K-Frame 3" Leather Holster Recommendations

jackstrawIII · May 20, 2019, 08:50 AM

Hey guys,

I'm in the process of purchasing a S&W Model 13, which I'm very excited about, and I plan to carry it on occasion. Most often I'll be carrying it out on my property and such, but I'd also like to be able to conceal carry it if the mood strikes.

Looking for holster recommendations. I've looked at OWB holsters from Milt Sparks, Galco, DeSantis, Kramer, etc, but having a hard time choosing. I don't mind spending good money for a good holster, but I'd love to hear what you guys would recommend for a good concealable OWB holster for a 3" K Frame. Both which maker, and which specific model.

Thanks so much.

JERRYS. · May 20, 2019, 10:12 AM

I am a big fan of the Galco Fletch for OWB leather needs. I read a lot of good things about the Simply Rugged products too, though they are more generic in appearance.

KyJim · May 20, 2019, 02:22 PM

I've carried my Model 19 K-Comp in a DeSantis Speed Scabbard a bit. It is a decent quality holster but the leather is thin. I plan on getting a better holster at some point. I've been meaning to check Simply Rugged and see if they think a three inch K-frame will fit in their Silver Dollar pancake-style holster. They list the K-frames in their larger Sour Dough pancake holster. I have a sliver dollar for a Colt Agent and it is a good holster.

BarryLee · May 20, 2019, 03:03 PM

I have a Simply Rugged Pancake for my S&W M66 which I like. Seems well made and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

gnystrom · May 22, 2019, 11:56 AM

This is an l-frame model but Matt makes it for a k-frame also. Very stiff leather and the curl allows easy re-holstering. https://mdwhitefieldleather.com/

Kimber K6s

dgludwig · May 22, 2019, 04:41 PM

I'm happy with a DeSantis Model 12 001 holster for my K-frame Smith (Model 12). Well-made and fits perfectly. I much prefer thumb-break and lined holsters for most of my handguns and this holster has both features.

ms6852 · May 22, 2019, 05:59 PM

This guys did mine and am very satisfied:
https://blackhillsleather.com

John D · May 22, 2019, 07:36 PM

I carry my S&W model 66 every day on my ranch in a leather Bianchi holster with snap. combine that with a Simply Rugged belt and you have a winning combo. Feel naked without it!

OneFreeTexan · May 22, 2019, 08:44 PM

Gould & Goodrich do it for me....They have holsters to fit just about all guns,,,, have used them for years,,,,,,Best quality!!

reap · May 23, 2019, 08:38 AM

I just sold my 3" M66... have a wright leatherworks predator owb and a garrett industries IWB holster. have several from both manufacturers, great products.

both have little wear, in fact i received the garrett after i sold the pistol. PM me if you would be interested... will sell you both if you would want. if not interested, that's cool... but I can say both of those products are great choices.

https://www.wrightleatherworks.com/p...ancake-holster

https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst2r00.htm

Gene Pool · June 3, 2019, 08:31 PM

I make holsters. They are made of double cowhide where the inside is smooth like the outside. They don’t ever wear out. This one is for a 2” model 10, so a 3” would be 1” longer.

Gene Pool · June 3, 2019, 08:39 PM

Other holsters of mine:

jackstrawIII · June 3, 2019, 09:16 PM

Hey Reap, I'm interested in that Wright Predator. I sent you a PM. Thanks.

May 20, 2019, 08:50 AM	#1
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	K-Frame 3" Leather Holster Recommendations Hey guys, I'm in the process of purchasing a S&W Model 13, which I'm very excited about, and I plan to carry it on occasion. Most often I'll be carrying it out on my property and such, but I'd also like to be able to conceal carry it if the mood strikes. Looking for holster recommendations. I've looked at OWB holsters from Milt Sparks, Galco, DeSantis, Kramer, etc, but having a hard time choosing. I don't mind spending good money for a good holster, but I'd love to hear what you guys would recommend for a good concealable OWB holster for a 3" K Frame. Both which maker, and which specific model. Thanks so much. __________________ In God we trust.

May 20, 2019, 10:12 AM	#2
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,968	I am a big fan of the Galco Fletch for OWB leather needs. I read a lot of good things about the Simply Rugged products too, though they are more generic in appearance. Last edited by JERRYS.; May 20, 2019 at 09:22 PM.

May 20, 2019, 03:03 PM	#4
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 3,946	I have a Simply Rugged Pancake for my S&W M66 which I like. Seems well made and didn't cost an arm and a leg. __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

May 22, 2019, 04:41 PM	#6
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I'm happy with a DeSantis Model 12 001 holster for my K-frame Smith (Model 12). Well-made and fits perfectly. I much prefer thumb-break and lined holsters for most of my handguns and this holster has both features. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

May 22, 2019, 05:59 PM	#7
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	This guys did mine and am very satisfied: https://blackhillsleather.com __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

May 20, 2019, 02:22 PM	#3
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I've carried my Model 19 K-Comp in a DeSantis Speed Scabbard a bit. It is a decent quality holster but the leather is thin. I plan on getting a better holster at some point. I've been meaning to check Simply Rugged and see if they think a three inch K-frame will fit in their Silver Dollar pancake-style holster. They list the K-frames in their larger Sour Dough pancake holster. I have a sliver dollar for a Colt Agent and it is a good holster.

May 22, 2019, 11:56 AM	#5
gnystrom Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2006 Posts: 308	This is an l-frame model but Matt makes it for a k-frame also. Very stiff leather and the curl allows easy re-holstering. https://mdwhitefieldleather.com/ Kimber K6s

May 22, 2019, 07:36 PM	#8
John D Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Location: No. Arizona Posts: 436	I carry my S&W model 66 every day on my ranch in a leather Bianchi holster with snap. combine that with a Simply Rugged belt and you have a winning combo. Feel naked without it!

May 22, 2019, 08:44 PM	#9
OneFreeTexan Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: West, Texas Posts: 280	Gould & Goodrich do it for me....They have holsters to fit just about all guns,,,, have used them for years,,,,,,Best quality!!

May 23, 2019, 08:38 AM	#10
reap Member Join Date: March 8, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 72	I just sold my 3" M66... have a wright leatherworks predator owb and a garrett industries IWB holster. have several from both manufacturers, great products. both have little wear, in fact i received the garrett after i sold the pistol. PM me if you would be interested... will sell you both if you would want. if not interested, that's cool... but I can say both of those products are great choices. https://www.wrightleatherworks.com/p...ancake-holster https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst2r00.htm

June 3, 2019, 09:16 PM	#13
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	Hey Reap, I'm interested in that Wright Predator. I sent you a PM. Thanks. __________________ In God we trust.

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