Meter holsters are outside my budget, so I looked around for alternatives. The following is not a solution for everyone, but perhaps a few may find it suits. I have put together one version of a way to hang my Pentax V (analogue) meter from my belt inexpensively.
Part one is a tripod-thread screw with a split ring attached to the other end. The screw goes into the meter bottom, and a thick rubber gasket provides non-slip tension to avoid it loosening. Part two is small, carabiner-like hook attached to a "military-style" nylon-web strap that goes a round one's belt and fastens with Velcro. By putting the Velcro seal against the body, there's little chance of if it opening. Both items together set me back about $10. For safety back-up, a boot lace through the meter's strap eye and attached to belt or belt loop is long enough to raise the meter but not let it hit the ground.
The ring that came with the screw is heftier than the one that came with the little "carabiner", so I'm using it, though it's slightly more trouble to remove. A few more dollars may eventually go for a more elegant model.
A metal clip over-the-belt with a carabiner is another possibility.
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