S&W N frame holsters?

J. Parker · Mar 28, 2011

Hey good folks,
I'd like to pick up a holster for my N frame S&W 25-5 with a 4" barrel. Where's a good place to shop for an N frame smith holster?

~Thanks, John

Sam1911 · Mar 28, 2011

Any of the regular manufacturers make holsters for N-frames. What kind of holster are you looking for?

Leather? Kydex? OWB, pancake, paddle, IWB, shoulder, ankle, "Thunderwear?"

Concealed carry? Field use? Competition?

Give us something to go on and I'm sure we'll all have some specific suggestions.

J. Parker · Mar 28, 2011

A leather right-hand field holster would do just fine.

Sam1911 · Mar 28, 2011

I have a "field" holster from Triple K (IIRC) that I bought the day I got my 629. I think I used it once -- it was there on the shelf and I needed something that weekend. "Field" holsters aren't my thing. (For sale cheap if you want it.

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I generally use a "Bruce Nelson" or "Tunnel" style leather OWB from Ray's (http://www.shado.com/Leather-Holsters/Sable-Leather-Belt-Holster.html) called the "Sable." That's my competition and carry holster. Very well made and $35. Rides tight and high enough to conceal under a jacket or sweatshirt.

Zundfolge · Mar 28, 2011

I always recommend Simply Rugged for leather for large frame revolvers.

Black Knight · Mar 28, 2011

Last time I checked S&W sells holsters for their handguns. They are made by another maker but sold through S&W. Any quality maker should have something available for you.

md2lgyk · Mar 28, 2011

N-frame ankle holster??

Standing Wolf · Mar 28, 2011

N-frame ankle holster?

I've got to believe someone makes one, though I wouldn't care to lug around that bulky a gun that way.

I'll recommend you try a paddle holster: the paddle looks funny, but spreads out the weight and makes it much more comfortable to carry the gun. Any holster is good enough for five minutes; after hours on end, comfort begins to turn very important.

CraigC · Mar 28, 2011

El Paso Saddlery and the Threepersons is my favorite for general purpose use.

http://www.epsaddlery.com

jad0110 · Mar 28, 2011

Another vote for Simply Rugged. Very nice quality holster for under $60, IIRC. For more money, you can get pretty fancy, but the basic Sourdough pancake is quite nice in it's most basic form. As a bonus, it can be used IWB, but for me they sit a little high for IWB carry.

Remo223 · Mar 28, 2011

Sam1911 said:
Any of the regular manufacturers make holsters for N-frames. What kind of holster are you looking for?

Leather? Kydex? OWB, pancake, paddle, IWB, shoulder, ankle, "Thunderwear?"

Concealed carry? Field use? Competition?

Give us something to go on and I'm sure we'll all have some specific suggestions.

thunderwear for N-frames?

How bout thunderwear for M16s?

http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Lady-Gaga-Alejandro-AR-15-SBR-Bra-2.jpg

WNC Seabee · Mar 28, 2011

I have an "Enhanced Pancake" from Lobo Gun Leather that is nice. But, the Simply Rugged Sourdough is by far my favorite holster for field use. I have it for my SP101, GP100, and a variety of N Frames. Very secure, looks good and wears very well. I'll probably not bother trying any other holster for revolvers.

Sam1911 · Mar 28, 2011

How bout thunderwear for M16s?

http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Lady-Gaga-Alejandro-AR-15-SBR-Bra-2.jpg

Not sure what that is exactly, but posting a warning for others is always polite.

(For the curious but hesitant, the image in the link is of a hauntingly unattractive woman (I think, probably) in a rather modest leather undergarment.)

Remo223 · Mar 28, 2011

ha. That's lady gaga in one of her music videos. She's the latest incarnation of madonna-like pop music. If you need a warning for that then you better stay away from television period.

Sam1911 · Mar 28, 2011

Who? [ETA: Never mind. No thread drift.]

steven58 · Mar 28, 2011

Another vote for Simply Rugged. I have one for my .44 Mountain gun. Very comfortable and it can be worn cross draw or strong side as there are 3 belt slots.

messerist · Mar 28, 2011

Here is my N-frame Model 27 in a El Paso Saddlery holster. Wears nice.

teumessian_fox · Mar 28, 2011

StrawHat · Mar 29, 2011

For years I carreid my 4" N frame in a Bianchi 5BH or the Safariland equivalent. I also have and recommend the Simply Rugged Pancake holsters.

627PCFan · Mar 29, 2011

Lobo gun leather made my IWB for a 627. I recommend them, and I have a S&W holster with thumbbreak that is very comfy for OWB.

451 Detonics · Mar 29, 2011

I really like my Kramer for my 5 inch 625....

bakerj · Mar 29, 2011

And another vote for Simply Rugged, Just got one for my Model 66. Very nice work. Pretty quick to fill the order too.

Lucky Derby · Mar 30, 2011

Simply Rugged or El Paso Saddlery
I have one of each for a 4" N frame and they both work great.

Paladin38-40 · Mar 30, 2011

Belt too

You already have a number of excellent holster makers to consider. I use a DeSantis Thumb Break and a Bianchi Cyclone for my N-frames. The pancake platform DeSantis carries a little better than the Bianchi but binds some on the draw.

You will definitely need a super strong gun belt, and they are not all created equal. I have accumulated several gun belts and nothing I have compares to Beltman's belts. I could have saved a lot of money by getting a Beltman first. I went with a 1 3/4" 7 hole version and believe it is unsurpassable. .loohttp://www.beltman.net

FTG-05 · Mar 30, 2011

I got this dual position Galco holster for $70 off of ebay for my 329PD (retail at $120).

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.asp?ProductID=785&GunID=435

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