I'd like an olive drab kydex leg holster for my Remmie, we are allowed to carrie private side arms with our uniform in the Home Guard and I'd just love to make my lieutenant throw a fit because he can't stop me.
What's the purpose? Those "cowboy" rigs you dismiss are probably more practical for some purposes than anything that would be considered "modern". Unless it's concealed carry, it's hard to improve upon the traditional Slim Jim. Being from Ohio makes no difference whatsoever.
Well sir, the purpose for which you want a holster has A LOT of impact on the design of the holster. It's a little tough to help someone find what they want, if you don't know exactly 'what' they want. "Modern" is a little vague.
If you want a pancake style higher mount then it comes down to the holster providing the support needed to allow easy use and to not allow the gun to snag and twist and possibly damage the holster.
That Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake seems to fit all the requirements very nicely.
On the other hand I can't see using a higher waist mount holster of this sort with any barrel that is much longer than 5.5" unless it's in a cross draw setup. Hauling the longer frame AND a 7.5" barrel straight up with a same side draw would require more body flexibility than many of us enjoy.... But from a cross draw this wouldn't be an issue.
Let us know how you like it, Pyro. Not that I am going to carry my 58, but I might like a modern LEATHER holster for it. Might not be a bad carry, though, with a .45ACP cylinder in it, but it don't top the reloading speed of my Ruger P90. I do carry the 58 afield occasionally, though, strapping on the western rig IS kinda a bit much for a hike in the woods. LOL
The "pancake" type holster referenced in the OP used to be known as a "pistol frog" about 150 years ago, using a different belt loop style. Johnny Reb was fond of them as that style holster helped conserve scarce leather resources. That's why Clint Eastwood chose to use one in 'Outlaw Josey Wales'.
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