like Mitch Rosen's CCW holsters, specifically his 5 JR model. Have two, one for my M65 4" and the other for my Colt DS, my EDC. I wear it at about 4:00 or 4:30 with a 1.5" matching belt.
Touched up some of the fingernail scratches for the photos, using a finger tip smudge of Ren wax.
I like that the holster, cowhide, is thin, boned, and has excellent retention without a thumb break. (If memory serves, he sells horsehide to those who insist upon it, but is not an advocate of horsehide. He thinks it's a marketing gimmick.)
Got the pocket knife in the pic there to hold the holster at angle to show the thickness/thinness of the leather. 0.13" per my measurement.
I find it very comfortable, and like how it holds in tight to my body under a T-shirt, shirt or jacket. I've worn it driving for a couple of hours at a stretch, and found it comfortable, too, but that probably has to do with the size of the DS and my body type in addition to the holster.
A couple of years ago I contacted his shop to ask if I could get one for my 4" Colt Trooper — actually a 3-5-7, but why confuse things? — but was told they were no longer making holsters for that model.
In Hawaii I have a Rosen IWB for my 641, the Workman Slimline. If I recall correctly, I bought it in the classifieds here over ten years ago. When I tried it, back then, I found uncomfortable. I've lost some 30 lbs since then, and am curious to see how it feels now.
Touched up some of the fingernail scratches for the photos, using a finger tip smudge of Ren wax.
I like that the holster, cowhide, is thin, boned, and has excellent retention without a thumb break. (If memory serves, he sells horsehide to those who insist upon it, but is not an advocate of horsehide. He thinks it's a marketing gimmick.)
Got the pocket knife in the pic there to hold the holster at angle to show the thickness/thinness of the leather. 0.13" per my measurement.
I find it very comfortable, and like how it holds in tight to my body under a T-shirt, shirt or jacket. I've worn it driving for a couple of hours at a stretch, and found it comfortable, too, but that probably has to do with the size of the DS and my body type in addition to the holster.
A couple of years ago I contacted his shop to ask if I could get one for my 4" Colt Trooper — actually a 3-5-7, but why confuse things? — but was told they were no longer making holsters for that model.
In Hawaii I have a Rosen IWB for my 641, the Workman Slimline. If I recall correctly, I bought it in the classifieds here over ten years ago. When I tried it, back then, I found uncomfortable. I've lost some 30 lbs since then, and am curious to see how it feels now.
