firestar m40 holster

poilu · February 19th, 2009, 10:35 PM

does anyone know who makes a leather pancake or belt slide holster that fits a star firestar m40? thanks

Rimcrew · February 20th, 2009, 02:53 AM

I don't mean to hijack, but I am so excited to see that someone else will actually admit to owning a firestar! I feel like we are related, lol.

I have a .40 and a .45 and love them both. They aren't flashy, but do what they are supposed to do, every time!

Good luck on your search, and if I come across one, I will let you know.

TwinCarry · February 20th, 2009, 03:23 AM

That makes 3 of us now. The difference is, I don't own one. But I held one at a recent gun show and I really like the feel of the pistol. A little heavy for it's size, but I think that's what makes it feel good. Perfect balance, I think.

I'm hoping to get one soon!

micpoo · February 20th, 2009, 04:41 AM

4 of us.

I'm also looking for a good holster choice.

FHBrumb · February 20th, 2009, 10:18 AM

I had one years ago, and carried in an Uncle Mike's. There just isn't much for them. It was my first really small pistol. It functioned well, and shot straight. It did not have the best trigger pull, however. I traded it in for a Model 60 snubbie. I'm going to guess it was 12 to 14 years ago.

I also once had a Star PD 45ACP. There are a few good ones for that yet.

Search for Star m40 and m43. Externally they are the same...
Cheaper Than Dirt - America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter

Gould & Goodrich Body Guard Belly Band Holster Model T72

Safariland Nylok "Stuffer" Inside-the-Pants Holster - Model

good2go · February 20th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Make that 5 I have an M-43 9mm very underrated IMHO bought it
new when they first came out .

Bianchi and Don Hume make a nice holster for the Firestars

Don Hume RH Black H721 Belt Holster for a Firestar 9mm/40 cal. (Cocked & Locked Carry)

BIANCHI INTERARMS Firestar HOLSTERS & POUCHES

Superhouse 15 · February 20th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Try here, they can make one to fit your Firestar.
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poilu · February 21st, 2009, 07:05 PM

take notice my firestar brothers, superhouse nailed it. they'll make you a perfect fit firestar holster at a reasonable price. good looking holsters, many styles. thanks superhouse.

Superhouse 15 · February 21st, 2009, 09:41 PM

I'm a lefty that carries some odd stuff. An MK-40 Kahr, a P7M8, a 610 N frame, a K frame snub, and they will make holsters and magazine/ moon clip/ speedloader pouches exactly as you specify. You can't just walk into your local gun shop and get a left handed P7M8 IWB and matching right-side mag pouch, trust me.

Get all the spare parts and magazines you can, they're getting hard to find.

Sandback · April 28th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Bianchi used to make an excellent holster for the M40. I was excited to see the post from good2go with the Don Hume and Bianchi links. I have an older Bianchi belt loop model (model 19/19A I think) that works fairly well, although the weight of the M40 tends to pull a bit. I haven't seen or heard of any Kydex holsters that work for the M40, although that doesn't mean there aren't any... Of course, a custom rig can always be had for a cost. If anyone knows of an off the shelf solution for an Inside The Waistband (IWB), a Kydex paddle system, or a decent shoulder rig, please post! Are all firestar holsters created equal? In other words, will a rig for an M40 work for the M45? Or the 9mm model?

Both my wife and I have an M40, and these are outstanding compact pistols. I have never had a FTF or FTE with commercial ammunition, and my personal belief is that this fine pistol might be a little on the heavy side for CCW, but I would never feel undergunned with this in my holster. Accurate, reliable, and comfortable to fire, what is not to like? The Star Firestar M40 is a fine pistol.

February 19th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#1
poilu New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: maine Posts: 6	firestar m40 holster does anyone know who makes a leather pancake or belt slide holster that fits a star firestar m40? thanks

February 20th, 2009, 03:23 AM	#3
TwinCarry Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 341	That makes 3 of us now. The difference is, I don't own one. But I held one at a recent gun show and I really like the feel of the pistol. A little heavy for it's size, but I think that's what makes it feel good. Perfect balance, I think. I'm hoping to get one soon! __________________ SA EMP ~ Sig P232s ~ Walther PP ~ Makarov ~ S&W 442 ~ Ruger LCP HK USP Compact ~ HK P2000sk ~ RIA Tactical ~ FN Hi-Power ~ Sig GSR C3

February 20th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#5
FHBrumb Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA, where else? Posts: 337	I had one years ago, and carried in an Uncle Mike's. There just isn't much for them. It was my first really small pistol. It functioned well, and shot straight. It did not have the best trigger pull, however. I traded it in for a Model 60 snubbie. I'm going to guess it was 12 to 14 years ago. I also once had a Star PD 45ACP. There are a few good ones for that yet. Search for Star m40 and m43. Externally they are the same... Cheaper Than Dirt - America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter Gould & Goodrich Body Guard Belly Band Holster Model T72 Safariland Nylok "Stuffer" Inside-the-Pants Holster - Model __________________ Amendment XIV Section 1. ...No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...

February 20th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#7
Superhouse 15 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,509	Holsters Try here, they can make one to fit your Firestar. Untitled Document Welcome to DC

February 21st, 2009, 07:05 PM	#8
poilu New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: maine Posts: 6	firestar holster take notice my firestar brothers, superhouse nailed it. they'll make you a perfect fit firestar holster at a reasonable price. good looking holsters, many styles. thanks superhouse.

February 20th, 2009, 02:53 AM	#2
Rimcrew Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 20	I don't mean to hijack, but I am so excited to see that someone else will actually admit to owning a firestar! I feel like we are related, lol. I have a .40 and a .45 and love them both. They aren't flashy, but do what they are supposed to do, every time! Good luck on your search, and if I come across one, I will let you know.

February 20th, 2009, 04:41 AM	#4
micpoo New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 3	4 of us. I'm also looking for a good holster choice.

February 20th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#6
good2go Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tao , Texas Posts: 19	Make that 5 I have an M-43 9mm very underrated IMHO bought it new when they first came out . Bianchi and Don Hume make a nice holster for the Firestars Don Hume RH Black H721 Belt Holster for a Firestar 9mm/40 cal. (Cocked & Locked Carry) BIANCHI INTERARMS Firestar HOLSTERS & POUCHES

February 21st, 2009, 09:41 PM	#9
Superhouse 15 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,509	You're welcome I'm a lefty that carries some odd stuff. An MK-40 Kahr, a P7M8, a 610 N frame, a K frame snub, and they will make holsters and magazine/ moon clip/ speedloader pouches exactly as you specify. You can't just walk into your local gun shop and get a left handed P7M8 IWB and matching right-side mag pouch, trust me. Get all the spare parts and magazines you can, they're getting hard to find.

April 28th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#10
Sandback New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 1	M40 Firestar Bianchi used to make an excellent holster for the M40. I was excited to see the post from good2go with the Don Hume and Bianchi links. I have an older Bianchi belt loop model (model 19/19A I think) that works fairly well, although the weight of the M40 tends to pull a bit. I haven't seen or heard of any Kydex holsters that work for the M40, although that doesn't mean there aren't any... Of course, a custom rig can always be had for a cost. If anyone knows of an off the shelf solution for an Inside The Waistband (IWB), a Kydex paddle system, or a decent shoulder rig, please post! Are all firestar holsters created equal? In other words, will a rig for an M40 work for the M45? Or the 9mm model? Both my wife and I have an M40, and these are outstanding compact pistols. I have never had a FTF or FTE with commercial ammunition, and my personal belief is that this fine pistol might be a little on the heavy side for CCW, but I would never feel undergunned with this in my holster. Accurate, reliable, and comfortable to fire, what is not to like? The Star Firestar M40 is a fine pistol.

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