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642 Pocket Holster
I pocket carry a S&W 642 in a Desantis Nemesis holster. It fits the revolver well and feels good in the pocket. However, most times when I try to draw the 642, the holster comes out of the pocket with the gun. I've tried to come up with some method to have it grip the pocket better, but as of yet I do not have any good ideas. Any input would be appreciated.
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I ordered a Remora holster for the same s&w j frame this past week. I read good reviews. check out their site they seem to make very nice holsters.
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This Galco holster stays put...
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I made mine out of 7 ounce leather. It does not retain my snubby and it's designed to hook the inside of the pocket.
Always stays put.
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11-14-2016, 12:18 AM
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I'd been carrying a SIG938 or S&W642 in a Nemesis pocket holster for a few years now and recently switched to a Blackhawk TecGrip. The entire holster is made from a material that grips the inside of my pockets well, and the shape hides my revolvers better than the Nemesis. Just saying.
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11-14-2016, 04:45 AM
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The inexpensive Uncle Mike's (now mfg'd by Blackhawk) serves me well. I have several. Previously, their size #3 fit the J-frames. In more recent mfgr, the #3 is cut a bit more tightly and the gun protrudes very slightly more from the holster. Some posters have written here that they now use the larger size #4 for the Js and they have a point.
Have never had the rig cling to the gun when drawing. At $10 or so, it's hard to go wrong.
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pocketholsters.com
This guy does really nice work. I have one of his holsters and I love it. I've also used the Mika holster and they work well...I've just got a thing for leather.
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Originally Posted by springer99
I'd been carrying a SIG938 or S&W642 in a Nemesis pocket holster for a few years now and recently switched to a Blackhawk TecGrip. The entire holster is made from a material that grips the inside of my pockets well, and the shape hides my revolvers better than the Nemesis. Just saying.
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Thanks for heads up. I saw that Blackhawk on a TV show, and was thinking about trying it.
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I'm a fan of Bob Mika's pocket holsters. I couldn't find any mass produced options I really liked, but then I saw Mas Ayoob with a unique looking holster that caught my attention and he referred me to Mika. He offers customizing and made mine according to the exact specifications I gave him and they work great. Mika's Pocket Holsters
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11-14-2016, 02:02 PM
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I like my El Paso Saddlery Horsehide pocket holster best in a pants pocket, but a Remora is more versatile. My 638 is well served whether in my pocket, my bag, or in my waistband with the Remora...and the price is right.
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I have a Kramer and it's been working for years.
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Originally Posted by rlight
I pocket carry a S&W 642 in a Desantis Nemesis holster. It fits the revolver well and feels good in the pocket. However, most times when I try to draw the 642, the holster comes out of the pocket with the gun. I've tried to come up with some method to have it grip the pocket better, but as of yet I do not have any good ideas. Any input would be appreciated.
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Mika for me too.
Tried a few other brands including a Nemesis. They either came out of my pocket with the pistol or they were huge and it was like putting a saucer in my pocket. Mika is compact, draws easy, and stays put. Not expensive, but delivery can take a while.
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Another Galco fan here. My 642 rides in a horsehide. It is almost impossible to get the holster out of my pocket with the gun in it.
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11-27-2016, 06:42 PM
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I will echo Mika Pocket holsters. I own both a round and square, which are my only pocket holsters.
On another note, I bought a Remora for IWB and am not impressed. I've had it for a year now and it will not stay in place. Even when wearing a Hanks Gunner Belt.
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Consider a strip of Velcro on the outside of the holster.
a couple of rubber bands might work.
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Why would you need a pocket holster at all?
When I carry a M 38, it's in my pocket. Sometimes I also carry a handkerchief in the pocket. Usually not.
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Without a holster, the barrel on my 642 digs into my leg.
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Consider a strip of Velcro on the outside of the holster.
a couple of rubber bands might work.
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I concur. An × of the "grabby " side of the velcro on each side of the holster. It will stay put.
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As said several times above: Try a Mika holster.
Quite functional! Not flashy. Not expensive. Just does what you want it to do. Mine was given to me by a friend. and it has been in my pocket with a J-frame ever since!
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I find it is pocket dependent for me. It is also pants dependent. cargo pockets, I like the Tuff Holster. support side front, Safariland 27. Strong side front, Mika. Back pocket strong side I have a Kramer I like and support side rear I have a Sparks I really like. With my back issues, I almost never use the rear pockets at all and only carry there with some standing protection details in slacks under a coat for a back up. I will echo the above on the Mika as it is what I carry most of the time these days.
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I carry my 640 in a holster with no other name but Sticky, size MD5. Made of 2 different synthetics, sticky outside, slick inside. Retains well, always stays in the pocket at draw, fits pockets of both jeans and slacks (for me, anyway), and doesn't wear out the corner of the pocket with muzzle pressure. When it got a mite gamey from pocket carry, I just tossed into the washer with the laundry and it came right back just fine. IIRC, it was <$20, maybe more now.
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I use a Remora for my 642 and when I begin the draw I pull down on the grip as the gun is exiting the pocket and the edge of the holster at the area of the trigger guard grabs the edge of the pants pocket and the holster stays in the pocket.
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Another Galco fan here. My 642 rides in a horsehide. It is almost impossible to get the holster out of my pocket with the gun in it.
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yeah, +1 on the horsehide Galco. the thing turns my pocket inside out when trying to take the holster out, but when i grab the butt of my 442 it stays right where it should... in my pocket. i think the added weight of the leather aids too.
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I made mine out of 7 ounce leather. It does not retain my snubby and it's designed to hook the inside of the pocket.
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What snubbyfan said
Here's my 642 and it DOES stay put.
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There's a reason you hardly ever see a used Mika's holster for sale.
I've had mine for years now, quality holster.
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Loving my new AHolster Kydex I received In
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That is a nice looking setup, the holster and the g10 with the 442 looks awesome man. I like it..........
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That is a nice looking setup, the holster and the g10 with the 442 looks awesome man. I like it..........
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