Fixing to get a new Ruger RedHawk 4" 45 Colt. Anyone have either of these holsters for this revolver? The Galco looks open at the end and the SR looks closed? Are either one of them actually sealed/closed at the bottom? The SR Sourdough holster has my attention, seems very well made and rugged as the name says.
Galco DAO or Simply Rugged...?
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Tommy Vercetti
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considered a Bianchi Cyclone 111? although I do like that Sourdough
I don't have a Redhawk, but I do have a S&W M29-8
And for that, I use a SimplyRugged pancake. It works very well. Compared to other holsters, it's a bit longer from front edge to back edge, but if you are into boats or airplanes and understand streamlining, then you will know the longer contour actually hides better under a cover garment.
I prefer open holsters, as they don't trap moisture next to the gun. I don't have any closed-bottom holsters; all of mine are either fully open at the bottom, or at a minimum have drain holes.
And for that, I use a SimplyRugged pancake. It works very well. Compared to other holsters, it's a bit longer from front edge to back edge, but if you are into boats or airplanes and understand streamlining, then you will know the longer contour actually hides better under a cover garment.
I prefer open holsters, as they don't trap moisture next to the gun. I don't have any closed-bottom holsters; all of mine are either fully open at the bottom, or at a minimum have drain holes.
dairycreek
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I have a Simply Rugged for my 5.5" Redhawk (pic) and a DAO for my 4" Redhawk (sorry no pics as yet) and IMHO the Simply Rugged is much the better holster.
My pants are generally a little loose in the waist, plus my belly and love handles have a lot of give to them
Carrying the redhawk iwb, it would completely disappear with normal attire. I just can't take the barrel digging into me for very long ( a few hours, then I'm done).
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