629 5" Classic Holster needed

[bronco45]

Just picked up a nice, clean 629 Classic 5inch. Don't have any leather for an N Frame for a bbl length longer than 4". This weapon will be carried afield/woods carry.

Would appreciate it if you all would show a photo or two of your holsters and weapons 5" 629/29s preferred. Need to make a holster decision.

 

[HeloMt]

5 inch Classic Holster

Hi,
I used to have what you now enjoy and finding 5 inch leather is a bit of a challenge. That said, look at El Paso Saddlery (the Tom Three Person is excellent) or Kramer. Both build wonderful holsters for this barrel length.
Randy

 

[Oldherkpilot]

Here is my 5" 610 in a Dillon (made by Mitch Rosen) holster. Your Classic will take the exact same leather. I have found it to be a great holster and the $75 price tag is very reasonable. I think 5" is the perfect length for both K and N frames--wish I could afford more of them! Good luck.

 

[SuperMan]

This was a friend's 629 that had a 5" Classic barrel from a limited run put on at the factory.

I found this holster for him...

If I recall correctly it was from Dillon... I think that DeSantis also makes a Speed Scabbard that looks like this one just a little higher ride. A guy that I hunt with who has the same gun just bought a Simply Rugged and wore it all hunting season as a backup to his .308 rifle... He found it very comfortable...

Bob

 

[team sidewinder]

I found the ideal holster for my 629 5" and after much looking I got the Bianchi 5BHL holster for the N-frame S&W. Fantastic fit, quality leather, and even lined to cut down on holster wear on the finish of your gun. It also has a slight forward cant which makes the gun easier to carry and draw. I thought I would have to settle for some fit-all holster for the more popular 6"+ revolvers but the Bianchi 5BHL really is the holster for this gun. Not sure if I am allowed to say where I purchased it on this forum. Would show a pic but not that computer savvy.

 

[fishcreekrim]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...-holster-recommendations-629-classic-5-a.html

This thread contains excellent advice on the very same question, I went with the Bianchi 5BHL and am very happy, but the post contains several other good options.

fcr

 

[bronco45]

Thanks guys for all the pics and responses.

So Bianchi makes one for the 5 inch specificially?

 

[team sidewinder]

Yes the Bianchi 5BHL is just for the 5' N-frame S&W. You may get it to fit another gun but it is for the 5" N-frame. It fits just like a custom holster as far as I am concerned. Not a fancy only on Sunday holster but just a high quality holster. And I am pretty picky with how a holster fits the gun and this one works for me.

 

[Roadranger]

I was going to recommend the Bianchi also. MidwayUSA carries them. They're shown to fit a 5.5" but it's for a 5". I got one for a 1917 with it's 5.5" barrel, just won't fit, but it fits a 5" perfectly. Bob!

 

[freedom 475]

I use a 7X chest holster system for all of my field carry pistols...

I have one for my 4"N-frame and it is awsome...Here is a picture with my 7 1/2" SBH Bisley Hunter w/with a scope. This gun is heavy, but it still rides nicely in the chest rig.

 

[bronco45]

Again thanks for the responses. I'll check out Midway and Dillon, but I am left handed.

 

[team sidewinder]

I purchased mine at Optics Planet.com and have always had a good experience with them with free shipping. Bianchi does show left hand versions of this 5BHL holster.

Sorry if I passed on misinformation as I see the Bianchi 5BHL model holster is made for other guns but there is one that is 629 5" N-frame specific. You just have to be careful when ordering to find the right one for your gun.

 

[Oldherkpilot]

Uh Oh, being wrong-handed makes it alot tougher! DeSantis, Mitch Rosen, and Kramer will all make you a lefty, but you will have to pay a little more. Also, the Galco Dual Position Phoenix is a good general purpose holster. It lets you carry strong side or cross draw. It is as pricey as the others, too! Good luck.

 

[Shuz]

Bianchi 5 BHL is a designation that has nothing to do with barrel length. They do make the 5 BHL in 4" and 6-1/2" versions and I own each. Perhaps they also make a 5BHL for the 5" Classics?

 

[WNC Seabee]

Lobo enhanced pancake w/my old 625 5".

I carried my 5" 629 deer hunting all season in a Simply Rugged and couldn't have been happier! I'd recommend it over the Lobo.

 

[TDC]

bronco45,


Here is another Bianchi option that could be easier for you to find. Though this is a right-hander it is also made for a lefty. This is a 6 to 6.5" Bianchi No. 111 Cyclone cut down to five inch by a leather specialist to fit my 629-6 five inch. Perfect fit....

 

[Jitterbug]

Another vote for Simply Rugged, works swell for my 4" 629 and Rob can customize.

 

[mic214]

I carry my 5" M-625 in a pancake style rig from El Paso Saddlery:

 

[georgem70]

Just picked up my 5" 629 classic today, had a red Hi-Viz front sight installed,can't wait to get some rounds down range.

 

[Newark Devil]

Simply Rugged

Just picked up a nice, clean 629 Classic 5inch. Don't have any leather for an N Frame for a bbl length longer than 4". This weapon will be carried afield/woods carry.

Would appreciate it if you all would show a photo or two of your holsters and weapons 5" 629/29s preferred. Need to make a holster decision.

Talk to rob, he will take care of you.

5" classic 629 44