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Leather Creek Holsters
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When Ruger sent us a New Bearcat to review, we knew we needed gun leather. A revolver without a holster isn’t much fun. Even a diminutive rimfire revolver like the New Bearcat deserves to have its own rig. While it isn’t meant for fast-draw SASS matches, the Bearcat has its place. It would make a fine ranch gun, or backpacker’s gun, but there’s just something unsettling about sticking the naked barrel of a gun down your pants.
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The holster is scaled to fit the Bearcat, and matches the proportions perfectly.
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The whole holster is made from two pieces of leather with their split sides sewn together. This new single sheet is then cut and formed stitched up.
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The fit and finish on the Bearcat holster is fantastic. The gun fit snugly, and was held in place by the leather cord. Though this sill loosen a bit with time, the holster should mold even more exactly to the revolver’s shape. It isn’t level one retention, but it isn’t likely to come free, either.
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Up close detail on the stamping. Leather will hold incredibly fine detail.
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Such primitive technology still works really well. This cord, and the friction of the gun in the holster, is remarkably secure.
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These are handmade holsters, which means you’ll see some imperfections. Big companies that make thousands of holsters can afford perfect stamps that crank out flawless basket-weave. The hand stamp process is much more cumbersome and requires a maker to stamp each individual section of the weave. This isn’t complicated, but it can be monotonous. I’ve yet to see a flawless piece of hand-stamped leather, and these human touches are often the sign that it isn’t mass produced.
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Hand-stamped basket-weave has a recognizable look that isn’t easily replicated by a machine.
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The graceful lines of the holster mirror those of the Bearcat’s grip.
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The Bearcat holsters start at $65 and go up to $130 (which is the full floral holster with a skirt). If you are looking for that personal touch, take a look at Leather Creek.
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The leather inside the holster will darken up as it is exposed to light and oils from the gun.
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The retention cord is laced through four holes, which adds enough friction to keep it in place.
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With the loop around the hammer, the gun doesn’t move much at all.
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The belt loop is open enough for a two inch belt.
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The holsters are available in a variety of colors, but the red-hued brown is an ideal accent for the Bearcat’s grips.
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The loop is angled a bit, which pops the grip of the gun out enough to grab.
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This small stamp on the back is the only branding you’ll find on a Leather Creek Holster.
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As the holster ages, this stark contrast between the inside and outside of the holster will diminish, but it will only look better.
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The edges of the holster have been sanded and finished.
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The stitching holds together the edges, which have also been glued.
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The holster is open on the bottom which should allow any dirt or dust to slide right through.
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The trigger isn’t fully protected, but the Bearcat has a transfer bar safety, so it can be carried with the hammer down on a loaded cylinder.
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Overall, the holster is well made and handsome. It is a serious addition to a Ruger Bearcat, and one that allows the rimfire revolver to realize more of its practical potential.
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The prices for a Bearcat holster start at just $65.
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