... for a 5906... looking for something more comfortable than my iwb solution while driving... any suggestions?

Here's a good thread that ran not too long ago. Might have some good options posted.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/550103904/m/1411008113

I have a "Strong" brand one that is fine, I bought it for my 5903, but the fit is a bit off for the old square guard models. Still, quality is about the same as a Galco Miami Classic and these cost less. I got mine from Galls.

Miami Classics by Galco are a also a good holster, I used to use one with my CDP and had one for my Sig P220 as well. They're maybe a bit pricey for what you get though if you buy new, so check E bay.

Vega also makes a pretty good holster, though the exchange rate compared to the Euro has made them less cost effective as of late.

If you just need it when you drive, or for limited usage in general, you might be able to get by with a simple/cheap Uncle Mikes, or at least use it for proof of concept.

I've always liked horizontal carry when driving, but some people prefer tanker style rigs, in which case, you can just get a GI tanker rig meant for an M9 and the 5906 ought fit. They are harder to conceal than a horizontal rig though.

I highly recommend a Carjacker Crossdraw from Andrews Custom Leather, http://www.andrewsleather.com/
I snap the holster to the lap belt of my seatbelt and the holster and gun stay comfortably in place, ready to use if needed.

I use a Galco Phoenix holster. It is made so that you can wear it strong side, or weak side crossdraw. But the problem is that if you open the door your gun could be exposed. I will usually slip my IWB holster off and store it under the back of my knee, or maybe in the console. I also will use this same holster as a pocket holster.

+1 on the Andrews Carjacker. I also have an Andrews Monarch shoulder rig I can also use in cooler weather.

You guys really use a separate holster just for driving? If my IWB or OWB on my strong side bothers me (whic it rarely does), I simply take it out and put it in the center console or glove box...if I'm driving thru a sketchy area, I just tuck it on the seat under my left leg...

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Originally posted by sipowicz:
You guys really use a separate holster just for driving?

I think its a matter of HOW MUCH you are on the road. For a guy like myself who puts 10K on his pickup every year it wouldn't be worth the trouble, but for them what really racks up the miles it'd almost be a necesssity.

Any 3-slot pancake holsters will do nicely in the cross-draw for driving. If you are on the "cheap", place a Yaqui on your opposite side.

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Originally posted by sipowicz:
You guys really use a separate holster just for driving? If my IWB or OWB on my strong side bothers me (whic it rarely does), I simply take it out and put it in the center console or glove box...if I'm driving thru a sketchy area, I just tuck it on the seat under my left leg...

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The need varies with regular carry method and how much one drives. I have considered it, but generally just carry a second gun as a response to access difficulties when seated.
More important, though: look at the outcome of the FBI Miami (area) shooting - one of the agents used that technique, and lost his gun in the crash. A fatally flawed technique.

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Originally posted by Doug M.:

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Originally posted by sipowicz:
You guys really use a separate holster just for driving? If my IWB or OWB on my strong side bothers me (whic it rarely does), I simply take it out and put it in the center console or glove box...if I'm driving thru a sketchy area, I just tuck it on the seat under my left leg...

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The need varies with regular carry method and how much one drives. I have considered it, but generally just carry a second gun as a response to access difficulties when seated.
More important, though: look at the outcome of the FBI Miami (area) shooting - one of the agents used that technique, and lost his gun in the crash. A fatally flawed technique.

I carry in the car under my left leg while driving; right leg when a passenger. No tactic is 100%, bro. I doubt I'll ever need a gun after a high speed chase. LEOs are different in that regard IMO.

Fair enough, but the FBI incident did not involve high speeds. It is foreseeable that a relatively slow speed impact could dislodge the pistol, as it did in the incident to which I refer, and it is also foreseeable that one could be in such a low speed crash and then need a pistol. For example, since one is in the car, a far better weapon than a pistol, one might have to use the car as a weapon.

Then it's time to draw a BUG. I do follow your reasoning and that thought about the possibility of a collision has entered my mind.

I use a Seat Belt holster from Lever Leather works. It snaps on your seat belt and the bucket design holds everything from my Glock 21 to my S&W 638, and of course everything in between. When I get in the car I transfer my holsterd gun to the Seat Belt holster, and then back to my hip holster when I get out. It can be used as a carry holster, but just leave it in the car so it's always there when I need it.

www.levergunleather.com/p_holster_rigs.htm

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Originally posted by creedekid:
I highly recommend a Carjacker Crossdraw from Andrews Custom Leather, http://www.andrewsleather.com/
I snap the holster to the lap belt of my seatbelt and the holster and gun stay comfortably in place, ready to use if needed.

+1!