What are y'all runnin' for a revolver holster for gun games? I am looking for something for a revolver that I might pick up. Do you use Kydex or OWB Pancake style? I have a pancake for my 1911 and really like it as it's comfy (for the time I've worn it) and looks great. But, are they practical for this kinda stuff? Gun is stainless, so messing with the bluing isn't a problem.

 

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

 

C

Same answer I give all the time: Blade-Tech

Hey Bob.

 

Thanks for the heads up. Nice looking stuff and reasonable. Anyone else?

 

C

Blade tech makes some good stuff. I went the " one and done " route , and bought the DAA race master holster. I say one and done because I will be able to utlize it for other guns as well just by replacing the " insert block " inside of it. It's also extreme quick on the draw.

 

 

 

Sweet setup, Alec. Not quite what I'm looking for. I wold like somthing that will serve me well in multiple roles. I hope someday to be able to carry and would like that as an option. I am leaning heavily toward a pancake style as of now.

 

So, who makes a good one? I know my new purchase is an oddball size with the 3" barrel, but I am hoping for the best.

 

C

Wow... I like that setup....

Sweet setup, Alec. Not quite what I'm looking for. I wold like somthing that will serve me well in multiple roles. I hope someday to be able to carry and would like that as an option. I am leaning heavily toward a pancake style as of now.

 

So, who makes a good one? I know my new purchase is an oddball size with the 3" barrel, but I am hoping for the best.

 

C

 

If your just getting your feet wet with the competition circut, but would like to maintain the same holster for carry, look into a pancake holster. I had a Gould leather pancake holster I used with a gp100, the leather was a bit stiff at first, but after a while it softened up and was fairly comfertable to wear.

 

Wow... I like that setup....

 

Thanks Nick!

If your just getting your feet wet with the competition circut, but would like to maintain the same holster for carry, look into a pancake holster. I had a Gould leather pancake holster I used with a gp100...

 

Yeah. That's the thing. I won't be on a "circuit" as I just don't have time. So I'm looking for a versatile little setup for carry and gaming. Thanks for the recommendation on Gould. I'll take a look.

 

C

When it comes to Pancakes, for maximum comfort, you want the inner panel to be relatively flat so it can shape to the curvature of your waist. The outer panel should be boned for the gun.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

ETA: Here is what I was talking about...

I use a Mitch Rosen Pancake for IDPA with my 4" S&W 586. Very nice & sturdy, and after a while you don't know you have it on. Slight tilt-forward design, so it's easy to put way back on the hip and still leaves room for a 3-across speed-loader holder on the strong side next to the Pancake. I reload from the strong side. Bought it several years ago from Dillon on sale!

 

Alec's speed rig is "one & done" if you're talkin' about USPSA & Steel. That speed rig is NOT usable for IDPA however.

 

Chris, since you didn't specify WHICH gun game you wanted to play, I would think that since you want to carry, you'd opt for the pancake-style.

 

Take a look at the IDPA Rule Book on line to get an idea as to holsters allowed. You can use a pancake @ the other games, you'll just not be as competitive as those with speed rigs.....but you're just out to have fun and practice with what you're bringin' to the Dance anyway.....

 

Dave

 

Alec's speed rig is "one & done" if you're talkin' about USPSA & Steel. That speed rig is NOT usable for IDPA however.

 

 

 

Absolutely right Dave, I failed to mention no good for Idpa. I was more trying to promote the idea of having the one holster for multiple guns, via changing the insert block out.

 

What gun games you plan on participating in?

When I go, it'll be at Tenafly on a sunday evening, so pretty mellow stuff. I'll shoot whatever they allow. There are some pretty serious rigs there, but it's just not for me at this time. I like to shoot and shooting steel, timed matches, is more fun than paper all the time. And, I reload, so I like shooting those a lot.

 

C

I use a Mitch Rosen Pancake for IDPA with my 4" S&W 586. still leaves room for a 3-across speed-loader holder on the strong side next to the Pancake. I reload from the strong side.

 

Dave:

 

Lest someone new get the wrong impression, what you describe is not legal in IDPA. If you are going to wear a three across speedloader holder, it has to be on your weak side. Loading strong hand requires no more than two speedloaders ahead of the holster (first one no more than an inch from the holster) and a single behind the holster, on the strong side. I use a stacked double moonclip holder in front of the holster and a single behind. Could never get used to a weak hand reload.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Bob,

 

As per usual, you're right when it comes to IDPA Rules. I only own X amount of equipment, so I use what I have for local Matches. They let me use the Safariland 3-across if I only use the back 2 pockets for speed-loaders. Plus I wear the pancake slightly behind my wide (being polite) hip so even with the 3-across in front of the holster my cover garment hides everything. The third speed loader goes in my right hand (strong side) pants pocket. NO advantage that way, everything's fair & square per Tom. And I get to use the strong side for the reloads since the arthritis affects the weak hand more .

 

Obviously for other games, I can wear BOTH of my 3-across Safariland speed-loader holsters.

 

I DO NEED to get to an IDPA Match again soon! It would be nice to show-up and have someone other than me and/or that PA fella who's on their magazine staff to shoot against with wheelguns!

 

Dave

I DO NEED to get to an IDPA Match again soon!

 

A week from this Sunday (on 8/19)...

 

http://www.somersetidpa.com/matches/

 

Come on out and play.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

The same holster i use for CCW, leather pancake. use what you would use in the real world

Ray, any suggestions on maker. I got in touch with Mitch Rosen and it got expensive... quick. I'm down with spending a dollar or two, but I'm not in a position to have a custom pattern made.

 

The revolver is a 3" barrel with an unfluted cylinder.

 

C

a 3" what though? S&W ??? Ruger???

 

what frame style?

Ray, any suggestions on maker. I got in touch with Mitch Rosen and it got expensive... quick. I'm down with spending a dollar or two, but I'm not in a position to have a custom pattern made.

 

The revolver is a 3" barrel with an unfluted cylinder.

 

C

 

DeSantis seems to be the leather that holds my 1911 and revolvers.

Sorry.

 

3" barrel, S&W 686+ w/ unfluted cylinder.

 

C

Sorry.

 

3" barrel, S&W 686+ w/ unfluted cylinder.

 

C

 

DeSantis my man. Check their website.

Will do, Ray.

 

Thanks.

 

C

Check out Andrews custom leather . Don't have the link but he's in Florida and makes some nice stff. I had a few open tops made for revolvers. Real NICE!

Ray, any suggestions on maker. I got in touch with Mitch Rosen and it got expensive... quick. I'm down with spending a dollar or two, but I'm not in a position to have a custom pattern made.

 

The revolver is a 3" barrel with an unfluted cylinder.

 

C

 

Sorry to hear it's a custom pattern for your 3" wheelgun. My Mitch Rosen was sold to me by Dillon, at a deep discount through a deal that Mike Dillon made years ago when Rosen was breaking into the biz...

 

Follow Ray's lead for your 3" and enjoy!

 

Dave

DeSantis is a no-go. Seems the unfluted cylinder is the tough part. Trying to get in touch with Andrew's, but they seem to like keeping the phone off the hook.

 

C

 

EDIT: Just got off the phone with Andrews. He said "no problem"! Yipee!!!

 

C

even if you don't go with leather, id still recommend something that would work in a CCW role for outside the waste-band. I'm not a fan of the "game" holsters as they are built for the clock and not survival. That's just my 2 cents, which is worth NOTHING if you listen to most people on this forum.

Hey Ray.

 

If you look at the post above, it looks liike I am going to go with the Andrews. Leather, OWB, pancake. I'm with you on it. I would rather err or the side of SHTF than the clock. Just me, tho. I don't really think anything will ever happen... but, it could.

 

C

Nice choice. He makes a nice holster and is a real cool dude to talk with. How long is the wait?

Post pics when it arrives please? Revolvers wrapped in leather is lovely.

Bullpin- Yes, he is a very cool guy to speak with. A bit tough to get a hold of, but a very nice guy. Wait seems to be 3-4 months. I won't...

 

Ray Ray- ... have my revolver until at least then as it's not my priority. I have some other things on the table right now. But as soon as it shows, you will have your S&W porn. No worries there.

 

C