I need some information as to did S&W make a state patrolman holster to fit j frame guns - I found one for the k frame (B16 34) and would like to find one as I really like that style and would work very well for what I am wanting to use it for. If not would the k frame be too large for my gun. (Model 34 4") Any help would be appreciated.

I may be wrong but weren’t the holsters contracted out through Gould & Goodrich? They are still around. Perhaps you could write or call them up and see if they have record of what you are looking for.

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Thanks for the lead - will try them

What type holster is a "State Patrolman" ?

To my understanding it was the name given to a holster made for smith and wesson. One being a model # B16 34 with the S&W logo over the model number

The S&W leather catalogs for the late 70s show the various "State Patrolman" line of holsters. They are usually worn with a Sam Brown belt. The B16 is described as " A rugged holster for medium and large frame revolvers with a 4 1/2 to 6 in. barrel. It has a concealed swivel, metal reinforcing plate, locking swivel, single retaining strap, sight protector and open trigger guard. Available with 2 1/2 in. belt loop, in black only, plain or basket weave." The B36 Model is the same but has cartridge loops on the belt loop. The 34 code is for a S&W K Frame or a Ruger Security six revolver. The catalogs do not list any State Patrolman style holsters for small frame revolvers, however any good custom holster maker could fabricate a J frame holster in the Patrolman style. .Ed.

May have to go the way of the custom holster as I can't find much in the way of size difference between the j frame and k frame. Thanks for all the help in leading me in the right direction. MTR