agent ???

[444marlin]

I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks just reading up on revolvers, snubbies to be exact. I have been carrying my Glock 23 since getting my ccw and although it is a great gun it is just to much of a hassle in the summer so I bought a Kel-Tec P-11 as an alternative but it has been less reliable than I would like for a ccw weapon.

that brings me to the next step a revolver that will go bang every time like my 23 does, after reading 100's of posts here and at TFL I settled on a colt agent from a guy on gunbroker and should get it next week . so please help with a few ?? I have, if I remember right the k frame s&w speed loaders wil work in the D frame colts right? and can I just buy a holster for a J frame and use it for the agent? or should I get one for a K frame? there don't seem to be many choices in holsters for the D frame colts.


thanks for all you knowledge and help you guys have given me and many others I am grateful.


Doug

 

[dfariswheel]

S&W "J" frame holsters will be too small.
"K" frame holsters MIGHT fit, depending on the model, but they won't fit very well.

I'd try to find a dedicated "D" frame holster.
Most makers offer them, if you ask.

 

[Old Fuff]

1. They make speed loaders for the Colt Police Positive Special, Cobra, Diamondback and Detective Special. Use them, not one made for an S&W K-frame.

2. A holster may be a problem. The S&W K-frame is larger then the Colt D-frame (which is what you have) and the S&W J-frame is smaller. Holsters made for the following guns will fit your Agent.

Detective Special
Cobra
Agent (of course).

You may have to special order, but they are out there.

 

[harrybosch]

They do make Colt D frame speedloaders but S&W K frame speedloaders will still work. The Colt D frame is larger than the J frame, and J frame holsters are too small. S&W K frame holsters will be too big. The proper holster will have to be one sized for the D frame

 

[Erich]

The hard leather pocket holster I use for my Agent is a DeSantis that will accomodate a J-frame, an SP-101, or a D-frame. So, some holsters will work. For a dedicated D-frame holster, you'll want to deal with a custom builder like Ken Null, Milt Sparks or that Rosen fellow.

 

[Gordon]

Kramer thin horsehide holster (less bulk) . Use the proper D frame spped loader, the K frame versions require a little jiggling. A Cobra is really the same as an Agent IMHO!

 

[Standing Wolf]

...can I just buy a holster for a J frame and use it for the agent? or should I get one for a K frame? there don't seem to be many choices in holsters for the D frame colts.

The holster should always fit the gun exactly so it doesn't fall out or stick when you need to take it out in a hurry.

http://www.mitchrosen.com

http://www.kramerleather.com

 

[Preacherman]

For an excellent pocket holster, try the DeSantis Nemesis. Mine fits S&W J-frames, Colt D-frames, the Ruger SP101, the Taurus and Rossi .38 Special and .357 Magnum snubbies, etc. Very nice design, and fast into action.

For a holster fitted to the gun, unquestionably you should go with one designed for the Colt D-frame, rather than the S&W J-frame (too small) or K-frame (too large).

 

[444marlin]

thanks for the advice, the reason I asked about using a j or k frame holster is when reading many posts from the past guys would mention that their D frame colt would fit perfect in one of the other holsters, but now that I have looked around a little more I see that it should be no problem getting a holster made to fit my new agent.

 

[minnesota oldie]

You can get a Mika pocket holster for an Agent for 15.95. Mine works great.

 

[pm9596]

d frame

Alessi makes a D frame holster for Colts. Mine is open and can be worn strong or cross drax. They are excellent if a little tight at first. I carry mine cross draw with a dump pouch on right, They are of the best qualty and I have one for my glock26 as well.