Reccomend a good leather holster

[mod57]

I am looking for a good quality, leather, OWB holster fro K frame Smiths. Anyone have any favorites?
Ralph

 

[Nframecollector]

You can't go wrong with a Bianchi or a Kirkpatrick!

 

[66Park]

There are lots of great choices. Give us an idea of what you are looking for. Do you want something canted or straight? Is it for concealed carry or use in the woods? Do you want it fancy, or do you like things plain? What is your budget? Do you want a retention device on it, or do you want it open top? If you are using it for field carry, do you want a flap holster? Do you like the old style designs or something more modern? If you can narrow it down for us by letting us know more what you are looking for, we will be much more likely to provide some help. Otherwise, you're just going to get everybody's favorite holster brand, which won't do you any good at all.

 

[Hapworth]

Lobo Gunleather. Great products, forum member.

 

[tompehret]

Kramer. I have one for a Model 19 2-1/2' and a Model 29 3". Pricey (kinda) but good. Pics are of the one for the 29.

 

[jlanecole]

Kramer Belt Scabbard
Milt Sparks PMK
El Paso Saddlery Tortilla

 

[wildenout]

I really lke my leather guy at rgrizzleleather.com. Easy buying little bit of waiting, great fit and a lot of happiness!

 

[mmais]

I second

Lobo Gun Leather - Home

Ray is making me an OWB holster now for my model 10. He will recommend what will work best for you.

Mike

 

[chief38]

I'll second Kramer. In 38 years of carrying, it's the best I have ever found and will last forever. MAKE SURE YOU GET THE HORSEHIDE VERSION! Get one of his Horsehide belts too - they're almost indestructible.

 

[flintsghost]

The best owb holster that I have is the K L Null Gibralter. Only comes in horsehide and he has made them for me in K frame and L frame sizes. I have others that I use but not for a revolver that Ken makes holsters for. He also makes a large variety of concealment rigs for semi's and others for revolvers. He had never failed to deliver my order in less than a month and I have dealt with him since well before I retired.

 

[alwslate]

Hard to beat the Bianchi Cyclone for the money.

 

[WPWarhawk]

Hard to beat the Bianchi Cyclone for the money.

This is my favorite as well, the model 111 cyclone. It can be worn strong side or cross draw.

 

[Faulkner]

Another thumbs up for Lobo Gun Leather. Ray has made three holsters for me and they have all been reasonably priced and top quality.

Here's a picture of two he did for me, top is a K-Frame model 65 with 3 inch heavy barrel; bottom is a J-Frame 442.

 

[luangtom]

Lobo Gunleather. Great products, forum member.

I certainly second this one....

 

[SWIll]

Erik at Sideguard Holsters makes very functional and comfortable owb holsters. I am pleased with mine.

 

[mod57]

There are lots of great choices. Give us an idea of what you are looking for. Do you want something canted or straight? Is it for concealed carry or use in the woods? Do you want it fancy, or do you like things plain? What is your budget? Do you want a retention device on it, or do you want it open top? If you are using it for field carry, do you want a flap holster? Do you like the old style designs or something more modern? If you can narrow it down for us by letting us know more what you are looking for, we will be much more likely to provide some help. Otherwise, you're just going to get everybody's favorite holster brand, which won't do you any good at all.

All good questions and some of which I have answers for. I tend to like a straight holster to start with but I have little experience with carrying so I am open to that. I tend toward plain russet leather with a thumb break. The holster does not have to be lined but that is nice. I drift toward old school designs and construction. Also I am left handed. A cross draw type would not be out of the question.
Ralph

 

[S&W45Colt]

Lobo and Simply Rugged do good jobs, as do Desantis and Galco. For ready made holsters, Galco is far and away my favorite.

 

[flyrobb]

Lobo, Enhanced Pancake. Very nice and a good price!

 

[Black_Sheep]

The holster on top is a Bianchi Lightning, it works great if you want to carry OWB with a Centennial or Bodyguard j frame because the retaining strap is across the back of the trigger guard.


The center holster is an unlined Bianchi OWB that looks good and fits my j frame Smiths and Colt DS.

The bottom holster is a Bianchi Professional IWB, it has become my go-to holster for EDC. It's turned out to be a well crafted, comfortable and secure holster for a reasonable price...

 

[AC_32]

Jeff Hays at haysholsters.com. I've purchased two OWB holsters, & in my opinion they are 2nd to none. Jeff is super nice to deal with.