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June 25, 2011
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I can not believe the lack of holsters out there. Anyone have a RH BLACK 6" pancake or other they would part with? I have a 15-2.
Simply Rugged is about all that is out there, even on line.
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March 27, 2009
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Check fleabay see many on every search! Even GB has several, I get worn out looking through them to get to the fun stuff! 
September 19, 2011
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Some of those on OhNoBay looks like a 5-year old craft project…
I'm looking for one, too, for the 4V 15-2… Just FYI, most holsters for the S&W 686 will fit the DW 15-2, if not a bit loosely.
My Galco DP2004 for my 4" 686 is working for the 4V right now, it's just a hair loose because of the lack of the barrel underlug...
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March 2, 2008
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nowicanhitabarn said:
I can not believe the lack of holsters out there. Anyone have a RH BLACK 6" pancake or other they would part with? I have a 15-2.
A 6" pancake may be a pretty tough one to find, 6" and pancake don't match up well. If you can tolerate having 2" hanging below the holster, a 4" OWB should work and be very easy to locate.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
June 25, 2011
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I wasnt sure about the 6" pancake idea. I would be happy with a S+W, but I want 6" black. They just arent out there, much. E-bay is a huge pain. I do know of a like 8" .455 mag barrel if thats interesting to you guys?
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May 2, 2009
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I have 6" black holsters, but they are not Pancakes.
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March 2, 2008
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http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=7
Unfortunately, only 4" available, but it is a black, pancake style
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
June 25, 2011
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4"black pancake is easy to get, I have one now. I want 6" and standard style is fine Black matches the nice rubber grips that I found at gun show, last month. Mr. 357, are you teasing me with that comment? 
I am already feeling discriminated against by the holster makers and their pandering to Glock owners 
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May 2, 2009
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I'll check the model/maker when I get home--hell, I might even post a pic !!!
There are a TON of holsters that fit DW's--you just have to do some research.
Pretty much any S&W 27/28/29 (N frame) is a good fit. I have a few charts from the 80's for DW's--but they will need to be dug out of the gun room 🙂
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March 2, 2008
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SHOOTIST357 said:
I'll check the model/maker when I get home--hell, I might even post a pic !!!
There are a TON of holsters that fit DW's--you just have to do some research.
Pretty much any S&W 27/28/29 (N frame) is a good fit. I have a few charts from the 80's for DW's--but they will need to be dug out of the gun room 🙂
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29? N frame?
Maybe 14/15/ and K/L frame would be correct for a 15-2?
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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May 2, 2009
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Steve CT said:
SHOOTIST357 said:
I'll check the model/maker when I get home--hell, I might even post a pic !!!
There are a TON of holsters that fit DW's--you just have to do some research.
Pretty much any S&W 27/28/29 (N frame) is a good fit. I have a few charts from the 80's for DW's--but they will need to be dug out of the gun room 🙂
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29? N frame?
Maybe 14/15/ and K/L frame would be correct for a 15-2?
This is right off a Bianchi holster bag
"THUMBSNAP, MODEL 5BHL, FITS 6 ½" LARGE N FRAME S & W 27, 28, AND 29, AND DAN WESSON MODEL 15 .357. 10326 "
I have a few charts, I just need to find them.
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May 2, 2009
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Ok, had a chart on my work laptop—
If you can find a S&W branded holster… look at the stamped numbers on the back. First number is holster style–second number is size.
For a Dan wesson small frame you need the second number to be 24(4") or 26.(6")
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June 25, 2011
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Thanks for the info. I think there is something wrong here. I expected a bunch of offers to sell. Are you all toting around Glocks? Are all the forum member's DWs' kept naked and locked away in cases? I know the S+W or Colt holsters will probably fit. The problem is finding any in 6" and especially in black is tough. Impossible in the gunstores. I looked on E-Bay and found a couple used and/or cheap looking. I think that Simply Rugged and a wait is the best bet. They do have pancakes in 6 " and molded to the gun and although not a usual style, I think the belt slots will really hold the gun from flopping around like a regular holster would with a oversized or really oversized single belt loop. I am thinking a crossdraw with my DW stocked up with homemade grizzly loads for Conn. hiking. 
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March 2, 2008
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I really don't think many people are carrying 6" revolvers, and this cuts into the availability of holsters. I'd be just a likely to carry a 4" .357, Hi-Cap 9mm, or a 1911, but I think for most people a 6" is just not a carry gun.
Less likely for holster manufacturers to tool up for something they might not sell a lot of.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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March 27, 2009
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None of us have any for sale cause we all are usein them to pac our Dan's! We need a holster builder on here (said this before)!
October 11, 2009
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I am working on a holster. When I get it finished I will post some pics!
January 5, 2011
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My friend is working on a couple holsters for me right now. He said they'll be done after thanksgiving, but hopefully he'll send me some pics soon.
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June 25, 2011
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Well maybe we will have some holster makers come around. I have also found a guy who seems Ok. He does really good work and has a better price than anyone I have seen. So some guys will do longer revolver holsters but all are backed up.
June 25, 2011
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This holster is fit to a K frame Do you guys think that my 6HV barrel would fit? I think it may be too narrow. It is a Don Hume.
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March 2, 2008
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K and L are generally considered to be compatible with 15-2/715. Remember that leather will stretch and form to fit a slightly different configuration. I have had holsters that I have re-fit to a gun a little different that the one it was originally designed for.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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