Not enough holster for the gun?

[reerc]

I’m not a fussy feller - really - (don’t pay any attention to my wife and kids), but to my way of thinking, a holster should come up most of the way over the metal parts of the gun to protect, and retain – at least more than this one is:

I guess given what I paid for it (especially what I paid for THIS http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/550103904/m/7161080133 one), I won’t complain, but if anyone has an SP101 and has a holster that they’re just madly in love with, PLEASE let me know!

Thanks, folks!

 

[reerc]

I’m not a fussy feller - really - (don’t pay any attention to my wife and kids), but to my way of thinking, a holster should come up most of the way over the metal parts of the gun to protect, and retain – at least more than this one is:

I guess given what I paid for it (especially what I paid for THIS http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/550103904/m/7161080133 one), I won’t complain, but if anyone has an SP101 and has a holster that they’re just madly in love with, PLEASE let me know!

Thanks, folks!

 

[bummer]

Same as my Hume 715.The onlytime it has ever fallen out was when I forgot to remove it while dropping Trousers for a "poo" break

 

[rdrancher]

That holster reminds me of an old song about a Teenie Weenie Bikini with some dots or something. Not enough coverage in my book.

I have a D.M. Bullard Dual Carry Conceal that I use to carry my SP101 in IWB, and like very much. It can also be worn OWB in a pinch. Bullard has quality holster designs for a decent price, plus David is one heck of a nice guy to deal with.

rd

 

[sipowicz]

I have the exact same holster and gun but mine goes in a bit deeper...did you try opening up the tension screw a bit? I did when I first got it and it helped...I carry mine almost everday like this and it is very secure and comfortable with no worries of it falling out.

 

[reerc]

Yea sip, I have dinked around with the tension screw, and with it unscrewed to the point of nearly falling apart, it stll doesn't go in any deeper. I have a feeling the leather just needs to loosen up some. I'm a patient guy, I'll work with it.

Thanks for the replies!

 

[revolver]

I have a High noon Hidden ally
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product_Line/Hidden_Ally/hidden_ally.html

but the gun feels secure in it. Yours looks like it does stick out too far.

I just got a new Holster for my Model 36 or my Taurus 85.

Its a belt holster a Bianchi Shadow #7.
Best damn holster I have. It conceals as good if not better than any of the IWB holsters I have.

It is more comfortable that the IWB for the obvious reasons. It is so comfortable you dont even think about how it feels.

I can almost get away with wearing with a not so loose tee shirt....

 

[sipowicz]

The clip is also the most positive I have ever seen...no worries ever of the holster coming out with the gun...for the money, it's a great rig...

 

[cowart]

In looking at their website, it says they only make SP101 holsters for the 2.25" barrel. Ruger has also produced some SP101s with a 2.5" barrel. Could yours be one of those?

 

[NautclRltr]

Here is my model 60 in the same holster. I think it is a great rig - love the belt-clip and thin leather. I did have to cut the first row stiching a bit(front trigger gard area) to get it to go further in. For the price, I expected to do some adjustment. I'll get my shoe-repair guy to run a stitch when it gets too loose.

 

[sipowicz]

Originally posted by cowart:
In looking at their website, it says they only make SP101 holsters for the 2.25" barrel. Ruger has also produced some SP101s with a 2.5" barrel. Could yours be one of those?

Shouldn't matter as it is an open bottom...

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

2A;

That rig (to my eyes) looks to have been made for a J frame S&W, like the one shown above for the Model 60. The Ruger frame is way too big for it.

 

[Mickey D]

Andrews Custom Leather with 642 and 696.
Carry and retain great!

 

[reerc]

Originally posted by oldflatfoot:
2A;

That rig (to my eyes) looks to have been made for a J frame S&W, like the one shown above for the Model 60. The Ruger frame is way too big for it.

I think it would better fit a J frame, they're a little smaller than an SP101, but the bag this holster came it specifically lists the SP101 as one of the guns it's built for!

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

Originally posted by reerc:

Originally posted by oldflatfoot:
2A;

That rig (to my eyes) looks to have been made for a J frame S&W, like the one shown above for the Model 60. The Ruger frame is way too big for it.

I think it would better fit a J frame, they're a little smaller than an SP101, but the bag this holster came it specifically lists the SP101 as one of the guns it's built for!

Well, that's unfortunate. Maybe it's a misprint or error in labeling that should be brought to the makers attention. I've made thousands of rigs for both guns, the J frames and the Sp-101, and the Ruger's are significantly beefier and robust in comparison. Conversely, if you placed a J frame into a rig made for the SP-101, it would be fairly loose fitting. Seems to me, the maker is attempting to make a generic design that works for many different models, an honored marketing strategy to minimize retail stocking dealers reluctance to inventory "one holster, one gun," models.

I don't like to criticize other makers, but for those reasons, I won't craft them. I'd send it back to the manufacturer, with the photo you posted and ask for a replacement. That holster does not fit your weapon properly and looks potentially dangerous. They might well appreciate you bringing it to their attention. Best of luck!

 

[kdm2]

High Noon has great customer service, call them up I bet they'll make it right.

 

[reerc]

I'm aware of High Noon's great customer service (see this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/550103904/m/7161080133), but too late on the fit - I already took matters into my own hands.

I stuck the holster into a sink of water for a minute or two, oiled down the gun, then into a plastic sack, then worked it into the holster until it fit. Left it there for a day while the leather dried around the gun. Then hung the holster by the clip over a heat vent for another day or two, to make sure it was done drying, before I used it, to make sure I didn't stretch it out.

Voila! Custom fit.

 

[Goodtime Charlie]

Originally posted by Mickey D:
Andrews Custom Leather with 642 and 696.
Carry and retain great!

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MickeyD:

I love that rig! What model are those holsters? I've looked on Andrews's web site, and I don't see them. Also, who made the belt?

Thanks!

---GTC

 

[NikatKimber]

I believe those are the Saddle style. Mine is similar, but has a tab that I believe is to protect target sights.

 

[elcruisr]

Another plug for Andrews, although I don't have pics at the moment. I have a Monarch shoulder rig, 2 different McDaniel II's and an IWB mag carrier. I would LOVE one of his hybrid saddle holsters for my Commander!

Also consider K&D. I seem to be collecting more of their offerings lately. Have a Thunderbird (IWB/OWB convertable) and an Cochise Defender. New belt on order. Holsters just seem to breed in that holster drawer......