Best J-Frame Pocket Holster?? - Page 3

blindluck · May 9th, 2008, 07:21 PM

I had the Mika and it didn't work for me. It carries the gun well enough but offers zero retention. When seated comfortably on the couch, wearing baggy shorts I found the J-frame literall laying next to me. It had slipped out of the holster and pocket because it has zero retention.

BTW, the customer service is the BEST. Robert gave me a refund and told me to keep the holster AND he sent another holster (round bottom to go with my square bottom) and told me that if it didn't work for me then to give it to somebody else!

Sanjman2 · May 9th, 2008, 07:53 PM

BTW, the customer service is the BEST. Robert gave me a refund and told me to keep the holster AND he sent another holster (round bottom to go with my square bottom) and told me that if it didn't work for me then to give it to somebody else![/quote]

Wow, a refund and keeping the holster is great. A refund, keeping the holster and being sent another one is UNREAL!

mhiggi02 · May 9th, 2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by josh

It looks like right at 1/8" or less. I had mine made with only one "hook," and I've yet to had it even attempt to come out of my pocket. I usually wear slacks that are fairly tight, or cargo shorts that are fairly baggy, and it never comes out on either. The slacks have pretty tight pockets, and the shorts have some large pockets. When I take the gun/holster out of my pocket I normally have to grab the front of the holster with my ring/middle fingers, and make sure that my index and pinky cover the outer edges so the holster doesn't "hook" into my pocket, and get stuck. If I'm actually drawing I just grab the gun and draw - holster stays put every single time.

On mine the inside of the holster against my leg is rough, and the outer that you saw in the first pic is smooth. Purely for looks. He can make them however you like. I have a different type pocket holster by RKBA that is smooth on both, and always remins in the pocket as intended as well.

Thanks Josh - great looking holster!

bluelineman · May 9th, 2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mhiggi02

Thanks everyone. Sounds like the Mika's have a huge following. I've looked on their website and have a question for you aficionados, why have most of you selected the rounded bottom vs. the squared bottom? It seems like the square would do a better job keeping the gun in the upright position?

Thanks again!

I went with round cut for several reasons...

1. I found a guy here selling one for a great deal
2. I already had a square cut Desantis Nemesis
3. Takes up less real estate in the pocket

I think the round cut is more versatile. It will fit into any type/shape of pocket & does not move around.

bunchok · May 9th, 2008, 10:25 PM

Big +1 on the RKBA. I have tried the UM, the Mika, and even a Hedley. The RKBA beats all of them hands down. The slight hint of retention is what I like best about it. The fit is dead nuts perfect.
Mine is rough out on both front and back, so it's not very pretty. It is extremely effective though.

rainmaker · May 10th, 2008, 06:29 AM

Safariland. Slick on the inside, suede outside. Doesn't come out of the pocket, and stays open for reholstering.

semperfi.45 · May 10th, 2008, 07:12 AM

I have a broken in Kramer that is just perfect. PCS looks good as well.

SIXTO · May 10th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Isn't the RKBA proprietor a member here?

dbracin · May 10th, 2008, 11:09 AM

Sideguard Holsters are great! I have many....

Joe70 · May 11th, 2008, 07:28 AM

After searching the web for 'pocket holsters' I liked the looks of the Ross POC1 Pocket Guard. I like leather and this one looks like it will do what a pocket holster is supposed to do. I just ordered mine and will let you know what I think of it after I receive it. (for 638)

Joe

May 9th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#22
Sanjman2 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dupage Co Posts: 17	BTW, the customer service is the BEST. Robert gave me a refund and told me to keep the holster AND he sent another holster (round bottom to go with my square bottom) and told me that if it didn't work for me then to give it to somebody else![/quote] Wow, a refund and keeping the holster is great. A refund, keeping the holster and being sent another one is UNREAL! __________________ Got Milt?.......Sparks.

May 9th, 2008, 10:25 PM	#25
bunchok Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 100	Big +1 on the RKBA. I have tried the UM, the Mika, and even a Hedley. The RKBA beats all of them hands down. The slight hint of retention is what I like best about it. The fit is dead nuts perfect. Mine is rough out on both front and back, so it's not very pretty. It is extremely effective though. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. --GEORGE ORWELL

May 10th, 2008, 06:29 AM	#26
rainmaker Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southwest Ohio Posts: 45	Safariland. Slick on the inside, suede outside. Doesn't come out of the pocket, and stays open for reholstering. __________________ Steve

May 10th, 2008, 07:12 AM	#27
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Zazen Posts: 2,030	I have a broken in Kramer that is just perfect. PCS looks good as well. __________________ Luck may or may not be on your side. But ability is 100% within your control. Skilled at arms...or do you suck?

May 10th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#28
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home Posts: 7,765	Isn't the RKBA proprietor a member here? __________________ This space for rent Trust, but verify

May 9th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#21
blindluck Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cali Posts: 26	I had the Mika and it didn't work for me. It carries the gun well enough but offers zero retention. When seated comfortably on the couch, wearing baggy shorts I found the J-frame literall laying next to me. It had slipped out of the holster and pocket because it has zero retention. BTW, the customer service is the BEST. Robert gave me a refund and told me to keep the holster AND he sent another holster (round bottom to go with my square bottom) and told me that if it didn't work for me then to give it to somebody else!

May 10th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#29
dbracin Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NC Posts: 98	Sideguard Holsters are great! I have many....

May 11th, 2008, 07:28 AM	#30
Joe70 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ctrl. NY Posts: 38	After searching the web for 'pocket holsters' I liked the looks of the Ross POC1 Pocket Guard. I like leather and this one looks like it will do what a pocket holster is supposed to do. I just ordered mine and will let you know what I think of it after I receive it. (for 638) Joe

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