my holster

Rifleman1776 · March 2, 2014, 01:04 PM

I made the holster below for my own use with my Ruger Single Six. I carried this almost daily for many years while working at my farm. The idea came to me after a muzzle loading hunt. I got back to camp and was removing the Ruger Old Army I had been wearing all day. I found, to my surprise, that it was at full cock. I was very lucky to not have had an unintended discharge. I could only assume it cocked by catching on a branch or something. For the SS, I wanted something that would hold the gun, be easy access with no loops, snaps or whatever to slow me down and, foremost to be safe. I know this is not the priettiest holster ever but it is stout, fits the gun well and works. I just do not understand why I don't see commercial holsters that protect the hammer in this manner.

arizona98tj · March 2, 2014, 06:41 PM

While not as fully enclosed as yours, this holster I use on my NAA Pug prevents the hammer from being inadvertently cocked.

Rifleman1776 · March 3, 2014, 08:55 AM

That is a good approach. Not unlike the Baker Pancake holsters.

DavidAGO · March 3, 2014, 02:08 PM

that is a name I have not heard in a while. Roy Baker's pancake holsters were made here in Magnolia while Roy still owned the company. I have two originals that I know he made. My boss was a good friend of Roy's, and we were in his shop when he made them.

David

Rifleman1776 · March 3, 2014, 03:59 PM

David, I live in Arkansas also. I have a Pancake for my Ruger SS. When I learned the company was selling out, it was about the same time synthetic holsters were just hitting the market. I approached a friend who owns a large company that makes products that are stiched for the auto industry. He has the means, physical and monetary to take on other products. I wanted him to help me buy out the Baker business, patterns and molds so we could continue the Pancakes with synthetic materials. I thought I saw a good and growing market for such items. He declined. Looking back today, I believe he made a mistake in not going into that venture with me. Oh, well.

March 2, 2014, 06:41 PM	#2
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	While not as fully enclosed as yours, this holster I use on my NAA Pug prevents the hammer from being inadvertently cocked. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

March 3, 2014, 08:55 AM	#3
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	That is a good approach. Not unlike the Baker Pancake holsters.

March 3, 2014, 02:08 PM	#4
DavidAGO Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 340	that is a name I have not heard in a while. Roy Baker's pancake holsters were made here in Magnolia while Roy still owned the company. I have two originals that I know he made. My boss was a good friend of Roy's, and we were in his shop when he made them. David

March 3, 2014, 03:59 PM	#5
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	David, I live in Arkansas also. I have a Pancake for my Ruger SS. When I learned the company was selling out, it was about the same time synthetic holsters were just hitting the market. I approached a friend who owns a large company that makes products that are stiched for the auto industry. He has the means, physical and monetary to take on other products. I wanted him to help me buy out the Baker business, patterns and molds so we could continue the Pancakes with synthetic materials. I thought I saw a good and growing market for such items. He declined. Looking back today, I believe he made a mistake in not going into that venture with me. Oh, well.