5906 Holster Question

[Cop4Life]

I have a 5906 and have been looking for a Level III duty holster for it. I found a holster on Ebay for a model 5946 SAO. My question is does anyone know if my 5906 will fit in this holster?

Your help is much appreciated.

 

[Papa Lee]

Holster fit.

Your gun should work in that holster. The 5946 was the DAO version of the 5906.
SMITH & WESSON 39, 3904, 4006, 4046, 411, 439, 459, 59, 5904, 5906, 5946, 639, 659, 915 are all similar.

 

[stansdds]

Depends. The 5906 was made with three different trigger guard styles. Early 5906's had a long, hooked trigger guard, then there was period where S&W made them without the hook, but still long, then the final version had a shorter trigger guard. Trigger guard style affects the fit in holsters. Also, the slide on the 5946 is longer at the rear in order to hide the partially cocked hammer. A 5906 placed in a holster designed for the 5946 and has a retention strap over the back of the slide is likely to fit loosely.