Planning on getting my permit after the holidays. With funds tight the only piece I will be using is my 4 inch Model 19. With boot grips it really does not seem that big. What are some good IWB holsters for a 4 inch K-frame? The two I am looking are the Uncle Mike's IWB 2 and the Bianchi Model 6. Any opinions on these?

I can't respond to the two holsters that you mention, however I carry my 2 1/2" Model 19 in a Bianchi 3S Pistol Pocket, it's a comfortable holster that conceals well.

Another option is a belly band, but get a quality brand as the cheapies are not worth it and wind up in the trash in short order.

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I've tried Uncle Mike's holsters. Other than maybe the Kydex, the only ones I like are their pocket holsters (and then, only with smaller guns). Better quality (and usually more expensive) holsters just do a better job all around. They conceal better, they are more comfortable, and often they last longer.

I started with the inexpensive UM IWB. They seem like good options since they are OK for any gun of the same type and size (i.e. 3-5" K-frame, medium auto, etc.) and are inexpensive. They are OK for deciding if you like a new carry type (like IWB or OBW) as long as you give allowances for the fact that a better holster will be a better holster.

I have a couple inexpensive unmolded leather holsters from other makers and they are much better than the UM's I used to have. I have several from Galco and a couple from DeSantis that are inexpensive and competitive with UM, and they are much more comfortable holsters that do a much better job holding the gun. IMO, you'd be better off with the Bianchi. Also, check some of the custom makers, they sometimes have some non-molded "economy" versions of their more expensive holsters. High Noon Holsters for instance have some that are pretty inexpensive (some of the IWB holsters start at $29.99). I have a tuckable "Hidden Alley" for my Taurus PT 140 Millennium Pro which I like quite a bit. https://www.highnoonholsters.com/Pro...dden_ally.html

Edit: Oops, don't bother with High Noon Holsters for your purposes. I wasn't thinking. They don't have many revolver options unless it is for a J-frame/small frame revolvers, and I don't think they have any IWB holsters for K-frames.

I apologize in advance for not answering the specific question you ask.

Unless you are a particularly good sized individual and usually wear baggy clothes, I think trying to IWB a non-snubby K-frame will probably risk printing and likely be uncomfortable.

I'd say OWB pancake is a better choice. Take a look at Lobo Gun Leather.

Summer Comfort. I have several and they work well.

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