Suggestions for a leather holster for 4 in. L frame revolver.

[nortac]

I'm looking to upgrade from the standard "hunter" type holster for my S&W 4 in. 686. I want leather, OWB and well "boned" for easy one handed re-holstering. Not intending to carry concealed, so a straight drop may be considered, as opposed to a high ride pancake style. More of a range or "woods" holster. If money and time were of no concern, I'd definitely be getting a Milt Sparks 200 AW. May get one anyways, but open to other suggestions for a quality holster. What are your suggestions?

 

[nortac]

Clarification: perhaps "boned" is not the right phrase, I don't need to see the outline of the gun, I just want the holster to stay open with the gun out. The MS 200 AW is certainly not "boned", but stays open and fairly rigid, if that makes sense. I have a 200AW for my S&W N frame Mountain guns, but it's too loose for the L frame.

 

[jar_]

I'm waiting on a couple holsters from Wes Dahl Privateer Leather. For shorter turn around times I've had good luck with Bullard Leather.

 

[DesertIguana]

Not sure Davis Leather is still in business, in Ash Fork, AZ but they do good stuff also. Order from Milt Sparks as they take no deposit, and you have 6 months to save for delivery.

 

[Omega48]

For my EDC I use custom holsters made by a local artisan , however I have several holsters by MTR Custom Leather, including the ones I use when I go hunting and I have always been very pleased with their quality. You may want to take a look.

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MTR Custom Leather | Custom design all the way down to the stitching. Have a holster that's one-of-a-kind. Made in the USA.

www.mtrcustomleather.com

 

[Rob72]

SideGuard Holsters are very nice & well formed.

Reasonably priced too.

 

[5whiskey]

Nortac do you open top, thumbtack, or the old school trigger guard strap

 

[nortac]

Open top preferred, but thumb break works.

 

[jar_]

Open top preferred, but thumb break works.

Open top, OWB, for L frame and in stock now at a very good price.

 

[Acmemfg]

Quite a few good options out there. Here are a few examples.
Andrews, Ritchie, Grizzle, Kirkpatrick, Sparks.

 

[nortac]

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Quite a few good options out there. Here are a few examples.
Andrews, Ritchie, Grizzle, Kirkpatrick, Sparks.

Which model of Sparks is that?

 

[Acmemfg]

PMK

 

[Omega48]

.... Grizzle ...

Never had a Grizzle, this is super nice.

 

[Acmemfg]

Ryan Grizzle does make an exceptionally fine holster. I rank him as a top tier maker along with Sam Andrews, the Ritchie Brothers, Milt Sparks and a couple others. Sad thing is the wait......

 

[Omega48]

Thank you! If it is not too much disturb, could you post a picture of the other side of that holster?

 

[Acmemfg]

I no longer have that exact holster, but....I do have the same model/style for a different pistol (Sig Sauer P220). Here is the reverse.
Also shown is the same style for a somewhat smaller (CZ 75C) sidearm.
It is essentially a take off of the Bruce Nelson Avenger style of holster. A classic indeed.

 

[Omega48]

Excellent, thank you very much.
Avengers are my preferred style. Straight drop like the one for the S&W is perfect.

 

[OkieStubble]

Excellent, thank you very much.
Avengers are my preferred style. Straight drop like the one for the S&W is perfect.

I am more of a straight drop Vs. cant kinda guy.

 

[Acmemfg]

I’ve always thought of myself as a “can do” person. (Mic drop…always straight).
I crack myself up sometimes

 

[simon1]

El Paso Saddlery has made quality holsters since its S.D. Myres days. I have a basket weave thumb break for my 4" L frame, but have been thinking about getting their Austin model also.