Holsters? - The Firearms Forum

45Smashemflat · 07-13-2005, 08:22 PM

So, any insight on finding decent holsters for odd guns? I bought a Ti Smith N frame in 45ACP. Haven't shot it yet, but I know I need leather already.

I've tried Galco's website as well as Bianchi. Neither is carrying anything for this short, stout revolver.

Any ideas?

Xracer · 07-14-2005, 07:40 AM

Have you tried the S&W website? Smith makes a line holsters for their guns....here's one made for a short "N" frame: http://store.smith-wesson.com/store/...w_activeTab=10

However, best way I've found is to go into a large gunshop with a good selection of holsters and try 'em on.....both the on gun and on you.

If you have an odd gun, you can often find a holster made for an entirely different gun that will fit yours quite nicely. I found nice holsters for my .455 Enfield Mk.VI and Colt Army Special that way.

Ordering a holster out of a catalog or on the internet is like buying shoes by mail order.......you never know how they're gonna fit and feel wearing till you try 'em on.

JohnK3 · 07-15-2005, 01:15 AM

I highly recommend Sam Andrews ( http://www.andrewsleather.com ) for holster work. It's highly likely he's got a mockup of your gun ready to create a holster for you.

45Smashemflat · 07-15-2005, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the insight thus far, I'll dig into these suggestions.

I'm also trying to fins a product to dull the markings on the gun. Its a pretty matte black anodized finish with the gray Ti cylinder and pins - nice! But then they "whitened" the Scandium logo and other stuff on it. Kinda loud. My only thoughts right now are a fine point Sharpie!

shadow · 08-10-2005, 10:28 AM

try Ross gunleather, they make good custom stuff. Try and speak with Lindsay Ross, he is one of the top guy's there.

cd45 · 08-11-2005, 09:12 AM

El Paso Saddlery is a good company, and not very expensive.
www.epsaddlery.com

07-13-2005, 08:22 PM	#1
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Holsters? So, any insight on finding decent holsters for odd guns? I bought a Ti Smith N frame in 45ACP. Haven't shot it yet, but I know I need leather already. I've tried Galco's website as well as Bianchi. Neither is carrying anything for this short, stout revolver. Any ideas? -->

07-14-2005, 07:40 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Holsters? Have you tried the S&W website? Smith makes a line holsters for their guns....here's one made for a short "N" frame: http://store.smith-wesson.com/store/...w_activeTab=10 However, best way I've found is to go into a large gunshop with a good selection of holsters and try 'em on.....both the on gun and on you. If you have an odd gun, you can often find a holster made for an entirely different gun that will fit yours quite nicely. I found nice holsters for my .455 Enfield Mk.VI and Colt Army Special that way. Ordering a holster out of a catalog or on the internet is like buying shoes by mail order.......you never know how they're gonna fit and feel wearing till you try 'em on.

07-15-2005, 01:15 AM	#3
JohnK3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,636	Re: Holsters? I highly recommend Sam Andrews ( http://www.andrewsleather.com ) for holster work. It's highly likely he's got a mockup of your gun ready to create a holster for you.

07-15-2005, 07:54 AM	#4
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Holsters? Thanks for the insight thus far, I'll dig into these suggestions. I'm also trying to fins a product to dull the markings on the gun. Its a pretty matte black anodized finish with the gray Ti cylinder and pins - nice! But then they "whitened" the Scandium logo and other stuff on it. Kinda loud. My only thoughts right now are a fine point Sharpie!

08-10-2005, 10:28 AM	#5
shadow Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	Re: Holsters? try Ross gunleather, they make good custom stuff. Try and speak with Lindsay Ross, he is one of the top guy's there.

08-11-2005, 09:12 AM	#6
cd45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 63	Re: Holsters? El Paso Saddlery is a good company, and not very expensive. www.epsaddlery.com