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<blockquote data-quote="Burk Cornelius" data-source="post: 787526" data-attributes="member: 3071"><p>I recently purchased an El Paso Saddlery Pocket Max holster in horsehide for a J- Frame S&W. Here are my initial thoughts and review after carrying it for about a week.</p><p></p><p>1. <strong>Construction</strong>: Very well made, stitching is tight and appears to be glued as well as stitched. The edges are burnished for a nice finished look. Leather (horsehide) is very thick and should provide years of pocket use. </p><p></p><p>2. <strong>Fit</strong>: The fit on my S&W Model 36 is perfect. My gun has the exposed hammer and it is tucked neatly behind a small "tip" along the top of the holster (see pic) and does not snag when drawn properly. No portion of the barrel sticks out of the end of the holster. I think you will find the same fit quality if you buy it for other models but I can only speak for the J Frame model.</p><p></p><p>3. <strong>Performance</strong>: The rough side of the holster out sticks to the inside of all of my pants pockets better than the DeSantis Nemesis does. I preferred the rounded bottom as that is the shape of most of my pants pockets. The rounded bottom made the holster "seat" down in my pocket nicer than [more] square bottomed holsters do. In the short time I have carried this holster it has already begun to form to my leg and is even more unobtrusive than when new.</p><p></p><p>4. <strong>Cons</strong>: I really could come up with anything so I will just mention that the rough out leather will soil a little easier than if the smooth side was out but holsters are supposed to get used and that will result in some wear. That's the only "negative" I could come up with.</p><p></p><p><strong>Overall</strong>: I think it is a very good looking holster and if you are a purist who thinks guns belong in leather, then you will appreciate it even more. I would highly recommend this holster. and for only $42, I think it was a fairly priced product for what it is intended. <strong><span style="color: Red">I give it a Five (out of five) hollowpoints rating. (My own rating system)</span></strong></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]68239[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]68240[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Burk Cornelius, post: 787526, member: 3071"] I recently purchased an El Paso Saddlery Pocket Max holster in horsehide for a J- Frame S&W. Here are my initial thoughts and review after carrying it for about a week. 1. [B]Construction[/B]: Very well made, stitching is tight and appears to be glued as well as stitched. The edges are burnished for a nice finished look. Leather (horsehide) is very thick and should provide years of pocket use. 2. [B]Fit[/B]: The fit on my S&W Model 36 is perfect. My gun has the exposed hammer and it is tucked neatly behind a small "tip" along the top of the holster (see pic) and does not snag when drawn properly. No portion of the barrel sticks out of the end of the holster. I think you will find the same fit quality if you buy it for other models but I can only speak for the J Frame model. 3. [B]Performance[/B]: The rough side of the holster out sticks to the inside of all of my pants pockets better than the DeSantis Nemesis does. I preferred the rounded bottom as that is the shape of most of my pants pockets. The rounded bottom made the holster "seat" down in my pocket nicer than [more] square bottomed holsters do. In the short time I have carried this holster it has already begun to form to my leg and is even more unobtrusive than when new. 4. [B]Cons[/B]: I really could come up with anything so I will just mention that the rough out leather will soil a little easier than if the smooth side was out but holsters are supposed to get used and that will result in some wear. That's the only "negative" I could come up with. [B]Overall[/B]: I think it is a very good looking holster and if you are a purist who thinks guns belong in leather, then you will appreciate it even more. I would highly recommend this holster. and for only $42, I think it was a fairly priced product for what it is intended. [B][COLOR="Red"]I give it a Five (out of five) hollowpoints rating. (My own rating system)[/COLOR][/B] [attach=full]68239[/attach] [attach=full]68240[/attach] [/QUOTE]
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