Cardini Leather Premium IWB Holster for 5-Shot Revolvers, S&W J Frame, Taurus 605, 642 Airweight, 38 Special

Finally, I found the perfect leather holster for my S&W 1 7/8" barrel. The holster is soft quality leather and the barrel comes right up to 1/8" from the edge of the holster. Perfect for my snub nose. Like a custom fit. Other holsters are made for the J frame but for up to 3" barrels which is too much material for the snubby. The clip is strong steel. The cut of the holster is perfect, being able to draw from the holster without any clearance issues. While reholstering you have to manipulate the top of the holster. This is fine because the holsters that have a wide stiffened top are too bulky for me. I'd rather have the slimmer holster and this is slimmer than 2 others I've tried & returned. Plus the edges of the holster where the 2 sides are pressed together are finished and slim. Like they were heated together. And of course there is stitching all around. Function first, asthetics 2nd, but this is not only a great functioning holster but also a very good looking holster. When I first received the holster there was a little extra space between the cylinder and the inside of the holster so I placed the holster with the gun inside in a vise with the jaws protected so not to damage the leather or gun. The holster formed perfectly.Great holster and I highly recommend the Cardini holster.

This is a perfect fit for my 38 Special police revolver.

This Cardini holster fits my 642 like a glove. Fits several pairs of pants and shorts perfectly. You won't find a pocket holster that fits every pocket, but this does a great job for when it does. Quality of the leather, molding and assembly are top notch. Zero complaints, highly recommended if you are looking.

Excellent quality.. I've had and qve dilligently use this holster for my EDC for years now.. I have no complaints.. totally satisfied.. Worth the money; it pays for it self as time goes on.

I purchased this holster before Amazon began restricting it's sale and shipping to my state. I live in a legal conceal carry state so this makes absolutely no sense. Amazon states that it's individual sellers choosing not to ship to certain states but if you talk with those sellers they say, no, it's Amazon placing the restriction. It seems no one can get a straight answer on this. It's happening to multiple states. Even if Amazon will still ship to your state, take your business away from them, just like they are attempting to take your gun rights away from you. This is the definition of infringement on our rights. All of these holsters can be purchased direct from the manufacturer.That said, this holster is comfortable and sturdy and fits a Smith and Wesson 38 special, Airweight, well. I've used it daily for well over a year. I wear it in my waistband only, no belt. The gun fits tight enough that I do need to do a two handed draw, pushing down on the top of the holster while pulling the gun out. After a year the leather has not loosened up much. I don't worry about the hold being too loose but I do have to do that two handed draw. My only complaint is that the metal clip destroys clothing. Any shirt, if slightly fitted, rubs against it and ultimately cuts holes in the fabric. I've resorted to a piece of duct tape over the outside of the clip.

I'm sorry I didn't buy this sooner. I've always been a Safariland and DeSantis person. I'm sorry I didn't hear about Cardini Holsters sooner. AWESOME holster. Fits gun perfectly. Comfortable to conceal. Very good, real, genuine leather. Might take a little while to break in. But it's a great holster.

Nice clean leather holster

For around $40 it seems to be a good leather jokester so far, pictured here with my Colt Cobra. I have it wrapped in plastic and placed snuggly in the holster trying to break it. It is very tight fit right now but that should end being a good thing once it’s broke in after a week or two. My other versa carry’s I carry my Glock’s in were similar break in period at first.Good quality leather and stitching on the outside. The inside has that familiar stiff cheaper leather feel but most holsters at this price point do.I was very impressed that with non prime free shipping the holster showed up in 2 days. I had read a review the customer service and shipping is top notch. That appears to be true so far. Which is great considering it’s not quite expensive enough to want to spend hours on the phone with someone or spend your own money sending an item back.The color is good and compliments classic looking revolvers well. While I typically carry conventional semi’s off duty I bought this colt and holster as an occasional switch up. I hope it breaks in well as I think it will!