Clamshell Holsters

[oddjob]

How many here remember those? My old LT carried one when I started in 1978. I would like to buy one by the way........

[bohoki]

for what pistol?

[yzErnie]

My dept would not allow the clam shell but they did allow the Hoyt break front holsters. Those things were smooth and fast....and expensive!!

[Fire in the Hole]

I had 3 different Hoyts for my 6" Colt Python. High rise, Border Patrol, and hi-swivel. They were out of WA, but no longer in business. I think LAPD was the biggest purchaser of the clam shells in the 60's-early70's. They were for revolvers of course. Probably the best place to find one would be e-bay.

[oddjob]

all the clamshells I've seen are for revolvers only............Colts, K&N frames S&W's.........I would like to get a K frame 4" or a Colt 4"

[tyrist]

Good luck finding one that still works. From what I have been told they are not very safe.

[Blademan21]

My dept would not allow the clam shell but they did allow the Hoyt break front holsters. Those things were smooth and fast....and expensive!!

Yea, I remember I carried my 6" Mod.28 in a Hoyt. Thanks for the memories Ernie.

[yzErnie]

I still have my original Hoyt. Someday, when I retire and we move to a place where I don't have to worry about some jackhole coming into our home and stealing all of it I'm going to build a wall of history. It will have to be a wall big enough for both my and my wife's career achievements. I would really like for her to be able to display her Medal of Valor.

[Jonathan Doe]

for what pistol?

LAPD used to carry them for revolvers. Many safety concerns with accidental discharges. I still have my Hoyt holster for my 6" 686.

[gunner336]

Clamshells

Still have my 6" K frame Safety speed clamshell, and a 4" in Hoyt for my old 4" Mdl 19.

Like it was said Memories

[oddjob]

holsters

I still have a Hoyt for my M-66, 4". Still have the M-66 too. That M-66 has gotta be 26yrs old?? Maybe 30 yrs

[Ron-Solo]

I still have a Hoyt for my M-66, 4". Still have the M-66 too. That M-66 has gotta be 26yrs old?? Maybe 30 yrs

Still have mine too. Great gun, GREAT holster!

[AdiosKali]

I think they are neat but they violate the master grip rule from the get go...

[696k]

I used to carry one for my Model 25-5 long Colt. Big six inch nickle N frame shooting 225 grain Silvertips.

man does that bring back memories...

Anybody remember the old Bianchi breakfront the Judge? Hd one of those too.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I've still got a Bianchi Judge around here somewhere... was standard issue when I was hired in the Bay Area in 1986. Worked a darn sight better than the clamshell.