I recently purchased a very nice S&W holster from a member to use with my model 60. It is marked "B02" and a separate stamp of "72". Any idea what these indicate?

The gun fits the scabbard but it is hard to snap (must stretch the strap), especially when on a belt. I threaded the belt first and then put the revolver in a plastic bag and put it in the holster. It is snapped now, I will leave for a day or two and see if it helps. Would it help to put some neatsfoot oil on the strap? Other ideas?

Thanks,
Roger

B02 72 was made to fit 2" concealed-hammer Centennial and Bodyguard type J-frames, that's why the strap is tight over your exposed hammer. You can stretch the leather but I wouldn't count on it lasting very long before breaking. You'd probably be better off trading for the proper holster.

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I wondered about that. Where did you find the info.?

Thanks,
Roger

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Roger, if you do a search here on the forums, there is a thread with scanned pages from S&W holster catalogs. You can look up the number codes with these.

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