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Hertervillian

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Im going to be needing a holster or 2 for both a Single Seven and a Blackhawk. Is there a darling to the forum I need to be checking?

I've spent fair money on good custom holsters. As much as I appreciate a BBQ rig I can't really justify 2 of them. These guns likely won't be carried more than 100hrs a year more likely than not it'll be 25hrs and in the field. Strong side belt holster.
 
Diamond D. Their prices for what you're looking for aren't all that bad, but the lead time is about 2 months. They ain't fancy, but they are durable. About $135 for the Hip Hunter. I have a number of their products.

 
I own Simply Rugged,, & they are good. I own a Diamond D & it too is good.

But by far,, for the best quality,, no matter how much I want to carry a gun,, I can't recommend Mike "Doc" Barranti's work enough. His work, leather weight, & fit is better than the others I've mentioned.

Decades ago,, a prominent gun writer,, "Skeeter Skelton" said that "next to my doctor,, my holster maker is my most important person!"
Because of that,, and his appreciation of Skeeter,, those of us who have dealt with Mike,, nicknamed him "Doc" out of respect for both of those men.

Look into Barranti Leather.
 
Simply Rugged Cattleman holsters are most excellent.
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El Paso Saddlery, Milt Sparks, Triple K, Bianchi, are all good holsters I use, but mostly I use Simply Rugged Holsters from Chino Valley AZ.
Bianchi Frontier Gunleather is no longer in business. They made fantastic holsters, since John Bianchi headed that company. The ones made by Safariland, who absorbed the original Bianchi Gunleather, are IMO, very poor compared to when John ran the company. Your other company choices are great, and have both EP Saddlery and Triple K holsters. Both are great.
 
El Paso Saddlery, Milt Sparks, Triple K, Bianchi, are all good holsters I use, but mostly I use Simply Rugged Holsters from Chino Valley AZ.

While I certainly agree that Milt Sparks makes exceptional holsters, there is currently a 1-year wait for a new one. Their dealers sometimes will have the more common ones in stock but if you're looking for anything unusual, no.
 
Re: ...."Strong side belt holster."....

......I carried a 4-5/8" OM 357 Blackhawk in an unlined Bianchi Lawman holster almost daily for 3 years, plus off 'n on for another 10 years.....It served me well.

DGW
 
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I'm partial to El Paso Saddlery, especially so their Threepersons holster. I have strong side and cross draws for my Blackhawks and Vaqueros, plus EPS holsters for my 1911's. I couldn't be more pleased with their fit and quality.
 
While I certainly agree that Milt Sparks makes exceptional holsters, there is currently a 1-year wait for a new one. Their dealers sometimes will have the more common ones in stock but if you're looking for anything unusual, no.
I've got a milt sparks VMII and had another. Excellent holsters, never thought of them for a SA.
 
Geez …. There's a couple of DeSantis holsters here too …. Where did all these come from? LOL
 
Simply Rugged sourdough for my GP100 4", SR Silver Dollar pancake for 2.25" SP101. Bucheimer Concealers for 4" Service Six & Speed Six 2 3/4". I've been happy with Azula holsters for a variety of handguns at a very reasonable price & good quality.
 
Another shout out about Simply Rugged.
I bought a pocket holster for an LCP …. Think it was $20 or $25 total. This was many years ago.
I received TWO holsters …. About a week apart. I was only billed ONCE.
Unbeknownst to me they were in the middle of moving from Alaska to Arizona at that time.
When tying to return my "free" holster …. Rob ( I think thats his name ) told me to keep it and gift it to a friend. I did just that.

That sold me on their business model and customer service.
 

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