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S&W 396 Holster
« on: May 28, 2007, 03:38:52 PM »
Just bought a S&W 396 Mountain Lite 44 special with 3"barrel. Looking for a holster to fit for concealed carry and field use. Would prefer a pancake style. No holster manufacturers list this gun. I was thinking some other S&W models might be a similar fit. This is my first S&W so I do not know that much about other models. Thought maybe some of the knowledgeable people on the forum might have some ideas.Thanks, Ken 
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Re: S&W 396 Holster
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2007, 05:47:21 PM »
It's an L-frame gun so any 4" L-frame gun holster will work OK. Models 586 and 686 are the most commonly seen examples.


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Re: S&W 396 Holster
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2007, 03:33:57 PM »
Thanks Graybeard, Seems most of holsters to fit this model are all 4". Not wanting an extra 1" of leather hanging down I decided to go with a Bianchi 5 black widow, hope i made a good choice. Got a great deal at Opticsplanet Too!. Thanks Again, Ken
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Re: S&W 396 Holster
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2007, 11:59:31 PM »
usually pretty easy to have a leathersmith trim an inch off a holster
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