SmartCarry Snagging on hammerless j frame!!

skystud1 · April 23rd, 2008, 05:09 PM

I am using the proper smartcarry for my S&W 642 but the gun snags on the upper--right side of the holster on the trigger guard. Any ideas?

snowdoctor · April 23rd, 2008, 05:18 PM

The pocket might be too deep, try using cotton in the bottom of the pouch, to lift the firearm a bit, and position it better in the pouch.

SAWBONES · April 23rd, 2008, 05:49 PM

I find that the Smart Carry inhibits revolver draw by catching on the cylinder rather than the rear of the triggerguard, but in any case, it's not a good CCW method for revolvers for me.

I have all three sizes of Smart Carry, and find this to be a problem irrespective of size.

skystud1 · April 23rd, 2008, 09:48 PM

I'm quite disappointed that the smartcarry stinks for revolvers.. It seemed like it would have been perfect.....

snowdoctor · April 24th, 2008, 10:50 AM

don't give up so soon...I carry a 642 in a smart carry most of the summer when camping, hiking etc....you just have to move the gun around some, then adjust the pocket...use a safety pin if necessary like the directions or website says

pgrass101 · April 24th, 2008, 11:09 AM

I carry my Taurus 605 in my Smartcarry and don't have any problems with it snagging.

I've tried it drawing different ways and the only time it is difficult to draw is when I'm not wearing pants (or I am wearing sweats). I think the pants provide enough friction to hold the Smartcarry in place when I draw.

I carry a .380 in my Smartcarry for work and it does draw better (when not wearing pants). Maybe you need to place the butt of the pistol under your waist band. That way you have the wasit band to catch the holster when you draw.

ws76133 · April 24th, 2008, 02:14 PM

My EDC is a Taurus 85 with concealed hammer, and I've had no problem with snagging.

bluelineman · April 25th, 2008, 01:09 AM

That's weird. I've got no problems with my hammerless SW 442 with CT laser grips.

I think I would make a call to Smart Carry. 1-888-459-2358 or (727) 581-7001.

skystud1 · April 30th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Well, they sent me the wrong size initially, so the gun was getting stuck in too much fabric.. New one on the way ( the right size) so hopefully it'll work!

HowardCohodas · April 30th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skystud1

Well, they sent me the wrong size initially, so the gun was getting stuck in too much fabric.. New one on the way ( the right size) so hopefully it'll work!

Meanwhile, try the safety pin adjustment method. I use this method to stage the magazine I also carry with my automatic.

April 23rd, 2008, 05:09 PM	#1
skystud1 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 190	SmartCarry Snagging on hammerless j frame!! I am using the proper smartcarry for my S&W 642 but the gun snags on the upper--right side of the holster on the trigger guard. Any ideas?

April 23rd, 2008, 05:18 PM	#2
snowdoctor Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,208	The pocket might be too deep, try using cotton in the bottom of the pouch, to lift the firearm a bit, and position it better in the pouch. __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

April 23rd, 2008, 05:49 PM	#3
SAWBONES Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The third dimension Posts: 40	I find that the Smart Carry inhibits revolver draw by catching on the cylinder rather than the rear of the triggerguard, but in any case, it's not a good CCW method for revolvers for me. I have all three sizes of Smart Carry, and find this to be a problem irrespective of size. __________________ Humani nihil alienum

April 24th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#5
snowdoctor Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,208	don't give up so soon...I carry a 642 in a smart carry most of the summer when camping, hiking etc....you just have to move the gun around some, then adjust the pocket...use a safety pin if necessary like the directions or website says __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

April 24th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#6
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,610	I carry my Taurus 605 in my Smartcarry and don't have any problems with it snagging. I've tried it drawing different ways and the only time it is difficult to draw is when I'm not wearing pants (or I am wearing sweats). I think the pants provide enough friction to hold the Smartcarry in place when I draw. I carry a .380 in my Smartcarry for work and it does draw better (when not wearing pants). Maybe you need to place the butt of the pistol under your waist band. That way you have the wasit band to catch the holster when you draw. __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere "If ignorance is bliss then shouldn’t most people happy?" -Thomas Jefferson-

April 23rd, 2008, 09:48 PM	#4
skystud1 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 190	I'm quite disappointed that the smartcarry stinks for revolvers.. It seemed like it would have been perfect.....

April 24th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#7
ws76133 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft. Worth TX Posts: 72	My EDC is a Taurus 85 with concealed hammer, and I've had no problem with snagging.

April 25th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#8
bluelineman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 854	That's weird. I've got no problems with my hammerless SW 442 with CT laser grips. I think I would make a call to Smart Carry. 1-888-459-2358 or (727) 581-7001. __________________ Support the Wounded Troops Medal of Honor Recipients, Iraq

April 30th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#9
skystud1 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 190	Well, they sent me the wrong size initially, so the gun was getting stuck in too much fabric.. New one on the way ( the right size) so hopefully it'll work!

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