sps Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 hi all, what do you think would make the best holster (belt, outside the pants) for S&W 586 in 4"? I'm considering the Kramer Belt Scabbard, the Desantis Speed Scabbard and maybe Milt Sparks 55bn. Does anybody have experience with these holsters? If so, What are the pros and cons of each one and do you have any other alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 halllooooooooooooooooooooo??????????????????? anybody out there????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8shooter Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 halllooooooooooooooooooooo??????????????????? anybody out there????????????????????? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sps, what purpose is the holster for..... carry, idpa, ipsc. I use a Limcat for Icore and IPSC style competition, I don't carry so I couldn't help you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 sorry, i should have been more specific. although this is not my primary gun I'm going to use it as a carry gun. it will not be used for any sport or other activity other than carry gun. It doesn't have to be 100% "invisible" (concealment is not a requirement where i come from). oh, and i love the "high-ride" and the slight forward "FBI tilt", i think it is very comfortable position to carry a large firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Sps, I like my Fist leather holster. It is made for an N frame but I think I saw one available for the smaller guns too. there are options for the first holster, mine is a fbi cant like you describe with a reinforced opening on top for stiffness (no snap) it "clicks" in around the trigger guard like a Kydex. good luck, Hopalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 tnx Hopalong. do you have the specific model of your holster? been to Fist's site but could not find one with an "fbi" cant..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 hi all,what do you think would make the best holster (belt, outside the pants) for S&W 586 in 4"? I'm considering the Kramer Belt Scabbard, the Desantis Speed Scabbard and maybe Milt Sparks 55bn. Does anybody have experience with these holsters? If so, What are the pros and cons of each one and do you have any other alternatives? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sps - I carry a 4" 681 on occasion, and use a Dillon Master. I use the same style for my K and N frames. They're like the DeSantis Speed Scabbard. The Dillon holsters now come with 1-1/2" belt slots, vice the 1-3/4" for the DeSantis. Since I use 1-1/2" wide belts, this matters to me. I also have a Rusty Sherrick "High Ride Double Loop" for my 4" K frames; it's very similar to the Sparks 55BN. It's not as concealable as the pancake holsters, but since that's not an issue for you, it's worth looking into. http://www.c-rusty.com I have Milt Sparks holsters for my bottomfeeders, but I don't like the designs they over for round guns. Both of these makers have a 3+ month wait, but unlike a lot of firearms accessory companies, they don't charge your card until they ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 thanks revchuck. I had a look on the Dillom Master and it looks like a very nice option. Are you sure they only come in 1.5" belt slots? my favorite belt is 1.75" wide and i wouldn't like to change it just for the holster. I e-mailed them asking them about the belt slot size, and I'll see what they're answer is (it doen't say on the site what the belt slot size is). sps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 thanks revchuck. I had a look on the Dillom Master and it looks like a very nice option. Are you sure they only come in 1.5" belt slots? my favorite belt is 1.75" wide and i wouldn't like to change it just for the holster. I e-mailed them asking them about the belt slot size, and I'll see what they're answer is (it doen't say on the site what the belt slot size is). sps <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I bought one a few years ago for my K frames and it had 1-3/4" slots; the one I got for my 681 a couple of months ago has 1-1/2" slots. I think the DeSantis one comes with 1-3/4" slots, and are about equal in quality and come in other colors than black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 hi all, just ordered a Kramer belt scabbard in horsehide (the cowhide comes only in 1-1/2" and i needed 1-3/4"). costed me way more than i can afford now but you know how these things work.... BTW, the guy at the customer service recommended that if i live in a humid area (i do) to get the horsehide and not the cowhide. Is there any particular reason? i originally ordered the cowhide but since i was informed by Kramer that they do not make the cowhide in belt slots bigger than 1-1/2" since, according to them (and I'll take their word for it even though i do not understand why) the cowhide is not strong enough to support a holster with 1-3/4 slots. could someone please enlighten me on this one? In fact, could someone explain why (if at all) horsehide is better than cowhide and when should one go for the horsehide and not for the cowhide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 just received my Kramer belt scabbard today. I'll try to post some pictures of it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 This is my new Kramer. It is by far the best holster i have ever had. No dout the horsehide is worth every penny. Superb quality, feel and fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 and another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 back view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folsoml Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Holster is nice, but the gun is beautiful. I have one just like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sps Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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