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February 4, 2015
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I tried the search function, but came up with nothing, so I will ask here. Do you all have any recommendations for sources of decent holsters for DW .357? Are there holsters made for other makes that will fit reasonably well?
Dans Club
April 18, 2014
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something like K and L frame in the Smith line, colt python??, Ruger Blackhawk??. I think i'm thinking straight...been a long day.
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December 19, 2014
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I carry my DW as a user gun around the ranch, for protection (me and livestock) from a lot of things four legged, and the possibility of two legged (I've had a hand full of run ins, nothing involving guns yet but with the price of cattle, rustling is on the rise - but I'm not out for a gun fight, just have it in case...). I'm on a horse some, a four-wheeler some, a ranch beater truck ('65 landcruiser) some and foot a lot, fixing fence, putting out salt/mineral blocks, repairing water tanks, etc. So I need a way to carry and still provide a decent amount of protection for my gun. So that's the background for my DW carry. I carry a model 15 porkchop with 6" barrel.
With that, I find the crossfire holsters excellent for this, and specifically the crossfire stealth in size medium frame. http://crossfiregear.com/holsters/revolvers.html (If this link is not kosher for the DWF please delete). Additionally I carry HKS speedloaders in an HKS double pouch.
I also carry a Taurus PT99 9mm (double stack) in a crossfire traverse and that works perfect as well for similar carry purpose.
Dans Club
January 17, 2015
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^ thanks for that link
February 4, 2015
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Zedbra said
^ thanks for that link
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December 4, 2014
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What is the length and type of barrel on your DW? What type of holster material are you looking for? The following picture shows my custom Kydex holster for a DW 15-2 with a 2 1/2" barrel.
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February 16, 2013
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I got this one from a member here!
and it's great! That's my 14-2 with a 4" barrel
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Depends on the intended use.
DeSantis produces a full line of holsters, belts, and accessories, and their products are very widely available.
I own several holsters and magazine holders, and I use their belts for everyday wear.
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George Carlin
February 4, 2015
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Thanks for the link/info.
I intend to use the holster for my EDC OWB open carry. Which of the DeSantis holsters do you use? I need one that will fit my .357 3" barrel.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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I have not carried a revolver for several years, when I did it was a deSantis Cozy Partner which is IWB, and possibly not available for revolvers anymore
THIS item from Galco might be what you are looking for
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George Carlin
January 16, 2015
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I use the fletch high rise from galco, ordered the one for the 4" Dan Wesson .357 oddly enough it fits my 4" model 15 just about perfect. It was a little tight for the first couple times I took it out I like it cause with a coat or jacket it disappears and I don't have to worry about any odd looks but in the summer I can carry it open as in GA if you have a weapons permit there is no difference between open/concealed carry.
January 22, 2008
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I have found that holsters built for S&W L-frames (686) fit my model 15's well. This leaves the possibilities wide open. K-frame size holsters are too small. I have a lot of used holsters found on ebay or gun broker, some fairly old, that work well.
The only one I've bought new is a Galco Combat Master 2 1/2 inch, I like it a lot.
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February 4, 2015
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Thanks again for all the links/info, folks. In the Galco drop down menu, I see an option for a 2.5" barrel. I believe mine to be 3" unless I am measuring it wrong. Will this be a problem or is Galco using a different standard of measure? I am measuring the actual length of barrel from just forward of cylinder to the muzzle.
January 22, 2008
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If it's a replaceable barrel model, it's either 2 1/2 or 4 inch. Measure from the barrel/cylinder gap to the muzzle end. There were some 3 inch fixed barrel models made later. In fact, I'm watching one on gun broker now. Bid away fella's, I'm just looking & already spent my small roll on a new Palmer.
Edit: forgot to add, the Galco Combat Master is open at bottom. So if you don't mind 1/2 inch sticking out it'll work. Or get the 4 inch holster.
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February 4, 2015
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I see. I have the 3" fixed barrel.
February 4, 2015
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I can't seem to find the Gunbroker listing. Link?
January 22, 2008
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Dan Wesson .357 mag Stainless in Box $.01 NR 357
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=466397703
Here's a pic of most of my "Dan" holsters. The top 4 across; Galco Combat Master, Safariland glossy 070 K92, Don Hume Paddle H720 No.7, Bucheimer B-01-389L-64, and the Uncle Mikes # at bottom.
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Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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I don't see a Gunbroker item, but as noted, you could easily use a holster for a 2 1/2" with no problem, as long as it is open at the muzzle end.
The sizing you see on Galco will almost always default to the "S&W standard" of 2 1/2" or 4".
Any S&W K or L holster will work. A few tips on "fitting" a leather holster
1) Do all fitting at room/household temperature, and not in a safe
2) Gun should be cleaned and lubed, but not excessively wet
3) Put the gun into a clean, dry THIN sock, and seat the gun into the holster, positioned exactly in the position you want it for carry
4) Over the course of several days, daily unholster and reholster, firmly but not aggressively, your sock covered gun. It's a good idea to remove the sock and allow it to air dry for a few minutes. Maybe give the gun a quick silicone cloth wipe down, and make sure that a clean, dry gun goes back into the sock each time.
This allows you to mold the holster to your gun, and it should go without saying to never long term store a gun in a holster.
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George Carlin
February 4, 2015
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Nice. Thanks for link. Just like mine except mine is blued.
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