Most of Bond’s kit is chosen to be seen. His holster in Casino Royale is chosen not to be. The Vega IB339 is a soft cognac suede holster that sits inside the waistband, behind a belt and a jacket, and the Vega IB3 range it belongs to is the nearest thing to it on sale. For anyone looking for the Vega IB339 holster, the answer is the IB3 in cognac suede, ordered for the right gun.
In the film
Daniel Craig’s Bond wears a Vega holster on his belt during the Madagascar chase in Casino Royale (2006), carrying the Walther P99. It is seen again when the tracking device is implanted in his arm at the Ocean Club. Collectors identify it as the IB339, though one source also names the IB332, so we describe it as a close match rather than a certainty.
The details of the Vega IB3 holster
Suede, not stiff leather. The IB3 is made in cognac suede, which is softer against the body than moulded leather and gives the holster a worn-in look from the start.
Inside the waistband. It is cut for inside-position wear, held to the belt by a polymer clip, so there is no bulky outer shell and the line of a jacket is undisturbed.
Left or right. The design is ambidextrous, so the same holster works for either hand. Vega lists the Walther P99 and P99Q among the many pistols it is made for, but the exact code depends on the weapon, so check Vega’s code search before ordering.
Owning it now
This is a practical item for a licensed owner, not a prop. If you do carry lawfully, a suede inside-waistband holster is a quiet choice: it hides under an untucked shirt or a jacket and does not announce itself in the way a belt holster does. Rules on carrying differ widely by country and state, so the sensible first step is to confirm what you may do where you live.
For anyone who simply wants the Bond reference, it is a good example of the film’s understated kit. We would choose the cognac, as Bond does, and pair it with a plain dark leather belt.
Specifications
| Range | Vega IB3, inside suede belt holster (IB339 in the film) |
|---|---|
| Material and colour | Suede leather, cognac |
| Hand | Ambidextrous, left and right |
| Attachment | Polymer belt clip, inside-waistband position |
| Origin | Vega Holster, Italy |
Full details and the weapon code search are on Vega’s own page for the IB3.
Questions
What holster does Bond wear in Casino Royale?
Collectors identify it as a Vega IB339 suede inside-waistband holster, worn on his belt for the Walther P99. One source also suggests the IB332, so it is best treated as a close match.
Is the Vega IB339 still made?
Vega’s current catalogue lists the IB3 inside suede belt holster in cognac. The research we have does not show a separate IB339 listing, so the weapon code should be confirmed with Vega or the seller.
Which guns does the Vega IB3 fit?
Vega lists dozens of pistols and revolvers for the IB3, including the Walther P99, P99Q and PPK. The right model depends on the exact gun, so use Vega’s code search.
Is it left or right handed?
Both. The IB3 is ambidextrous.
More from the film is on our Casino Royale page, with the rest of Daniel Craig’s Bond and more accessories.
