DeSantis DeSantis Speed Scabbard

Perfect fit

Yes, you know it is hard to find holsters for this odd handgun, and this one works just fineAcceptable quality and it holds the gun well and is otherwise fit fineHowever, the one that was shipped to me was black not the displayed tan color

Great holster, great quality, would recommend

Fits gun perfect

Experience:I've made my own leather holsters and hats, I understand leather.Carrying for almost 15 years with a mix of holsters and large full size firearms.Before you say it, Yes I left the gun half inserted into the holster for 24 hours to help stretch the leather and it didn't make a difference.This holster is SO tight, I had to use both hands to jam the gun into the holster, and both hands rocking and pulling to try and release the gun from the holster. It took about 30 seconds of using all my strength (I'm not a total wimp, must have used at least 40-50lbs of force) to pry the firearm from this thing.To make it worse, I put the holster on my belt. In order for my holster to be placed properly, I have to cinch up my belt just a little snug, to keep the gun up. I mean, you can't sag your pants when wearing a holster with a large firearm right? it has to be comfortably snug to keep it from flopping around. In doing so, the way the holster belt loops are designed, when you put this on your belt it bends the leather and actually increases the retention of the gun because it's stretching the leather points further out.100% impossible to remove my gun from this holster while wearing it, even with both hands. Perhaps with more time it would have worked it way loose, but between that and the extra flaps of leather that are used to funnel/guide the gun into the holster my skin was getting raw just from a few hours of wearing it.

Not sure who was saying this was a bad product?I am saying a great product. Fits gun nicely and is easy to draw from holster. The Governor fits perfectly and is exactly what I wanted. DeSantis nailed it.I always buy is DeSantisproducts for all my firearms.always high quality and fit perfectly!

As a firearms instructor, I have "broken in" dozens of leather holsters. Some of them have been DeSantis. When I purchased a Smith & Wesson Governor revolver, I was glad to see that DeSantis made a leather holster specifically for the Governor. However, I tried all the tricks that I've learned in the past for almost two weeks and I was never able to get the holster to stretch sufficiently to be able to draw the revolver in a quick and efficient manner. I did not try using a leather softener because DeSantis says that would void the warranty. In my opinion, the design of the holster is correct but it was stitched far too small. I cannot recommend the DeSantis Governor holster.

First off a couple of things that aren't a deal breaker for me, but a potential buyer should know. The holster you'll be getting isn't exactly as pictured. Two belt slots not three, and no adjustment screw. Now let me get to the meat of this product. Unless you are willing to pay almost double for a custom holster this one will suit your needs. The Governor is an odd shaped handgun to say the least but this DeSantis fits it well with good retention. Reholstering quickly is going to be an issue due to some strange flaps at the top. It's almost like they wanted to put a snap retainer on and backed out at the last minute. Just do a double check or do some home surgery on it and you should be fine.For such a hulking revolver this holster allows me to carry my Governor concealed, with the proper clothing and belt. It really does a nice job of keeping it high and tight and the weight is pretty much a non issue. Granted I'm a revolver kind of guy and prefer a piece of metal rather than a polymer framed gun. In all likelihood I will be buying a custom rig for this particular firearm down the road, but for now this holster seems to fit my needs.