IWB holster advice/preferences for J frame?

Bowie · March 14th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Need some advice on a holster for my S&W 642 j frame. I have carried this gun alot but always in a pocket holster or ankle carry.

I decided I want to carry this under my work clothes which consists of slacks and short sleeved button up untucked shirts ( Haggar shirts). I normally carry my other guns IWB with VMII's which work great but I was thinking this kind of holster might be kind of bulky for such a small gun. So basically I was wondering about preferences for this kind of carry, if thinner, maybe one belt strap holsters work well? And also your opinions on just carrying a wheel gun on your belt versus an auto, likes, dislikes?

Thanks in advance for any feedback you folks can provide.

bps3040 · March 14th, 2009, 08:26 PM

I use a Don Hume or a crossbreed supertuck..when I am not pocket carrying. I must say it just disappears, when carrying IWB. Not as comfy,as pocket carry, but I carry IWB when wearing jeans....with a t shirt. No printing.

H715-M W.C. [H715-M] - $29.30 : Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods.

MasterGuns · March 14th, 2009, 10:13 PM

I'm waiting on a desantis "the companion" right now, but found out its on backorder. It'll go either IWB or OWB. Here is a link to the holster, but they don't show the style for a j-frame. Unfortunately I can't find any that show it on a j-frame. BUT, this holster, based on closeups from the seller and a serial number (026) comparison, is a companion. Hopefully its not just an old version b/c this is the style I'd really like.

Bowie · March 15th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the suggestions so far Masterguns and Bps3040. Good choices and inexpensive.

CDW4ME · March 16th, 2009, 12:42 AM

I like the Barami hip grip used in combination with a Tyler T grip, and I pull a piece of bicycle tube over them for a more secure grip.
I also have the J frame Mag-na-ported.
The 642 with Barami hip grip is very easy to cary & conceal.

langenc · March 16th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Try clipdraw.com. Great for a jframe and tshirt, on a bicycle and everywhere else.

svgheartland · March 16th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Just received a Shirt Tucker from Comp-Tac about a week ago. Single, wide belt clip, very deep "tucking" ability between exterior of holster and interior of pants (if that made sense). Carrying a 638 S&W. While I've only had it a week, I'm very happy so far. Had a day or so of 70's weather so I was t-shirt tucked over and into jeans. Very good so far. And Comp-Tac is a great outfit to deal with (3 holsters so far). Good luck.

community · March 16th, 2009, 03:39 PM

visit Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods. My IWB is a H715-M T.B. works for me.

redbird · March 16th, 2009, 11:31 PM

What about a Desantis Scorpion I have one for Glocks and I believe they make one for the J frame.

retsupt99 · March 16th, 2009, 11:59 PM

Go to the 'Related Links' above...search out Fist holsters.
I have over 30 of them and have never had a bad one.
Quality, reasonable prices, and quick delivery...costs nothing to look!

March 14th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#1
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	IWB holster advice/preferences for J frame? Need some advice on a holster for my S&W 642 j frame. I have carried this gun alot but always in a pocket holster or ankle carry. I decided I want to carry this under my work clothes which consists of slacks and short sleeved button up untucked shirts ( Haggar shirts). I normally carry my other guns IWB with VMII's which work great but I was thinking this kind of holster might be kind of bulky for such a small gun. So basically I was wondering about preferences for this kind of carry, if thinner, maybe one belt strap holsters work well? And also your opinions on just carrying a wheel gun on your belt versus an auto, likes, dislikes? Thanks in advance for any feedback you folks can provide. __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

March 14th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#2
bps3040 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 260	I use a Don Hume or a crossbreed supertuck..when I am not pocket carrying. I must say it just disappears, when carrying IWB. Not as comfy,as pocket carry, but I carry IWB when wearing jeans....with a t shirt. No printing. H715-M W.C. [H715-M] - $29.30 : Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods. __________________ Socialism: A great Idea...'til you run out of other people's money. Margaret Thatcher "A man without a gun is a subject, a man with a gun is a citizen." ~Ted Nugent

March 14th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#3
MasterGuns Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 31	I'm waiting on a desantis "the companion" right now, but found out its on backorder. It'll go either IWB or OWB. Here is a link to the holster, but they don't show the style for a j-frame. Unfortunately I can't find any that show it on a j-frame. BUT, this holster, based on closeups from the seller and a serial number (026) comparison, is a companion. Hopefully its not just an old version b/c this is the style I'd really like. __________________ Pain is weakness leaving the body

March 15th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#4
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	Thanks for the suggestions so far Masterguns and Bps3040. Good choices and inexpensive. __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

March 16th, 2009, 12:42 AM	#5
CDW4ME Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 96	J frame S&W grip I like the Barami hip grip used in combination with a Tyler T grip, and I pull a piece of bicycle tube over them for a more secure grip. I also have the J frame Mag-na-ported. The 642 with Barami hip grip is very easy to cary & conceal.

March 16th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#6
langenc Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 71	Try clipdraw.com. Great for a jframe and tshirt, on a bicycle and everywhere else.

March 16th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#7
svgheartland Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 161	Just received a Shirt Tucker from Comp-Tac about a week ago. Single, wide belt clip, very deep "tucking" ability between exterior of holster and interior of pants (if that made sense). Carrying a 638 S&W. While I've only had it a week, I'm very happy so far. Had a day or so of 70's weather so I was t-shirt tucked over and into jeans. Very good so far. And Comp-Tac is a great outfit to deal with (3 holsters so far). Good luck. __________________ Savage Heartland

March 16th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#8
community Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: white lake Posts: 896	visit Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods. My IWB is a H715-M T.B. works for me. __________________ *Save a Greyhound. Adopt one.*

March 16th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#9
redbird Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 433	What about a Desantis Scorpion I have one for Glocks and I believe they make one for the J frame.

March 16th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,771	Go to the 'Related Links' above...search out Fist holsters. I have over 30 of them and have never had a bad one. Quality, reasonable prices, and quick delivery...costs nothing to look! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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