Classic Snub Holsters

Jackal11 · November 19, 2021, 08:30 PM

When revolvers were the primary police sidearm, what were the most common Snub/J-Frame holsters you saw used by undercover officers and detectives for Pocket/OWB/Shoulder/other?

Were there any 'best' makes and what made them the 'best'?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and memories!

moose fat · November 19, 2021, 09:21 PM

I have a Kramer Horse Hide Belt Scabbard that I like. It is very stiff and holds my 340PD high and close. It is a well built holster.

Had to re-read your post. I think its a best in class holster now.

chupps · November 20, 2021, 11:16 PM

I have a Mika pocket holster and love it. I believe Mr. Mika is former LE. He hand makes every one. He even called me to discuss details.

https://mikaspocketholsters.com/

Sgt127 · November 24, 2021, 03:47 AM

Back in the day. Most officers carried their off duty snub in a simple suede clip on, inside the waistband holster.

The spring close cross draw were popular too. Bianchi. Buchheimer.

As were the upside down shoulder holsters. Bianchi. Safariland.

SnubbyMan · December 4, 2021, 02:18 AM

I have fancier holsters (i.e., drawer-full haha), but the one I use the most is a simple rough out Bell Charter Oak with a slight reverse cant for appendix carry.

November 19, 2021, 08:30 PM	#1
Jackal11 Member Join Date: February 27, 2017 Posts: 15	Classic Snub Holsters When revolvers were the primary police sidearm, what were the most common Snub/J-Frame holsters you saw used by undercover officers and detectives for Pocket/OWB/Shoulder/other? Were there any 'best' makes and what made them the 'best'? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and memories!

November 19, 2021, 09:21 PM	#2
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	I have a Kramer Horse Hide Belt Scabbard that I like. It is very stiff and holds my 340PD high and close. It is a well built holster. Had to re-read your post. I think its a best in class holster now. Last edited by moose fat; November 19, 2021 at 09:26 PM.

November 20, 2021, 11:16 PM	#3
chupps Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2005 Posts: 368	I have a Mika pocket holster and love it. I believe Mr. Mika is former LE. He hand makes every one. He even called me to discuss details. https://mikaspocketholsters.com/

November 24, 2021, 03:47 AM	#4
Sgt127 Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2002 Posts: 1,068	Back in the day. Most officers carried their off duty snub in a simple suede clip on, inside the waistband holster. The spring close cross draw were popular too. Bianchi. Buchheimer. As were the upside down shoulder holsters. Bianchi. Safariland.

December 4, 2021, 02:18 AM	#5
SnubbyMan Member Join Date: January 30, 2005 Posts: 81	I have fancier holsters (i.e., drawer-full haha), but the one I use the most is a simple rough out Bell Charter Oak with a slight reverse cant for appendix carry.