Tauris Holsters LLC.

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A friend of mine from the "Good Old Days" and I spoke this morning and he turned me on to this very special person from New Hartford NY named Mike Taurisano - a master holster maker of more than 40 years.

http://www.taurisholsters.com

I had been looking for a reasonablly priced, well made rig for my 686 befitting of its stature and well - beauty. I ordered the Semi-High Ride Practical Carry Holster and belt in Mahogany for it.

This man has been building holsters for the east coast shooting community for more than 40 years and is a master of the art of holster making according to my old friend and shooting partner who has owned his leather for 20+ years...

I am counting the days until it arrives - 3 weeks for custom leather... Not too shabby and a reasonable price as well.

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I saw several holsters that I don't think I can live without! Thanks for sharing.

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From the pictures - the look like artwork

When mine gets here in about 3 weeks - I will let you know - I have been assured by someone that I trust with my life that these are of the FINEST QUALITY and I spoke with Michael this morning when I placed my order - he is a one man show and has been for 40 years.

Master craftsman.

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Mike actually called me yesterday afternoon to let me know that he would be starting on my holster and wanted to confirm the configuration and the features. He said that I should have the holster by next friday

I told him that I would be camped out on the front doorstep so as not to miss the mailman. He laughed and says that he hears that a lot.....

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Well folks - it came today and here is the deal - it had my name stamped on the inside of the holster - nice touch.

I ws hoping that this rig was all that it was cracked up to be - let me tell you this - my expectatios are pretty high on all things gun related due to being a crumedgeonly old bastar* with this stuff -

THIS HOLSTER EXCEEDED MY HIGHEST HOPES AND IS AN ABSOLUTE WORK OF ART - IT IS SMOOTH - FAST -SECURE - AND MOST IMPORTANTLY COMFORTABLE.

It rides right where a practical carry holster should ride - it is absolutely one of the most comfortable holsters that I have ever worn. A 686 is a rather large carry gun - this holster carries like a dream. Mike is 77 years old - if you want a working piece of art - I would not wait too long. Get your orders in to him and tell him some guy from MN sent you and he will know.....

I will post pics if I can figure out how to do it.