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.

 

[AZretired]

My vote goes to the El Paso Saddlery Street Combat

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[66Park]

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

If you like old school designs, I'd take a look at El Paso Saddlery, Bell Charter Oak, and Davis Leather. El Paso has been in business since the 1800s. The Davis line is from the eighties. I believe the Bell Charter Oak holsters are based on the old Chic Gaylord designs. You could also try Bianchi if you want something more mass produced. There has never been a time with more great holster designs. I tend to like the Milt Sparks and Ritchie lines or TT Gunleather. Del Fatti holsters are wonderful, but you'll wait a really long time if he's even taking orders. The stuff I like may not be to your taste if you like older designs. If you are new to carrying, expect to buy a few before you really figure out what works best for you.

 

[Smith-Nut]

Living in a part of the world where one just can't walk into a gunstore and buy a holster have "forced" me to learn how to make my own holster. This of course also makes design very "open". How ever this one, for my 4" S&W M19 is very "normal".

PS Excatly what weapon are we talking about?

 

[I3UGM4N]

I am very partial to Galco Leather Holsters!!!

 

[Hapworth]

My vote goes to the El Paso Saddlery Street Combat

Happen to have some pics of one filled and on a belt?

 

[Maze 686]

For concealed carry OWB I like Mernickle Holsters for K and L framed guns.

For IWB I like my Black Hills holster, my 4 inch 686 disappears under a polo shirt.

I've tried others, but they always printed or the cant made the draw hard on the wrist.

 

[ACP230]

Erik at Sideguard might have something you'd like.
He is in the Vendors area of the forum.

 

[rooster02]

Tucker Gun Leather, Houston, TX - OWB & IWB, great tool work! A stealth Kydex, best I have seen and used. Tucker Gun Leather | Premium Leather Gun Holsters

 

[jack the toad]

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

OMG, there are so many good holsters available today and although I've not tried them all, I have tried quite a few. The ones I currently have and also have been mentioned are the EPS #77 & #88, Simply Rugged Sour Dough, Mernickle, JW Orourke pancake (dunno if currently available). These are all for either J, K, L, N & X frames and are good affordable holsters.

 

[hotrod150]

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

Looks like a #5B or 5BH. I have a couple of Bianchi #5's, one with strap and one without. One of my favorite belt holsters. I don'tcare for the BH as they ride a little higher than I like, although they are a bit better for concealment.
Vintage Bianchis are my favorite mass-produced holsters. There's quite a few of them on ebay, and they often turn up in the "old holster bin" at the LGS or gun show.