Fobus SW4 Standard Holster for Smith & Wesson K&L frame revolvers, Taurus 431, 65, 66, Right Hand Paddle

I don't normally carry a revolver, but in the ASI pistol match one is needed. Didn't need anything fancy, just something to hold the revolver for an hour or two. This fits, fits the Taurus perfectly and is a comfortable wear.

First, I have always had leather holsters in my life, except when I was around 10 years old using a toy gun. This was purchased with some reservation due to the fact that I don't like plastic holsters as they look cheap and they break, normally. I also own a S&W K Frame with a 1" shorter barrel. I needed a holster that would not be obvious and it needed to be light in weight. I called Fobus before I purchased and was told that it would be fine but the barrel would simply be 1" longer than on my S&W.I received it in a reasonable time and sure enough it looked like a plastic toy holster at first. After examining it, I appreciate that there was a good deal of thought that went into the design. I inserted the S&W and there was a distinct "snap" sound as the holster tends to grasp the trigger to keep it secured. I slipped the paddle just inside of my jeans until the two latches locked under my belt. OK, the S&W is indeed positioned with a slight forward cant, is it secured? Yes. Is it easily pulled out from the rear? No. How about the draw? Very nice! Very Smooth, however, it must be pulled straight up which was not really a problem.In a nutshell, plastic yes, but you get over that very quickly. IMO It is well designed, well built, very light, draws and re-holsters smoothly and your piece is secure. I think that most will approve of this one, especially at this price. It is a perfect fit for my S&W 357 and it meets my needs. It certainly has me re-thinking my thoughts about plastic holsters in general.From an old dog; Well Done Fobus!

I bought this for a 1970's Taurus Model 80 4". Since this gun is close to a S&W model 10, I got this holster. Fits perfectly. Nice and snug, you can hold the holster upside down and the gun will not fall out.

Fobus makes great products and always has. This is the first time buying without trying. This particular item did not accommodate a Model 66 frame with a ported barrel. The sight block was too high and wide for the opening. It is a shame otherwise I would have given this a 5 star rating. Solid holster and best thing at this price

Does not hold the gun as i would prefer but it works just fine. I have used this type of holster for various weapons. It is quality always.

I have a Taurus 66 and it sticks significantly.Very hard to pull out at times.

This is a good holster. It does NOT fit a Taurus 627 Tracker with a 4” barrel. The reviews that say it does are wrong. Quality build but not for a Taurus 627 Tracker

I have a S&W 586 (same as the 686 but with a blued finish) with a 4" barrel and this holster feels like it was custom made to fit. There is no back strap but the gun sort of, "snaps," into place and provides ample retention for off duty, concealed carry (I am a retired law enforcement officer) or open carry at the gun store where I work part time. The paddle has a rubber surface on the side that presses against your body and holds the holster firmly in place when drawing the weapon. I have always had a hard time finding comfortable and practical holsters for carrying my revolver off duty and am very happy I came across this one.

Fits a King Cobra, little bit if wiggle, added some felt and its perfect.

Perfect range holster for my S&W 686.

Excellent holster. Fits a 4.25" barrel "Canadian Edition" model 686 as well with just a tiny bit (less than 1/4") of the barrel sticking out. It makes my S&W 686 feel lighter then my 1911 in a BladeTech holster even though it's almost twice the weight. Highly recommended.

It was very difficult for me to find a decent holster at a reasonable price for my 'Canadian' S&W 686 (i.e. the 4.2" barrel). This is constructed for the US 4" version (which is prohibited in Canada). Only a very small portion of the barrel pokes out through the open end of the holster and it does not affect its utility.Are there more robust kydex holsters out there? Probably. But they are also at least twice the price.One drawback is that the 'paddle' is fixed. It's not possible to remove it and attach a different belt attachment. But, if you are looking for a moderately priced holster that will fit a 'Canadian' S&W 686 for casual range work, this will do nicely.

Not sure what else to say other than it does what it says it will do :)