So today, I got a package from the brown truck of happiness. I actually couldn't figure out what it must be at first, because I wasn't expecting a holster. But here it is, just 3 weeks after it was ordered, and I have to say that this is one VERY well made holster.
Here's a couple of pictures, snapped real quick with a cellphone camera so I apologize about the quality of the pictures. But hopefully, the quality of this holster will show through:
As you can see, all the creases are sharp; stitching is regularly spaced and tight. The leather is fairly heavy and inflexible. Retention so far is very good. In fact, one of the features that is retention related but isn't visible in either of these pictures is that on the back side of the holster there is a large, pronounced hemispherical shaped indentation into the trigger guard area—far enough forward where it won't contact the trigger when holstering, but definitely deep enough to make sure this pistol isn't going to come out of its holster unless intentionally drawn.
I only have one gripe, and a minor one at that, and that is that the belt slots are almost too small. I ordered it for a 1-1/2" wide belt, and you have to actually force the belt through the belt loops to get it on your belt. On the one hand, their paperwork says that they build everything a little tight, so maybe this will loosen up some. On the other hand, the holster stays exactly where you put it on your belt. None of my other OWB holsters from any manufacturer was that tight of a fit on the belt loops when I bought them, and the result is that they do move around fore and aft a little bit. This one on the other hand isn't going anywhere.
All in all though, I am extremely pleased with this holster, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to carry a J-Frame revolver OWB. The price was $64.95. (http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/10.htm)
