Kydex for J frame

[Randall757]

Anyone using a kydex holster for concealed carry for their J frame I W B. Ive been trying to find a good holster for my J Frame S&W 442. Would like to see a pic or 2 if you have one available. I want to carry my J frame but unless I find a decent holster I'll have to sell it and move on to something easier to get equipment for.
Thanks
R

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[Stevew]

It's not kydex, but it works for me.


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[Randall757]

Thanks for the reply but unfortunately I cant use anything with a belt loop style holster. My waist size makes it so the belt loop is in the way
The holster ends up either to far forward or to far back. I got a hundreds of bucks of holsters I've been selling at a loss because they just don't work A holster collection that doesn't work I don't need. I'm having trouble in general finding a holster that's concealable and retains the gun at the same time. I keep getting the same story from each maker that j frames are hard to retain in a holster because of how they are shaped.
Everyone wants to put a thumb break on them to keep them put.
R

[SHTFGearLLC]

Have you considered a hybrid holsters? We offer a holster for S&W J frames.

S&W J Frame ACE-1 Holster

Retention should be good (you should be able to run and jump without being worried about the revolver coming out). Its a very comfortable design.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,
Clay

[gooddog]

Check out Simply Rugged holsters, they make wonderfully holsters IWB or OWB for the J frame and you won't need a retention strap.

[BMAT]

They are not kydex but try High Noon. I carry a SP-101 in a Tail Gunner carries and conceals well.

[MrsHB]

Comp-tac has a couple of kydex IWB options for j-frames: Inside Waistband Holsters - products new home - Two O'Clock or Inside Waistband Holsters - products new home - C-TAC Holster.

Have you tried these?

I haven't and probably won't... I imagine the hard edges of kydex would be exceedingly uncomfortable IWB, on curved hips.

I'm sure the retention is good, though.

[Grandpagus]

I have a simply rugged for my J-frame and it sits well just forward of my right hip.
Since I am in my late 60's and a 34 inch waist, it was difficult to find one that would work for me.
It takes a little getting used to, but that wil be the case with any. This one has the standard
and forward cant slots and can be used with a 1 1/2 inch belt. It hides well, btw!
Hope your quest ends in success. TKH from warm cloudy Oregon

[azretired]

Not a fan of kydex, especially for revolvers. I'm old school, I like leather. I use a Don Hume IWB or I pocket carry.

[mitchlovin]

i like leather for the wheel guns, but have you checked out the kholster holster, its a crossbreed supertuck clone but it has a lifetime warranty and was about 50 bucks if i remember right

[luvmy40]

In what position are you looking to carry? IWB or OWB?

[Augrunt]

I got one from dead eye Luke on the way. It's IWB and $34 shipped. I have only read good things about them.

[Kadonny]

I keep getting the same story from each maker that j frames are hard to retain in a holster because of how they are shaped.
Everyone wants to put a thumb break on them to keep them put.
R

Really? Go to any of the prominent hybrid holster makers, they all make an IWB kydex hybird for the J Frame. Choose your maker, Crossbreed, Tommy Theis, White Hat, Bianchi, etc.

I have a Tommy Theis hybrid horsehide for my J frame and it works terrifically. I can snap a picture for you if you need.

[Randall757]

Thanks Kadonny but I haven't found a hybrid that works for me yet. I don't like the mix of leather and kydex. And yes the custom makers in my area have told me retention isn't as easy to build into a holster designed around a J frame some better than others. But most want to put thumb brakes on them.

[pgrass101]

I have just received a White Hat Max Tuck and am giving it its shake down now. I opted for the Kydex/Velcro clips, but might just use the spring clips.