Best Modern Concealment Holster for a 2-1/2 Inch Model 19-4 Square Butt

[Erocksmash]

Cant go wrong with a Milt Sparks Summer Special IWB...

 

[Ranger514]

The Galco Speed Master high rise pancake works well for strong side carry. The paddle version that Keith44spl mentioned has the advantage of cross draw positioning while seated, I've used both with my 66 snubby for years.

 

[LCC]

If forced to shoot him it will be pull and shoot with very little time to aim.
A smaller handgun like a 442 will provide multiple carry options including jacket pocket, should deploy faster then a larger revolver, is dead nuts at 10'.
Appendix and cross draw are fast draws, Vedder AWIB Lite Tuck can be received under a week from order, the De Santis Sky Marshall cross draw in a few days.
Assume you have already filed for a restraining order, as even if not granted, still gives your defense lawyer solid assistance with your defense.
Good luck, stay aware, keep alive.

 

[URIT]

That 19-4 is screaming for OWB bling so I'd look at some of the holster options available at Lobo Gun Leather.

OWB- Outside the waist band

 

[Kid44]

I have the same gun,

mine is a factory version round butt Model 19. I carry mine in a Bianchi paddle holster at about the 5 o'clock position, or in a Bianchi all suede vertical shoulder holster.

 

[Kid44]

Here's a thought. If you actually have to deploy your CCW weapon and squeeze the trigger, that gun becomes evidence and will likely spend a bunch of time in police custody. Probably not in a velvet lined locker. I'd rather let them take a $400 gun. Save your nice stuff for show and tell at the barbecue.

In complete agreement with that, I rarely, if ever carry anything I am not willing to lose forever, or for a very long time. I now carry my Ruger SR1911, won't be completely heartbroken if it gets confiscated and it is easily replaceable, unlike my classic S&W's.

 

[Onomea]

Was perusing this thread thinking about a new holster for my 4" Colt 357.

While I have read many times the advice not to carry a favorite BBQ gun in case you have to shoot someone and the police take it, I think, in what I believe the extremely unlikely case I need to shoot somebody, the police confiscating my gun will be the least of my worries.

Meanwhile, I like my customized revolvers, and enjoy carrying them.

By the way, BlueRidgeBoy, whatta'd ya get?

 

[tops]

While I have read many times the advice not to carry a favorite BBQ gun in case you have to shoot someone and the police take it, I think, in what I believe the extremely unlikely case I need to shoot somebody, the police confiscating my gun will be the least of my worries.

Meanwhile, I like my customized revolvers, and enjoy carrying them.

The other side is if I get killed I don't want too be caught dead with an ugly piece of junk. Shoot good guns, hunt good blooded dogs and ride good blooded horses. Larry

 

[LCC]

Simply Rugger makes a Roy Baker tribute pancake holster with strap, and if looking for a showpiece holster, they offer engraving as well.

https://www.simplyrugged.com/ecomme...oncealment-Holster.cfm?item_id=158&parent=669

 

[Bullseye 2620]

Was perusing this thread thinking about a new holster for my 4" Colt 357.

While I have read many times the advice not to carry a favorite BBQ gun in case you have to shoot someone and the police take it, I think, in what I believe the extremely unlikely case I need to shoot somebody, the police confiscating my gun will be the least of my worries.

Meanwhile, I like my customized revolvers, and enjoy carrying them.

By the way, BlueRidgeBoy, whatta'd ya get?

I am still considering the available choices, and will write our eminent Holstorian for his specific guidance since he seems to have put the most thought into answering the question I originally posed. As soon as I make a decision, I will post it here, hopefully with pictures. Thanks, my friend.

 

[sceva]

If you can find one. an AKJ Concealco works well.

Here's mine with a Ruger Speed Six (Similar size)

 

[SquarePizza]

The most important decision you will make, is center of gravity. Many, many holsters are designed to take advantage of the longer, 4" and 5" barrels to help hold the pistol vertically; then are cut shorter for 2" and 2-1/2" barrel lengths and the result is a floppy holster; followed by criticism that you haven't got the right belt. Great for belt sales. And forum posts.

I completely support this statement. If the holster is balanced properly, then it will be comfortable with any belt.

My primary around the homestead belt is a floppy walmart belt that I have had forever. It supports my L and N frame snubbies just fine so long as the cylinder is equal with the belt.

If the holster puts the cylinder higher than the belt line, then even a stiff belt feels like it is trying to twist away from my body as the weight of the frame and cyl cannot be stabilized by the stubby barrel length.

 

[Kid44]

The other side is if I get killed I don't want too be caught dead with an ugly piece of junk. Shoot good guns, hunt good blooded dogs and ride good blooded horses. Larry

Don't forget to drink good wine and beer.