Outdoor Open Carry Holster..........

[jimbob_rebel]

I was hopin someone here would be able to put me on the right path. I purchased a 627 for my wife.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/we...&parent_category_rn=

She would like to carry the weapon when she's out on the property doing chorse and such...........we live in the sticks and the nearest deputies are a long ways off if we need them. The trouble is, I'm having a hard time finding a holster which would fit the bill. I was looking for something in leather, with a thumb break, and designed around a woman's physiological differences. A man's holster will ride too high on a woman for her to be able to draw comfortably and most men's holsters also jam the pistol grip into a woman's ribs. I know this because she's made that complaint about every one of my holsters that she's tried.

I don't mind spending some money but I don't care to spend hundreds on a holster which will likely get dragged through multi-floral rose and locust. I'm amazed that with the number of women who are now entering the gun culture that more products are not available which address their particular needs.

 

[flop-shank]

FIST makes holsters catered to women. Lobo, who posts here on the forum is an experienced holster maker and my hunch is that he has the skills required to make a great woman's holster.

 

[bubbajoe45]

Your wife does chores? Lucky duck!
Depending on how rough these chores are I'd consider this flap holster from Lobo. Protects the gun when riding horses/4wheelers and also from knocks and bangs, yet is accessible enough and reasonably priced. I don't know how well it would fit the feminine form.


http://www.lobogunleather.com/...yles_and_accessories

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the comments.

Yes, the ladies have a little difference in their physique (thank goodness for that), and it makes many holsters uncomfortable for them. The narrower waist and wider hips tend to thrust the grip frame up into the rib cage area, especially with a forward-cant design.

I suggest a holster with minimal cant and a lower ride on the belt. Most ladies report good satisfaction with that combination.

The 627 is a relatively large revolver and has some weight to it. Perhaps the lady might prefer a cross-draw style?

Happy to hear from you anytime.

 

[redlevel]

Originally posted by bubbajoe45:
Your wife does chores? Lucky duck!
Depending on how rough these chores are I'd consider this flap holster from Lobo. Protects the gun when riding horses/4wheelers and also from knocks and bangs, yet is accessible enough and reasonably priced.

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe I have the prototype of that particular holster, I think the actual one shown in the picture, right here beside me. I can vouch for the utility, toughness, and compactness of that holster used to carry a 3" Model 36 while knocking about the farm. I can't address the combination when used on "the feminine physique," though.

http://www.lobogunleather.com/...yles_and_accessories

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Redlevel, you certainly have the holster pictured on the website. Of course, the website was just launched on 05-19-09, while I have been making holsters since 1972.

I am very happy to see that you are pleased with my efforts.

Best regards.

 

[Andy Taylor]

My wife likes a horizontal shoulder holster for such duty. I do recommend a flap style, such as the one from Lobo, if a belt rig is selected.

 

[mrwildroot]

For women who carry firearms:

http://www.corneredcat.com/

A great site for our loved ones.

mrwildroot

 

[jimbob_rebel]

Thanks..........

I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to respond, and to apologize for taking so long to get back with y'all. I'll blame overtime and an unexpected need to reset my password.

mrwildroot, that cornered cat website is a good one. Thanks for posting the link.

Lobo, that holster you made for redlevel is a thing of beauty. I notice that the flap is secured with a snap and was wondering if it was a directional snap like one finds on a thumb break. My wife would like the ability to access her pistol in a hurry if need be so the means of securing the flap would be improtant and for the same reason she doesn't like the cross-draw concept. I'm not big on cross draw myself as it is conceivable that one's arm could be pinned against the body in attempting to draw. My wife does have a LadyFist holster for her Sig239 and the holster is a perfect fit for her(Lobo's right, it rides lower than a man's holster) but they really don't have anything comparable to that flapped revolver holster you made for redlevel.

My own needs are thankfully much simpler...............I tote a bulgarian makarov in an issue commie holster.

 

[Farmer17]

I would never wear a fanny pack in town but out in the woods they work great for me. It's fast and easy to take off, it protects the gun, and you can take a few other things along as well. A multi tool, cell phone, ammo, snack bar, gum, water bottle, etc.

 

[briarjumper12]

I won't be let down with one of Lobo's rigs. I been wearing a single shoulder rig he made for a 2 or 3 months now and its great.

 

[raincitywheel]

You might want to take a look at the Safepacker by Wilderness Tactical in Phoenix.

It's doesn't look like a holster. It rides lower and comfortable. And it doubles as a concealed holster.