holster for a 457

walter o · #1 09-04-2023, 09:51 PM

Just picked up a S&W457 and need a holster for it . Any suggestions.
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Holden6v8 · #2 09-05-2023, 08:57 AM

Ken Null holsters made one for my 457, which took a total of a week. He is old school and the IWB is the most comfortable holster ever used in 40 years. Fine workmanship and fastest custom I have had....

URIT · #3 09-05-2023, 03:46 PM

I'd buy the Don Hume H715-M WCS holster (#33) for a S&W 457 because it works so well with my 4053 (same frame).

They are having a Labor Day sale with an additional 15% off their advertised 25% off list price, so don't wait too long to make a decision.

I own several of this model for my 3Gens. They are neutral cant and can be worn strong side, cross draw, or behind the hip.

I like the version with the sweat guard. It is made of light weight leather, molded to the gun for retention, has a reinforced mouth, and I've never had an issue with their clip.

ISCS Yoda · #4 09-05-2023, 03:55 PM

KYDEX HOLSTER FOR CS-9 CARRY

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A Bianchi Model 100 (Professional) is a much easier item to obtain.

But here's the interesting part - probably common knowledge but I only noticed it when I bought two of these holsters, one for a CS-9 and one for a CZ 75 Compact. when you get on the Bianchi/Safariland website you have to fill in some blanks. Suppose you do this:

Maker: Smith & Wesson

Model: CS-9

Barrel length: 3"

Caliber: 9mm

Basically, that's the series of questions that everyone is familiar with, right? Other holster makers do the same thing so that's not a surprise.

Well, apparently, there are so many pistols of similar size and shape that the holster you will get has a short list on the base identifying the 4 or 5 pistol models that your particular holster fits. Even more specific, the Model 100 holster for the CS-9, which fits perfectly, has a one-inch, hard to miss sticker on the front that says "GLOCK 26/27".

My first reaction was that I got the wrong holster but, as noted above, when I put the CS-9 into the M100 it fit perfectly.

So, admittedly, Kydex is different than leather in many ways but you might contact one of the Kydex holster manufacturers and ask if their Glock 26 Kydex holster will work with a S&W CS-9. I'd wager no, the Kydex isn't as forgiving as leather, but it's worth asking.

My point being that the Bianchi #100 is an excellent choice and I have used one for a CS-45, a CS-9, and a CZ 75 Compact. My other point being there are ever so many choices!!!!