What Upside down holster for Speed Six

[sceva]

I have been thinking of looking for an upside down shoulder holster for my Speed Six 2 3/4" ( Like the one in the movie "Bullitt") I have been watching the BAY and seen a Safariland 19 but they said it was for a 2" K frame and a 2 1/2 would not fit. There is a S&W version I'm watching thats for a 2 - 2 1/2" S&W Mod 15, 19 or 66. Based on the scale in the photo and measurements of my Speed Six it won't work either.

Anyone have any experience with one of these and a Speed Six and can point the way to which one? I don't want to get into a lot of money for one so a new custom job or new production is out.

Thanks

Sceva

 

[JHRosier]

The Berns Martin or the Bianchi version of the same has become a fairly rare collectable.
As far as I have been able to determine, nobody has made one in years.
I have the Bianchi for the Security Six and it is one of the very best concealment holsters that I have ever seen or used.
No, it is not for sale.

Jack

 

[mohavesam]

Galco's rig with a thumb strap comes close, starts around $150. Top quality.

 

[MADISON]

www.gunleather.com/cart/shopexd.asp?id=128
Will get you a Burns Martin shoulder holster for about $100 + shipping.

You might want to check E-bay under Bianchi leather holsters. If you find one it will be a Bianchi 9R-2. They usually sell for $50 to $100 bids. I had one for a Security Six years ago and, had to lengthen the cylinder.

 

[EarlFH]

You might also check with Ken Null. He makes a lot of different style shoulder holsters for FBI, CIA, and other Federal agents. He does great work, and mostly uses horse hide, or he has a couple that he makes out of some type of white industrial plastic, that are very concealable, and light weight.

EarlFH

 

[sceva]

Thank you to all that answered. I passed on the S&W version on the auction site.

I am really not looking for a new one. I don't want one bad enought to pay what a new one goes for as I actually normally use and prefer my Concealco IWB holster and a shoulder rig will get very little use.
I'll just keep looking at gun shows etc and will find a Safariland 19, Bianchi, etc at a price I'm comfortable with (cheap LOL) That way I can actually try it for fit and check out the harnass for condition before I buy. Used is not an issue as long as it's complete and in usable shape.

 

[lfpiii]

Well if you change you mind for a new one go with one from Ken Null. I will not go into details but I am alive today because of his lightweight kydex sholder holster.

 

[ShortBBL]

I passed on the S&W version on the auction site.

Just in case you don't know... most holster makers like Bianchi, Galco etc... use the same holster for the S&W K frame as they do for the Speed/Security Six series... same size and fit. I have had several and the fit was perfect.

 

[azrugershooter]

I passed on the S&W version on the auction site.

Just in case you don't know... most holster makers like Bianchi, Galco etc... use the same holster for the S&W K frame as they do for the Speed/Security Six series... same size and fit. I have had several and the fit was perfect.

That is normally true. But Bianchi made holsters for the 9R system in both S&W and Ruger speed six. I have one of each.

 

[Beruisis]

sceva, I have two of those holsters, one of which is the Safariland & it works great. I'll double check tonite on the model number.
I've used those upside down holsters for years.
B

 

[Ruger Packer]

The Ruger DA SIX line is basically the same size as the S&W K-frames.

 

[Beruisis]

sceva, my Safariland holster is #19. It also is printed with L86 and then MD/FR. Get it if you can.
B

 

[azrugershooter]

http://cgi.ebay.com/LEFT-ALFONSOS-Shoulder-Holster-S-W-357-K-Frame-10-19-4_W0QQitemZ120506140439QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0eb9c717

If this isn't exactly what you're looking for, email Mike and ask if he has one. I've bought several holsters from him always with excellent results.

Thats what I quoted sceva for a BIanchi 9R made specifically for a 2 3/4" speed six.

 

[sceva]

sceva, my Safariland holster is #19. It also is printed with L86 and then MD/FR. Get it if you can.
B

Thanks Beruisis; That is the info I needed.

Could you possibly give me the length from tip to open end (along the edge with the elastic in it)

(I sent you a PM)

Thanks