Model 39-2 holsters.

[rmbrad]

I recently purchased a Smith & Wesson Model 39-2. I am looking for a good holster for it. Most of the holster makers start listing their products as fitting the Model 39-13. Do any of you know if the Model 39-2 and will work in a holster for the 39-13?

 

[squidsix]

No such animal as the 39-13, its the model 3913 and it doesnt matter as the slide and barrel of the 39 is longer than the 3913.
If you look for a holster for models 3904, 5906, 5903, etc you will be able to use them for your model 39.
I carry my models 39-2 and 439 in a Desantis holster for a model 915 (a budget version of the 5904).

 

[rmbrad]

squidsix: Thanks for the information. I bought a Model 39-2 in 1971 or 72. I loved the firearm, but let it get away from me with the holster. I have been looking for some time for a replacement and finally found one. I really didn't keep up with all of the variations that were made after this other than the model 59.

 

[squidsix]

No worries. The later guns hold more ammo and have more options, but they are absolutely not better than the 39-2.

 

[stansdds]

The Models 39, 39-2, and early production (round trigger guard) 439/539/639 will fit any holster designed for the 39xx and 59xx pistols.

 

[ordnanceguy]

If you like the vintage gunleather look, keep your eyes open for an S.D. Myres. The basket weave example below was originally made for a Model 39 but fits my Model 639 perfectly.

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello Mr. Flick, you have exquisite, impeccable taste in leather. I acquired the twin of your holster from a Mr. John Witty from FL. Nice rig. Mike

 

[rmbrad]

That is a good looking holster.

 

[Kitgun]

Lobogunleather makes them with try to post picture later.

 

[flash60601]

Got a nice Ross in basket-weave for my 19 no-dash.

 

[errwik]

Desantis makes one. I am running mine in a full size 1911 holster, it fits rather nice.

 

[flagman1776]

I've long been fond of the Avenger type holsters. Bianchi sold them as Askins Avenger. I don't have a good pict of it.

 

[rmbrad]

I wore a belt that I picked up at Milt Sparks when his shop was still in Idaho City, Idaho. I actually paid Milt for the belt. I wore it almost every day for close to 40 years. I finally had retire it last year, and get a new one from the Milt Sparks in Boise ID. Yes they are still open. They still make 2 Nelson designed holsters, including the Avenger style. I have one of their Summer Specials for my 1911 Commander, and love it. I talked to them and they can make any of these to fit the 39.

 

[Racer X]

Full sized single stack all metal S&W 9 or 40. There. I think a round trigger guard single stack Sig full sized works too, as the finger grip 5906 fits a Sig 226 holster really well.