Help, Please...ruger Gp100 Revolver Pattern

[SOB Holsters]

All, has anyone built a leather OWB holster for a Ruger GP100? I am trying to put something together for a friend and I am really struggling! All my experience is with IWB Kydex/Leather Holsters. I have made an attempt at this, and have learned a few things from it already, But where I am having difficulty is the mounting to the belt. The "ears" for the belt slots seem like they have to be a mile apart from one another to allow enough room to flex inward toward the belt in order not to stress the entire holster <I think the problem is the 1.5 in thick cylinder being right against the belt>. I am running out of time and don't want to disappoint him, or myself. I am too stubborn to give up, but not too stubborn to ask for help!! Thanks!

[Haystacker]

I would be glad to help you. email me at haysholsters@hotmail.com.

[chiefjason]

That is a large firearm. As long as the holster is not ridiculously large the longer distance can help make it more comfortable to carry. Obviously there is a point of diminishing return. I just did a hybrid for a Ruger Alaskan .44. That thing was monstrous. The backer was the largest one I have ever worked with for OWB.