Need Custom Holster Recommendations

lwestatbus · November 27, 2010, 09:40 AM

Several months ago I posted a request for recommendations for a shoulder holster for a 5" S&W Model 60. Both the 3" and 5" seem to be orphans in the holster world (I own both). Anyway, I got zero responses so I'm going to try a different tack and ask for three different recommendations from the group. Please feel free to recommend for any or all of the questions.

1. Can you let me know who your favorite custom holster maker is? Web site addresses would be helpful if you have them.

2. Do you know of an off-the-shelf vertical shoulder rig for the 3" or 5" S&W Model 60?

3. Do you know of an off-the-shelf vertical shoulder rig for a 1911 with an open bottom design? (It turns out that the Model 60 fits nicely into a 1911 holster but it needs to be vertical.)

Thanks.

Carne Frio · November 27, 2010, 09:54 AM

I had this holster maker build
one for my M29 S&W and am
very happy with it. He might
be able to help you out.

http://www.simplyrugged.com/

pingpingping · November 27, 2010, 01:57 PM

+1 for simply rugged

When it comes to revolver holsters, these are some of the best. Rob's Chesty Puller straps are what you need.

MLeake · November 27, 2010, 05:07 PM

And Carne Frio already posted that link.

I can also recommend Sam Andrews andrewsleather.com

As far as off the shelf vertical rigs, I'm pretty sure Galco has those.

thebrassexchange · November 27, 2010, 05:12 PM

my buddy Pete makes the best custom holsters in the world from scratch..He made one for my hk usp 45 compact and its awesome. prholsters

lwestatbus · November 28, 2010, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the responses.

MLeake, I already own seven (!!!) Sam Andrews holsters but his custom vertical shoulder holster is over $200 and that's just a bit too steep for me. I've been all over the regular manufacturer sites and just haven't found anything for Model 60s over 2". I do need to revisit looking for the 1911.

BrassExchange, I need a link. Couldn't find anything for "prholsters" except a bunch of Palm PDA stuff.

Thanks again to all.

WESHOOT2 · December 2, 2010, 09:06 AM

Call the fine crew at Milt Sparks Holsters, Inc., and ask for advice.

Or just use a fanny pack.

ClydeFrog · December 9, 2010, 09:35 PM

I'm not sure exactly what you want, need or can afford but in general, here are a few useful resources;
www.Lawmanleathergoods.com www.MitchRosen.com www.Bianchi-intl.com www.Blackhawk.com www.DonHume.com www.Safariland.com www.Highnoonholsters.com . Ted Blocker, Greg Kramer(Kramer Gunleather), Milt Sparks; www.MiltSparks.com , El Paso Saddlery, Ken Null, Del Fatti Leather are popular too.

ClydeFrog

1goodshot · December 10, 2010, 07:53 AM

http://www.bigriverleather.com/home.html

G I Gold · December 11, 2010, 01:33 PM

AE Nelson actually makes vertical shoulder holsters. http://nelsonleather.com/index.php?cPath=73_74 Their selection chart suggests they could make one for a 6" J frame. Very reasonable prices.

10-96 · December 12, 2010, 03:35 PM

El Paso Saddlery has an interesting site I've pondered about for a long time. Nice looking stuff- either modern or with a historical look. http://www.epsaddlery.com/default.aspx

swinokur · December 12, 2010, 03:38 PM

Not sure but check

www.usgalco.com

November 27, 2010, 09:40 AM	#1
lwestatbus Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 119	Need Custom Holster Recommendations Several months ago I posted a request for recommendations for a shoulder holster for a 5" S&W Model 60. Both the 3" and 5" seem to be orphans in the holster world (I own both). Anyway, I got zero responses so I'm going to try a different tack and ask for three different recommendations from the group. Please feel free to recommend for any or all of the questions. 1. Can you let me know who your favorite custom holster maker is? Web site addresses would be helpful if you have them. 2. Do you know of an off-the-shelf vertical shoulder rig for the 3" or 5" S&W Model 60? 3. Do you know of an off-the-shelf vertical shoulder rig for a 1911 with an open bottom design? (It turns out that the Model 60 fits nicely into a 1911 holster but it needs to be vertical.) Thanks.

November 27, 2010, 01:57 PM	#3
pingpingping Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2008 Posts: 7	+1 for simply rugged When it comes to revolver holsters, these are some of the best. Rob's Chesty Puller straps are what you need. __________________ The truth is for a world that lives by it.

November 27, 2010, 05:07 PM	#4
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Another +1 for SimplyRugged And Carne Frio already posted that link. I can also recommend Sam Andrews andrewsleather.com As far as off the shelf vertical rigs, I'm pretty sure Galco has those.

November 27, 2010, 05:12 PM	#5
thebrassexchange Junior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Posts: 12	custom holder my buddy Pete makes the best custom holsters in the world from scratch..He made one for my hk usp 45 compact and its awesome. prholsters

November 28, 2010, 08:43 AM	#6
lwestatbus Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 119	Thanks, so far Thanks for the responses. MLeake, I already own seven (!!!) Sam Andrews holsters but his custom vertical shoulder holster is over $200 and that's just a bit too steep for me. I've been all over the regular manufacturer sites and just haven't found anything for Model 60s over 2". I do need to revisit looking for the 1911. BrassExchange, I need a link. Couldn't find anything for "prholsters" except a bunch of Palm PDA stuff. Thanks again to all.

November 27, 2010, 09:54 AM	#2
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	I had this holster maker build one for my M29 S&W and am very happy with it. He might be able to help you out. http://www.simplyrugged.com/

December 2, 2010, 09:06 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	damn the cost Call the fine crew at Milt Sparks Holsters, Inc., and ask for advice. Or just use a fanny pack. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

December 9, 2010, 09:35 PM	#8
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Top holster makers; rigs... I'm not sure exactly what you want, need or can afford but in general, here are a few useful resources; www.Lawmanleathergoods.com www.MitchRosen.com www.Bianchi-intl.com www.Blackhawk.com www.DonHume.com www.Safariland.com www.Highnoonholsters.com . Ted Blocker, Greg Kramer(Kramer Gunleather), Milt Sparks; www.MiltSparks.com , El Paso Saddlery, Ken Null, Del Fatti Leather are popular too. ClydeFrog

December 10, 2010, 07:53 AM	#9
1goodshot Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: chandler,az Posts: 929	http://www.bigriverleather.com/home.html

December 11, 2010, 01:33 PM	#10
G I Gold Junior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: Cape Carteret, NC Posts: 12	AE Nelson actually makes vertical shoulder holsters. http://nelsonleather.com/index.php?cPath=73_74 Their selection chart suggests they could make one for a 6" J frame. Very reasonable prices.

December 12, 2010, 03:35 PM	#11
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,160	El Paso Saddlery has an interesting site I've pondered about for a long time. Nice looking stuff- either modern or with a historical look. http://www.epsaddlery.com/default.aspx __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

December 12, 2010, 03:38 PM	#12
swinokur Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2009 Location: Montgomery County, MD Posts: 215	Not sure but check www.usgalco.com