Originally posted by andronicus: They make such magnificent stuff. I now want a 3 1/2 barreled 27 just from seeing those pics.
I hear you on that - once I got one, it became a favorite!
"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
June 17, 2022, 06:57 AM
dking271
Two of seven holsters received from Milt Sparks yesterday. These are both cordovan w/ shark trim and holding two Ed Brown Executive Elites. Done in the old Roadrunner style. I’ve been ordering from them for 30 years and just a few days ago found one of their catalogs from 1991.
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June 17, 2022, 08:44 AM
TheFrontRange
^^^ Oh, heck, yeah on those Roadrunners! Love ‘em and I enjoy the vintage literature, too!
"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
June 17, 2022, 11:04 AM
jhe888
Sparks does do great work. I need something for a 3" model 66, and that Avenger would be a good choice.
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June 17, 2022, 12:18 PM
pulicords
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Originally posted by jhe888: Sparks does do great work. I need something for a 3" model 66, and that Avenger would be a good choice.
I'm not sure what you mean by the "Avenger" (Bianchi's "Askin's Avenger" maybe?), but the Milt Sparks' PMK or (my favorite) an Axiom would be a great OWB CCW choice for a K-frame 3"!
I just ordered one of their Summer Special holsters for a Model 640-1 Pro Series .357. Not sure if you'd want to go IWB for a K-frame (personally I wouldn't), but they work well with the J-frame revolvers.
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June 17, 2022, 03:31 PM
dking271
I have a PMK and a VMII for a 3” S&W CS-1. I’ll try to dig them up and take some pics over the weekend.
_________________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile - hoping it will eat him last” - Winston Churchil
June 17, 2022, 04:34 PM
jhe888
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Originally posted by pulicords:
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Originally posted by jhe888: Sparks does do great work. I need something for a 3" model 66, and that Avenger would be a good choice.
I'm not sure what you mean by the "Avenger" (Bianchi's "Askin's Avenger" maybe?), but the Milt Sparks' PMK or (my favorite) an Axiom would be a great OWB CCW choice for a K-frame 3"!
I just ordered one of their Summer Special holsters for a Model 640-1 Pro Series .357. Not sure if you'd want to go IWB for a K-frame (personally I wouldn't), but they work well with the J-frame revolvers.
I meant something like the PMK - I called it the wrong name.
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June 17, 2022, 05:31 PM
captain127
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Originally posted by YooperSigs: Gorgeous stuff. Blue steel and leather! I have been trolling EBay for vintage Bianchi Hank Sloan holsters but have not found one I thought would fit My GP-100.
You could always buy the holster first then find the gun to fit it then buy that too
June 17, 2022, 05:37 PM
TheFrontRange
Indeed, I think the PMK would be a fine choice for a 3-inch K-frame. Be advised that is a little lower-riding; covering-garment length could be a factor. For me, an untucked shirt gets the job done for the 3-1/2” N-frame, and I’ve worn a sport coat with no issue.
I do prefer IWB holsters when possible, such as these from the fine folks at Barranti. This is their Summer Classic model, obviously their take on the Summer Special design. I like how the Summer Classic positions the gun comparatively high and is adjustable for my preferred forward-cant.
"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
June 17, 2022, 05:41 PM
TheFrontRange
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Originally posted by captain127:
You could always buy the holster first then find the gun to fit it then buy that too
As a gunleather addict, I have alllllmost done exactly this haha…
"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
June 17, 2022, 05:42 PM
TheFrontRange
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Originally posted by dking271: I have a PMK and a VMII for a 3” S&W CS-1. I’ll try to dig them up and take some pics over the weekend.
I’m looking forward to the pics, especially von the VMII.
"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
June 17, 2022, 07:20 PM
dking271
While not a Milt Sparks, my favorite OWB revolver holster is from R. Grizzle. Coincidentally, I have a pretty good size order in process with Ryan and Kay with some special non-catalog holsters. They are a class act and took a lot of time with me discussing what I wanted and how they could accommodate my wishes. Here is a holster they made for my 2.5” P&R S&W model 66.
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