S&W M29 4” Holster

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I have a S&W Model 29 4” barrel and looking for a good leather carry holster. Any ideals?
 
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I'm sure some will be along with ideas and recommendations but you might add some more details, ie; material preference (leather kydex, nylon).
Also, how/where you prefer to carry, retention type, etc.
Doing a search of the holster section may provide some info.
IMO, holsters are a personal item that is hard to advise what might work for someone else. Good luck.
 
Your ideal carry holster may not be the same as mine, but here are a few
suggestions. On the left is my Model 29 with 4" barrel, wearing Herrett's
smooth cocobolo stocks.

2nd from left is a Milt Sparks 200AW on a Haugen gunbelt. The dog ear
is to protect the lining of your jacket from the hammer spur.

3rd from left is a vintage Idaho Leather holster on a Dave Keith belt.

4th from left is a Kramer Vertical horsehide on a Sparks gunbelt.

5th from left, in case you want a crossdraw occasionally, is a vintage
Viking 55M .

Both Sparks and Kramer are still in business, but expect long
wait times.

Idaho Leather and Viking can sometimes be found on the auction
site if your lucky.
 

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I just bought one of these 2 wks ago & I really like it mine is a Nickle 29 4"

DeSantis Dual Angle Hunter Hybrid Holster Ambidextrous Colt Anaconda 4", Dan Wesson 44VH 4", Ruger Redhawk 4", S&W N Frame 4", Classic Hunter Hybrid Black

@ Midway
 
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My all time favorite is the Kramer horsehide vertical scabbard with full coverage and excellent retention. Tough and tight, it's great for bushwackin' but not for speed shooting. I also like my Galco Phoenix and Milt Sparks #200AW and SS-2H IWB holsters. And, honestly, there's nothing wrong with the Hunter 1100. I've got a couple of them too.
 
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The Austin by El Paso Saddlery Co. has always been a favorite of mine.

Bill

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The Austin by El Paso Saddlery Co. has always been a favorite of mine.

Bill

Bill,

Nice looking holster. It appears to be a copy of the Sunday holster by Brill with a retaining strap added. Was the strap requested by you or is it standard? Other than the strap, is it a good copy of the Brill? Will it hold the revolver without the strap? Is the toe sewn to the skirt? You get the idea.

Kevin
 
I am getting ready I think to carry it some. It is just gorgeous and I almost hate to carry, but I can’t afford “safe queens.” I figure it was made to be used so I will carry it from time to time. Who knows I may get me a tooled rig to use on our alumni days at the Academy. Ha!
 
If you are including floral carved in your search, here are a couple I like
a lot.

On the left is a Myres model 614 Tom Threepersons style.

On the right is a Hunter Model 3100, size 12.
 

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I have been happy with the Kramer MSP paddle with bigger guns, including the N frame. If for some reason I were to want to open carry, such as woods time, I actually have a Safariland 070 Level III duty holster for a 4" N frame and did use it on duty for a while.
 
Have been extremely pleased with the Bianchi 111 Cyclone, the 5BHL and the 10L. Finding a 10L is going to be a challenge as it is out of production. Prefer the Cyclone. Works perfectly for my 4 inch N frames. Sincerely. bruce.
 
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