Bandolier Style Unscoped 5 1/2" - 6 1/2" Holster Black

I am using this holster for a 6.5" barrel Heritage Rough Rider .22 pistol that I use for pest control around my property. Because of this use the firearm and the holster can be with me at all time when I am working outdoors. I find the shoulder strap comfortable enough but it could use a padded strap, I will add one of my own. The lower (waist) strap fit me with some to spare and as I am bigger that the average bear that is very welcome. The holster itself has a good bit of padding that adequately protects the firearm. The Rough Rider is a small frame SA revolver so the fit is just a little loose and it goes all the way down but it in no way interferes with the drawing of the pistol. It is a great value for the money and made in the USA.

I ordered this as something to keep by the door so that it was easy to just toss over your shoulder when we go out with the dogs at night - due to large predators having been sighted in the area.Since the clasp is adjustable (as it is velcro attached) for holding the firearm in the holster, it fits almost everything I have. The "belt" part is not terribly comfortable, but then I would use my own belt if I was to wear this more consistently. And to that point, this isn't really something I would wear out hunting or on any consistant basis due to the velcro and the possibility that it could be ripped free.The overall construction is good for the price, as is the general utility.

The holster seems well made and of heavy nylon or polyester. My Heritage Rough Rider with a 6.5" barrel got swallowed up and the barrel protruded from the hole in the bottom of the holster. It would work but is not ideal. The opening in the bottom will allow a long gun to poke out - Now I am eyeing the rough rider with a 16" barrel. :) The Revolver gets another nylon holster but will eventually get a leather holster..My Berretta Neos U22 fits very nicely. It would be nice to have a couple magazine holders but otherwise it feels very at home. The holster could take a larger gun easily, but could not take a Benjamin Trail NP air pistol, which is huge.The retainer strap has a snap but both sides attach with Velcro so it is easy to adjust. However, it does not "flip" off the Rough Rider hammer but has to be released. I found the snap to be more difficult to use and just use the (generous) exterior Velcro stirp.The shoulder strap is 1.5" wide and plain. No padding. OK but I may swap it or add a pad. It clips to the holster's D rings using two simple snap hooks. D rings and snap hooks feel strong but are plastic. There are 3 D rings allowing the gun to hang vertically or horizontally or, with a little tugging at the belt, at a30 degree angle under your arm. A spandex loot near the bottom let me run an included 1" strap through. That is plenty long enough for my 40" waist and does a decent job of keeping the holster from swinging in front of me when I bend over. The snap makes for an easy on-off. With the help of the retention strap over the pistol it all feels secure - at least with moderate walking and bending. While the belts are inexpensive nylon or polyester, the belts and the well made holster seem plenty strong enough and sturdy. The shoulder belt is also adjustable and has a generous length.It's a keeper but may get enhancements like a shoulder pad and magazine holders.

Third time is the charm. I tried a few other types of holsters but the Desert Eagle isn't exactly a generic fit...it's big and heavy. I was looking for something low-cost, comfortable, and easily wearable for hunting. This holster works perfectly for my needs.

It's cheap, both in the positive and negative aspects. I wanted one for my judge and didn't want to spend over $100 for real quality. For as infrequently as I wear this it's ok. Not good, not too bad, just ok.

What I like most is the ability to configure how you wear this to fit what you need. I use this primarily as a cross draw holster and in spite of carrying a large .357 and 20 rounds in speed loaders, it's actually pretty comfortable. I can and do wear this while doing a lot of construction projects around the homestead and working on motorcycles, etc. It can also easily be setup to be a shoulder holster. Unlike most without the belly strap, it stays in place. It could also be configured as a more traditional holster if desired. There's no padding on the straps, but it's surprisingly comfortable despite my rig and ammo weighing at least 5 lbs. The gun stays securely in place and I can quickly and easily adjust to change out to another gun. It's also very easy to flip and remove the gun quickly, which was a concern I had.The only negative I have to say about this holster is the snap can get caught on stuff and will pull off. That gets annoying if I'm working in tight places and the gun is leaning already, then I snag the retaining strap and out comes the gun, usually while I have both hands already occupied.

It fits holster with adjustable thumb break!Everything is functional and the holster is lightweight and comfortable made sturdy! Iam pleased !

With a couple of adjustments, this holster could be dynamite. The shoulder strap should fit through the plastic loop on holster itself. That would help secure the gun to your body and make it much more comfortable. As it is, the holster can swing off your "person" whenever you bend over. You want this thing to fit as closely as it possibly can and stay that way. With its current design, it does not to that.