RVH2 – K-Frame Revolver Holster Tactical Reviews, Deals, Problems and Guides

Purchased the RVH2 for a new S&W 686 with 4 inch barrel . I ordered it in dark brown but got an E-mail that it was out of stock. I called Erin and she told me she did have it in the light brown or tan color. She shipped it out the same day and I had it in less than a week! When I received it I followed the instructions for break in and within a half hour it was perfect fit! Great service, great fit , and great price. What more can you ask for ? The only thing that is less than perfect is it seems to ride a little higher then I am use to but I think I can adapt. Thankyou Erin and 1791 Gunleather.

Perfect fit for my S&W Model 10, right out of the box. The retention is right where it needs to be, and re-holstering feels “solid”, almost like a kydex holster lock-up. The other reviewers are correct – these are very high quality on top of very nice materials. I’m always happy when I can support an American company and get a great product at the same time. Next up is a 1791 holster for my Ruger SP101….

One of the finest pieces of workmanship I have seen. Have other holsters that I consider good, but this holster is a work of art. Fits both my frame and my 4” K frame like a glove.

Like another reviewer, I purchased this holster for a S&W M19, mine with 3.5″ barrel. When I bought this revolver I could not find a holster at any local gun store or even big box sporting goods store. I ended up purchasing an expensive holster online, which took about 4 weeks to have made, and requires a retention strap. I am all about that retention strap when I am working on the farm or hiking, but I don’t care for it for everyday carry; I don’t play on the monkey bars much these days. In fact, the retention qualities of the 1791 holster are, hands down, the best of any open top holster I own. That is meaningful, I have spent a small fortune on gun leather over the years for both pistols and revolvers. The quality is at least as good as the big name holster makers, if not better. The leather seems to be much heavier duty than any of my other holsters and there is extra leather covering the cylinder. The holster has retained its shape and retention through sweat and wet, I see no reason that should change. In terms of aesthetics, the flat black matches my M19 finish and doesn’t show scuffs like a shiny holster does. The 1791 holster fits better than the custom made one I bought for about three times the cost of the 1791 model. Handguns are tools and tools must be carried to be available when needed and, by the same token, tools need to be protected from damage. This holster protects my M19 but it is still quickly accessible. The leather is cut high enough that when I crawled under my truck, the concrete scraped the leather but not my revolver. The other holster would not have prevented that. I like my tools to stay in good shape! The 1791 holster is configured to carry the load of weapon such that it does not flop around, flop over, or dig into your love handles. I have had holsters that bounced around like Teddy Roosevelt’s 1892 Colt going up San Juan Hill. I’ve had others that had to be readjusted every few minutes if you were moving, which not only draws attention but is also annoying. Making carrying a large frame revolver comfortable is not easily achieved. I know that wheel guns have been passe since before I was even old enough to own a handgun, but they still have utility as well as cool points. The fact that other holster makers don’t have an off the shelf model for popular revolvers like the M19 is a marketing mistake in my opinion. Of course, local gun stores need to carry them, but in my search, there were no revolver holsters in stock, save a few for J Frame / J Frame clones. I jokingly told the gun shop clerk I was buying this just to support 1791 and their decision to support my revolver habit. The fact that I can carry my GP100 or a single action I am fond of is just a bonus. I was a little bit leery of this brand because you generally get what you pay for, when you buy quality you only cry once. In this case, this holster is of the highest quality so there is no need to cry.

Got this to carry my 4” S&W M19. Was using another big-name holster that was just a tiny bit too short. As a result, the muzzle protruded ever so slightly and got damaged while driving my truck, it was rubbing the seat belt buckle. The 1791 holster fits much better and protects my gun. Plus it looks great and is really comfortable.

Purchased the RVH2 for a new S&W 686 with 4 inch barrel . I ordered it in dark brown but got an E-mail that it was out of stock. I called Erin and she told me she did have it in the light brown or tan color. She shipped it out the same day and I had it in less than a week! When I received it I followed the instructions for break in and within a half hour it was perfect fit! Great service, great fit , and great price. What more can you ask for ? The only thing that is less than perfect is it seems to ride a little higher then I am use to but I think I can adapt. Thankyou Erin and 1791 Gunleather.

Perfect fit for my S&W Model 10, right out of the box. The retention is right where it needs to be, and re-holstering feels “solid”, almost like a kydex holster lock-up. The other reviewers are correct – these are very high quality on top of very nice materials. I’m always happy when I can support an American company and get a great product at the same time. Next up is a 1791 holster for my Ruger SP101….

One of the finest pieces of workmanship I have seen. Have other holsters that I consider good, but this holster is a work of art. Fits both my frame and my 4” K frame like a glove.

Like another reviewer, I purchased this holster for a S&W M19, mine with 3.5″ barrel. When I bought this revolver I could not find a holster at any local gun store or even big box sporting goods store. I ended up purchasing an expensive holster online, which took about 4 weeks to have made, and requires a retention strap. I am all about that retention strap when I am working on the farm or hiking, but I don’t care for it for everyday carry; I don’t play on the monkey bars much these days. In fact, the retention qualities of the 1791 holster are, hands down, the best of any open top holster I own. That is meaningful, I have spent a small fortune on gun leather over the years for both pistols and revolvers. The quality is at least as good as the big name holster makers, if not better. The leather seems to be much heavier duty than any of my other holsters and there is extra leather covering the cylinder. The holster has retained its shape and retention through sweat and wet, I see no reason that should change. In terms of aesthetics, the flat black matches my M19 finish and doesn’t show scuffs like a shiny holster does. The 1791 holster fits better than the custom made one I bought for about three times the cost of the 1791 model. Handguns are tools and tools must be carried to be available when needed and, by the same token, tools need to be protected from damage. This holster protects my M19 but it is still quickly accessible. The leather is cut high enough that when I crawled under my truck, the concrete scraped the leather but not my revolver. The other holster would not have prevented that. I like my tools to stay in good shape! The 1791 holster is configured to carry the load of weapon such that it does not flop around, flop over, or dig into your love handles. I have had holsters that bounced around like Teddy Roosevelt’s 1892 Colt going up San Juan Hill. I’ve had others that had to be readjusted every few minutes if you were moving, which not only draws attention but is also annoying. Making carrying a large frame revolver comfortable is not easily achieved. I know that wheel guns have been passe since before I was even old enough to own a handgun, but they still have utility as well as cool points. The fact that other holster makers don’t have an off the shelf model for popular revolvers like the M19 is a marketing mistake in my opinion. Of course, local gun stores need to carry them, but in my search, there were no revolver holsters in stock, save a few for J Frame / J Frame clones. I jokingly told the gun shop clerk I was buying this just to support 1791 and their decision to support my revolver habit. The fact that I can carry my GP100 or a single action I am fond of is just a bonus. I was a little bit leery of this brand because you generally get what you pay for, when you buy quality you only cry once. In this case, this holster is of the highest quality so there is no need to cry.

Got this to carry my 4” S&W M19. Was using another big-name holster that was just a tiny bit too short. As a result, the muzzle protruded ever so slightly and got damaged while driving my truck, it was rubbing the seat belt buckle. The 1791 holster fits much better and protects my gun. Plus it looks great and is really comfortable.

Purchased the RVH2 for a new S&W 686 with 4 inch barrel . I ordered it in dark brown but got an E-mail that it was out of stock. I called Erin and she told me she did have it in the light brown or tan color. She shipped it out the same day and I had it in less than a week! When I received it I followed the instructions for break in and within a half hour it was perfect fit! Great service, great fit , and great price. What more can you ask for ? The only thing that is less than perfect is it seems to ride a little higher then I am use to but I think I can adapt. Thankyou Erin and 1791 Gunleather.

Perfect fit for my S&W Model 10, right out of the box. The retention is right where it needs to be, and re-holstering feels “solid”, almost like a kydex holster lock-up. The other reviewers are correct – these are very high quality on top of very nice materials. I’m always happy when I can support an American company and get a great product at the same time. Next up is a 1791 holster for my Ruger SP101….

One of the finest pieces of workmanship I have seen. Have other holsters that I consider good, but this holster is a work of art. Fits both my frame and my 4” K frame like a glove.

Like another reviewer, I purchased this holster for a S&W M19, mine with 3.5″ barrel. When I bought this revolver I could not find a holster at any local gun store or even big box sporting goods store. I ended up purchasing an expensive holster online, which took about 4 weeks to have made, and requires a retention strap. I am all about that retention strap when I am working on the farm or hiking, but I don’t care for it for everyday carry; I don’t play on the monkey bars much these days. In fact, the retention qualities of the 1791 holster are, hands down, the best of any open top holster I own. That is meaningful, I have spent a small fortune on gun leather over the years for both pistols and revolvers. The quality is at least as good as the big name holster makers, if not better. The leather seems to be much heavier duty than any of my other holsters and there is extra leather covering the cylinder. The holster has retained its shape and retention through sweat and wet, I see no reason that should change. In terms of aesthetics, the flat black matches my M19 finish and doesn’t show scuffs like a shiny holster does. The 1791 holster fits better than the custom made one I bought for about three times the cost of the 1791 model. Handguns are tools and tools must be carried to be available when needed and, by the same token, tools need to be protected from damage. This holster protects my M19 but it is still quickly accessible. The leather is cut high enough that when I crawled under my truck, the concrete scraped the leather but not my revolver. The other holster would not have prevented that. I like my tools to stay in good shape! The 1791 holster is configured to carry the load of weapon such that it does not flop around, flop over, or dig into your love handles. I have had holsters that bounced around like Teddy Roosevelt’s 1892 Colt going up San Juan Hill. I’ve had others that had to be readjusted every few minutes if you were moving, which not only draws attention but is also annoying. Making carrying a large frame revolver comfortable is not easily achieved. I know that wheel guns have been passe since before I was even old enough to own a handgun, but they still have utility as well as cool points. The fact that other holster makers don’t have an off the shelf model for popular revolvers like the M19 is a marketing mistake in my opinion. Of course, local gun stores need to carry them, but in my search, there were no revolver holsters in stock, save a few for J Frame / J Frame clones. I jokingly told the gun shop clerk I was buying this just to support 1791 and their decision to support my revolver habit. The fact that I can carry my GP100 or a single action I am fond of is just a bonus. I was a little bit leery of this brand because you generally get what you pay for, when you buy quality you only cry once. In this case, this holster is of the highest quality so there is no need to cry.

Got this to carry my 4” S&W M19. Was using another big-name holster that was just a tiny bit too short. As a result, the muzzle protruded ever so slightly and got damaged while driving my truck, it was rubbing the seat belt buckle. The 1791 holster fits much better and protects my gun. Plus it looks great and is really comfortable.