Best pocket holster for small J frame - Page 2

Ron · January 26th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG E

I use a Mika's pocket holster for my 642/ Cheap and really delivers.

+1 on the Mika. Stays in the pocket on the draw and does not print.

Ron

ccw9mm · January 26th, 2008, 09:12 AM

With a S&W 442 Airweight, I tried several holsters. I chose the Pocket Softy, by Mitch Rosen. Extremely good workmanship, very durable, practical and simple features that keep the gun where it should be at all times. I highly recommend this holster. It's more expensive than many, but I found it exceptional.

Ex-MA Hole · January 26th, 2008, 10:36 AM

K&D or FIST work well for my 642

PHILBEE · January 26th, 2008, 11:41 AM

I use a Don Hume pocket holster (Model 01) for my S/W 638. It fits comfortably in dress and casual slacks, hides well. Available at gun stores or on line. DonHume.com - Product List

NCHornet · January 26th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Nemisis is the best pocket holster I have used, have two for my Guardians, I find the Model 60 to thick for pocket carry and concealment.
NCH

straightShot · January 26th, 2008, 04:40 PM

I use a Kramer pocket holster. I like it a lot. If you get one, practice drawing your unloaded firearm with pressure towards the middle of your pants as you draw so that you never end up with the holster still stuck to your gun. In jeans, it usually stays put. In shorts with large pockets, there's a chance that you'll pull the holster out with the gun under stress.

Practice. Practice. Practice. Ten quick draws per night in a dry-fire area of your home should be sufficient to become proficient. (I bought a Desantis Nemesis to try out, and I didn't like it. I still use my Kramer.)

Good luck,

straightShot

zero · January 26th, 2008, 06:56 PM

+2 on Mika.

Simple, effective design. It's my favorite carry in warm weather.

DaveT · January 27th, 2008, 02:18 AM

Pretty good holster maker (Steve) for pocket carry of J-frames right here on the board. I had my 642 in one of his holsters all day today in the right front pocket of my jeans.

It is a very comfortable, well made holster that is reasonably priced at $25.00 and that included the shipping. Steve also has a very fast turnaround time.... I paypal'd Steve on December 12, I had the holster 11 days later. It was made exactly how I wanted it with rough side out and the 'wings' to help hold the holster in the pocket.

Here's a thread on his holsters, seems to be a lot of satisfied customers:

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...lsters-wa.html

This is a photo from Steve of a holster like the one I ordered from him:

adaman04 · January 28th, 2008, 11:17 PM

I got a well used Mika with my 642. I used it for a couple months, then bought a Desantis Nemesis for $15. It is a very nice holster. It will stay my primary pocket holster.

jwhite75 · January 29th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Mika on a budget is great. Use it for my Guardian. Spending money....go witht the Kramer, it is worth it.

January 26th, 2008, 09:12 AM	#12
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,384	With a S&W 442 Airweight, I tried several holsters. I chose the Pocket Softy, by Mitch Rosen. Extremely good workmanship, very durable, practical and simple features that keep the gun where it should be at all times. I highly recommend this holster. It's more expensive than many, but I found it exceptional. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

January 26th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#13
Ex-MA Hole Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 47	K&D or FIST work well for my 642 __________________ Ex-MA Hole on THR and TFL, too.

January 26th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#15
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,835	Nemisis is the best pocket holster I have used, have two for my Guardians, I find the Model 60 to thick for pocket carry and concealment. NCH __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

January 29th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#20
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	Mika on a budget is great. Use it for my Guardian. Spending money....go witht the Kramer, it is worth it. __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

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January 26th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#14
PHILBEE Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: RAYMORE, MO Posts: 24	I use a Don Hume pocket holster (Model 01) for my S/W 638. It fits comfortably in dress and casual slacks, hides well. Available at gun stores or on line. DonHume.com - Product List

January 26th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#16
straightShot New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MI, USA Posts: 2	I use a Kramer pocket holster. I like it a lot. If you get one, practice drawing your unloaded firearm with pressure towards the middle of your pants as you draw so that you never end up with the holster still stuck to your gun. In jeans, it usually stays put. In shorts with large pockets, there's a chance that you'll pull the holster out with the gun under stress. Practice. Practice. Practice. Ten quick draws per night in a dry-fire area of your home should be sufficient to become proficient. (I bought a Desantis Nemesis to try out, and I didn't like it. I still use my Kramer.) Good luck, straightShot

January 26th, 2008, 06:56 PM	#17
zero Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: new mexico Posts: 462	+2 on Mika. Simple, effective design. It's my favorite carry in warm weather.

January 27th, 2008, 02:18 AM	#18
DaveT Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 434	Pretty good holster maker (Steve) for pocket carry of J-frames right here on the board. I had my 642 in one of his holsters all day today in the right front pocket of my jeans. It is a very comfortable, well made holster that is reasonably priced at $25.00 and that included the shipping. Steve also has a very fast turnaround time.... I paypal'd Steve on December 12, I had the holster 11 days later. It was made exactly how I wanted it with rough side out and the 'wings' to help hold the holster in the pocket. Here's a thread on his holsters, seems to be a lot of satisfied customers: http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...lsters-wa.html This is a photo from Steve of a holster like the one I ordered from him:

January 28th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#19
adaman04 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Me State Posts: 570	I got a well used Mika with my 642. I used it for a couple months, then bought a Desantis Nemesis for $15. It is a very nice holster. It will stay my primary pocket holster.