Cardini Leather Premium OWB Concealed Carry Holster for 5-Shot Revolvers, S&W J Frame, Taurus 605, 642 Airweight

I have been carrying concealed for more than 20 years. I have tried several leather holsters and have been disappointed with all of them. I finally bought a 9 mm weapon and a Kydex holster. I really wanted to return to a revolver and started looking for a better holster. I saw this Cardini holster and it clicked all of the right boxes. The reviews were mostly good so I bought it. This holster is exactly what I have been looking for. It is by far the most comfortable holster I have ever worn. It fit my Ruger SP101 perfectly. The back of the holster keeps the hammer from damaging chairs when you sit down, my truck seat has a hole where my weapon hit the seat with a previous holster. This holster retains the weapon without a retention strap. I holstered my weapon when I received it and turned it upside down and shook it and it kept the weapon secure. I can draw the weapon easily and it is no more difficult to reholster than my 9mm in Kydex. It came in a different color than I ordered but I carry concealed so that isn’t a problem. This is the best holster I have ever had.

Finding a good OWB leather CCW holster for a hammerless revolver is a PITA. A lot of them lack good natural? retention or simply don't work too well for CCW because they print under light cover garments. Fortunately, I found this one in Amazon for my new S&W 432UC .32 HR Magnum and it fits perfect with no break in required yet has a snug fit, especially when belted on your waist. As with any true pancake holster, reholstering is usually a two handed task since the holster flattens against your waist when empty. Not a problem for me since my usual holster as a LEO was a pancake but had a retention strap. Overall, an excellent holster for the money. The leather isn't the thickest like my 1791 Gunleather holster but it's not cheap either. The 1791 holster is great with THICK and STIFF leather, but the Cardini is more supple and conceals better with a light overgarmet than the 1791 because it conforms to your body. The stitching is strong and the belt slots are sized appropriately. Highly recommend.

Ordered one for my old .38 spl Colt Agent snub. Comfortable, I can wear it all day if need be, even while riding in my truck. Easy to conceal under an untucked shirt. Good, tight fit of my weapon. No concern about pistol falling out. Quality craftmanship. Got mine in Brown. Looks great. I'm a happy camper.

Excellent price for a good above average product. Materials are very good and well put together. I would give it five stars if the belt loops were slightly larger for of my wide belts. My 38 J frame fits perfect. I would recommend this holster.

Low price usually indicates , not so great in fit . This was a pleasant surprise . After being broken in the fit is fine . Well worth the price . It will be used even after my much more $ Mitch Rosen scabbard arrives .

The leather is quality leather. Fits my revolver perfectly (S&W mod. 638-3). As one reviewer mentioned, it isn't the easiest to reholster however the holster holds the gun snugly and it comes out quickly. Quality product.

This little holster works great. I own holsters mostly Galco but this one does what it us supposed to do hold the weapon in place. The leather is not as heavy as a holster for a 40 or 45. I use it for a j frame 357 when I do not want to carry large caliber and it stays snug to the body with sticking out or flopping around. Matter of fact have it on now as I write this. Worth the price (this coming from a person who carries everyday for decades)

Ok for the money but definitely not up to standard. This is made like other budget leather holsters with both front and back made from the same size of leather, all good manufacturers use a longer piece for the front of the holster and add a reinforced piece across the opening for reholstering. It is usable but not something I would use for a class.