Hey Blackhawk owners! What holster do you use?

farmboy · December 23, 2014, 11:25 PM

I'm the recipient of a (used) Ruger Blackhawk .357/9mm with a 4 5/8" barrel, but I'm having a little trouble coming up with some options other than Simply Rugged or Bianchi.

Those are both fine options, very worthy of consideration, but I thought I'd see what else you guys are using.

Anybody?

9ballbilly · December 23, 2014, 11:59 PM

I believe you can get a leather holster for it through the Ruger shop. They're made by Triple K and have the Ruger eagle stamped on them. I have one for my Single-six .32 mag. Not bad for the price IMO.

Happy Holidays!

Water-Man · December 24, 2014, 01:08 AM

Rusty Sherrick Leather Works.

Airman Basic · December 24, 2014, 06:44 AM

Rather like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GX4F5G

tlm225 · December 24, 2014, 07:01 AM

El Paso saddlery Tom Threepersons.

SARuger · December 24, 2014, 07:09 AM

I use a Uncle Mikes vertical shoulder holster for my 10" .44 while hunting. Cant remember right off hand the size but it works. I have the Uncle Mikes for my hip as well but it sucks to carry that beast there

hartcreek · December 24, 2014, 07:13 AM

I do not own a black hawk but the one you have is smaller then several guns that I do have. I have been getting my holsters from Michaels of Oregon....Uncle Mike. The reason I do this is because I own a lot of odd balls and the Uncle Mikes are easy to modify with sewing or using a kinda fastner that is used in holsters so you can make a custom fit.

Also you are not limited to just IWB or OWB but you can fasten holsters into your coats and avoid printing and still have easy access.

tallball · December 24, 2014, 08:27 AM

1) Find the right size Uncle Mike's Sidekick nylon holster for about $15. It will work just fine. I usually go to their website to find the right size, then go to the local Academy store or ebay.

2) Take your time and find a really nice leather one that's perfect for you. My favorites are usually used gems from gun shows or the LGS.

Bob Wright · December 24, 2014, 01:33 PM

I had Graveyard Jack Gunleather make up this modified Tom Threepersons holster for me. This for my ex-.357 Magnum Three Screw .44 Special Blackhawk:

This for social everyday carry.

For outdoor use in the fields or woods, a retaining strap is better:

Bob Wright

rclark · December 24, 2014, 03:01 PM

I use Simply Rugged holsters.

AK103K · December 24, 2014, 03:01 PM

I got one like this off Ebay last year. Mines for the 4 5/8" version. Made by Bianchi for Ruger. Mines in better shape and I paid $70 for it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ruge...item27f400680a

dscampbell · December 24, 2014, 04:10 PM

I have a Blackhawk .357/9mm with 7" barrel. I use a triple k belt with cross draw holster drover style. It is very comfortable.

GeauxTide · December 25, 2014, 08:06 PM

Six El Paso Saddlery 1920 Crossdraw. Fantastic. Sitting in a truck, stand, or walking with no adjustment.

edfrompa · December 25, 2014, 08:32 PM

Rusty Sherrick, one of the best. He makes holsters with trigger not exposed.
If your trigger snags on something you could have a big problem!
Check him out online.

savit260 · December 25, 2014, 10:25 PM

Quote:

If your trigger snags on something you could have a big problem!

How so with a single action Blackhawk? You can pull on the trigger 'till your finger falls off , if the hammer's not cocked... nothing is going to happen.

This IS a legit concern with a Double Action though.

Real Gun · December 26, 2014, 08:46 AM

I have the Bianchi Lawman for my NMBH 41 Mag, but the CME Border Ranger otherwise. Nice leather, well made, holds close, and good forward cant for clearing the holster. It's actually concealable.

For open carry below a jacket line, consider the Laredo .

stagpanther · December 26, 2014, 08:56 AM

Hey SARuger--I do the same thing bit hate the Mike's sidekick holster--the only reason I use it is cause it's about the only option out there that I know of that allows the pistol with a scope on it.

GyMac · December 26, 2014, 10:26 AM

I have an El Paso Saddlery Tortilla and a Galco Outdoorsman, which can be worn strong side or crossdraw.

edfrompa · December 26, 2014, 08:21 PM

Right on savt260, with single action. I was thinking of double action safety aspect. That was a great point you made.

Guggmeister · December 27, 2014, 10:13 AM

Some S&W marked leather holster that happens to fit.

Ruger45LC · December 27, 2014, 07:20 PM

Might not be as pretty as leather but a simple Tuff Armor belt holster w/snap thumb break is a very usable holster than costs about $15.

Armybrat · December 27, 2014, 10:07 PM

San Antonio Leather rig for my unmodified 3 screw .357. Bought them both new in 1968 for $80. SA Leather may not exist anymore, though.

stagpanther · December 27, 2014, 10:10 PM

wow--that's a beauty. : )

rodfac · December 28, 2014, 06:21 AM

Another vote for El Paso Saddlery, outstanding work, not cheap, a lifetime investment if you keep it out of moldy conditions. Their Tom Threepersons style is my favorite for nearly all of my SA and DA revolvers. The Austin model is a good copy...Bob Wright's posted pic above is a good example of the TT type, open top holster...BTW, nice rig Bob, who made the belt? Rod

smee78 · December 28, 2014, 10:25 AM

I'm also a fan of the vintage holsters for guns like this, I found an old Roy's holster that I like.

December 23, 2014, 11:25 PM	#1
farmboy Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 261	Hey Blackhawk owners! What holster do you use? I'm the recipient of a (used) Ruger Blackhawk .357/9mm with a 4 5/8" barrel, but I'm having a little trouble coming up with some options other than Simply Rugged or Bianchi. Those are both fine options, very worthy of consideration, but I thought I'd see what else you guys are using. Anybody?

December 23, 2014, 11:59 PM	#2
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 611	I believe you can get a leather holster for it through the Ruger shop. They're made by Triple K and have the Ruger eagle stamped on them. I have one for my Single-six .32 mag. Not bad for the price IMO. Happy Holidays! __________________ may God eternally bless the American Rifleman--- as long as one stands, resolute, liberty shall not perish.

December 24, 2014, 07:01 AM	#5
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 962	El Paso saddlery Tom Threepersons. __________________ All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

December 24, 2014, 01:33 PM	#9
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	I had Graveyard Jack Gunleather make up this modified Tom Threepersons holster for me. This for my ex-.357 Magnum Three Screw .44 Special Blackhawk: This for social everyday carry. For outdoor use in the fields or woods, a retaining strap is better: Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

December 24, 2014, 03:01 PM	#10
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	I use Simply Rugged holsters. __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

December 24, 2014, 01:08 AM	#3
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Rusty Sherrick Leather Works.

December 24, 2014, 06:44 AM	#4
Airman Basic Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2013 Location: South of Interstate 20 Posts: 219	Rather like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GX4F5G

December 24, 2014, 07:09 AM	#6
SARuger Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 954	I use a Uncle Mikes vertical shoulder holster for my 10" .44 while hunting. Cant remember right off hand the size but it works. I have the Uncle Mikes for my hip as well but it sucks to carry that beast there

December 24, 2014, 07:13 AM	#7
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	I do not own a black hawk but the one you have is smaller then several guns that I do have. I have been getting my holsters from Michaels of Oregon....Uncle Mike. The reason I do this is because I own a lot of odd balls and the Uncle Mikes are easy to modify with sewing or using a kinda fastner that is used in holsters so you can make a custom fit. Also you are not limited to just IWB or OWB but you can fasten holsters into your coats and avoid printing and still have easy access.

December 24, 2014, 08:27 AM	#8
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	1) Find the right size Uncle Mike's Sidekick nylon holster for about $15. It will work just fine. I usually go to their website to find the right size, then go to the local Academy store or ebay. 2) Take your time and find a really nice leather one that's perfect for you. My favorites are usually used gems from gun shows or the LGS.

December 24, 2014, 03:01 PM	#11
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	I got one like this off Ebay last year. Mines for the 4 5/8" version. Made by Bianchi for Ruger. Mines in better shape and I paid $70 for it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ruge...item27f400680a

December 24, 2014, 04:10 PM	#12
dscampbell Member Join Date: August 28, 2011 Location: Central valley of California Posts: 84	I have a Blackhawk .357/9mm with 7" barrel. I use a triple k belt with cross draw holster drover style. It is very comfortable.

December 25, 2014, 08:06 PM	#13
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Six Rugers Six El Paso Saddlery 1920 Crossdraw. Fantastic. Sitting in a truck, stand, or walking with no adjustment.

December 25, 2014, 08:32 PM	#14
edfrompa Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 1999 Posts: 335	Rusty Sherrick, one of the best. He makes holsters with trigger not exposed. If your trigger snags on something you could have a big problem! Check him out online.

December 26, 2014, 08:46 AM	#16
Real Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,743	I have the Bianchi Lawman for my NMBH 41 Mag, but the CME Border Ranger otherwise. Nice leather, well made, holds close, and good forward cant for clearing the holster. It's actually concealable. For open carry below a jacket line, consider the Laredo .

December 26, 2014, 08:56 AM	#17
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,784	Hey SARuger--I do the same thing bit hate the Mike's sidekick holster--the only reason I use it is cause it's about the only option out there that I know of that allows the pistol with a scope on it.

December 26, 2014, 10:26 AM	#18
GyMac Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Posts: 189	I have an El Paso Saddlery Tortilla and a Galco Outdoorsman, which can be worn strong side or crossdraw.

December 26, 2014, 08:21 PM	#19
edfrompa Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 1999 Posts: 335	Right on savt260, with single action. I was thinking of double action safety aspect. That was a great point you made.

December 27, 2014, 10:13 AM	#20
Guggmeister Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2013 Posts: 117	Some S&W marked leather holster that happens to fit.

December 27, 2014, 07:20 PM	#21
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	Might not be as pretty as leather but a simple Tuff Armor belt holster w/snap thumb break is a very usable holster than costs about $15.

December 27, 2014, 10:07 PM	#22
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	San Antonio Leather rig for my unmodified 3 screw .357. Bought them both new in 1968 for $80. SA Leather may not exist anymore, though.

December 27, 2014, 10:10 PM	#23
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,784	wow--that's a beauty. : )

December 28, 2014, 06:21 AM	#24
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Another vote for El Paso Saddlery, outstanding work, not cheap, a lifetime investment if you keep it out of moldy conditions. Their Tom Threepersons style is my favorite for nearly all of my SA and DA revolvers. The Austin model is a good copy...Bob Wright's posted pic above is a good example of the TT type, open top holster...BTW, nice rig Bob, who made the belt? Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

December 28, 2014, 10:25 AM	#25
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I'm also a fan of the vintage holsters for guns like this, I found an old Roy's holster that I like. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are