KYDEX HOLSTER FOR CS-9 CARRY

[mauser9]

Was wondering if members here could recommend one of the newer Kydex smaller holster that is made for or could fit my CS-9 S&W. Appreciate advice from owners here.

 

[Doug M.]

I have a couple from Dale Fricke for various platforms. Like. Good service, good quality.

 

[mauser9]

Thanks again. Would prefer one of this material.

 

[Erich]

I suspect you're not going to find a Kydex holster maker who stocks a rig for your twenty-years-off-the-market/never-particularly-popular gun. A quick Google doesn't disprove my suspicion, but I didn't put as much time into as I'm sure you already have. There's always the option of heat-gunning a rig for a similarly sized gun to make it work with your CS-9: not sure I'd recommend fiddling with that, although I've done it before here. However, Kydex holster-making is a real cottage industry: I'd bet you can check in your area and find a few fellows who will make you a holster to your specs off of your gun, no problem. These seem to run in the $30 range around here. Best of luck with it.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I suspect you're not going to find a Kydex holster maker who stocks a rig for your twenty-years-off-the-market/never-particularly-popular gun.

I have found this to be true. A Bianchi Model 100 (Professional) is a much easier item to obtain.

But here's the interesting part - probably common knowledge but I only noticed it when I bought two of these holsters, one for a CS-9 and one for a CZ 75 Compact. when you get on the Bianchi/Safariland website you have to fill in some blanks. Suppose you do this:

Maker: Smith & Wesson

Model: CS-9

Barrel length: 3"

Caliber: 9mm

Basically, that's the series of questions that everyone is familiar with, right? Other holster makers do the same thing so that's not a surprise.

Well, apparently, there are so many pistols of similar size and shape that the holster you will get has a short list on the base identifying the 4 or 5 pistol models that your particular holster fits. Even more specific, the Model 100 holster for the CS-9, which fits perfectly, has a one-inch, hard to miss sticker on the front that says "GLOCK 26/27".

My first reaction was that I got the wrong holster but, as noted above, when I put the CS-9 into the M100 it fit perfectly.

So, admittedly, Kydex is different than leather in many ways but you might contact one of the Kydex holster manufacturers and ask if their Glock 26 Kydex holster will work with a S&W CS-9. I'd wager no, the Kydex isn't as forgiving as leather, but it's worth asking.

 

[Jeppo]

I agree with Erich

On our local forum, there are several people that will make kydex holsters using your gun. Also, some of the larger gun shows have at least one that will make it while-u-wait.

 

[wyo-man]

I use the kydex paddle holster that comes/came with the subcompact 250.
Check gun boards for someone selling one.

wyo-man

 

[326MOD10]

Check out Darwin Defense.

I have no idea about the company but they advertise a CS40/45 kydex holster.

Say they do custom orders so might be able to work something out.

Looks like a small vendor who has made holsters for weapons they own.

Good luck.

 

[mauser9]

Thanks for the tips and advice. Sounds like the CS-9-40-45 series is more popular now than when they were released back in 1998. Seem to be doing well on the used gun market. May not be every one's choice but sure makes a nice compact carry gun.

 

[Erich]

Thanks for the tips and advice. Sounds like the CS-9-40-45 series is more popular now than when they were released back in 1998. Seem to be doing well on the used gun market. May not be every one's choice but sure makes a nice compact carry gun.

Perfectly said! Best of luck with it!