Which Firearm is this for?
Manufacturer
How do I find this?
Finding the Manufacturer Name
The "Manufacturer" of a pistol is equivalent to the "Brand" or "Make". Popular examples of pistol "Makes" are Smith & Wesson, Glock, and Beretta. Make is generally stamped or engraved on the barrel or slide of the pistol, and is sometimes also represented by a logo or insignia on the grip or frame.
The "Make" of a revolver is equivalent to the "Brand" or "Manufacturer". Popular examples of revolver "Makes" are Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Ruger. Make is generally stamped or engraved on the barrel or frame of the pistol, and is sometimes also represented by a logo or insignia on the grip.
Finding the Gun Model
Pistol / Semi-Autos (For Revolvers scroll down)
The "Model" of a pistol distinguishes different guns within the same "Make". For example, Glock produces various numbered Models, with the "17" and "19" among the most popular. Model numbers or names are often stamped or engraved on the barrel or slide, often along with the Make. In some cases, the Model will also be represented as a prefix or other portion of the pistol’s serial number, or may be stamped on the frame in less obvious locations (e.g., under the grip panels).
If Model is not obvious, how else can I find holsters for my pistol?
If your pistol is a “1911,” then it likely corresponds to one of four basic frames for this type of pistol:
- 1911 Government (5” barrel; e.g., Colt 1991)
- 1911 Commander (4.25” barrel; e.g., Colt Combat Commander)
- 1911 Officer (3.5” barrel; e.g., Colt Officer’s Model)
- 1911 Defender (3” barrel; e.g., Colt Defender)
While 1911 frames are not generally identified on the pistol itself, if you know you have a 1911 in one of these sizes, you can usually find holsters for your gun, using the examples above, even if you don’t know your Model.
Revolvers
The “Model” of a revolver distinguishes different guns within the same “Make.” For example, Smith & Wesson produces various numbered Models, like the “629” and “66,” and also named Models like the “Governor.” Model numbers or names are often stamped or engraved on the barrel or frame, often along with the Make. In some cases, the Model will also be represented as a prefix or other portion of the revolver’s serial number, or may be stamped on the frame in less obvious locations (e.g., under the grip, or behind the cylinder).
If Model is not obvious, how else can I find holsters for my revolver?
If your revolver is a Smith & Wesson made since 1957, it likely matches a standard, lettered, frame size:
- J-Frame (Smallest frame, usually 5 shot; e.g., Model 60)
- K-Frame (Medium frame, e.g., Model 66)
- L-Frame (Medium-Large frame, e.g., Model 686)
- N-Frame (Large frame, usually in magnum calibers; e.g., Model 29)
- X-Frame (Xtra Large frame, made for .460-.50 magnum calibers; e.g., Model 500)
- Z-Frame (Recent frame, related to “Governor” model)
While Smith & Wesson frames are not generally identified on the revolver itself, if you know your frame size and your barrel length, you can usually find holsters for your gun, using the examples above, even if you don’t know your Model.
- 1911 Frame
- Accu-Tek
- AJ Ordnance
- Alchemy Custom Weaponry
- Alfa
- Alpha Foxtrot
- American Classic / Metro Arms
- AMT
- Archon Firearms
- Arcus
- AREX (Rex, Fime Group)
- Arma Zeka
- ArmaLite
- Armscor
- Arsenal Firearms
- Astra
- Atak
- ATI (American Tactical Imports)
- Atlas Gunworks
- Auto Ordnance
- Baikal
- BB Tech / American Tactical Imports
- Bearman
- Becker & Hollander (Waffenfabrik August Menz)
- Beretta
- Bergmann
- Bernardelli
- Bersa
- Boberg
- Bond Arms
- Browning
- BUL Armory
- Byrna
- Cabot
- Canik (Century Arms)
- Caracal
- Caspian
- Charles Daly
- Charter Arms
- Cherokee
- Chiappa
- Christensen Arms
- Cimarron
- Citadel
- Cobra (Republic Arms)
- Colt
- Coonan
- CoSaint
- CZ
- CZCustom
- Daewoo
- Dan Wesson
- Davis Industries
- DDA (Devil Dog Arms)
- Derringer
- Detonics
- Deutsche Werken
- Diamondback
- Doublestar
- EAA (Girsan / European American Armory Corp)
- Ed Brown
- EKOL
- Erma
- Essex Firearms
- Faxon
- FEG
- FI Industries
- FIE Corp Miami
- Firestorm
- FK Brno
- FM (Argentine)
- FMK
- FN
- Freedom Arms
- Fusion
- Gamo
- Glock
- Grand Power
- Guncrafter Industries
- H&K (HK, Heckler & Koch)
- H&R
- HAFDASA (Hispano Argentina Fábrica de Automóviles SA)
- Harpers Ferry
- Haskell
- Heizer Defense
- Heritage
- Hi Standard GI
- High Standard
- Hi-Point
- Honor Defense
- Honor Guard
- HS
- Hudson
- Husqvarna
- Inland
- Inter Ordnance
- Interarms
- Intratec
- ISSC
- Ithaka
- Iver Johnson
- IWI
- Jaws
- Jimenez / Jennings
- Kahr (Magnum Research)
- KBI
- Kel-Tec (Grendel)
- Kimber
- Kodiak
- Kriss
- KSN
- Les Baer
- Lionheart
- Llama
- Lorcin
- MAB (Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne)
- MAC
- Makarov
- Manurhin
- MAPF
- Mauser
- Mossberg
- Nagant
- Naroh
- Nighthawk Custom
- Norinco
- North American Arms
- Olympic Arms
- Olympic Arms (Safari)
- Palmetto PSA
- Para-Ordnance
- Phoenix Arms
- Phoenix Trinity
- Pietta
- Polish Radom
- Polymer80
- Radom (CIA Georgia VT)
- Randall
- Raven
- Regent
- Remington
- Roberts Defense
- Rock Island Armory (Armscor)
- Rohrbaugh
- Romanian Tokarev
- Rossi
- Ruger
- Salient Arms (SAI)
- Sar Arms
- Sarsilmaz
- Sauer
- Sauer (J.P. Sauer & Sohn)
- Savage
- SCCY
- Security Industries of America
- Seecamp
- Shadow Systems
- Sig Sauer
- SilencerCo
- Smith and Wesson
- Sphinx
- Springfield Armory
- Star
- Sterling
- Steyr
- STI
- Stoeger
- SVI
- Talon Industries
- Tanfoglio
- Tanfoglio / FIE
- Tara Aerospace
- Taurus
- Taylors & Co
- Thompson Center
- Tisas / SDS Imports
- Tokarev
- TriStar
- Uberti
- Valtro
- Volquartsen
- Walther
- Webley
- Wilson Combat
- Zastava
- Zenith
- Zev Tech
- ZROdelta
- ZVS
- Stealth Arms
- Oracle Arms (OA Defense)
- Rost Martin
- Avidity Arms
- Ermox Defense
- Haenel Schmeisser
- Umarex
- Black Rain
- Fabryka Broni
- Jacob Grey
- Live Free Armory
Gun Model
How do I find this?
Finding the Manufacturer Name
The "Manufacturer" of a pistol is equivalent to the "Brand" or "Make". Popular examples of pistol "Makes" are Smith & Wesson, Glock, and Beretta. Make is generally stamped or engraved on the barrel or slide of the pistol, and is sometimes also represented by a logo or insignia on the grip or frame.
The "Make" of a revolver is equivalent to the "Brand" or "Manufacturer". Popular examples of revolver "Makes" are Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Ruger. Make is generally stamped or engraved on the barrel or frame of the pistol, and is sometimes also represented by a logo or insignia on the grip.
Finding the Gun Model
Pistol / Semi-Autos (For Revolvers scroll down)
The "Model" of a pistol distinguishes different guns within the same "Make". For example, Glock produces various numbered Models, with the "17" and "19" among the most popular. Model numbers or names are often stamped or engraved on the barrel or slide, often along with the Make. In some cases, the Model will also be represented as a prefix or other portion of the pistol’s serial number, or may be stamped on the frame in less obvious locations (e.g., under the grip panels).
If Model is not obvious, how else can I find holsters for my pistol?
If your pistol is a “1911,” then it likely corresponds to one of four basic frames for this type of pistol:
- 1911 Government (5” barrel; e.g., Colt 1991)
- 1911 Commander (4.25” barrel; e.g., Colt Combat Commander)
- 1911 Officer (3.5” barrel; e.g., Colt Officer’s Model)
- 1911 Defender (3” barrel; e.g., Colt Defender)
While 1911 frames are not generally identified on the pistol itself, if you know you have a 1911 in one of these sizes, you can usually find holsters for your gun, using the examples above, even if you don’t know your Model.
Revolvers
The “Model” of a revolver distinguishes different guns within the same “Make.” For example, Smith & Wesson produces various numbered Models, like the “629” and “66,” and also named Models like the “Governor.” Model numbers or names are often stamped or engraved on the barrel or frame, often along with the Make. In some cases, the Model will also be represented as a prefix or other portion of the revolver’s serial number, or may be stamped on the frame in less obvious locations (e.g., under the grip, or behind the cylinder).
If Model is not obvious, how else can I find holsters for my revolver?
If your revolver is a Smith & Wesson made since 1957, it likely matches a standard, lettered, frame size:
- J-Frame (Smallest frame, usually 5 shot; e.g., Model 60)
- K-Frame (Medium frame, e.g., Model 66)
- L-Frame (Medium-Large frame, e.g., Model 686)
- N-Frame (Large frame, usually in magnum calibers; e.g., Model 29)
- X-Frame (Xtra Large frame, made for .460-.50 magnum calibers; e.g., Model 500)
- Z-Frame (Recent frame, related to “Governor” model)
While Smith & Wesson frames are not generally identified on the revolver itself, if you know your frame size and your barrel length, you can usually find holsters for your gun, using the examples above, even if you don’t know your Model.
Specifics
How to Measure Barrel?
Finding the Manufacturer Name
The "Manufacturer" of a pistol is equivalent to the "Brand" or "Make". Popular examples of pistol "Makes" are Smith & Wesson, Glock, and Beretta. Make is generally stamped or engraved on the barrel or slide of the pistol, and is sometimes also represented by a logo or insignia on the grip or frame.
The "Make" of a revolver is equivalent to the "Brand" or "Manufacturer". Popular examples of revolver "Makes" are Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Ruger. Make is generally stamped or engraved on the barrel or frame of the pistol, and is sometimes also represented by a logo or insignia on the grip.
Finding the Gun Model
Pistol / Semi-Autos (For Revolvers scroll down)
The "Model" of a pistol distinguishes different guns within the same "Make". For example, Glock produces various numbered Models, with the "17" and "19" among the most popular. Model numbers or names are often stamped or engraved on the barrel or slide, often along with the Make. In some cases, the Model will also be represented as a prefix or other portion of the pistol’s serial number, or may be stamped on the frame in less obvious locations (e.g., under the grip panels).
If Model is not obvious, how else can I find holsters for my pistol?
If your pistol is a “1911,” then it likely corresponds to one of four basic frames for this type of pistol:
- 1911 Government (5” barrel; e.g., Colt 1991)
- 1911 Commander (4.25” barrel; e.g., Colt Combat Commander)
- 1911 Officer (3.5” barrel; e.g., Colt Officer’s Model)
- 1911 Defender (3” barrel; e.g., Colt Defender)
While 1911 frames are not generally identified on the pistol itself, if you know you have a 1911 in one of these sizes, you can usually find holsters for your gun, using the examples above, even if you don’t know your Model.
Revolvers
The “Model” of a revolver distinguishes different guns within the same “Make.” For example, Smith & Wesson produces various numbered Models, like the “629” and “66,” and also named Models like the “Governor.” Model numbers or names are often stamped or engraved on the barrel or frame, often along with the Make. In some cases, the Model will also be represented as a prefix or other portion of the revolver’s serial number, or may be stamped on the frame in less obvious locations (e.g., under the grip, or behind the cylinder).
If Model is not obvious, how else can I find holsters for my revolver?
If your revolver is a Smith & Wesson made since 1957, it likely matches a standard, lettered, frame size:
- J-Frame (Smallest frame, usually 5 shot; e.g., Model 60)
- K-Frame (Medium frame, e.g., Model 66)
- L-Frame (Medium-Large frame, e.g., Model 686)
- N-Frame (Large frame, usually in magnum calibers; e.g., Model 29)
- X-Frame (Xtra Large frame, made for .460-.50 magnum calibers; e.g., Model 500)
- Z-Frame (Recent frame, related to “Governor” model)
While Smith & Wesson frames are not generally identified on the revolver itself, if you know your frame size and your barrel length, you can usually find holsters for your gun, using the examples above, even if you don’t know your Model.
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