How to locate the right holster for CS45

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Hi all:

I have recently purchased a really nice CS45 or a Chiefs Special .45 auto w/ model ## CS45. Why is it so hard to locate a holster for this gun? None of the suppliers have CS45 OR Chiefs Special 45 in it's list of holster ID's. I went to my local gun shop today and the frustration is that you must open and try holsters until you find one that fits. I did buy a Uncle Mikes #15 and by accident a LH in which I will use around the property as an OWB as a RH holster. BUT, Now I realize I should have bout the #16 instead RH but for an OWB, #15 is about 1" deeper and that will hold my firearm better.
BUT, I have been to holster websites and yet to find ANY ID specifically stating a part ## for the CS45!! I know my barrel is 3.25" long and maybe a K frame? Anyway, when I find what I like in many styles, I hate to ask....'Will it fit my CS45"?? I don't believe there is a revolver w/ a part ## as CS45, right? Why does this have to be so hard? I would like to find a softie IWB in different brands, and a nice IWB or OWB in Kydex, or others. WHAT common firearm is interchangeable with the same holster? M & P 40? OR? Can someone please make the search easier for us who are lost? I love to window shop and when I find something I really want, I don't want it to take days to determine if it will work for my gun. I really want to buy several different holsters for this .45 auto for different situations. I will also start keeping an eye in our 'FOR SALE' forum for holsters for my specific gun. Feel free to e-mail me if you have something I may like, such as mags, etc., Thanks for your time!! [email protected]
Scott
 

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Best best is gun shows. You can have a custom fitted Kydex made there if you want one. For any other owb or leather holsters you may have to try several out.


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@Wizard,

I pretty much had the same problem trying to locate a holster for my Mauser HSc. The reason for the difficulty you are experiencing is that your CS45 has been out of production for a while!

Honestly, I don't have a CS45, but it looks quite similar to a 3913LS, possibly your CS45 would fit a holster made for a 3913LS? Also, you may have some better success by looking at a belt slide.

I wish you the best!
 
This one works for me so far, I am in the process of buying a kydex one from another forum member also...
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It's made for a glock19...


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I think the CS45 has only been out of production since 2006? I have a Model 59 9mm that I have no problem finding a holster for and it's been out of production since the late 70's early 80's maybe.
 
My OWB 'slip through' looks just like the one that Walker, Texas Ranger ( Chuck Norris) wears with his Beretta 92Fs 9mm and I love that one. My 'movie gun' the Jackal Dual 9mm fits the same holster perfectly.
 

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So, Glock 19 and possibly 3913LS......so far. I will check for fittage at my local small gun shop.
 
Good luck(I don't mean that sarcastically), I bought one from blade tech, the gun fit perfectly in it, but the holster didn't sit right on my hip, I like my holster to sit kinda low on my belt line... but they gave me full refund, great customer service...


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I have found the Bianchi 100 size 11 to fit all of these. Maybe there's hope!!
Fits up to 1 3/4" belts. Size 11 Fits: - Beretta; 8000F/8040 Cougar, 8045 Cougar Mini- Glock: 19, 23, 29, 30- H&K: USP Compact .40 - Interarms: Astra- S&W: 4516, 5943, 6900 Series, CS40, CS45 - Sig Sauer: P225, P228, P229, P239- Taurus: PT-908- Ruger: SR9
 
Don~Z~ said:
This one works for me so far, I am in the process of buying a kydex one from another forum member also...
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Keep in touch with the Kydex ID/size info if your CS45 fits!! I'm sure that Kydex holsters are far from forgiving as 'soft' and leather holsters are. I would like to by a Kydex in the future. Just put $40 down on a beautiful Bianchi 100 size 11 leather that looks very similar to yours. Thanks, Scott
 
Here is what it will look like.....Bianchi 100 size 11....;)
 

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I didn't find this on my list of interchangeables, but when I inquired to an ebay seller about how to find the right part number for a holster they were selling for my gun, I got this answer from the seller!! Nice of them.

"Please choose the holster for the Sig 2022 / 2340 from the pull down menu. That will be the correct size holster for you.
Thank You"

BTW, this is the site I bought my leather holster through as they have a nice EBAY site.
Police Badges From Smith & Warren and Blackinton
 
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Give lobogunleathers.com a try. Ray made holsters for over 40 years before retiring and turning over his business to the new owners. I'd bet they have exactly what you need. Good luck.
 
I agree. I have a FIST IWB kydex holster and magazine carrier for the CS 45. I used mine once, then changed over to the Bianchi fanny pack holster. Sold it, but you can contact FIST.
 
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