holster recommendations for a colt 1903 .32acp

joker1 · January 17th, 2009, 01:47 PM

I'm looking for a IWB holster for my colt 1903 .32acp, anyone have any suggestions? It seems no one lists that model pistol in their seach by make areas.

JD · January 17th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Find out if it's the same dimensions as the 1908 (.380 version), if so, both UBG and HBE list holsters for the 1908.

buckeyeLCPL · January 18th, 2009, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JD

Find out if it's the same dimensions as the 1908 (.380 version), if so, both UBG and HBE list holsters for the 1908.

IIRC both the pocket hammerlesses are the same size, so what fits one should fit both, but I'm sure a holster maker or OD would be more qualified to answer that.

1903's are nice little pistols, but I wouldn't carry the one I have access to as it has a history with my family.

joker1 · January 25th, 2009, 01:32 AM

thanks for the input, what is OD?

N-frame Smith · January 25th, 2009, 02:08 AM

The earliest 1903's had a 4" barrel, then in 1908 they changed it to 3.75" which the 1908 also has. So you'll want to check the barrel length of your gun to make sure the holster makers that offer that model have the same length barrel as yours.

gicts · January 25th, 2009, 11:25 AM

I suggest taking it to a custom holster maker or saddle shop in your area if you are willing to let them use the gun to mold it.

rmarkob · January 25th, 2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gicts

I suggest taking it to a custom holster maker or saddle shop in your area if you are willing to let them use the gun to mold it.

I did that with my 1908 model. Raven Concealment Systems The Malabar Front had a whole kydex setup at a gun show in Harrisburg PA last year. I gave them the 1908 (they gave me a receipt) and came back an hour later to pick up my completed holster.

Old Padawan · January 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM

I would buy a holster for a Ruger LCP/KelTec 3AT, and then buy a gun to go in it...

joker1 · January 25th, 2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Padawan

I would buy a holster for a Ruger LCP/KelTec 3AT, and then buy a gun to go in it...

oh sure, would love to do that just not feasible right now

January 17th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#1
joker1 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	holster recommendations for a colt 1903 .32acp I'm looking for a IWB holster for my colt 1903 .32acp, anyone have any suggestions? It seems no one lists that model pistol in their seach by make areas.

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January 25th, 2009, 02:08 AM	#5
N-frame Smith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 272	The earliest 1903's had a 4" barrel, then in 1908 they changed it to 3.75" which the 1908 also has. So you'll want to check the barrel length of your gun to make sure the holster makers that offer that model have the same length barrel as yours. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

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January 25th, 2009, 01:32 AM	#4
joker1 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	thanks for the input, what is OD?

January 25th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#6
gicts Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 64	I suggest taking it to a custom holster maker or saddle shop in your area if you are willing to let them use the gun to mold it.

January 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#8
Old Padawan Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 43	I would buy a holster for a Ruger LCP/KelTec 3AT, and then buy a gun to go in it...