Will it fit the USGI 1960s black military duty leather holsters?

The 38 Perfected revolver is basically a small frame gun. It is built on a Model 1903 I frame with varying barrel lengths. I assume you are looking at a M1911 holster, but what I am not sure of is if the cylinder will fit in a holster designed for a flat side semi-auto. If you have the holster, try any 32 HE and if it fits, the Perfected will fit as well. I have the 38 Perfecteds, but no military holsters to try.

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Gary
SWCA 2515

No, no....the military used S&W 38 revolvers but I can't remember what models they used. I qualed with one in basic training for AF ROTC.

Ahh - I thought that the holster for the 38 Victory would be WWII era, not 1960s? Anyway, the Victory was a K frame revolver, which would most likely be too large for the Perfected.

I just noticed that you referred to the Air Force. There were other S&W revolvers used in the 1960s, but most were K frames like the Combat Masterpiece. The 38 Baby Aicrewman was a J frame and a similar size as the I frame revolver, so those holsters might work for a short barrel Perfected.

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Gary
SWCA 2515

So a K frame with same barrel length (4" I think) holster wouldn't work?

It would be loose in the holster, since the frame is smaller on the 38 Perfected..Here is the best way to compare a Perfected to a K38 Masterpiece.

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Gary
SWCA 2515

Oh wow! I see! I see!

So I need to find a modern J frame holster with that fits a 4" barrel?

Trying to figure out a modern cross reference so I can track down a nice thumb break carry holster in leather.

Most J frame holsters should work for the 38 Perfected. Take your gun go a large gun shop or sporting goods store and try out some holsters.

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Gary
SWCA 2515

The main problem with that is that there really weren't a lot of four inch J frame guns, so holsters made specifically for them aren't all that easy to find either.

I'm sorta in the same boat as you in that I'm trying to find a holster that will accommodate my .38 Safety Hammerless.

Mark

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S&W Forum Member #721

Yup! The holster it came with is an old double loop backwards flap type. I can repair it but it doesn't have a good retention strap. It's cool though.

Recommendation: Chose a good custom holster maker and have a properly fitted holster made to fit your revolver and your carry preferences.

rayb

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"cumplo pero no obedezco"

The .38 Perfected is actually built on the same frame as the .32 Hand Ejector, the I frame, so any I or J frame with the correct length barrel should work. That would include .32 Hand Ejector , both .32 and .38 Regulation Police and .22 Kit guns. I have had no problem finding used or new holsters for my 4" I and J frame guns even in the left hand version that I require. I would look around bit before I went to hte expense of a custom holster.

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Tom
1560

Found this Smith & Wesson model changes
and this: 1978 S&W Leather Catalog and Holster Fit Chart

Here are the Model numbers that would fit your revolver. 30, 31, 34, 35, and 43. Problem is that some of these revolvers are only available in a snub-nosed barrel length and you will need to find a holster that will accept a 4" barrel.

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Gary
SWCA 2515

So, if my research is correct, I can fit my Perfected into:
02 64
21 64
22 64