Ghuqu2

I'm looking for a primer on holsters. What to look for, what models do what for you, basically how do you pick a holster for your needs. I am overwhelmed w/ styles and acronyms I don't understand. I also can't visualize how some of the models work in the catalogs I have received. I guess I need the carry holster basics before I ask more detailed questions. Any suggestions?

BikerRN

OK, here's a "Starter Kit" for you:

SH: Shoulder Holster

OWB: Outside The Waistband

IWB: Inside The Waistband

Rake: The Angle the Gun Is Held At

3 O'Clock: Relates to where the gun is placed on the body with the navel being 12 O'Clock

Ankle Carry: Gun Carried in an Ankle Holster

Pocket Carry: Gun Carried in a Pocket in a Holster designed for this mode of Carry

I hope that helps. Me, I carry an N-Frame Revolver with a 4" Barrel as my EDC. The trick to carrying such a big gun is a good Holster and Belt. You may wait up to a year to get a great Holster/Belt from a "Custom" maker, but it's worth it. I also carry one on my Ankle and one in the Pocket unless I'm wearing shorts. If I'm wearing Shorts, Ankle Carry is out.

Biker

G_W

This may answer some of your questions.
Primer on Concealment Holsters-Eimer.pdf: http://www.personaldefensesolutions....er_article.pdf

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Cap'n

Visit Galco Gunleather's web site. You pick your gun make/model and all holsters available will come up. Each holster will show about (3) pics of how it is worn and each pic can be expanded for more detail.
Click below for their site:

www.usgalco.com

Scroll down to the bottom of the flag page and click on online cat.

QKShooter

Matt Del Fatti Fine Holsters - CLICK HERE

He has a very helpful site. Scroll down the page on the above link.

Check Out Determining Holster Rake & Belt Length. and...........

Things To Consider When Choosing A Holster.

Also view his Photo Gallery.

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Realleycat

Biker, What do you carry that "N" frame in? I have a GP100 w/4 inch barrel that I would like to carry at times and haven't come up with anything yet!

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maclean3

Most of our resident holster makers tend to focus on the Concealed Carry Holsters area of the Forum. If you post your question there you'd be more likely to get information from the professional makers.
Jack

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clipse

Here is a small article I put together with the help of others.

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p8riot

Here is a search engine that lets you look for the holster you want from many of the more commercial makers, based on about a dozen or so different criteria, including weapon type.

RIGRATE

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cockedlocked01

Also, I think most of the custom holster makers (Particularly the ones on this forum), will help you.

I know I've asked my share of questions & they were answered. Gary of Brommeland holsters, in particular, says he does consultations & I know others have been helpful, too. Although I admit that's only helpful if you're considering one of their holsters.

Is there a certain kind or material that you're considering & for what gun?

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