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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Bango skank on May 01, 2016, 09:33:17 PM

Title: holster recommendation
Post by: Bango skank on May 01, 2016, 09:33:17 PM: So the hip holster i have for one of my revolvers is a galco. Its very snug. Kind of yanks up on my belt while im pulling the gun out. Im looking for a kind of loose leather thumbreak holster that it will slide out of easy. The holster i have for my .44 is kind of soft, gun slides out like butter. I ordered it probably 5 years ago and cant remember where i got it from. Ive been looking all over online and its giving me a headache. Any recommendations?
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Post by: jdb on May 02, 2016, 04:49:05 PM: Simply rugged
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Post by: Ridgeratt on May 02, 2016, 05:19:53 PM: Just ordered a cross draw for my kid's EMP. Nice work.

http://rossleather.biz/main.sc
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Post by: Oldguy on May 02, 2016, 05:32:21 PM: I second Simply Rugged Holsters. I have many and the Pancake holds well but allows an easy draw. Great people.
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Post by: skeeter 20i on May 02, 2016, 08:47:25 PM: Bango have you tried to stretch the holster out any? Every galco ive had needed to be stretched. Try putting your pistol in a couple of ziploc bags and put it in the holster for a few days. Its worked for me i the past, might be worth a try.
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Post by: Bango skank on May 02, 2016, 08:59:15 PM: Quote from: skeeter 20i on May 02, 2016, 08:47:25 PM
Bango have you tried to stretch the holster out any? Every galco ive had needed to be stretched. Try putting your pistol in a couple of ziploc bags and put it in the holster for a few days. Its worked for me i the past, might be worth a try.

Did it overnight once just in a grocery bag. It helped a little. Maybe i need to keep working at it.
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Post by: skeeter 20i on May 02, 2016, 09:02:19 PM: Might be worth a try, ive had good luck with it.
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Post by: Bango skank on May 02, 2016, 09:16:08 PM: Can it really make the difference from deathgrip tight to sliding out easily? If so itd be great, i wouldnt have to buy yet another holster
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Post by: jrebel on May 02, 2016, 09:17:35 PM: Might look at the gunfighter inc hosters. They are not leather, but they are awesome. :tup:
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Post by: Bango skank on May 02, 2016, 09:21:58 PM: Quote from: jrebel on May 02, 2016, 09:17:35 PM
Might look at the gunfighter inc hosters. They are not leather, but they are awesome. :tup:

Looks like theyre all for pistols. Im looking for large revolver holsters
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Post by: jrebel on May 02, 2016, 09:25:14 PM: Quote from: Bango skank on May 02, 2016, 09:21:58 PM
Quote from: jrebel on May 02, 2016, 09:17:35 PM
Might look at the gunfighter inc hosters. They are not leather, but they are awesome. :tup:

Looks like theyre all for pistols. Im looking for large revolver holsters

They make large revolver holsters....I have one for my 454 casull. I wear it on my chest with their Kenia but they also make for waste / belt carry and even shoulder holster carry.
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Post by: jasnt on May 02, 2016, 10:31:31 PM: Tagging
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Post by: Special T on May 03, 2016, 12:04:46 AM: Pman and I have had custom holsters made by this guy. Ive had him do several holsters for me and for gifts, he has a large collection of Blue guns to form holsters without yours and is quite reasonable.
Scott 4252801962 Camanoridge@aol.com He does everything from basic no frills to detailed art work.
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Post by: Special T on May 03, 2016, 12:09:37 AM: Custom smart phone holster. I think it was $40ish including tax. He made it via drawings and messages with the measurements I supplied.
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Post by: Bango skank on May 03, 2016, 01:12:56 AM: I like that, i think i might just shoot him an email here soon
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Post by: Special T on May 03, 2016, 07:33:27 AM: It might have even been cheaper than that... Cant remember that holster is over 2 years old.
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Post by: skeeter 20i on May 03, 2016, 09:05:19 AM: Quote from: Bango skank on May 02, 2016, 09:16:08 PM
Can it really make the difference from deathgrip tight to sliding out easily? If so itd be great, i wouldnt have to buy yet another holster

Can't hurt to try. I also read of guys using wax paper putting the wax away from the gun. Supposedly it adds just a bit of wax to the inside of the holster but I've never tried this one. I would try to stretch it out if it will give, maybe set it out in the sun too to help soften the leather then bag it with more than one bag and let it sit for a day or two. Who knows might be able to save it.
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Post by: theleo on May 03, 2016, 09:16:34 AM: El Paso Saddlery makes some nice holsters. They'd be worth a look.