Holster options for my 642

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I'm really liking my 642 these days, and have been searching for the "perfect" holster. I've come to realize that "perfect" depends on what I'm wearing, and I like to have options for how I carry this gun. I usually carry something small, because I'm 5'8", 140 lbs, and DO NOT like to wear baggy clothing. Yeah, I'd love to conceal a GP100, but that just ain't happening. My Glock 19 is the biggest gun that I conceal, and that is in Winter only.

I alternate between pocket, IWB, and OWB carry with my 642. I have to say that my new favorite carry method is OWB in a Don Hume JIT Slide with a flannel shirt or hoodie over the gun. For a gun this small and light, it just disappears when carried that way. My belt is a Blade-Tech "Looper".

My holsters are: Don Hume JIT slide OWB, Uncle Mike's pocket holster, High Noon Mr Softy.



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[GreyGhost]

I usually carry my j frame in a Threat Solutions holster. It's an all kydex holster. Gun conceals really well. I have a Desantis Nemesis for it but I prefer to only pocket carry a 380.

[Stevew]

FIST #12 for OWB. FIST #20 for IWB. I have a bunch of holsters for J frames, most of them work with my 642, but the #12 and #20 are my favorites for all my J frames.

[doublehorse]

My 642 is happy in a Mika pocket holster.

[ksholder]

Pure Kustom Black Ops Pro. I have one for my J-frames and you forget they are there while they are absolutely concealed regardless of how you contort yourself.

[zacii]

My 442 rides in a Mika when doing pocket duty.

But I really prefer carrying it AIWB with a Mr. Softy by High Noon Holsters.

[retsupt99]

Sounds like you have the IWB/OWB selections covered, but if you want the 'perfect pocket holster'...Fist Pocket Holster w/ the thumb push

[RKM]

My 442 rides in a Mika when doing pocket duty.

But I really prefer carrying it AIWB with a Mr. Softy by High Noon Holsters.

I just brought home a 442 like an hour ago! I am excited! Got it to replace my Kel-Tec P3AT.

I had a Desantis pocket holser for a G26 laying around (I don't even have, or have ever had a G26, haha). The J-frame fits it great. I may just use that.

I look at this gun and think "seems a bit big for pocket carry"... but after reading all the people raving about J-frames for pocket carry, I took the plunge. Wow... somehow it just works. But I've only had it for an hour... we'll see after a few weeks. I'm sure nothing will change.

[tts]

The Desantis Nemesis is an EXCELLENT pocket holster for the 442/642 J-Frame. Don Hume also has a nice OWB holster.

If you want something custom made, check out Shielded Holsters or Crossbreed Holsters (they fit like a glove).

[Goldstar225]

For pocket carry my 642 rides in a Mika holster.

[bnewell]

Pure Kustom Black Ops Pro. I have one for my J-frames and you forget they are there while they are absolutely concealed regardless of how you contort yourself.

just received my BOP last week for my J-frame.......awesome holster and Rocky/Pure Kustom is 1st Class!!

[bnewell]

here it is......


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[Old School]

I think the OP has his holster selection covered in all three areas.

Good job.

That said I have at least 3-5 holsters for every handgun I own and I keep buying more when something special comes on the market.

I need to seek professional help.

OS

[jack76590]

Sounds like you have the IWB/OWB selections covered, but if you want the 'perfect pocket holster'...Fist Pocket Holster w/ the thumb push

After trying a number of pocket holsters for Jframe, I too decided on Fist in Kydex. They are pocket side specific and I have one for both right and left pockets.