Old Bucheimer concealment holster for new SP 101 snub

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After buying my SP I found a couple old Bucheimer holsters in my stash of old leather and started researching them. I found this "FBI" concealment holster that was made for a Colt Detective Spl with 2" barrel for $34. It fits my SP 101 357 model 5720 spurless hammer nicely. The SP rides high and conceals well and comfortably. Bucheimer was out of business by 1979 and judging from the pristine condition of this holster, it must have been sitting unused for decades IMG_1509.JPG IMG_1512.JPG
 
This is good news for those who own a Ruger SP101 model 5720 hammerless and a 1970s Bucheimer holster intended for a Colt Detective Special with a 2" barrel.
 
Love my Bucheimer holsters and while they are old (not as old as me but close) they all still function as they should. A couple are on their second or third iteration of retaining straps but that's pretty much the only issue I've ever had.

But it's my old Hunter that gets the most use with my "J" frame size snubs.

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Ah, the B2 Perfect Fit. I've got one and the basket weave that's made for the Colt Cobra. The SP fits in the Cobra holster nice and tight but the retaining strap doesn't fit it. Bucheimer made the same above holster for 4" K frames so I may try to find one if I like this one. IMG_1467 (2).JPG
 
stonebuster, Will your revolver rotate out of that holster without unsnapping? That would be my biggest fear in using one that was not designed for your gun.
Not out of the B2 holster in post #4. The "FBI" conceal holster in post #1 allows the SP to slide out from under the strap if I pull it to the rear and up but not on it's own when I bend over forward. If I pull it up at the same angle as the cant the strap doesn't allow the gun come out. Unless I'm jumping over fences or doing backward somersaults(at 68):) I don't think it would ever come out. The gun fits snugly in the holster. That's one reason I'm wearing it today doing chores before going out with it. When wearing the B2 holster I kept forgetting to unsnap it to draw which would be bad news if I needed it in a defensive situation.:eek: As long as it retains the gun well/safely it may be a good thing I don't need to remember to unsnap in a stressful situation.
 
Not out of the B2 holster in post #4. The "FBI" conceal holster in post #1 allows the SP to slide out from under the strap if I pull it to the rear and up but not on it's own when I bend over forward. If I pull it up at the same angle as the cant the strap doesn't allow the gun come out. Unless I'm jumping over fences or doing backward somersaults(at 68):) I don't think it would ever come out. The gun fits snugly in the holster. That's one reason I'm wearing it today doing chores before going out with it. When wearing the B2 holster I kept forgetting to unsnap it to draw which would be bad news if I needed it in a defensive situation.:eek: As long as it retains the gun well/safely it may be a good thing I don't need to remember to unsnap in a stressful situation.

I learned a long time ago that if something bad can happen, it will.

You never know when you are going to get knocked on your backside or some other event that will allow your revolver to come out of that holster. I, personally, will not wear a holster that is not designed for the weapon I am carrying, especially one that is designed to secure around the hammer with a spur or hammerless revolver. I find the risk too great, but to each their own.
 
Good points, Sistema1927. I'm a firm believer in Murphy's law also. While I don't get knocked on my backside nearly as often as in my younger years it still could happen. I appreciate you getting me to take a better look a the unlikely but possible retention issue. I may stick with the B2 for the SP. There's no possible way the SP could come out with the strap snapped and it's a snug fit. Now I may have to find a Colt detective spl. to fit the holster.:)
 
Good points, Sistema1927. I'm a firm believer in Murphy's law also. While I don't get knocked on my backside nearly as often as in my younger years it still could happen. I appreciate you getting me to take a better look a the unlikely but possible retention issue. I may stick with the B2 for the SP. There's no possible way the SP could come out with the strap snapped and it's a snug fit. Now I may have to find a Colt detective spl. to fit the holster.:)
Colt Detective Special in a Bucheimer Federal Man.

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And I thought I was the only one that liked these holsters. I cut a piece of hard rubber contoured to the shape of the back side of the hammer to keep the gun from ever slipping out. It locks in tight and doesn't budge. When I unsnap the strap it drops right out on the ground. Now I don't have to worry about it. IMG_1516.JPG
 
And I thought I was the only one that liked these holsters. I cut a piece of hard rubber contoured to the shape of the back side of the hammer to keep the gun from ever slipping out. It locks in tight and doesn't budge. When I unsnap the strap it drops right out on the ground. Now I don't have to worry about it.View attachment 816032

You are not alone. Bucheimer made lots and lots of holsters and was the duty holster for many locales and sold most everywhere. When I was growing up Bucheimer, Hunter, Brauer Brothers well all pretty commonly found in better gun or leather shops. They had holsters for most any handgun as well as belts and dump pouches and cuff holders and Billy clubs.

Here is a Bucheimer BPM-45 for my "Bring Back" Walther P-38:

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