Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols > Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols
o

Notices

Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols Other Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols from the 1950's to Present


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-26-2017, 10:21 AM
robertcedgar robertcedgar is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45

Greetings,

I am looking for an IWB Kydex style holster for my S&W 4516-2 and my CS45. I can't seem to find any online retailer or major manufacurer who makes this type of holster for the aforementioned guns. I have a Clinger Scorpion for my 3913 and a Blade Tech for my Bodyguard 380 and really love the concealment, comfort and retention offered by both holsters. I'm looking for something similar for my 4516 and CS45. Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

Rob
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-26-2017, 10:29 AM
GaryS's Avatar
GaryS GaryS is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 11,344
Likes: 9,368
Liked 17,263 Times in 6,632 Posts
Default

I just bought a FIST Kydex holster for my 457. It's a #9 Rounded Front with a forward cant. I ordered it in ultra thin Kydex and it's very pliable. They have a variety of models and options available.
__________________
Can open, worms everywhere.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #3  
Old 05-26-2017, 08:32 PM
18DAI's Avatar
18DAI 18DAI is offline
Absent Comrade
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GSO NC
Posts: 6,106
Likes: 23,604
Liked 13,182 Times in 2,860 Posts
Default

Pretty sure Bladetech makes a kydex IWB for a 457 too. Might work with a 4516-2.

Probably wont work with a CS45. Ive not found many 3rd gen compact holsters that will work with a CS45. The only one that comes to mind is a Don Hume JIT slide for 3rd gen 45s. Its basically a Yaqui slide with a thumbbreak. So the Cs45 works in it.

Hope this helps! Regards 18DAI
__________________
7 +1 Rounds of hope & change
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-26-2017, 09:50 PM
GaryS's Avatar
GaryS GaryS is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 11,344
Likes: 9,368
Liked 17,263 Times in 6,632 Posts
Default

FIST shows the CS45 as a gun they make holsters for. Their website is kind of mid 1990s, but the information is there.

I've bought a few holsters from them and they are pretty good to deal with.



Quote:
Originally Posted by 18DAI View Post
Pretty sure Bladetech makes a kydex IWB for a 457 too. Might work with a 4516-2.

Probably wont work with a CS45. Ive not found many 3rd gen compact holsters that will work with a CS45. The only one that comes to mind is a Don Hume JIT slide for 3rd gen 45s. Its basically a Yaqui slide with a thumbbreak. So the Cs45 works in it.

Hope this helps! Regards 18DAI
__________________
Can open, worms everywhere.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #5  
Old 05-27-2017, 06:09 AM
gasaman's Avatar
gasaman gasaman is online now
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MA & NH
Posts: 1,074
Likes: 2,357
Liked 466 Times in 235 Posts
Default

Gary could you please post a pic of your holster.
__________________
AKA- Da Plummah
CANCER SUCKS!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-27-2017, 09:41 AM
robertcedgar robertcedgar is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Thanks everyone....This information will definitely help!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-27-2017, 10:25 AM
KSDeputy's Avatar
KSDeputy KSDeputy is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,504
Likes: 465
Liked 1,574 Times in 700 Posts
Default

I have a FIST kydex IWB holster and magazine carrier for my CS 45. I do not use it, in fact I used it once before changing to the bianchi fanny pack. E-mail me if you want to talk about it
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-27-2017, 12:48 PM
GaryS's Avatar
GaryS GaryS is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 11,344
Likes: 9,368
Liked 17,263 Times in 6,632 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gasaman View Post
Gary could you please post a pic of your holster.
Here you go,



__________________
Can open, worms everywhere.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #9  
Old 05-27-2017, 08:03 PM
gasaman's Avatar
gasaman gasaman is online now
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MA & NH
Posts: 1,074
Likes: 2,357
Liked 466 Times in 235 Posts
Default

Thanks Gary-
__________________
AKA- Da Plummah
CANCER SUCKS!
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-27-2017, 10:24 PM
GaryS's Avatar
GaryS GaryS is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 11,344
Likes: 9,368
Liked 17,263 Times in 6,632 Posts
Default

You're welcome.

Quote:
Originally Posted by gasaman View Post
Thanks Gary-
__________________
Can open, worms everywhere.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-28-2017, 12:26 AM
SVT28 SVT28 is offline
SWCA Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 2,856
Liked 5,183 Times in 718 Posts
Default

Usual suspects.



My kydex of choice is the Aliengear for 4013. It fits the 4516-2 nicely. The CS45 not do much.



Leather. Custom from a friend on the CS45. Older Bianchi for 1076/4586/4516 etc. The CS45 fits very nicely in this holster but with room to spare.


The oddballs that get used the most though have to be the Sticky Holsters.


A few options to consider for your fine firearms.

SVT28
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #12  
Old 05-28-2017, 04:24 PM
ddan ddan is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

If you want a hybrid (crossbreed-style) holster, Tommy Theis made me a very nice one several years ago. Reasonable price and great fit.
TheisHolsters.com | Holsters | Belts | Clips
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-01-2017, 01:01 AM
Mal Cap Mal Cap is offline
Member
Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45 Kydex holster for 4516 and CS45  
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: New York City
Posts: 88
Likes: 4
Liked 48 Times in 33 Posts
Default

I purchased an Assault Systems (now Elite Systems) holster for my now defunct CS45. It is a ballistic nylon holster which tension adjustment. That holster also fits my 5946 Model (NYPD). It should fit the 5900 series as well.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Kydex OWB holster for CS45 ablediver Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 6 04-07-2014 01:19 PM
Kydex holster for a CS45 anchors Concealed Carry & Self Defense 5 04-03-2014 01:07 PM
Shield IWB Holster - Kydex/Leather or Kydex? onrope Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 29 03-28-2014 04:12 PM
WTS Black RH Leather Holster for Commander, Kydex holster for G19 & slide release papajoe Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 3 03-26-2010 08:06 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:06 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)