I need help finding a holster...

FHBrumb · September 2nd, 2009, 05:44 PM

Close isn't close enough. Please help me track down a holster that meets these criteria.

1: Leather.
2: Right hand draw.
3: Black.
4: Open top.
5: Paddle type or snap to the belt type, for easy on and off.
6: Retention screw (or good enough manufacturer not to need it.).
7: In stock, not a custom job that takes months and months.
8: Fit to a 3 inch S&W Model 65. Not a 4 inch that hangs off the pistol, not a 2 inch open bottom that the pistol sticks out of. Made for the 3 inch.
9: Forward cant or straight up draw.
10: Not over $100.

Does this even exist, or am I dreaming? Certainly the stipulations with a price limit make things tough.

Any thoughts?

The best I've seen is an older (but new in package, it seems to say) Kramer paddle on Ebay. Opening bid is $50. I'll bid on it, but likely my $100 won't get it...

TerriLi · September 2nd, 2009, 05:51 PM

Blackhawk CQC holsters, there are a few differant types that fit your bill. I actally like a retention strap model, but they do have one just like you described.

wmhawth · September 2nd, 2009, 05:55 PM

Try FIST. They most likely can meet your needs.
HOLSTERS

FHBrumb · September 2nd, 2009, 06:48 PM

I don't see anytihing on the Blackhawk site that is workable. In their leather shop, they have snap ons and paddles, but not for a k frame S&W.

The FIST snap on holster will be hard to beat, however. I think it's exactly right. The only thing I see that another holster might do better on is lead time. The FIST site says 6 to 8 weeks. In truth, that's not even all that bad... Excellent referal at $73.

FIST, INC.

And in fairness, a paddle would beat out the snap on, all other things being equal. But the FIST paddle is $125.

FIST, INC.

Anyone else have a suggestion?

wmhawth · September 2nd, 2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

The FIST snap on holster will be hard to beat, however. I think it's exactly right. The only thing I see that another holster might do better on is lead time. The FIST site says 6 to 8 weeks. In truth, that's not even all that bad... Excellent referal at $73.

The FIST site does say 6 to 8 weeks but I have always received mine in about 5 weeks. The quality, the customer service, the large selection and the huge number of guns they can accomodate as well as the relatively fast turnaround time all make this company hard to beat. I've always been satisfied with them.

FHBrumb · September 2nd, 2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmhawth

The FIST site does say 6 to 8 weeks but I have always received mine in about 5 weeks. The quality, the customer service, the large selection and the huge number of guns they can accomodate as well as the relatively fast turnaround time all make this company hard to beat. I've always been satisfied with them.

Yup, it's gonna be hard to beat that one.

FHBrumb · September 5th, 2009, 10:45 PM

I didn't win the Ebay Kramer holster, so I ordered from FIST. I ordered a black type #2 Snap On with IWB adapters. I think I'll be happy with that!

Thanks again for the recommendation.

wmhawth · September 6th, 2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FHBrumb

I didn't win the Ebay Kramer holster, so I ordered from FIST. I ordered a black type #2 Snap On with IWB adapters. I think I'll be happy with that!

Thanks again for the recommendation.

My pleasure. I hope the new holster works well for you.

automatic slim · September 6th, 2009, 08:28 AM

You will enjoy the FIST with the IWB adapters. I have one for my Kahr K9. IWB conceals better anyway.

FHBrumb · September 15th, 2009, 09:31 AM

FIST Charged my card today. I guess that means my holster is "in the works". I hope to have some Holster Porn to show in the next 5 weeks or so...

This will be for my buffed out S&W 65.

September 2nd, 2009, 05:44 PM	#1
FHBrumb Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA, where else? Posts: 337	I need help finding a holster... Close isn't close enough. Please help me track down a holster that meets these criteria. 1: Leather. 2: Right hand draw. 3: Black. 4: Open top. 5: Paddle type or snap to the belt type, for easy on and off. 6: Retention screw (or good enough manufacturer not to need it.). 7: In stock, not a custom job that takes months and months. 8: Fit to a 3 inch S&W Model 65. Not a 4 inch that hangs off the pistol, not a 2 inch open bottom that the pistol sticks out of. Made for the 3 inch. 9: Forward cant or straight up draw. 10: Not over $100. Does this even exist, or am I dreaming? Certainly the stipulations with a price limit make things tough. Any thoughts? The best I've seen is an older (but new in package, it seems to say) Kramer paddle on Ebay. Opening bid is $50. I'll bid on it, but likely my $100 won't get it... __________________ Amendment XIV Section 1. ...No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...

September 2nd, 2009, 05:55 PM	#3
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,708	Try FIST. They most likely can meet your needs. HOLSTERS __________________ William

September 2nd, 2009, 06:48 PM	#4
FHBrumb Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA, where else? Posts: 337	I don't see anytihing on the Blackhawk site that is workable. In their leather shop, they have snap ons and paddles, but not for a k frame S&W. The FIST snap on holster will be hard to beat, however. I think it's exactly right. The only thing I see that another holster might do better on is lead time. The FIST site says 6 to 8 weeks. In truth, that's not even all that bad... Excellent referal at $73. FIST, INC. And in fairness, a paddle would beat out the snap on, all other things being equal. But the FIST paddle is $125. FIST, INC. Anyone else have a suggestion? __________________ Amendment XIV Section 1. ...No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...

September 5th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#7
FHBrumb Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA, where else? Posts: 337	I didn't win the Ebay Kramer holster, so I ordered from FIST. I ordered a black type #2 Snap On with IWB adapters. I think I'll be happy with that! Thanks again for the recommendation. __________________ Amendment XIV Section 1. ...No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...

September 6th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#9
automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,223	You will enjoy the FIST with the IWB adapters. I have one for my Kahr K9. IWB conceals better anyway. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness

September 2nd, 2009, 05:51 PM	#2
TerriLi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 836	Blackhawk CQC holsters, there are a few differant types that fit your bill. I actally like a retention strap model, but they do have one just like you described. __________________ I know not what this "overkill" means.

September 15th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#10
FHBrumb Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA, where else? Posts: 337	FIST Charged my card today. I guess that means my holster is "in the works". I hope to have some Holster Porn to show in the next 5 weeks or so... This will be for my buffed out S&W 65. __________________ Amendment XIV Section 1. ...No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...

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