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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: rasbo on September 23, 2010, 07:45:58 AM

Title: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: rasbo on September 23, 2010, 07:45:58 AM: had a cinnamon bear come out of some salmon berrie bushes yesterday,I went to pull my 44 mag smith and Wesson model 629 classic and it wouldn't come out..a cub and then another cub came out also,they were both black.momma did some swatting and away they went...So back to the holster.It seems the front sight wore a hole in the liner of the uncle mikes holster and it wouldn't budge.I cut the end of the holster off and finally removed it...Its been an awesome holster till now...oh I had a the trusty 30-06 with me..thinking on going leather,but I liked the nylon or what ever the other was made of.But foresure I don't want that probelm again
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: CP on September 23, 2010, 07:51:58 AM: I have an old leather mil-spec duty holster that I found on E-bay. It is marked USAF and very heavy duty, works great. Only problem is it is for a 4” barrel so I have the same issue with my 6” 629. Fabric holsters always sag and tear after awhile.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 23, 2010, 08:32:17 AM: I have used the older model of this for the last 25 years for my Rugers.

http://nelsonleather.com/product_info.php?cPath=80&products_id=215 (http://nelsonleather.com/product_info.php?cPath=80&products_id=215)

I don't know that I like the newer model, as it has too many shoulder/back straps. But you might like the other leather products they make.

Here's an optional strong side/crossdraw holster that you might like. http://nelsonleather.com/product_info.php?cPath=28_35&products_id=196 (http://nelsonleather.com/product_info.php?cPath=28_35&products_id=196)

I do have some of the Uncle Mike's stuff, but I prefer leather as it just breaks in and feels more comfortable to wear.

-Steve
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: Gutpile on September 23, 2010, 08:34:39 AM: Go leather. IMO Uncle Mikes is nothing but Garbage. I've had some over the years and they do "in a pinch" but basically they just suck.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: Hyde on September 23, 2010, 08:43:28 AM: I'm not sure if they may a holster that will work for you, bit I can highly endorse Pacific Canvas & Leather products. I recently bought the M-7 Tanker holster for my 1911. I used about half a bottle of leather conditioner on it and it is nice and soft now.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: jackelope on September 23, 2010, 09:52:11 AM: It's not the holster, it's the pistol. Give it to me as it will give you nothing but trouble from here on out.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on September 23, 2010, 10:24:45 AM: The name on it sums it up. Uncle Mikes are junk. That gun deserves better. ;)
If you like non leather. Look at the Bianci Accumolds. I have 3 and there awesome!
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: thinkingman on September 23, 2010, 10:35:20 AM: I'd concern myself with a front sight that hangs...it's not ramped?
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: rasbo on September 23, 2010, 11:41:39 AM: Quote from: thinkingman on September 23, 2010, 10:35:20 AM
I'd concern myself with a front sight that hangs...it's not ramped?
no its not, but will be,thats the problem,I been looking at it and am going to have to file it down..I like the uncle mikes holster it dries fast here on the wet side,but Im gonna get another type,I will never forget not being able to pull my gun..thanks guys you have been a big help
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: 7mag. on September 23, 2010, 11:44:20 AM: Galco. They are great holsters. I love all of mine.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 23, 2010, 12:23:51 PM: Don't file the sight! I think this is good reason to buy a new gun. :chuckle:

-Steve
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: MikeWalking on September 23, 2010, 12:29:04 PM: Holsters are for sissies... :chuckle: Put a Lanyard on it and hang it around your neck...Tuco style..
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 23, 2010, 12:41:34 PM: i have had nothing but good luck with uncle mikes :dunno: and i run them with a ton of my handguns. i had one do what you had happen to me with the front sight post. it was a old 22 the front sight was very pointed and caused a snag in the holster. so i got a diffrent holster for that handgun. but i own around 10-12 of them. if it has been a good holster for you and you like it. they are pretty cheap for 15-20 i would buy a new one. but thats just me. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: rasbo on September 23, 2010, 02:27:17 PM: Quote from: MikeWalking on September 23, 2010, 12:29:04 PM
Holsters are for sissies... :chuckle: Put a Lanyard on it and hang it around your neck...Tuco style..
oh ho blondie..
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: thinkingman on September 23, 2010, 02:58:48 PM: Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on September 23, 2010, 12:23:51 PM
Don't file the sight! I think this is good reason to buy a new gun. :chuckle:

-Steve
I kind of agree with this...pretty drastic measure.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: FC on September 23, 2010, 03:56:37 PM: Galco makes some decent stuff for your gun Rasbo. http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG2.asp (http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG2.asp) I wouldn't use an Uncle Mikes unless I absolutely had to myself but the Galco's are decent, Milt Sparks has some REALLY nice holsters as well.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: rasbo on September 23, 2010, 04:10:11 PM: Quote from: thinkingman on September 23, 2010, 02:58:48 PM
Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on September 23, 2010, 12:23:51 PM
Don't file the sight! I think this is good reason to buy a new gun. :chuckle:

-Steve
I kind of agree with this...pretty drastic measure.
momma would kill me if I got another gun,I bought this one on her birthday,I found a guy who says he can fix it
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: Oldguy on September 23, 2010, 04:29:12 PM: Look at simplyrugged.com and Diamonddholsters.com. I have several of Rob's pancake holsters (great) and am considering a Diamond D Guides Choice for back packing.
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: rasbo on September 23, 2010, 04:56:18 PM: Quote from: Oldguy on September 23, 2010, 04:29:12 PM
Look at simplyrugged.com and Diamonddholsters.com. I have several of Rob's pancake holsters (great) and am considering a Diamond D Guides Choice for back packing.
I think you just cost me 135.00 dollars..that texas pancake looks like a great rig...I think my wife needs it real bad :chuckle: thanks again all you guys
Title: Re: holester failed,need opinions on a new one
Post by: JH on September 23, 2010, 08:58:22 PM: Check out these guys too, they make some great stuff.

http://adamsholsters.com/store/index.php?route=common/home (http://adamsholsters.com/store/index.php?route=common/home)