Good Holsters For Ruger S/As?

[Montelores]

Does anyone have recommendations for a good holster for Ruger S/A revolvers?

Thanks in advance -

Monty

 

[Robb Barnes]

Check out www.simplyrugged.com and www.barrantileather.com. Both guys make great holsters and are super nice to deal with to boot!

 

[Montelores]

Thank you for the links. Barranti looks interesting. I'll research them some more. Beautiful photographs.

Maybe an out-of-place question, but does anyone make holsters out of anything besides leather (that is worth considering)?

My intended usage is not CCW, but really for range and plinking usage.

Thanks to all -

Monty

 

[s4s4u]

does anyone make holsters out of anything besides leather

http://www.uncle-mikes.com/um_cat_holsters.html

 

[rtl]

I've always had good luck with Uncle Mike's. Not flashy, but rugged and inexpensive. I've carried the same one around the property every day, on about 50 trail rides, on several fishing trips and camping, rain or shine, and it still shows virtually no sign of wear.

http://www.uncle-mikes.com/products/sid ... sters.html

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!
I am currently sitting at sixshots and with several Barranti leather holsters & rigs around here. The finest quality I've ever seen AND they are very functional.

 

[Montelores]

Thank you for the replies. I'll look into Barranti and Uncle Mike's.

Monty

 

[RaisinRiverRon]

http://www.mernickleholsters.com/ I have two and am happy with both.

 

[slippingaway]

www.epsaddlery.com

 

[maxpress]

how bout ruger holsters, ruger-firearms.com

 

[tek4260]

The Bianchi 1L is very good quality for the price.

 

[WingMaster]

I have a Galco SAO that I like very much.

 

[nn]

I have a Galco SAO that I like very much.

I vote Galco SAO

 

[Swampbilly]

The Galco SA Outdoorsman holster is on my shopping list. It comes in different barrel length models. It accomodates side carry or crossdraw.

Regards,

MD

 

[Silent Sam]

I've had good luck w/ Black Hills Leather - http://www.bhlstore.com/

 

[Montelores]

Thank you all - I'll research all brands mentioned.

I am going to assume that any recommendation means that the poster has a positive opinion of the brand mentioned.

I am not exactly sure how I'll be using the holster, so maybe it is simpler to dismiss the reasons that I will not be using it.

Not for concealed carry, not for cowboy action (yet), not for fast draw practice, not for actual work (farm or ranch).

I do feel that I need an all-purpose holster for the range (so I don't need to set the gun down to do something else, although I can't wear the gun downrange to change targets unless the range is empty, which it quite often is). Maybe my wife or I will end up using it for open-carry in the Nat'l Forest, where we walk quite often.

Considering these factors, maybe a holster with a retaining strap (so it doesn't fall out) would be the ticket.

Thanks again for the suggestions, and any feedback is appreciated. Experience (yours) can be a good teacher.

Monty

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Thank you all - I'll research all brands mentioned.

I am going to assume that any recommendation means that the poster has a positive opinion of the brand mentioned.

I am not exactly sure how I'll be using the holster, so maybe it is simpler to dismiss the reasons that I will not be using it.

Not for concealed carry, not for cowboy action (yet), not for fast draw practice, not for actual work (farm or ranch).

I do feel that I need an all-purpose holster for the range (so I don't need to set the gun down to do something else, although I can't wear the gun downrange to change targets unless the range is empty, which it quite often is). Maybe my wife or I will end up using it for open-carry in the Nat'l Forest, where we walk quite often.

Considering these factors, maybe a holster with a retaining strap (so it doesn't fall out) would be the ticket.

Thanks again for the suggestions, and any feedback is appreciated. Experience (yours) can be a good teacher.

Monty

Welcome to the forum, Monty.

I feel as you do. I have holsters for many, if not most, of my SAs, for the same reason(s).

As such, I've found the Galco SAO already mentioned to be pretty good. It's a somewhat modern styled holster (as opposed to traditional/western), but is functional, has the retention strap, and is able to be worn both strong side and cross draw, which is nice. They can be had for ~$70-ish.

For a somewhat nicer, but therefore somewhat more expensive holster in a similar style I'd recommend looking at a "Tom Threepersons" type holster available from many companies, including Simply Rugged (a recent favorite vendor for me) or El Paso Saddlery. These too generally have a strap or hammer thong to secure the gun.

-- Sam

 

[VAdoublegunner]

My favorite for the BH is an El Paso Saddlery Tom Threepersons. Very functional and simple of design, plus it carries well. Also like the Bianchi 1L.

But if you want something just simply functional, inexpensive, and readily available the Uncle Mikes work just fine.

I do like the looks of those Barranti's though! I am seriously thinking of working up an order even as I type this...

 

[Montelores]

Thank you for the welcome, Sam and Contender.

It seems like I have a bit of homework to do. The Barrantis are beautiful (I liked the Northwestern model with the strap), and the Galco SAOs look practical.

I guess I'm just itching to have a holster for the single actions we have. More fun to shoot than I ever imagined.

I really appreciate the suggestions, and I'll make a decision soon. My wife would look great wearing one of these, so if we budget it in the "Clothing and Accessories" column, we might just order one of each.

By the way, it seems like a good idea to order a dedicated belt for the holsters. Is this so?

Thanks again,

Monty

 

[Yosemite Sam]

By the way, it seems like a good idea to order a dedicated belt for the holsters. Is this so?

It depends on how long, or even how, you think you'll wear it, but probably, "yes".

I add all the qualifiers because in general people (including me) will tell you to always get a quality gun belt. This is especially true if you carry concealed, or for long periods of time. If, on the other hand, you're going to wear it for a couple of hours at the range it might not be that critical. OTOH, you might want a dedicated gunbelt so you can take the whole rig on and off, Sam Browne/cowboy style, for ease of use in public. There are lots of options.

-- Sam