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The Luger was always carried in a holster designed for maximum protection from the elements. The German officer was expected to have the pistol in prime operating condition instead of trying to do a fast draw every time an enemy popped up. For modern civilian carry, I have never found anything better than the pancake holster design. It offers the best combination of concealability, comfort, and fast draw available. I have used this design ever since it first appeared many years ago. Here are two companies’ versions:

Strong Leather Co. makes a classic molded thumb break pancake holster of the very highest quality for the Luger pistol that will meet any civilian or police needs. I have never been able to find fault with their work. Contact Strong Leather Co., P.O. Box 1195, 39 Grove St., Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930.

A quick-draw pancake holster without a retaining strap is offered by El Paso Saddlery Co., 2025 East Yandell Dr., EI Paso, Texas, 79903. This company began in the days of the Wild West and made holsters for the deadliest old West gun-fighter of them all, John Wesley Hardin. They have the longest history of making fast-draw holsters of anyone. This is the holster to wear when action is imminent. It may not have a securing top strap for normal duty use, but, man, it is fast!