OWB or Shoulder Holster for 3" L Frame

Dragline45 · February 2, 2017, 01:28 PM

Can anyone recommend a holster for a 3" L frame, specifically either OWB or a shoulder rig? Seems like most are either for a 2.5" or 4"+

SSA · February 2, 2017, 05:46 PM

DeSantis makes a thumbreak belt holster for the 3".
You could go with a belt slide, like the Bianchi model 5.
El Paso Saddlery has a bunch of holsters they could make for that gun.

L-2 · February 2, 2017, 07:00 PM

I'm using a Galco "Speed Paddle" holster for my 586 L-Comp 3".
https://www.galcogunleather.com/spee..._8_5_1288.html

rodfac · February 3, 2017, 08:19 AM

I built this one for my Smith M60 with a 3" tube several months ago, Drag. It's a Tom Threepersons type wiht open top, fitted snug so no keeper strap is necessary. El Pason Saddlery makes a similar model, and the quality is superb.

I've tried a shoulder rig, but found that it flopped around too much and the draw was slow. With a shirt tail out or a jacket, this one works well. The 2nd one shows the same type of holster, albeit without the reinforcing band, with my wife's M36 in place. HTH's Rod

Dragline45 · February 3, 2017, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys, and rod that's some nice looking leather.

Dragline45 · February 3, 2017, 08:51 PM

double post

Master Blaster · February 6, 2017, 01:27 PM

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/237...barrel-leather

Desantis 3" thumb break scabbard, I have one for my 4" n frames they work great and hold the revolver securely and close in.

upstate81 · February 6, 2017, 06:37 PM

Master blaster, that desantis thumb break is a great holster. I use it as my woods holster for my k frames.

Brian48 · February 9, 2017, 05:20 PM

I use the DeSantis one as well.

February 2, 2017, 01:28 PM	#1
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	OWB or Shoulder Holster for 3" L Frame Can anyone recommend a holster for a 3" L frame, specifically either OWB or a shoulder rig? Seems like most are either for a 2.5" or 4"+

February 2, 2017, 07:00 PM	#3
L-2 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Nevada Posts: 523	I'm using a Galco "Speed Paddle" holster for my 586 L-Comp 3". https://www.galcogunleather.com/spee..._8_5_1288.html __________________ (former) Glock Armorer 1911 Armorer LEO (retired)

February 3, 2017, 08:19 AM	#4
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	I built this one for my Smith M60 with a 3" tube several months ago, Drag. It's a Tom Threepersons type wiht open top, fitted snug so no keeper strap is necessary. El Pason Saddlery makes a similar model, and the quality is superb. I've tried a shoulder rig, but found that it flopped around too much and the draw was slow. With a shirt tail out or a jacket, this one works well. The 2nd one shows the same type of holster, albeit without the reinforcing band, with my wife's M36 in place. HTH's 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.

February 9, 2017, 05:20 PM	#9
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	I use the DeSantis one as well. __________________ Proud to have served.

February 2, 2017, 05:46 PM	#2
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	DeSantis makes a thumbreak belt holster for the 3". You could go with a belt slide, like the Bianchi model 5. El Paso Saddlery has a bunch of holsters they could make for that gun.

February 3, 2017, 08:32 PM	#5
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	Thanks for the suggestions guys, and rod that's some nice looking leather.

February 3, 2017, 08:51 PM	#6
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	double post

February 6, 2017, 01:27 PM	#7
Master Blaster Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: One of the original 13 Colonies Posts: 2,281	http://www.midwayusa.com/product/237...barrel-leather Desantis 3" thumb break scabbard, I have one for my 4" n frames they work great and hold the revolver securely and close in.

February 6, 2017, 06:37 PM	#8
upstate81 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2011 Location: NY Posts: 801	Master blaster, that desantis thumb break is a great holster. I use it as my woods holster for my k frames.