Best Holsters for 4.2" SP101?

Cosmodragoon · April 23, 2015, 12:47 PM

The holster selection for an SP101 is much more limited when you've got the 4.2" barrel. Complicating matters further, some of them have a higher-profile HIVIZ front sight and at least one manufacturer mentions that it can cause fitting problems. So for those who have one, what holsters do you use? What do you like and what do you hate? From IWB to shoulder-carry, what product has worked for you?

Pond, James Pond · April 23, 2015, 01:41 PM

No SP101 here, but I have two Simply Rugged Holsters and I see they make them for the 4" Sp101 too. With a Sourdough style holster I doubt the slightly higher sight will make any difference.

Mine are for a Redhawk 4" and a CZ SP01.

robbieb678 · April 23, 2015, 05:41 PM

Daltech force makes some custom holsters, you ought to try checking them out

psyfly · April 24, 2015, 02:51 PM

This is a Classic Old West Style holster specifically for the 3" SP101 (although that's not my SP101 in the holster). It's open at the bottom if Old West Style doesn't make one for the longer barrel:

I really like this holster a lot. It can be worn Right side with fwd cant, cross-draw with proper cant, and SOB with grip facing upward. I guess it could also be worn SOB for a leftie, but the grip would be down.
(Just in case it isn't obvious, Classic Old West Style is the name of the company, not the style or model of the holster)

Shadi Khalil · April 27, 2015, 11:14 AM

I have to second the Simply Rugged suggestions.

A pause for the COZ · April 27, 2015, 11:43 AM

Boy I would be interested.
I can use a standard J frame holster in a pinch. But they are not that easy to draw given the front sight set up.

weblance · April 27, 2015, 09:32 PM

I have the 4" rimfire, and the 4" 357. I bought a vintage S&W brand holster for a 4" Model 63 on Ebay. Its perfect. I also have 2 of the Triple K holsters that ShopRuger sells, and they are good also. I like the thumb break on the Triple K. For an OWB, I dont see spending any more money, as these will certainly do the job.

http://shopruger.com/SP101-Triple-K-...uctinfo/50410/

April 23, 2015, 12:47 PM	#1
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	Best Holsters for 4.2" SP101? The holster selection for an SP101 is much more limited when you've got the 4.2" barrel. Complicating matters further, some of them have a higher-profile HIVIZ front sight and at least one manufacturer mentions that it can cause fitting problems. So for those who have one, what holsters do you use? What do you like and what do you hate? From IWB to shoulder-carry, what product has worked for you?

April 23, 2015, 01:41 PM	#2
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	No SP101 here, but I have two Simply Rugged Holsters and I see they make them for the 4" Sp101 too. With a Sourdough style holster I doubt the slightly higher sight will make any difference. Mine are for a Redhawk 4" and a CZ SP01. __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.

April 24, 2015, 02:51 PM	#4
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	This is a Classic Old West Style holster specifically for the 3" SP101 (although that's not my SP101 in the holster). It's open at the bottom if Old West Style doesn't make one for the longer barrel: I really like this holster a lot. It can be worn Right side with fwd cant, cross-draw with proper cant, and SOB with grip facing upward. I guess it could also be worn SOB for a leftie, but the grip would be down. (Just in case it isn't obvious, Classic Old West Style is the name of the company, not the style or model of the holster) __________________ Show me the data

April 23, 2015, 05:41 PM	#3
robbieb678 Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2015 Posts: 3	Daltech force makes some custom holsters, you ought to try checking them out

April 27, 2015, 11:14 AM	#5
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	I have to second the Simply Rugged suggestions.

April 27, 2015, 11:43 AM	#6
A pause for the COZ Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2012 Location: Braham, Minnesota Posts: 1,314	Boy I would be interested. I can use a standard J frame holster in a pinch. But they are not that easy to draw given the front sight set up.

April 27, 2015, 09:32 PM	#7
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I have the 4" rimfire, and the 4" 357. I bought a vintage S&W brand holster for a 4" Model 63 on Ebay. Its perfect. I also have 2 of the Triple K holsters that ShopRuger sells, and they are good also. I like the thumb break on the Triple K. For an OWB, I dont see spending any more money, as these will certainly do the job. http://shopruger.com/SP101-Triple-K-...uctinfo/50410/