holster options for a SW Model 60

I have a S&W Model 60 (5 shot .357, 2 1/8' barrel). I am trying to decide what would be a good holster to use for CCW.

I currently am using a belt slide holster from Triple K. The holster was actually made for a Baretta 92FS, so the Mod. 60 is a little loose in it, and I don't like that.

Except being a bit loose the holster works well, and conceals the little J-Frame revolver fairly well if I wear a loose enough t-shirt.

But I really want something that holds the gun more solidly, and closer to my body. I have to wear the holster a bit behind my hip bone or else it really sticks out, and then is is harder to get to.

I am 6'2' and 165 lbs, so there isn't really alot of room to hide things about my person.

In cooler weather I could wear a jacket, and have no problems, but for summer does anyone have any suggestions?

Anyone used the Triple K Belt slide for the J frame? It is appealing because it is only $19.95 from the Sportsman's Guide. Anyone used any of the inside the pants holsters? Are these even remotely comfortable?

Any advice is appreciated.

-Thanks,

Try the Barami Hip Grip. (You might combine it with the Tyler T to fill in under the triggerguard.)

# I have a S&W Model 60 (5 shot .357, 2 1/8' barrel). # I am trying to decide what would be a good holster to use for CCW. # # But I really want something that holds the gun more solidly, and # closer to my body.

# I have a S&W Model 60 (5 shot .357, 2 1/8' barrel). # I am trying to decide what would be a good holster to use for CCW. # # I currently am using a belt slide holster from Triple K. # The holster was actually made for a Baretta 92FS, so the Mod. 60 is a # little loose in it, and I don't like that. # # Except being a bit loose the holster works well, and conceals the # little J-Frame revolver fairly well if I wear a loose enough t-shirt. # # But I really want something that holds the gun more solidly, and # closer to my body. I have to wear the holster a bit behind my hip # bone or else it really sticks out, and then is is harder to get to. # # I am 6'2' and 165 lbs, so there isn't really alot of room to hide # things about my person. # # In cooler weather I could wear a jacket, and have no problems, but for # summer does anyone have any suggestions? # # Anyone used the Triple K Belt slide for the J frame? It is appealing # because it is only $19.95 from the Sportsman's Guide. # Anyone used any of the inside the pants holsters? Are these even # remotely comfortable? # # Any advice is appreciated. # # -Thanks, # Dan # Asking about holsters in this group is kind of like asking somebody to pick out shoes for you based on their feet. 'Cheap' and 'good' are seldom used in the same sentence with regards to holsters. You need to find the holster equivalent of a shoe store, someplace where you can try out different rigs and pick the best one that fits YOU. Look for a large gun store that does a lot of police business. On-the-belt is not the only way to carry a snubby, there's pocket holsters, shoulder rigs, ankle holsters and on and on. Only you can decide which one works best for you and the environment where you carry. And the decent ones will cost more than $19.95 but should last a lifetime. Dillon has a good selection in his Blue Press catalog, you won't be able to try them out first, though, before buying.

I use a Bianchi black widow for my model 60 and it holds VERY securely high on my hip and VERY close to my body. I am a big guy (245 lbs 5'11'and it conceals nicely. For summer I just wear my loose t-shirt outside my pants and it covers my weapon very well. Sometimes I carry in my right pocket but that way is not as fast an access and the model 60 is a little heavy to be flopping around in your pocket.

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I have always been happy with El Paso Saddlery holsters. The #88 Street Combat is a great belt holster for under a jacket, used to be issued by the FBI and is still used by many agents. EP Saddlery now has three CCW specific holsters, the Ultra Carry, EZ Carry, and C-Force which are inside the pants models. I have the C-Force that works great for my Centennial. They also have a shoulder holster for wear under a jacket, it is a great holster that I am actually wearing over my uniform here in Afghanistan for my Beretta, and will use with my personal Beretta when I get back. Very secure with an additional strap over the thumb-strap, which can be removed if it isn't desired.

I always plug EP Saddlery, they are hometown guys for me, and do excellent work. Website for the modern holsters:

Bobby McNellis who owned E.P. Saddlery was a good friend of mine. He passed away this last May 11, after his fight with cancer. Nobody could tell a story like Bobby, he was a brilliant and studied historian, and knew every gun question I ever asked him. Although he did very well in his business, you'd never know he had a dime wearing those old jeans and being a quiet gracious man. Ryan and the crew Bobby has had for years are doing him proud by making the same excellent quality products they have made for years. I miss him.

I had a Model 65 . . . purported to be an FBI issue, and the trigger job was phenomenal. Stolen July 1, 2003 out of my car, dammit.

Read G. Gordon Liddy's autobiography 'WILL.' Of particular note is his experience learning gunfighting from a couple ol-timer midwestern sherrifs on the new .357s. The particular make of holster was not the issue, but how the ol-timers showed Liddy how to mold the leather to the gun.

The trick was to soak the leather in water until soft. You then slathered the gun with vaseline and put a layer of Saran Wrap around it and stuck it in the holster. Then you spent some time pushing the leather into the gun so it form fit perfectly. After drying, you pulled the gun out and cleaned up the mess.

The result was a secure fit that broke loose with the slightest pull . . . for a perfect draw.

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