K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

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February 6th, 2009, 03:25 PM
Rauswaffen

K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

Hey guys, I just purchased a S&W model 64 and am looking for a holster I can use to open carry. I turn 21 in a few days and plan to get my LTCF ASAP. Now I'm just struggling to choose the right one. I have a Fobus Paddle but that is for the range. Anything comfy with good retention will do. I look forward to your answers.
February 7th, 2009, 11:43 AM
Bruce

Re: K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

I prefer the Galco "Phoenix" myself - in cross-draw fashion.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...D=781&GunID=94
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February 7th, 2009, 11:58 AM
Karys

Re: K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

I got a Galco F.L.E.T.C.H. for my Ruger GP100 and I really like it.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...D=423&GunID=94
February 7th, 2009, 12:09 PM
JoeWilliams

Re: K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

I like the Galco Fletch, DeSantis Thumb Break Scabbard, and Don Hume H721. Yeah, I like the thumb breaks.
February 7th, 2009, 02:09 PM
Bruce

Re: K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karys

I got a Galco F.L.E.T.C.H. for my Ruger GP100 and I really like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeWilliams

I like the Galco Fletch, DeSantis Thumb Break Scabbard, and Don Hume H721. Yeah, I like the thumb breaks.

I'm not a big fan of the "High Ride" holsters. I go through too many contortions attempting to draw with those.

Maybe my ape-like arms are just too long or something. ;) Plus - they tend to dig the butt/grips into my ribs.
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February 7th, 2009, 02:21 PM
Karys

Re: K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce

I'm not a big fan of the "High Ride" holsters. I go through too many contortions attempting to draw with those.

Maybe my ape-like arms are just too long or something. ;) Plus - they tend to dig the butt/grips into my ribs.
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It was a little hard to get used to. I think because I mostly CC a semi-auto in an IWB holster.
February 15th, 2009, 07:04 PM
palogger

Re: K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

i have a ross model 11DS that i use on my ruger gp100, thats made for the k frame, it has slots for the strongside and for crossdraw, i wear it on a spare belt but have worn it on my pants belt also, it is comfortable to wear
February 15th, 2009, 10:21 PM
JoeWilliams

Re: K Frame Open Carry Holster Selection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce

I'm not a big fan of the "High Ride" holsters. I go through too many contortions attempting to draw with those.

Maybe my ape-like arms are just too long or something. ;) Plus - they tend to dig the butt/grips into my ribs.
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I don't even notice any more, to be honest. I do remember many moons ago when I first started wearing similar holsters that it took some getting used to. The problem is that I'm a short dude, and a full sized gun in a holster that isn't fairly high riding makes the gun very uncomfortable for me to wear when sitting down. It also makes it harder to conceal, but the OP apparently intends to OC, so that won't be an issue for them.