GalcoKodiak Hunter Chest Holster Smith & Wesson X FR 460, Taurus Raging Bull, 8-3/8" Right Hand (Havana) (KK172H)

*******Preface**********If you're going to buy the associated bandolier (not included) and you're looking for .500 SW Mag bandolier, MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE RIGHT ONE!!!! I got the .41/.44 mag etc. bandolier because I accidentally ordered the wrong one (my own fault) because of a mistake I made by looking at the picture on the listing which was the .500 sw mag bandolier. Overall though, a really great buying experience from amazon and Opticsplanet.com, two truly great and helpful entities.*****Actual Shoulder Holster Review*******AMAZING PRODUCT. It is FULLY adjustable to any situation. If you're going to be wearing it over a HUUUUGE winter coat, no problem. I am approximately 56" across the shoulders and 42" at the waist and I had PLENTY of spare room for adjustment! (build is most closely described as a lumberjack power lifter, for anyone wondering)If you wrap the gun in the plastic bag the holster came with and slide it into the holster and get it set all the way in and let it sit for a few days, it breaks in rather well. Remove the bag and then just put the gun itself in and you'll be ready to fend off all the grizzly's in style!So customizable, you can adjust it to any size and any preferred (right handed) carry methods. You can make it hang a little lower or a little higher or with more or less cant, amazing!The holster and the straps are so very comfortable and stylish, absolutely beautiful and 100% functional. A truly masterful creation. The holster, with gun in, sits perfectly on me and allows for free and easy walking and maneuverability. Whether jumping on and ATV or in the truck the holster is NEVER a burden. You will also be the talk of the group and women may magnetically attach to you because of your overflowing ambiance of masculinity.If you're looking for a comfortable way to carry your large revolver (Mine is the SW 500 Mag 8 3/8" revolver) this is a truly great buy. I use this weapon as a large animal defense tool when I'm hunting, fishing, or working (fish biologist).

This is not only the best holster I now own, it's the best holster I've ever seen! Everything about it is top quality--the design, the workmanship, & the functionality. It fits my S&W 460 XVR 8.375" barreled revolver perfectly & Galco even enclosed instructions telling me how to break in the holster quickly by wrapping the gun in 3 layers of Saran Wrap before inserting it into the holster, twisting it from side to side a little, & then keeping it there for at least 15 minutes. It worked perfectly.The instructions also show you how to adjust your holster to wear it the way you want to. The padded shoulder strap & the torso strap allow you to carry the gun comfortably across your chest, cross draw, or even as a semi shoulder holster. I prefer to wear it cross draw down around waist level. The nylon carry straps are long enough to fit over the heaviest coat you own, no matter how large you are, or you can tighten them to wear over a shirt, even if you are small. Each strap is secured by two heavy duty snaps at each end & the gun is held in place by a heavy leather strap with a heavy snap on it. The torso strap also has a quick release plastic buckle so you can put it on or take it off quickly & easily. It's all so secure I can't imagine the gun coming loose under any circumstances.The holster itself is made from very high quality heavy leather & it has been finished perfectly in a Dark Havana Brown color so that it's almost too nice to wear. I can't say enough good things about it & I can't think of anything negative to say about it. The Amazon price of $199.95 is expensive, but it's worth every penny of that. It's as close to perfect as it can get & it comes in a very nice heavy zip lock bag which I'm going to use to store it in. It's almost impossible to find any holster to fit a long barreled S&W 460 or S&W 500, but even if you could, this one would still be a thousand times better.

First let me say you may be able to find this holster for less than the $185.95 price this one cost. Right now (during the holidays) they are out of stock with many main stream suppliers and as I was getting it as a gift I decided to go ahead and pay this price. Normally and with a little looking around you should be able to get this from $20 - $40 less. On to the holster. Galco makes possibly the best production holsters and leather accessories for your firearm out there and only is exceeded by custom makers (at times) and only the very best of them. This one is listed for the X-Frame .460 but it is also for the X-Frame .500 Mag. That is in fact the weapon that this one was purchased for and it is a perfect fit. As to fit. leather will stretch and conform to a degree and Galco recognizes this. When you first receive this (or any other leather Galco holster) you will find the fit extremely tight and holstering and upholstering will seem a problem. It is not! Take your weapon and place it into the holster. This may take some effort at first. Even better, wrap the weapon with one layer of a plastic bag like you get from your local grocery store and then put the weapon in the holster. Let it sit that way for several days. After that, you should find your weapon will fit much better and at the same time comfortably snug. I gave the rating of 5 stars based on the quality and craftsmanship Galco offers here and ignored the somewhat higher than many price in the rating. Caution, this is holster only and not the ammo holder which you will have to order separate. But, do that as it makes a huge difference in the appearance. Straps are easily changed around for fitting to whatever you are wearing be it just your shirt of any sized jacket/coat. Again, this is an exceptionally well made holster that is easy to adjust and simply looks great!