Beretta M1951 (M951) holster?

cluttonfred · Jul 3, 2020

Hi, I recently ordered myself a surplus Beretta M1951 single-stack, full-size 9mm pistol. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am looking around for a holster and not having much luck. I'd like a basic OWB holster with or without a spare mag pouch but I am open to anything. The gun is noticeably thinner than a 92, but if if anyone knows of another gun comparable in size to the M1951 that would be helpful as well. Thanks!

WestKentucky · Jul 3, 2020

If your looking for a model specific holster you may be either striking out or paying through the nose. I would expect that a pretty fair number of “generic” holsters would work for you. Just pull the basic dimensions from an internet source or wait til you have your gun to measure and then see what is listed by the really cheap guys like Uncle Mikes or Allen and go from there. You might even figure out that something popular is compatible and then your options open up a whole bunch.

cluttonfred · Jul 3, 2020

Thanks, I’d like to have the holster when the gun arrives so I am looking to order one in advance. I imagine that most military- or field-style holsters would work just fine, especially if originally made for a full-size, single-stack pistols. Anyone have any in particular to recommend?

MAKster · Jul 3, 2020

I doubt you will be able to find a custom fit holster for the M1951. I think a M12 holster that was used by US military for the Beretta M9 would be a decent fit.

cluttonfred · Jul 6, 2020

FWIW, I have messed around with various online resources and done a little digging. The M1951 slide is just over 1" wide so substantially slimmer than it's Model 92 descendants. Oddly enough the closest I have found in terms of dimension among common modern designs is the Glock 17. Obviously the details are different and a kydex holster would not work, but leather or nylon holsters that fit multiple pistols including the Glock 17 should work for the M1951. At least, that's the theory. ;-)

MosinT53Hunter · Jul 6, 2020

I would recommend the Walther P38-P1 holster. It fits my Star Super well, and its well made. Amazon has them for less then $10 bucks.

cluttonfred · Jul 6, 2020

Thanks, but I figured if I was going to go surplus I should go Italian so I ordered this Italian Carabinieri set, belt/holster/pouch for $27 including air mail from the UK (Sportsman's Guide used to have the same ones but they are out of stock). The set may take a while to get here, but I'll be sure to provide some feedback once I get it.

cluttonfred · Jul 10, 2020

Got my M1951 today, haven't shot it yet, but here are some pics before and after cleaning it up with just Ballistol and elbow grease. The holster has not yet arrived.

BEFORE

AFTER

MARKINGS

Note that the the factory markings do not say Modello 1951, that is actually on the very discreet import mark on the bottom of the slide. I had seen the mark by the takedown lever in other pics and thought it was a wear mark, in fact it says "disassembly" in Italian in a curve with a little arrow. ;-)

unclenunzie · Jul 10, 2020

Reminded me of the same marking on my '68 model 70

Enjoy in good health.

Waveski · Jul 10, 2020

Great gun , enjoy.
Post your holster solution when the time comes , please.

Stophel · Jul 11, 2020

I wouldn't be surprised if it fit a 1911 holster fairly well. Find a buddy with one or buy a cheapie and see if it will fit.

cluttonfred · Jul 12, 2020

My son and I put about 50 rounds through the pistol yesterday with no issues. The pistol functions well with all three magazines (issued mag and two extras, also Beretta-made) using cheap aluminum-cased CCI Blazer 9mm FMJ and one mag of PMC Bronze JHP, all 115 gr. Accuracy was just OK but I suspect that has more to do with our shooting than the gun.

The push-button safety takes some getting used to but it's not bad. I have ordinary-sized hands and am right-handed and I can put it on safe with my trigger finger and pop it over to fire with the knuckle of my thumb. It's nice that it's a hammer-block only so you can actually cycle the gun to remove a chambered round with the safety still on. There is also a half-cock notch that also up trigger so you have to manually cock the hammer to fire.

I think if I were to carry this gun the condition I used would depend on the holster. With a flap holster or a thumb-break/security strap that could go under the hammer, cocked and locked like a 1911 with a round in the chamber would be fine. With an open holster or IWB I would probably not be comfortable doing that and I would use the half-cock notch with a round in the chamber. This is what is says in the old Beretta manual I found online here.

Safety catch :
The safety catch has been designed to function only with loaded hammer, it blocks at the same time the hammer and the sear lever. Pushing the button of the catch from right to left the catch will engage the two devices, pushing from the left to the right, they will be disengaged at the same moment. This device has been studied to allow maximum speed to obtain the firing position, i. e., by simply pushing the button with the thumb of the hand holding the weapon. The location of the button is such that, an involuntary passage from the safe to the firing position is practically impossible.
With the weapon not in ready position the safety catch need not be engaged as the percussion pin is completely blocked and kept in this position by its spring without extruding into -the breech: with a round in the barrel the weapon could not fire even if the hammer should be pulled by accident

cluttonfred · Jul 16, 2020

Anybody know where to get M1951 grip screws or if they are the same as those used on any other Beretta model or any other gun? I boogered up one of mine because my screwdriver wasn’t fine enough so I’d like to replace both of them. Thanks!

cluttonfred · Jul 20, 2020

The surplus Carabinieri holster, belt, and pouch arrived today. Heavy polyester cloth construction, very rugged and durable, and a sort of muted spruce or copper green color, not olive. There are a few stains but it should all clean up OK, can’t complain for $27 delivered.

Not surprisingly, the holster seems to fit the M1951 just fine, though clearly the pouch was never intended for spare magazines. If I messed up how the wire hangers are supposed to be installed in the belt, please let me know.

Elf101 · Oct 3, 2020

This should be exactly what you need:

cluttonfred said:
Anybody know where to get M1951 grip screws or if they are the same as those used on any other Beretta model or any other gun? I boogered up one of mine because my screwdriver wasn’t fine enough so I’d like to replace both of them. Thanks!

Elf101 · Oct 3, 2020

cluttonfred said:
Anybody know where to get M1951 grip screws or if they are the same as those used on any other Beretta model or any other gun? I boogered up one of mine because my screwdriver wasn’t fine enough so I’d like to replace both of them. Thanks!

Elf101 · Oct 3, 2020

Stophel said:
I wouldn't be surprised if it fit a 1911 holster fairly well. Find a buddy with one or buy a cheapie and see if it will fit.

After reading this, I decided to try it out.
Turns out it’s almost perfect. I use a Galico 5” OWB leather holster.

And it looks good.

Jim_Kirk · Feb 14, 2021

Elf101 said:
After reading this, I decided to try it out.
Turns out it’s almost perfect. I use a Galico 5” OWB leather holster. View attachment 946347
And it looks good.

Thanks!! Just ordered a M1951, and already have a 1911 holster that looks a lot like that. I'll give that a try!!

cluttonfred · Feb 14, 2021

FWIW, I worked with the customer service folks at Outbags USA to identify a basic nylon holster that would work for my M1951 (the Carabinieri setup was really just for fun) and settled on this model. About $12 delivered and made in USA, hard to beat, I have several holsters from them.

https://www.outbagsusa.com/products/nl04-nylon-iwb-owb-combo-holster

earplug · Feb 14, 2021

For a fun indoor project buy some Kydex plastic and try forming a holster. I made one to keep the Beretta accessible while I'm driving.
Happy to see you bought the nice alloy version. Thumb knuckle is easy to use to take it off safe. Love how easy the magazines are to load.

MosinT53Hunter · Feb 14, 2021

Just showing how mine fits the P38 surplus holster I have.

M1951holsters · May 4, 2021

cluttonfred said:
Hi, I recently ordered myself a surplus Beretta M1951 single-stack, full-size 9mm pistol. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am looking around for a holster and not having much luck. I'd like a basic OWB holster with or without a spare mag pouch but I am open to anything. The gun is noticeably thinner than a 92, but if if anyone knows of another gun comparable in size to the M1951 that would be helpful as well. Thanks!

I got ya. Here's a IWB kydex holster in case anyone was interested.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233994469882

vintovka · May 4, 2021

MosinT53Hunter said:
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I would recommend the Walther P38-P1 holster. It fits my Star Super well, and its well made. Amazon has them for less then $10 bucks.

How does it attach to a belt?

MosinT53Hunter · May 4, 2021

vintovka said:
How does it attach to a belt?

You have to get an Alice belt clip to help you with that. Amazon has those too

cluttonfred · May 5, 2021

See my earlier post for a $12 made in USA nylon holster that works perfectly.

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