Holster for odd-sized Colt Trooper

awaveritt · June 15, 2011, 05:01 PM

My Colt Trooper Mk III has an unusual barrel length (5") and I'm scratching my head over what holster to get. Are there any custom makers who would cater to the 5" barrel in something similar to the Bianchi 5BHL or Galco DAO styles or am I going to have to settle for a closed 6" or open 4" stock model? This is a really nice piece and I'm willing to pay a little extra for a custom job. Any suggestions?

WildBill45 · June 15, 2011, 06:53 PM

Try Andrews leather... http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

Call and tell him the problem, he will make it right. There are many other custom makers as well, I just know Andrews work, I love his holsters, they are like saddles, well made!

aarondhgraham · June 16, 2011, 09:10 AM

Almost a shame to cover it with a holster,,,

Any decent holster maker will be able to crank out a 5" version for you,,,
Or modify an existing 6" to accomodate your gun.

That gun just begs for a tooled BBQ quality rig.

Aarond

pendennis · June 16, 2011, 12:21 PM

...that Trooper deserve a great holster, it also ought to have a great set of stocks. I know the Pachs do okay, but a set in ebony, or some other nice wood, surely would look great.

Very nice revolver.

DPris · June 16, 2011, 12:46 PM

Galco didn't advertise it, but they used to do custom requests beyond what their catalogs show.
You might call & ask if they still do.
Denis

Andy Taylor · June 16, 2011, 03:58 PM

Contact Rob at Simply Rugged. I bet he could do it for you.

www.simplyrugged.com

Webleymkv · June 17, 2011, 08:59 AM

You might contact El Paso Saddlery as their holsters are made to order and I suspect they could probably accomodate your request fairly easily. They also make top-notch stuff (my EDC rides in one of their #88 rigs).

http://www.epsaddlery.com

jhenry · June 17, 2011, 09:03 AM

A second vote for Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged.

awaveritt · June 20, 2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

it also ought to have a great set of stocks. I know the Pachs do okay, but a set in ebony, or some other nice wood, surely would look great.

I agreed with you, so I was able to nab some Jay Scott Walnut stocks off ebay last week. I think it looks much better in wood.

Thanks to all for all your suggestions for leather! This should give me some options.

Cheers!

June 15, 2011, 06:53 PM	#2
WildBill45 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2011 Location: Western PA. Posts: 1,206	Try Andrews leather... http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm Call and tell him the problem, he will make it right. There are many other custom makers as well, I just know Andrews work, I love his holsters, they are like saddles, well made! __________________ ......................................................... "If Ands and Buts were Candy and Nuts, everyday would be like Christmas"

June 16, 2011, 09:10 AM	#3
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,358	What a handsome revolver,,, Almost a shame to cover it with a holster,,, Any decent holster maker will be able to crank out a 5" version for you,,, Or modify an existing 6" to accomodate your gun. That gun just begs for a tooled BBQ quality rig. Aarond __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

June 16, 2011, 12:21 PM	#4
pendennis Junior member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 572	Not only does... ...that Trooper deserve a great holster, it also ought to have a great set of stocks. I know the Pachs do okay, but a set in ebony, or some other nice wood, surely would look great. Very nice revolver.

June 17, 2011, 08:59 AM	#7
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,414	You might contact El Paso Saddlery as their holsters are made to order and I suspect they could probably accomodate your request fairly easily. They also make top-notch stuff (my EDC rides in one of their #88 rigs). http://www.epsaddlery.com __________________ Smith, and Wesson, and Me. -H. Callahan Well waddaya know, one buwwet weft! -E. Fudd All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures. -J. Caesar

June 16, 2011, 12:46 PM	#5
DPris Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 3,778	Galco didn't advertise it, but they used to do custom requests beyond what their catalogs show. You might call & ask if they still do. Denis

June 16, 2011, 03:58 PM	#6
Andy Taylor Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2010 Posts: 499	Contact Rob at Simply Rugged. I bet he could do it for you. www.simplyrugged.com

June 17, 2011, 09:03 AM	#8
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,769	A second vote for Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer