Holster Trick for 4506 and 1006 owners

[Big Shrek]

If the idea of an open top holster without the thumb safety strap doesn't bother you, this is the Safariland 568 "custom fit".

Retention tension is adjustable, it's semi-formed and works well with either my 4506-1 or 945PC gun.

Everytime I see one of those holsters without a strap or lock,
I think of that vid of the 4yr old kid shooting his dad in the chest at a wedding.
I gotta have a strap, or a SERPA retention...something...

 

[Ascension]

Thanks for the original tip and all the ones that followed. I was having trouble finding a holster for my 4506 no dash with square trigger guard. I found a fantastic NOS Don Hume holster on the 'Bay. However it was built for and marked S&W Md 645. The leather is very stiff and nicely finished. The fit is tight but not too tight. It is a "pancake" style and is perfect for my needs.

From Hard to Find Holsters I take it? I own 2 both Humes from them and love um! One tan leather multi tilt for the 1066 and one H -726 that i carry the 910 and 4043 in.
All 3 of my Smiths are close enough in size that they will fit pretty well in both holsters.
hardtofindholsters on eBay

 

[loeman]

From Hard to Find Holsters I take it? I own 2 both Humes from them and love um! One tan leather multi tilt for the 1066 and one H -726 that i carry the 910 and 4043 in.
All 3 of my Smiths are close enough in size that they will fit pretty well in both holsters.
hardtofindholsters on eBay

Yep, that's the guy (hardtofindholsters). I think I'll look to see if he has something for my 4516. I'm thinking that a holster for a 5906 will fit just fine.

 

[Ascension]

Yep, that's the guy (hardtofindholsters). I think I'll look to see if he has something for my 4516. I'm thinking that a holster for a 5906 will fit just fine.

If you need a level 3 duty style I have a really sharp brand new G and G Galaxy in gloss black for the 4566 and 1066. Wore it out only once .

 

[Arik]

Everytime I see one of those holsters without a strap or lock,
I think of that vid of the 4yr old kid shooting his dad in the chest at a wedding.
I gotta have a strap, or a SERPA retention...something...

Are you planning on having your kid grab at your stuff? Do you carry Mexican style?

If I find a video of a kid doing the same with a holster w/strap what would you buy then?

 

[Big Shrek]

Are you planning on having your kid grab at your stuff? Do you carry Mexican style?

If I find a video of a kid doing the same with a holster w/strap what would you buy then?

I've got 3-yr old twins, they grab EVERYTHING they can get their hands on...
however, daddy enters the home thru the mudroom, de-rucks & de-gears,
puts the bang bangs & pokey objects in the safe, then comes out to play

Current holster is this dang thang...definitely retains...

Kids are kids, even knowing Daddy would go Sgt. Turbo Ballistic if they touched his guns,
they're three...logic is NOT the largest factor in their operating system at this time...
so, you have to Overprotect 'em so they can survive long enough to receive/retain training
and learn the benefits of logical thinking.

And yeah, they've already been shown how to remove the mag from a Luger...
how to place the safety ON, and a few other things...but still...they're 3...
you can't trust 'em any father than you can throw an Abrams Tank.

 

[Ross3914]

Many Sig P229 holsters will fit the S&W 457 .45 auto.

 

[prrii]

Figured I'd share. Just picked up a 4516-1, circa 1990 and popped it into a Galco Matrix for a Ruger P90. It's not a perfect fit and I don't know that I would use it for carrying out and about, but, it's a nice snug fit.

Fit well enough that the 20 year sales rep behind the counter was impressed and suprised.

 

[tachi62]

Gentlemen, I just got a S&W645 circa1987. I am a left handed shooter. I am a Security Officer in Florida, where the law changed adding the 40S&W and 45acp to the guns we can carry on duty. I had trouble with the Glock 21, but tried a friends 645 and loved it . Any ideas on holsters? Also, I have a old holster for smith &Wesson mod 59. I got it for a TZ 75 series 88 with a square trigger guard. I will try that and let you all know if it works. I have two 5906 , and need help finding a metal framed 40S&W. I had a glock 40S&W blow up next to me. Also, the new M&P kicks to hard. I am not sure what three or four digit guns to look for in 40S&W. I also carry a 39113 for CCW. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.