vegan-friendly holster options?

[axvx]

So I know it's probably not super prevalent in the firearms community for folks to have vegan ethics/dietary choices, but that's the minority in which I find myself. I've managed to pick up a sweet Crossfire nylon pancake holster that works well for my M36-1 as far as fit and function. HOWEVER, the look of a leather holster is timeless, and while it sure isn't a fashion show out there, I still feel as if I'm doing the revolver a disservice by having it ride in a black nylon pancake. Any makers out there who know of something with looks/qualities of a leather pancake but without the animal hide?

Thanks in advance for any help!!

 

[tattooo]

Kind of feels like a troll type of question but I could be wrong. I was under the assumption that vegan is not eating meat and PITA is not wearing fur / hyde etc. But if you are serious why not google synthetic leather holsters ?

 

[Jeppo]

You do know that bovine skins are a byproduct of the slaughter of animals for human consumption, right? If humans consume less beef, there will be fewer hides. On the other hand, if we continue eating beef but don't use the hides, they will go down in price to the point it becomes cheaper to burn them than use them. If the hides are not sold, the cost of meat would increase.

I'm absolutely not judging your position but just want to point out that no bovine has EVER been slaughtered for its skin.

Do I know what I'm talking about? I used to run a company that used 20,000 hides per day. The price we paid for the commodity moved with "the slaughter" (how many head per period) and the slaughter mostly (but not exclusively) depended on demand for meat.

If you don't eat meat, you know that no animal has been slaughtered to make its way to your table. But, if your ethics permit, you could also buy a leather holster knowing that doing so absolutely did not contribute to a slaughter.

Hope you find what you're looking for. Will you tell us what you decide?

Cheers!

 

[ContinentalOp]

The only thing I can think of is Safariland gear. They offer models made from Safarilaminate, a synthetic material that looks like leather. You might want to look into that. I had a Safariland/Safarilaminate duty holster when I carried a revolver as an armed guard. IIRC, it had a suede lining, but I don't know if it was real or synthetic suede.

Other than that, I'd suggest looking into kydex holsters.

 

[jinx]

Holsters, scabbards, and knife sheaths are made of leather. Check your local laws as it could be anything else may be illegal.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Kind of feels like a troll type of question but I could be wrong. I was under the assumption that vegan is not eating meat and PITA is not wearing fur / hyde etc. But if you are serious why not google synthetic leather holsters ?

Vegan is not using any animal or animal-derived products, whether it's for food, clothing, etc. It's more of an overall lifestyle than just a diet.

 

[axvx]

The point, for me at least, is to not contribute to that kind of industry. I've looked all over for synthetic leather holsters online, but google results really lock in on the "leather" part of the search, thus I find more and more leather holsters. Kydex is unbecoming a revolver. Second-hand leather would be permissable, I guess. It's just not something I've owned since a pair of boots I bought from Goodwill years back.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Holsters, scabbards, and knife sheaths are made of leather. Check your local laws as it could be anything else may be illegal.

You've never heard of kydex, polymer, nylon, etc.? Holsters, scabbards, and knife sheaths are made from those materials, too.

And I've never heard of non-leather gear being illegal anywhere.

 

[axvx]

The only thing I can think of is Safariland gear. They offer models made from Safarilaminate, a synthetic material that looks like leather. You might want to look into that. I had a Safariland/Safarilaminate duty holster when I carried a revolver as an armed guard. IIRC, it had a suede lining, but I don't know if it was real or synthetic suede.

Other than that, I'd suggest looking into kydex holsters.

Those Safarilaminate ones are awesome, I'm definitely going to check up on that some more. Thanks!

 

[rednichols]

Those Safarilaminate ones are awesome, I'm definitely going to check up on that some more. Thanks!

Be aware that you might have to find them on-line, as Safariland long ago had to switch away from the Porvair (a simulated thin leather) exterior skin when Porvair ceased production. One of the BIG reasons that Safariland holsters of today have all-Kydex exteriors (and what a big side-benefit [wink] -- a huge reduction in manufacturing cost). The online auction sites are THE place to start your search, new and used.

 

[TAROMAN]

Safariland 568.

 

[jinx]

ContinentalOp--
My post is merely tongue in cheek.

 

[oneounceload]

Vegan is not using any animal or animal-derived products, whether it's for food, clothing, etc. It's more of an overall lifestyle than just a diet.

That include animal-based medications?

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I have a couple of Nylon Holsters.
They would be Vegan, I think.

 

[BC38]

I have a couple of Nylon Holsters.
They would be Vegan, I think.

Yup, the OP said he already has a nylon pancake holster, so apparently that meets the vegan criteria - but not the leather-look criteria.

I now S&W made some from synthetic rubber-like material, back in the day, but like the Safariland's mentioned earlier, they haven't been made & sold for years. There really isn't much demand for faux leather holsters I'm thinking...

 

[silversnake]

Which revolver model do you have and how do you intend to carry it? Since you mention the look of the holster, is this for open carry? If so I'd be more concerned about retention than what's "becoming" of a revolver.

I would not go with nylon for a belt holster, as it tends to collapse on itself and make reholstering difficult.

 

[Arik]

Double post

 

[Arik]

The point, for me at least, is to not contribute to that kind of industry. I've looked all over for synthetic leather holsters online, but google results really lock in on the "leather" part of the search, thus I find more and more leather holsters. Kydex is unbecoming a revolver. Second-hand leather would be permissable, I guess. It's just not something I've owned since a pair of boots I bought from Goodwill years back.

You're right it's not a fashion show and the revolver doesn't know what it's in. Buy and use why works because it works not because it "looks" cool

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[axvx]

I've got a 1981 model 36-1 with a 3" barrel, so finding a holster that fits is proving difficult as is. I appreciate all the help and input,everyone.

 

[BC38]

Which revolver model do you have and how do you intend to carry it? Since you mention the look of the holster, is this for open carry? If so I'd be more concerned about retention than what's "becoming" of a revolver.

I would not go with nylon for a belt holster, as it tends to collapse on itself and make reholstering difficult.

The first post states it is for his M36-1, which I believe would be a 3" J-frame.

I think that makes the search even more difficult since there are a lot fewer makes and models of holsters specifically made for the 3" J-frames. Many of the open bottom holsters will work - if you don't mind 3/4" of barrel sticking out the bottom of the holster - but the selection of closed bottom holsters long enough to accommodate the 3" barrel is pretty limited.

I'm actually looking for a nice used leather one myself.