Concealed holster options for J frame

Ace12 · August 4th, 2007, 11:41 PM

I need to find a holster for my new S&W Model 60. I looked at a few today such as Blackhawks, but they seem more suited for Non concealment. Any good suggestions?

P95Carry · August 4th, 2007, 11:51 PM

If your cover options allow - I'd suggest a good quality pancake/belt slide deal for OWB. If too it is 'hi-ride' then concealment is a breeze and on a good belt, comfort would be stellar.

Most of the custom quality holster folks probably can offer something in this category. You don't mention bbl length but assuming snub or at least short - this could suit well for the j-frame.

Ace12 · August 5th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Yes it is a snubby. By the way I am not a big fan of leather for some reason. That will narrow my options drastically.

P95Carry · August 5th, 2007, 12:04 AM

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I am not a big fan of leather

Hmmm - yes - it will limit you a lot. Can't help wondering why you are anti leather! Could well be then something like a paddle Fobus or a decent Kydex option would suit. Don't whatever you do go for a ''fabric'' Uncle Mikes!!!!

semperfi.45 · August 5th, 2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace12

I need to find a holster for my new S&W Model 60. I looked at a few today such as Blackhawks, but they seem more suited for Non concealment. Any good suggestions?

Comp-Tac might work for you

lance22 · August 5th, 2007, 01:36 AM

I presume the Model 60 is a J Frame ... either of these two guys can hook you up with custom work ...

http://www.bearclawholsters.com
http://www.hillsmanholster.com

IMHO BearClaw's are more concealable, Dan's are more utilitarian.

Ace12 · August 5th, 2007, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by P95Carry

Hmmm - yes - it will limit you a lot. Can't help wondering why you are anti leather! Could well be then something like a paddle Fobus or a decent Kydex option would suit. Don't whatever you do go for a ''fabric'' Uncle Mikes!!!!

What about tha Accumold from Bianchi?

wht06rado · August 5th, 2007, 12:33 PM

I carry mine in a CTAC and it is quite comfortable.

http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/COMPTACCTAC

MNBurl · August 5th, 2007, 08:45 PM

I use my model 60 no dash as the form for my holsters. Take a look.

Gideon · August 6th, 2007, 12:13 AM

You could check out Fist holsters in Kydex. They're reasonably priced. I've owned a number of them. I tried kydex with my J frame and found it uncomfortable because it's so hard; so the cylinder was poking my hip all day long. I've yet to find a really comfortable IWB for a J frame because I life the J frame to be carried with about 25 degrees of cant. It makes it lay flatter on me. I'm think and slender so if I wear a j frame at 3:30 to 5:00 straight up and down the grip pokes out and will print with a light shirt.

So far an Uncle Mikes #36 IWB works best. Good luck finding something and I agree that a good OWB leather will conceal reasonably and will be more comfortable.

God Bless
Gideon

August 4th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#1
Ace12 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 81	Concealed holster options for J frame I need to find a holster for my new S&W Model 60. I looked at a few today such as Blackhawks, but they seem more suited for Non concealment. Any good suggestions?

August 4th, 2007, 11:51 PM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	If your cover options allow - I'd suggest a good quality pancake/belt slide deal for OWB. If too it is 'hi-ride' then concealment is a breeze and on a good belt, comfort would be stellar. Most of the custom quality holster folks probably can offer something in this category. You don't mention bbl length but assuming snub or at least short - this could suit well for the j-frame. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

August 5th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#8
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 775	I carry mine in a CTAC and it is quite comfortable. http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/COMPTACCTAC __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,339	I use my model 60 no dash as the form for my holsters. Take a look. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

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August 5th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#3
Ace12 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 81	Yes it is a snubby. By the way I am not a big fan of leather for some reason. That will narrow my options drastically.

August 5th, 2007, 01:36 AM	#6
lance22 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MN Posts: 795	I presume the Model 60 is a J Frame ... either of these two guys can hook you up with custom work ... http://www.bearclawholsters.com http://www.hillsmanholster.com IMHO BearClaw's are more concealable, Dan's are more utilitarian.

August 6th, 2007, 12:13 AM	#10
Gideon Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,209	You could check out Fist holsters in Kydex. They're reasonably priced. I've owned a number of them. I tried kydex with my J frame and found it uncomfortable because it's so hard; so the cylinder was poking my hip all day long. I've yet to find a really comfortable IWB for a J frame because I life the J frame to be carried with about 25 degrees of cant. It makes it lay flatter on me. I'm think and slender so if I wear a j frame at 3:30 to 5:00 straight up and down the grip pokes out and will print with a light shirt. So far an Uncle Mikes #36 IWB works best. Good luck finding something and I agree that a good OWB leather will conceal reasonably and will be more comfortable. God Bless Gideon