Model 36 owner seeking general holster guidance

[sipowicz]

BurkLee, that's a nice looking rig at a good price. When you review it, can you show pics from the top? I want to see how thin it is...I might pick one up for my SP101....but I hate thick leather.....guess I'm a bit spoiled by my Del Fatti LP....

 

[nonferrous]

Just for fun, try to pick up a S&W "Hip Grip" and try it out, it doesn't get any thinner than that. It's another option and I think that it legally qualifies as a holster.

 

[tom turner]

OWB CARRY . . .

I've been totally blown away with the Mitch Rosen OWB holster for my Model 36. I'm stunned how much better it rides and tucks, plus the workmanship is from another planet. NOW I know why they sell for what they do. HIGHLY recommended. I'm a lefty. Here's mine. Although it has no strap, it "clicks" into the holster with a perfect little click that holds it securely while also releasing the gun easily when drawn. Amazing:

POCKET CARRY . . .

I carry a M37 "Airweight" brother to this gun as my "always" pocket gun, in an Uncle Mike's #3. Why not the Nemesis? I couldn't find one locally when I was ready to buy. Both are fine . . . the Nemesis a tad better. The aforementioned Bianchi is also a good choice, as is the Mika. Best thing about the Uncle Mikes? It is cheap and does the job . . . sitting in my front pocket as I type this.

IWB . . .

I have a brand new, well-known open-topped leather IWB holster that I absolutely HATE. Why? I'm a big guy who needs to lose that inner tube and big belly . . . and IWB does not get along with a guy whose middle protrudes past his gunbelt!!! NOT the holster's fault, so I won't mention the well-known maker.

Here's the holster. The photo was taken just before the first, and last, time I tried it on!!!

BACK POCKET CARRY . . .

Ditto . . . us "larger guys" have enough protruding in all directions, from belly, "inner tube" on the side and butt already, so rear pocket carry ain't my cup of tea either.

We are all different. No one combination is best for all people. When I was rail-thin, my preferences would have been different. Hopefully, I'll get that way again as I work to reduce my weight.

For now though, that Rosen OWB that puts in tight on the outside of the belt is sooooo comfortable and concealable!

T.

 

[Glock 'em down]

OWB CARRY . . .

I've been totally blown away with the Mitch Rosen OWB holster for my Model 36. I'm stunned how much better it rides and tucks, plus the workmanship is from another planet. NOW I know why they sell for what they do. HIGHLY recommended. I'm a lefty. Here's mine. Although it has no strap, it "clicks" into the holster with a perfect little click that holds it securely while also releasing the gun easily when drawn. Amazing:

I'm curious Tom...is this Rosen holster the one he calls "Upper Limit" or the "5JR" model? That looks EXACTLY like what I'm looking for!

 

[photoman]

Looks like an Upper Limit (straigh drop).

 

[Glock 'em down]

Looks like an Upper Limit (straigh drop).

On Rosen's website, he states that the Upper Limit is a high riding holster. This one looks rather low to me.

 

[Jerry in SC]

My Upper Limit rides pretty high in comparison to other holsters. You need to keep in mind it's for a 2" J frame which gives it the impression of riding lower. The one Tom illustrates (thanks for the advice BTW) and the one I have are cut for a 1.5" belt.

It's the most comfortable J frame belt holster I've owned. It takes a little time to break in to your body contour. It feels great with a Model 60 and is very secure on the belt.

I forget I'm wearing it....works for me.

 

[nvgunner]

Lots of good advice here. I carry mine every day in a nice Bianchi OWB
that was well used but perfectly broken in and intact that I found in the
$5 box at a gun show. Lots of these guns were carried by plainclothes cops, so lots of old holsters out there. Goes great w/ my old flat-latch Model 37. Good luck.