5904 Holster?

[Hunter8282]

Hi all,
New member here. I recently picked a used 5904 and love it so far. Paid $315. Pics can be seen here:
SOLD--SOLD USED / S&W Model 5904 9mm / Zeeland / $325.00 - MGO Community Forum

Anyways, I'd like to get a nice quality leather holster for this beautiful gun. I'd like to go with OWB open top of some kind. I am right handed. As much as possible, I'd like to also protect the finish of this fine piece.

What do you guys recommend?

Thanks!

 

[S-W9mm]

Does your 5904 have a round or square trigger guard?

 

[Hunter8282]

It has the round trigger guard.

 

[S-W9mm]

The holster I like best is the Bianchi #7 Pancake. It has a thumb break, but crawling in the hay loft I don't ever loose my gun. This holster rides high and tight. I put my belt though the first holster loop then through my pants belt loop and then through the second holster loop. The only way my wife knows I am armed is when she bumps into the gun or grabs me around the waist. This holster is very comfortable sitting in the car or any chair. My 5904 just sort of vannishes.

 

[Hunter8282]

Thanks! I'll take a look at it.

 

[jdesro1911]

I'm a bit of a holster snob, so I have no problem spending a bit more for a high quality holster.

The holstrer I have been using the most for my S&W 5906 is a Mitch Rosen 5JR. It is the type you are looking for - an open top OWB - but it holds the pistol very securely via a little "dimple" in the leather in the trigger guard area. It is a very well made holster made of nice stiff leather that is not too bulky.

Yes, new it costs nearly half of what you paid for your pistol, but if you look around you might be able to find one cheaper. I found mine on these forums for a very good price.

I don't think you would be dissapointed with this holster if you decide to go this route.

 

[Hunter8282]

jdesro1911 that is pretty much exactly what I am looking for. You're right though; a bit pricey. Will have to do some shopping around on that one.

 

[JWS3]

Although no longer in production, my 5904 (square trigger guard) rides in a Minute Man OWB that was designed for a Model 4006 and is so marked:

or in a Aker Flatsider Paddle:

I modified this holster by removing the paddle attachments (there are two pieces to the paddle attachment) and making a kydex belt loop, changing the angle so that it rides at a zero-degree cant. I prefer a vertical draw, 3:00 carry. The other modification that I did was to remove the thumb snap and reshape the top edges of the holster. This holster is designed for the Model 6906/Shorty Forty with a round trigger guard but, I found that it can be used (darned near perfectly!) for the 5904's square guard due to the location of the tension adjustment screw. Additionally, it keeps the muzzle end flush with the bottom opening of the holster without any protrusion.

I'm not certain of Aker still makes this model or not but their website shows a model D.A. 144 that they sell and lists that holster for both S&W models 4006 and a 4006 CHP 4006T.

I just happened to purchase mine new in the bag on eBay a few months back while shopping for a holster that would fit my Shorty Forty. I believe I paid $35.00 for it. Excellent holster with the mods I did on it!

Since you are looking for an OWB open top holster, might I suggest a Don Hume Model 721 OT? A seller has one listed on eBay currently (PM sent to you withe the link). I have one for my 1911 Compact and it is a very nicely constructed holster that conceals rather well. Not that expensive either:

Like many say, you'll probably wind up with a multitude of holsters for your pistol. Don't worry, it's normal and there is no cure. Ask me how I know this. *LOL*

Good luck in your holster search and congratulations on your 5904 purchase!

Welcome to the forum!

-Jim

 

[growr]

Mine rides in either a Milt Sparks VM-2 or a Kramer #3 both of which are IWB.
Buy the highest quality holster that you can afford and you will not regret it. Take a look at the product line up of one of our own lobogunleather.com great stuff at reasonable prices....

Randy

 

[corgiS&W]

jdesro1911 that is pretty much exactly what I am looking for. You're right though; a bit pricey. Will have to do some shopping around on that one.

The Express line seems reasonable.

 

[jlanecole]

Kramer Belt Scabbard.

 

[bpatza]

holster

jdesro1911 that is pretty much exactly what I am looking for. You're right though; a bit pricey. Will have to do some shopping around on that one.

You may want to check out ( Mernicle custom holsters) I've had a couple done by him. I had one made for my 4553TSW and am pleased with it. BTW the 4553TSW must be a very rare pistol as I never see any discussion on them.