S&W mod 10 K-Frame Sq butt carry in Florida

doc2rn · May 15, 2015

Finally got off my laurels and left the dreaded NE for warmer climates. Thus my dilemma begins.

I have been to every store in the immediate area and I have seen everything from Velcro to Kydex but I have not seen any leather for CCW of an old classic such as the S&W mod 10. What little was available was for modern race guns like the Glock and M&P, otherwise nada zip zero.

My question is why am I striking out? Old S&W detective rigs and shoulder holsters aren't new, so where did they go and where can I find one?

Old Dog · May 15, 2015

Try Kramer -- http://www.kramerleather.com/

I've got a nice high-ride Kramer Belt Scabbard (an awesome pancake in horsehide) for a 4" K-frame, and the Vertical Scabbard is nice, too, though doesn't conceal as well.

crazysccrmd · May 15, 2015

I use a Bianchi Black Widow.

GRIZ22 · May 15, 2015

Check DeSantis Leather.

JTQ · May 15, 2015

Lobo Gun Leather is very popular with the S&W revolver crowd. http://www.lobogunleather.com

Lone Star · May 16, 2015

Very few stores stock good holsters. You'll need to luck out at a gun show or order the holster.

I carried a M-66 in a Bianchi Shadow holster under a short uniform jacket for some time. No one ever spotted the gun.

For open carry, I'd look for a nice used old Safariland Model 29 or Bianchi Model 5BHL. (The lined, basketweave version of the basic Model 5.)

El Paso Saddlery makes good holsters for open wear and I think their concealment rigs are probably pretty good, too.

I have one of their Model 2's I think it is, like the old Safariland Model 29. It's for a Chief's Special with three-inch barrel. It'd probably conceal pretty well, and a K-frame size should, too.

Photos on the main S&W board do support the post here about Lobo Leather and he is a member of the board and makes very intelligent, articulate, helpful posts. A guy I know on that board has a couple of Lobo holsters and loves them.

Stay away from Kydex. A Kydex sheath I have scratched a knife blade.

Unless you usually wear a long jacket, you'll need an inside-pants rig for that M-10.

JTQ · May 16, 2015

Stay away from Kydex.

There is leather lined kydex that won't scratch your gun any more than a leather holster.

Garrett Industries http://www.giholsters.com

BSA1 · May 16, 2015

Very few stores stock good holsters. You'll need to luck out at a gun show or order the holster.

Alas this is very true.

Lots and lots of choices on the Internet but it is a roll of the dice buying one without being able to try it out first.

Good excuse to go to gun shows.

p.s. Consider round butting your gun.

Lucky Derby · May 18, 2015

Online.
With all the guns & holsters out there it is just about impossible for a brick & mortar store to try and stock every possible combination, and most don't even try.
some of my favorites, not in any particular order:
www.simplyrugged.com
www.privateerleather.com
www.andrewsleather.com
www.epsaddlery.com

sub-moa · May 25, 2015

If OP was looking for a truly modern, efficient and effective CCW method...especially in SWFL, he would likely choose something other than the venerable M10SB

. I'll assume "cheapskate" is not the reason for the quest as he dismisses the cheesy nylon holsters found about everywhere. I'd suspect then it's a matter of nostalgia...a perfectly acceptable "reason" to choose the M10SB...if one is willing to make the necessary adjustments for the "unique" temperature...and of course, humidity

of SWFL. That being the case...to my mind anyway, best bet is to cruise...OMG

, ebay...where there are usually older Safariland/Bianchi/Hume, even Roy Baker...and like, holsters to be found.

Lest these suggestions come off as insulting K-Frame S&Ws, I'll point out they come from the owner of 27 K-Frame revolvers...7 being M10s

. And...at each LEOSA qual I'm sure to qualify with a revolver...almost always a 3" M13RB, to allow for that option when nostalgia strikes

.....

doc2rn · May 27, 2015

Sub-MOA : you would be correct in your belief that I prefer a S&W mod 10 3" above all else, and can shoot some really tight groups with this particular antiquated but no less effective means of personal defense. I do have a couple of Hume and Safariland holsters in my repertoire but I ride my Harley almost daily. Thus my conundrum, and I was looking for a twin holster shoulder rig so I could have the option of a NY reload. That and like most Harley enthusiasts I just prefer leather. I have plenty of saddle soap and mink oil

I do prefer all steel pistols from Hi-Powers Colts S&Ws, they just feel right and shoot better for me than combat plastic excluding the FNP-9. :what:

I will eventually find what I'm after.

geologist · May 28, 2015

I don't remember the brand of this paddle holster but it holds my S&W 12 and 19 very securely and the butt has to be rotated slightly forward to release from the rig. If you grab and pull straight out it will not release.

JTQ · May 28, 2015

...I was looking for a twin holster shoulder rig so I could have the option of a NY reload.

You should look at the Andrews link posted by Lucky Derby. http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

Andrews Urban Safari Rig is a double shoulder holster. You could also option out their Monarch shoulder holster to carry two guns.

sub-moa · May 28, 2015

It's a "Rogers" holster...designed and produced by Bill Rogers

...

Lucky Derby · May 31, 2015

JTQ said:
You should look at the Andrews link posted by Lucky Derby. http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

Andrews Urban Safari Rig is a double shoulder holster. You could also option out their Monarch shoulder holster to carry two guns.

And since you are in Florida, they are at least somewhat local.

geologist · Jun 1, 2015

Thanks sub-moa. I didn't know that it was a Rogers and probably 70s era?

Sunray · Jun 1, 2015

"...where did they go..." Leather got really expensive. And requires hand making.
Leather doesn't scratch anything. It polishes the bluing off. snicker.
You can make a good leather holster without much fuss. Takes few special tools other than the needles and hole punches. Tandy's sells all of it. Including holster patterns.
Don't forget the belt.

doc2rn · Jun 2, 2015

Sunray we are discussing shoulder rigs so I'm not sure how the belt holding up my pants comes into play?

MartinS · Jun 7, 2015

The pancake holster was invented by a cop to carry a cop's gun concealed. Like this,

http://bigrobsgunleather.weebly.com/the-original-pancake.html

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