No love for the Rossi .357 ...

tommy_y · November 4, 2013, 10:32 AM

....... by the manufactures of hand gun accessories. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of holsters, etc. made just for this size gun. I have been told it's approx. the same as a S&W J frame but that just isn't enough when it comes to finding a snug fitting holster that isn't too small or too big.

I'm new to the world of hand gun ownership and bought as my very first gun a Rossi .357 ( model 46102 ).
I just can't seem to find a paddle holster that fits it correctly . I've tried a Fobus made for a S&W J but it's too small. Can anyone tell me who makes a good fitting paddle holster or any other accessories for this nice little revolver ?

Colt46 · November 4, 2013, 11:33 AM

Ever thought of doing it yourself? Plenty of youtube videos on how to set up a kydex press. Total investment wouldn't be all that much.

Ryu825 · November 4, 2013, 12:35 PM

Those are basically Taurus with a diff name stamped on them which is also a copy of a s&w that I can't remember the model # of at the moment. It might be easier to find those names

2afreedom · November 4, 2013, 01:22 PM

I would try a leather holster made for a K frame (15, 19, 64, 65 are model numbers if you need them). The 461 is a six shot, so holsters made for the 5 shot J frame will probably not work. Leather is a little more forgiving and can be stretched if you have to by wrapping your pistol in a couple of grocery bags and leaving it in the holster for a few days.

tommy_y · November 4, 2013, 05:22 PM

Trying to make a holster myself is out of the question. I already have enough "harry home owner" do-it-yourself things to do just trying maintain 3 vehicles,a home and the RV.
Really..... is it at all possible to buy one that fits so I don't have waste time with a arts and craft project ?
I know you are all trying to be helpful but your just proving my point. I appreciate your suggestions anyway.

Tad_T · November 4, 2013, 06:16 PM

Looka here:

http://cowboyneeds.com/holsters_for_rossi_461-2.html

Waspinator · November 4, 2013, 07:32 PM

Ebay comes up with some options that specify that model , maybe one of them will work?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Holsters-/17...si+461+holster

Budda · November 5, 2013, 12:09 AM

Great choice!!! Great gun!

Water-Man · November 5, 2013, 01:50 AM

Check out Gould & Goodrich.

Gdawgs · November 5, 2013, 08:01 AM

I have the same revolver and I really like it. I bought one of these Simply Rugged pancake holsters for my SP101. It's a slick little holster. Looks like he makes them for the Rossi as well.

http://shop.simplyrugged.com/ecommer...152&parent=669

tommy_y · November 5, 2013, 08:43 AM

Thanks for all of the help. I have looked at all of the links you folks have provided and see, finally, what I am looking for.
That pancake holster looks nifty but I already have one that I like a lot. I bought a BARSONY from a eBay listing. I like the way it lays really flat. I'm really big and I can put it on the back of my hip and it is well concealed unless you see me from the rear.
What I have been looking for is a easy on/off holster . I think I have found one that I like in that eBay link provided by Waspinator . A paddle holster was what I really wanted but may have to settle for a belt clip holster.
Waspinator, you got a much better search results for eBay that I ever have. I now realize it was because you also included the "461" in your search. That narrowed it down more specifically than just "Rossi .357 revolver " which is what I usually used.
Thanks for you help everyone. Please keep posting your suggestions as I am still looking around.

November 4, 2013, 10:32 AM	#1
tommy_y Member Join Date: October 7, 2013 Location: Richmond,Va. Posts: 16	No love for the Rossi .357 ... ....... by the manufactures of hand gun accessories. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of holsters, etc. made just for this size gun. I have been told it's approx. the same as a S&W J frame but that just isn't enough when it comes to finding a snug fitting holster that isn't too small or too big. I'm new to the world of hand gun ownership and bought as my very first gun a Rossi .357 ( model 46102 ). I just can't seem to find a paddle holster that fits it correctly . I've tried a Fobus made for a S&W J but it's too small. Can anyone tell me who makes a good fitting paddle holster or any other accessories for this nice little revolver ?

November 4, 2013, 11:33 AM	#2
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	Don't know much about the Rossi frames Ever thought of doing it yourself? Plenty of youtube videos on how to set up a kydex press. Total investment wouldn't be all that much.

November 5, 2013, 12:09 AM	#8
Budda Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 446	No love for the Rossi .357 ... Great choice!!! Great gun!

November 4, 2013, 12:35 PM	#3
Ryu825 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2013 Posts: 215	Those are basically Taurus with a diff name stamped on them which is also a copy of a s&w that I can't remember the model # of at the moment. It might be easier to find those names

November 4, 2013, 01:22 PM	#4
2afreedom Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2007 Location: Southern by the Grace of God Posts: 266	I would try a leather holster made for a K frame (15, 19, 64, 65 are model numbers if you need them). The 461 is a six shot, so holsters made for the 5 shot J frame will probably not work. Leather is a little more forgiving and can be stretched if you have to by wrapping your pistol in a couple of grocery bags and leaving it in the holster for a few days.

November 4, 2013, 05:22 PM	#5
tommy_y Member Join Date: October 7, 2013 Location: Richmond,Va. Posts: 16	Trying to make a holster myself is out of the question. I already have enough "harry home owner" do-it-yourself things to do just trying maintain 3 vehicles,a home and the RV. Really..... is it at all possible to buy one that fits so I don't have waste time with a arts and craft project ? I know you are all trying to be helpful but your just proving my point. I appreciate your suggestions anyway.

November 4, 2013, 06:16 PM	#6
Tad_T Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 231	Looka here: http://cowboyneeds.com/holsters_for_rossi_461-2.html

November 4, 2013, 07:32 PM	#7
Waspinator Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 517	Ebay comes up with some options that specify that model , maybe one of them will work? http://www.ebay.com/sch/Holsters-/17...si+461+holster

November 5, 2013, 01:50 AM	#9
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Check out Gould & Goodrich.

November 5, 2013, 08:01 AM	#10
Gdawgs Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 656	I have the same revolver and I really like it. I bought one of these Simply Rugged pancake holsters for my SP101. It's a slick little holster. Looks like he makes them for the Rossi as well. http://shop.simplyrugged.com/ecommer...152&parent=669

November 5, 2013, 08:43 AM	#11
tommy_y Member Join Date: October 7, 2013 Location: Richmond,Va. Posts: 16	Thanks for all of the help. I have looked at all of the links you folks have provided and see, finally, what I am looking for. That pancake holster looks nifty but I already have one that I like a lot. I bought a BARSONY from a eBay listing. I like the way it lays really flat. I'm really big and I can put it on the back of my hip and it is well concealed unless you see me from the rear. What I have been looking for is a easy on/off holster . I think I have found one that I like in that eBay link provided by Waspinator . A paddle holster was what I really wanted but may have to settle for a belt clip holster. Waspinator, you got a much better search results for eBay that I ever have. I now realize it was because you also included the "461" in your search. That narrowed it down more specifically than just "Rossi .357 revolver " which is what I usually used. Thanks for you help everyone. Please keep posting your suggestions as I am still looking around.