Quality holster for open carry of Ruger SP101 2"

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SkinnyJoe

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I would prefer a rig that's above the waist (like for the big hunting revolvers), and something low maintenance.

Please suggest. Thanks. :)
 
You might try some of the following holster companies
Galco, Fobus, Bianchi, AKJ CONCEALCO, Desantis, Milt Sparks, and I am sure there are many others I just forgot. Google some of the above. Hope this helps
 
I have a 3" SP101 and purchased a Simply Rugged holster. I got the silver dollar pancake version that allows for both IWB and OWB. Great holster, the fit is very snug, high quality leather, affordable, and good service.
 
I am a pistol guy, so I don't know if they're made for revolvers but I have about 10 holsters and the very inexpensive Don Hume Jit Slide I my favorite. it's very simple (see my sig line) but does everything perfectly. Carries tight to the body, and it makes my pistols disappear on my hip. For pistols the gun carries with the trigger at belt level and the entire grip above the beltline.
 
I had Comp-Tac make a kydex holster for my 3in. SP101 and I really like it. I have a Kramer horsehide for the SP also but it is so tight I cant even draw the weapon out. If you dont mind kydex and the open top, Comp-Tac is the way to go in my opinion.
 
I am curious which would work best for hiking in the wilderness:

Shoulder rig, thigh rig, or a belt rig? If it helps, I am 6' 2.5", 180lbs.

The first two appeal to me from the appearance perspective, my thinking being that if I am going to be carrying in the open, to make it look cool. Thigh rig definitely looks cool.

But, since it's a revolver, I probably need to think about the custom route?
 
+1 for the simply rugged holster I have some for several of my pistols and my Dad has one for his 3" 101.
 
SkinnyJoe said:
I am curious which would work best for hiking in the wilderness:

Shoulder rig, thigh rig, or a belt rig? If it helps, I am 6' 2.5", 180lbs.

The first two appeal to me from the appearance perspective, my thinking being that if I am going to be carrying in the open, to make it look cool. Thigh rig definitely looks cool.

But, since it's a revolver, I probably need to think about the custom route?
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If backpacking with a pack, I wear a Simply Rugged holster for my .44 SPL Bulldog...it lays flat enough that the hip belt goes right over it and it's not uncomfortable. Of course it's not a speed-draw setup:o

I've recent received a great holster from Lobo Gunleather; it's for a S&W 686 Plus. For custom, his prices are excellent and his holsters are very functional just like Simply Rugged.

If you're looking for open carry and don't care too much, I'll share my evolution on tactical holsters. Two deployments (Iraq and Afghanistan) and I'll tell you that thigh holsters are great for short term stuff, but not wearing long term or doing a lot of hiking/walking. I don't care for shoulder holsters and wore a Bianchi for a while in Iraq...they're just not very secure and flop around or get hung up on stuff, even with belt tie-downs. The hunting/chest rigs are a real good option. My experience was really a chest-mounted holster on an IOTV (body armor). It may interfere with your chest strap on a pack, but it's a convenient place. My only issue is that it's great for hiking and traveling (what I did by vehicle/helo a lot), but it's a little bit of a pain once you're off the trail or at your destination and need to set up camp or just relax.

Best holster I've found is a low-mounted belt holster. Blade-Tech's WRS (Weapon Retention System) holster. It sits low on your pants belt, and a pack's waist belt will ride just above it yet the pistol is still accessible. I like it on the pants belt vice a thigh rig as it is much more stable and has a better center of gravity. Tim Wegner designed a great retention mechanism that I prefer to Safariland's holsters. If I'm packing an auto-loader for the outdoors (open carry) this is what I use and can't say enough about them. I actually prefer leather, but this is a good, tough and simple system. G-Code is another holster system I’ve used…it doesn’t have the retention mechanism, however you can get the low-ride setup that is very functional for me.

Another option is The Wilderness Safepacker. It's more of a concealed holster, but works very well with a backpack. Additionally, it looks more like a camera case than holster if you want to avoid any controversial looks.

ROCK6
 
I have a Simply Rugged for my 2" Sp 101. I think it is an excellent holster.
 
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