Revolver holster suggestions?

[Kaos]

Right now Im using a simple IWB holster to carry my charter arms .38 (snubbie revolver) and was wondering if anyone here could offer any suggestions for a holster, doesn't have to be IWB, I just want to know of good options form folks who have used them - and retention features of any holsters as well.

Thanks!

[Peddler]

I'm not sure if it'll fit your revolver, but I have a S&W 642 and use this SERPA Active Retention Holster. This is just a photo of it. http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/alternateforce_2074_44127608

I purchased it through MidwayUSA for about $30 shipped. It comes with the paddle and belt attachments. It's also adjustable for the cant. Personally, I love it.

Here's midways size, fit chart. Mine is model # 410520BK-R
http://media.midwayusa.com/midwayusa..._Fit_Chart.pdf

Here's the midway link.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=938800

The picture threw me off so I called them to make sure it would fit my revolver. About 4 days later it was at my front door. They're not on sale anymore but they are very nice holsters.

[Peddler]

I did a quick Google search to see if the Serpa fits your revolver. I didn't see anything, but I remember doing the same search for my 642 and found nothing. Perhaps searching Serpa, using the model number for your revolver would turn up something.

I remember getting frustrated trying to find a retention holster for my snubby because it's my primary carry revolver. Patience paid off though. I also wanted to suggest a great IWB holster I purchased for my 642. It's not a crossbreed but very similar and costs much less. http://www.kholster.com/products.htm

There's a thread about the Kholster here on the forum. The owner is fantastic to do business with and his shipping is lightning fast!

I bought the Little Moon and I love it also.

[Kaos]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm a little wary of the lower leveled serpas because of how easy it is to strip the gun from the holster. I had one for my XD and was easily able to pull the gun from the holster while doing some exercises with a friend on retention. Retention strap seems to be the best, and the serpa does beat some of the other holsters out there. I think this is the advantage that CC - IWB around the appendix brings, it's a hard to see/reach spot, but not impossible. Would make it difficult for someone to come up from behind and do so though.

I know there's no fobus model for my charter but it fits some of the smith models as well.

I think it might come down to there not being a perfect solution, but I am definitely grateful for the suggestions. I will research them some more, maybe there's something different to the serpa for revolvers than there is for autos.

[XD45]

Not sure if they make one that will fit your rig or not, but i've always had great experience w/ the safariland 328, which is an OWB leather pancake w/ thumb strap. They can be had for under $40 so i've got one for most of my guns.

[rkrcpa]

I have an old Bianchi IWB with thumbstrap for my Taurus as well as a DeSantis pancake with strap that both seemed to work very well. I haven't used them in probably 15 years though, I had the hammer bobbed and the straps do me no good.