S&W 66 4" OWB Holster - Christmas gift for my Wife

[BobM]

Specifically for the reasons highlighted above, I would recommend a PMK holster from Milt Sparks.

Tony Kanaley the former owner designed it for his bride Pam (Hence the holster initials).

Here is their description:

This holster carries the initials of Tony Kanaley's wife. Tony originally designed it to help keep the grip of his wife's Detective Special from digging into her ribcage. The PMK is similar in appearance to our 55BN model but allows the gun to sit a bit lower on the belt.

One other option, and I would discuss it with her first might be a "Tanker" holster. Maybe ask her if she would consider wearing a holster like a purse, and show her the El Paso Saddlery rigs.

I have an EPS Tanker built for a 5" N Frames, but I have found that it fits K frames fine too, so it is a pretty versatile piece of gear, and it can be worn over a coat, or under, yet easily accessed, which can be rather critical. In colder weather such a rig may be easier to get to in an emergency, it simply depends on the circumstances.

CHEERS!

If that Tanker rig would fit a 5” Classic 629 with the full lug barrel, would you mind posting a pic of it in use?

[BillSWPA]

Take a look at the FIST lady’s holsters. They are custom made to the measurements of the wearer.



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[Hambo]

I like Kramer's belt scabbard for DA revolvers, but I'm not sure if it would work with 'curvy'. That Sparks seems like a really good choice.

[JTQ]

I like Kramer's belt scabbard for DA revolvers, but I'm not sure if it would work with 'curvy'. That Sparks seems like a really good choice.

Kramer makes a specific women's model.

https://www.kramerleather.com/collec...rd-gun-holster

[mmc45414]

Her pistol is a 4" 66-5... she's a curvy 5' 1" and 120 lbs.

Specifically for the reasons highlighted above, I would recommend a PMK holster from Milt Sparks.

Made for a woman, but I like em too...
I have a couple of them, 3" SP-101 and 4" M-19, and I am sorta curvy for the wrong reasons, and I think they are really great. Don't use them all that much because I always seem to end up using the Summer Specials I have for the same guns.

[Lost River]

If that Tanker rig would fit a 5” Classic 629 with the full lug barrel, would you mind posting a pic of it in use?

[BobM]

Thanks! That does look handy. I checked their website and it's not as expensive as I would have thought.

[Chuck Whitlock]

https://www.amazon.com/Safariland-Cu.../dp/B00LVV865S

Safariland 568 - med revolver version.

Nice thing is if the paddle doesn’t work you can swap it for any of the Safariland belt loops including their version of the Tek-lok.

Attachment 32368

HCM beat me to it.

[Toonces]

https://www.amazon.com/Safariland-Cu.../dp/B00LVV865S

Safariland 568 - med revolver version.

Nice thing is if the paddle doesn’t work you can swap it for any of the Safariland belt loops including their version of the Tek-lok.

Attachment 32368

Is there a difference between the 568 vs 567 vs 569? Or is that the same holster with different mountings? She's not going to mess with a paddle. The clip on the 569 looks to be more her speed.

http://www.safariland.com/products/h...#q=569&start=1

Will it be concealed? /

No, not intentionally. It might get covered with a shirt or Carhartt to help protect from blackberry thorns, but it's not going into town in this holster.

Specifically for the reasons highlighted above, I would recommend a PMK holster from Milt Sparks.

Tony Kanaley the former owner designed it for his bride Pam (Hence the holster initials).

Here is their description:

This holster carries the initials of Tony Kanaley's wife. Tony originally designed it to help keep the grip of his wife's Detective Special from digging into her ribcage. The PMK is similar in appearance to our 55BN model but allows the gun to sit a bit lower on the belt.

One other option, and I would discuss it with her first might be a "Tanker" holster. Maybe ask her if she would consider wearing a holster like a purse, and show her the El Paso Saddlery rigs.

I have an EPS Tanker built for a 5" N Frames, but I have found that it fits K frames fine too, so it is a pretty versatile piece of gear, and it can be worn over a coat, or under, yet easily accessed, which can be rather critical. In colder weather such a rig may be easier to get to in an emergency, it simply depends on the circumstances.

CHEERS!

I should have specified a price range in the OP, because after the recommendations started coming in I realized that she would be pissed if I spent $128 on a holster for her. However, the PMK looks like the image that popped into my mind when she asked for a holster. The Tanker holsters might be a good idea, I'll see what she says after she tries her normal holster for a bit.

[HCM]

Is there a difference between the 568 vs 567 vs 569? Or is that the same holster with different mountings? She's not going to mess with a paddle. The clip on the 569 looks to be more her speed.

http://www.safariland.com/products/h...#q=569&start=1





No, not intentionally. It might get covered with a shirt or Carhartt to help protect from blackberry thorns, but it's not going into town in this holster.




I should have specified a price range in the OP, because after the recommendations started coming in I realized that she would be pissed if I spent $128 on a holster for her. However, the PMK looks like the image that popped into my mind when she asked for a holster. The Tanker holsters might be a good idea, I'll see what she says after she tries her normal holster for a bit.

I think they are the same holster with different mountings. Call Safariland of holster ops. The current Safariland website is very difficult to navigate.