Price Western Leather holster...

Hi jcrymer,
I believe it is called a "hip-shank" holster, made for any type of handgun and yours looks like it was made for a left-handed firer. This type of holster comes under the concealment category, but you probably know all this anyway. As to which fraternity use this type of carry device I believe lays with the individual choice, role, clothing used, and is not to my knowledge a "general" issue item. Sorry to sound vague. I used to use one similar to this. But I was PSC on EP.

ASE
 
Yes it's a left hander, just wondering if it was an issue item for CO19 etc. It's offset from the body, I assume to use with body armour to allow a clean draw.
 
Off-set for the position of the hand as it reaches round the back to get a hold on the grip, not really about the armour vest. Holster placement is between centre of back and lateral hip. I am not the expert, hopefully he will show up and put me right!

ASE
 
Actually, it is a standard level 1 (meaning only one retention device- the top snap) holster. The offset certainly can be an asset when used with body armor, but generally was designed to allow a jacket to be worn without covering the firearm. It is a very typical, simple holster which is best used when concealment is not an issue. However, it is not very secure from weapon snatch. Nice leather though.

Jerry
 
It's actually designed to be worn with overt rather than covert body armour, the armour sits between the shank and the grip for easy draw, can be worn with or without a jacket and is considered a uniform duty holster. I have one exactly the same.
 
Its a peice of sh$t, don't get one, that my advice, after a bit of wear and tear its useless. They thankfully got rid of it when they switched to leg holsters, which was delayed for several years for very stupid reasons by very stupid people.

My opinion only
 
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If that is your issue holster, you'd be wise to replace it with a level 2 or 3 security holster. That retention strap will barely keep the weapon from falling out when you move. Just for the record, the offset space between the weapon and the belt loops is a called jacket slot by most manufacturers. However tactical ballistic vests usually get hung up over the weapon when a high rise holster is used. Tactical vests usually work best with a thigh holster.

Jerry
 
Jmacauley you are a wise man with common sense, its a pity you never had the ear of a few senior police officers a few years ago.
 
co19,thanks for stepping in.
I appreciate Steve's contribution, but I have observations based on two details: That holster is not HIGH RIDE. Not no way. My Mk 1 eyeball is telling my brain this fact. Also, as jmaccauley has added, it most certainly was not designed for use with body armour. :eek:

High ride or high rise – as much of the gun as possible is held above the belt line. This is often more comfortable for people with curvy waistlines, and is very concealable even under short cover garments. The tradeoff is that it can be difficult for short-wasted people, or those with shoulder mobility issues to easily draw a weapon carried in a high ride holster. That holster is standard ride.;)

 Have the ARV mob (or similar) ever thought of using the Offset and Drop holster?
The "offset" feature of this holster allows for a greater degree of outward cant, which positions the grip of your pistol away from the body in a vertical position for more positive indexing and giving more clearing space for body armour. This holster also features the option of a "drop", which lowers the placement of the pistol for an easier reach, allowing the arm to remain more extended. Very popular on f/ranges because of positioning.

Sorry Steve, hope you dont mind the observations. Lets see if anyone else has come across this holster and tell us if its useful or not.:)

ASE


 
co19 said:
Its a peice of sh, don't get one, that my advice, after a bit of wear and tear its useless. They thankfully got rid of it when they switched to leg holsters, which was delayed for several years for very stupid reasons by very stupid people.

My opinion only
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Oooouch !!

True though, leather has had it`s day, for overt wear anyway. However, it`s still got a nostalgic place for the plain clothes guys.

When we carried revolvers I used one of Andy Arrantooian`s Horseshoe holsters.

They were, and still are, the dogs bollox when it comes to leather.
He`s still doing well with a six week backlog. Not many manufacturers can claim that.
 
From Price Western Leathers Catalogue


High ride shank holster​
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For use with body armour ideal for ARV’s

Can't download the picture, but it's one in the same. If the manufacturer says it's a high ride shank holster who am I to disagree?
 
Hi Steve.
I reckon that PWL have overstretched their description!
Judge for yourself on these photos by comparing the position of the belt slide/loop measured to the top of the holster:

No 1 is the subject, PWL. _______ _______________No 2 is standard pancake - rearview
No 3 is a high ride thumb break pancake - rearview ___________ No 4 is a bikini thumb break

What do you think?
The PWL holster does look knackered compared with the new ones...
All the best
ASE
 
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Thanks again for the info, it's not my issue item (I'm not job) but I do own it, I'm flogging it on eBay at the moment was just interested if anyone knew any exact info on it.
 
Steve Collins said:
From Price Western Leathers Catalogue​




High ride shank holster
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For use with body armour ideal for ARV’s

Can't download the picture, but it's one in the same. If the manufacturer says it's a high ride shank holster who am I to disagree?
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O.K. Steve, you win. Not worth arguing over, especially if the dealer wants to call it something. (It's not a high rise though, lol)

Jerry
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