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Recommend a good J frame pocket holster
There's such a variety of pocket holsters for the J frame that it's difficult to make a decision - from the $20 of Simply Rugged to the $100+ of Mitch Rosen and Kramer.
What have you guys found works well?
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IMO Robert Mika. Distant second place to DeSantis Nemesis.
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There's such a variety of pocket holsters for the J frame that it's difficult to make a decision - from the $20 of Simply Rugged to the $100+ of Mitch Rosen and Kramer.
What have you guys found works well?
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The Stoner pocket holster, that Don Hume, and Pocket Concealement Systems make.
Stoner: $36.00
Hume: $48.00
PCS: $65.00
They're all the same; why the price difference, I don't know. Stoner only comes in black. The Hume only in Saddle, and PCS offers 4 or 5 different colors.
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I like the DeSantis Nemesis. Never had the opportunity to use a Mika - - because I have been so happy with the DeSantis.
If you want the BEST OWB holster, I would reco Kramer Leather's Horsehide Belt Scabbard in black. IMHO it's the best there is. I have had mine 10 years and wear it at least 150 days a year - still looks and works like new! His Horsehide double 1 1/4" belt is also top notch.
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I use either an Uncle Mikes'#3, or a DeSantis Nemesis for pocket carry of my J-frames. The Uncle Mike's is a bit smaller and thinner, but the Nemesis also works well for use in a jacket pocket. The Nemesis is also better constructed, and I think would last longer. Both are, or were cheap at under $20.00 each, but that was several years ago. I'm getting ready to try a Remora as a utility holster that I can use for pocket and/or occasional IWB use.
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DM Bullard $50 great quality. Snubbyfan on this forum made me a backpocket holster that works great and nicely made also.
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I have found the desantis nemesis to be the most functional.
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I used the Nemesis for a while then tried the Mika. The Nemesis was relegated to the pocket of my MC jacket and I've been using the Mika ever since.
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Have happily used the Uncle Mike's (now Blackhawk) #3 for years, about $10 in Walmart. Recently discovered Concealment Specialties LLC ( [email protected]). They make a super J-frame pocket rig for $14.95. They ship quickly.
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had a Mika several years never fails to stay in the pocket ,love it
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I have Uncle Mike's, to Mika, to Kramer.
They all work.
Kramer, is as almost always true with leather, you get what you pay for. I actually have two.
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I have limited experience with pocket holsters.
That said, from a generic, to a Nemesis, to a Mika.
The Mika just plain works great. Either round or square-bottom.
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You'll like-a the Mika. It's everything a pocket holster should be and nothing it shouldn't.
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Quote:
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There's such a variety of pocket holsters for the J frame that it's difficult to make a decision - from the $20 of Simply Rugged to the $100+ of Mitch Rosen and Kramer.
What have you guys found works well?
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I make custom holsters and I can make ya one to your specs. My personal pocket holster is unmolded and rough side out. Designing it this way allows the gun to slide out smoothly and retains the holster in the pocket. It can be custom contoured to fit the pocket of your favorite trousers.
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Re: Recommend a good J frame pocket holster
Uncle mikes works for me
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DM Bullard $50 great quality. Snubbyfan on this forum made me a backpocket holster that works great and nicely made also.
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Snubbyfan made me an excellent holster for pocket carry with a Native American Motif. Beadwork embedded on "out" side. I love it!
I'm sending him my knife for a Shealth.
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I've used the Uncle Mike's for years and it does the job. Lately I've been looking into alternatives that might be a little more consistent in orienting the gun in a variety of pockets. Had a thread going here and on a couple of other forums, inquiring about options. The majority opinion was that I should try the Desantis Nemesis, so I just ordered one. If it doesn't suit me I'll probably try a Mika. I won't be out a lot of money if I do, and folks seem to think really highly of the Nemesis.
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Another Mika Fan here......
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The $9 Blackhawk from Walmart works for me.
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I have a couple Simply Rugged pocket holsters for other guns, they are built for that gun. I bought a Galco, cause they had it at the store I was at. I haven't carried it alot, so dunno.
A SR may be a better fit, and take up less room in the pocket.
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Do you want it to be pretty or do you want the best? Answer: MIKA!!!
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Seems the Mika is very popular. Do you guys not find them too bulky?
I haven't tried one but they do appear to have a lot more material than a leather pocket holster.
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Wife made this corduroy holster for me a couple years ago, in my pocket every day.
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Seems the Mika is very popular. Do you guys not find them too bulky?
I haven't tried one but they do appear to have a lot more material than a leather pocket holster.
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They're not too thick. And they're a lot better than any "hard" leather pocket holster I've tried. They're a little bulkier than the thin "suede" type holsters but they also stay in your pocket when you draw the gun. I won't buy any other pocket holster after getting my Mika(s). Only problem is that I had a black one and I fell into the Swift river in NH and the dye bled through the pocket of my khaki pants.
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This photo gives a little better angle on how thick they are, or should I say, aren't.
This next pic shows the area where Bob puts a thin, flexible, insert
between the layers that helps, immensely, with re-holstering.
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I use a Blackhawk #3. It is relatively inexpensive and I bought one until I could decide on which "nice" one to buy. Well, that was over a year ago, and I still have the Blackhawk #3. Works well for me.
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I rotate between a uncle mikes and a mika round cut. I wonder if I should have gotten the square cut instead. Think the square cut would look more like a wallet. I relize no one notices the lump in my pocket. Then again the butt is the only part that really prints differently than wallet would. I realize the gun prints a lot more looking down than it does from someone looking forward at me. Always in the search for something new
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This thread made me decide to get a new pocket holster...
Got the Nemesis for my Model 60 from Amazon. For my purposes (uniform pants pocket) it works quite well. I like the rubbery surface - grabs the pocket and keeps it all from shifting. No problems drawing, either. For a little less than $20 it was worth trying.
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Redemption Pocket Holster
We make this pocket holster for J Frames and the Bodyguard .38.
http://www.redemptionholsters.com
Premium cowhide 6 oz., handmade.
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Uncle Mike #3 or the Galco depending on mode of dress. The Galco seems to work better with light dress slacks and Uncle Mike w/blue jeans or chinos.
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Glaco works for me also.........
............this one has several years of daily carry and is holding up great.
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Ryan Grizzle makes an excellent pocket holster. I have been carrying one for over two years and it still looks like new. Gave one to both of my sons as a gift and they are happy too.
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I think the best solution is no pocket holster at all. I use two alternate methods for pocket carry. The first is the Barami Hip Grip, and the second is the original Clipdraw. Both of these allow the grip of the gun to be above the pocket, facilitating a quick and easy draw. No chance of a pocket holster coming out with the gun. Alternatively, the guns can be inserted in the waistband; belt or no belt. Cover is provided by a tail-out shirt. I use these quite frequently, even for a short trip to the neighborhood stop 'n rob.
No muss, no fuss. Simple. Effective.
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I think the best solution is no pocket holster at all. I use two alternate methods for pocket carry. The first is the Barami Hip Grip, and the second is the original Clipdraw. Both of these allow the grip of the gun to be above the pocket, facilitating a quick and easy draw. No chance of a pocket holster coming out with the gun. Alternatively, the guns can be inserted in the waistband; belt or no belt. Cover is provided by a tail-out shirt. I use these quite frequently, even for a short trip to the neighborhood stop 'n rob.
No muss, no fuss. Simple. Effective.
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Except for the whole "untucked shirt" thing......
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Snubbyfan made me an excellent holster for pocket carry with a Native American Motif. Beadwork embedded on "out" side. I love it!
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