Pulled this outta my safe today.

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

I was given a holster as a Chistmas gift by my late father. It's a black basket weave well put together holster. It's open top so no thumb break and it has a belt tunnel no loops. The tunnel is marked TR '92. The bottom is marked cz 99 which I assume is the intended pistol it was made for. My dad gave it to me for a Sig p220 that I had at the time. I no longer have that p220, but I do have the holster. I'm have tried to find them on line and have come up with several magazine articles about his holsters however nothing as for value. I know my dad found it on ebay and won the auction for $20.00. Any information on the beautiful piece of leather would be appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I hope you and yours a safe and Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

 

[JTQ]

The "TR" is for Thad Rybka Holster. I don't believe he has a website, and I think he may do his business via mail. He is most famous for his Rhodesian holster model.

Here is an American Handgunner article https://americanhandgunner.com/gear/thad-rybka-holsters/

 

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

Thank you great article. Can you tell me if he is still alive and is he still taking orders?

 

[JTQ]

Thank you great article. Can you tell me if he is still alive and is he still taking orders?

I believe he is still in business and taking orders.

I think Milt Sparks, fairly recently, has had a handful of Rybka holsters for sale. I just checked, they are gone now, but if you can't find a point of contact on your own, Milt Sparks may be able to give you one.

Milt Sparks Holsters Inc.

We are dedicated to producing practical designs for everyday use. Our products are handcrafted to please even the most discriminating individual.

www.miltsparks.com

 

[X62503]

I read on a forum that Mr. Rybka had retired. Nevertheless, I wrote a letter to him this past Spring, asking him about this. He sent a letter in reply consisting solely of an order form. I completed the form, requesting a Rhodesian holster and magazine carrier for a 1911 Gov't., and Mrs. X62503 wrote a check for the total. I received the set about a month later, and was ecstatic.

 

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

I read on a forum that Mr. Rybka had retired. Nevertheless, I wrote a letter to him this past Spring, asking him about this. He sent a letter in reply consisting solely of an order form. I completed the form, requesting a Rhodesian holster and magazine carrier for a 1911 Gov't., and Mrs. X62503 wrote a check for the total. I received the set about a month later, and was ecstatic.

I will send him a letter on tuesday thank you

 

[Rexster]

Thad Rybka’s holsters are so very good, that if one happens to come into possession of such a holster, the next proper action is to buy a gun to fit it.

Enjoy!

 

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

Thad Rybka’s holsters are so very good, that if one happens to come into possession of such a holster, the next proper action is to buy a gun to fit it.

Enjoy!Actually that was the plan. I got rid of the p220 that it was intended for but couldn't bring myself to part with the holster. I'm not sure I want another p220. But it does give a good reason to go browsing.

 

[Old Dog]

I actually had a friend in San Diego who'd picked up one of the CZ-99s. Mostly a SIG P-226 design, but a bit of Walther P-88 injected into it. So a P-220 would definitely be a decent fit.

Thad Rybka was a sought-after holster maker in the '90s. OP's holster looks to be very nicely executed basketweave, as well as in excellent condition.

Yeah, buy a pistol to go with it!

 

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

I actually had a friend in San Diego who'd picked up one of the CZ-99s. Mostly a SIG P-226 design, but a bit of Walther P-88 injected into it. So a P-220 would definitely be a decent fit.

Thad Rybka was a sought-after holster maker in the '90s. OP's holster looks to be very nicely executed basketweave, as well as in excellent condition.

Yeah, buy a pistol to go with it!

Yes the p220 fit very well.

 

[Bearcat1982]

I read on a forum that Mr. Rybka had retired. Nevertheless, I wrote a letter to him this past Spring, asking him about this. He sent a letter in reply consisting solely of an order form. I completed the form, requesting a Rhodesian holster and magazine carrier for a 1911 Gov't., and Mrs. X62503 wrote a check for the total. I received the set about a month later, and was ecstatic.

pictures?

 

[X62503]

pictures?

 

[Bearcat1982]

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That's a clean setup!

 

[DT Guy]

Some of us have spent quite some time trying to get the TR Rhodesian just right; it's a deceptively 'simple' design that's harder to build than it looks like it would be. TR is a genuine master.

Larry