The Galco DAO (Double Action Outdoorsman) Strongside/Crossdraw holster for the Smith & Wesson X-Frame M460 (brand part no. DAO172) is a premium steerhide belt holster built for big-bore revolver carry in the field. Galco designed it to be worn either strongside on the same-side hip or crossdraw on the opposite hip, at the shooter’s discretion, rather than locking the carrier into one position. A retention strap with a large polymer tab keeps the revolver secure in the brush, and tension-screw adjustments let you dial in a custom fit rather than relying on the leather alone. This right-hand holster fits belts up to 1.75 inches wide and is not built for a red-dot-equipped revolver.

Key Specifications

• It’s built specifically for the Smith & Wesson X-Frame M460 revolver.
• It can be worn strongside or crossdraw, at the shooter’s discretion.
• The construction is premium steerhide rather than a synthetic material.
• A retention strap with a large polymer tab secures the revolver and is easier to snap and unsnap with a gloved hand.
• Tension-screw adjustments let you dial in a custom fit to the revolver.
• It fits belts up to 1.75 inches wide.
• It’s not built to accommodate a red-dot-equipped revolver.
• This holster is configured for right-hand draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DAO stand for on this holster? Double Action Outdoorsman, Galco’s name for this big-bore revolver carry line, not a description of the trigger type.

Which revolver is this holster built for? The Smith & Wesson X-Frame M460.

Can this holster be worn on either side? Yes. It’s built to be worn strongside on the same-side hip or crossdraw on the opposite hip, at the shooter’s discretion.

Buy the Galco DAO Strongside/Crossdraw Holster, S&W X-Frame M460

Order the Galco DAO holster for the S&W X-Frame M460 from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and carry a big-bore revolver secured with a glove-friendly retention strap. See more concealed carry holsters from Schaefer Defense for additional carry options.