Holster for new S&W 442

[russp1]

Looking for a holster for my S&W 442 and I don't think in pocket will work for me (jeans too tight) though I like the idea. I'm looking at both Uncle Mike's Hidden Hammer Super Belt Slide and the Galco Cop 3 Slot; similar design but different materials. Any other ideas?

Also, for my wife's in purse 642, should she have a holster or would this just make it too hard to access?

 

[Matt C.]

442

BlackHawk speed classic.

 

[TLG]

Here's my 442 in a holster made by Lobo Gun Leather - Home Ray makes a great holster. This is a Style 1 Enhanced Pancake. It is made for OWB carry. Wear your shirt untucked and no one will evere know you have it on.

 

[russp1]

Seems like I'm on the right track with the molded, butt forward holster like the Lobo and Blackhawk. I was looking at the Mike's and Galco just becaust they're the brands my gun range handles.

What about the wife?

 

[Matt C.]

442 & 642 take the same holsters. If I'm not mistaken all 2" J-Frames holster the same.

 

[OKFC05]

Also, for my wife's in purse 642, should she have a holster or would this just make it too hard to access?

Use a holster! Even if you just velcro in a pocket holster, its far better than nothing.

The first time she tries to draw the gun when it is jammed in the bottom of the purse with a lipstick through the trigger guard, she'll understand.

 

[indiandave]

Also look at Simply Rugged. They make a great holster at a very good price.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

I have a drawer full of holsters, but my "Go To" holster is a Galco Stinger. Saw it used by an instructor at Gunsite, got one for myself. I also use a Galco pocket holster when I wear shorts with big pockets.

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My wife uses a Coronado Leather concealed carry purse. Most gun purses come with holsters, some built in. The gun should be in its own compartment, void of lipsticks, mirrors and the other stuff women always carry. My wife recommends to get one with a zipper closure rather than velcro. They are rather pricey, but they do have a good warranty. She had some stitching come loose and it was repaired with no problem.

Coronado Leather, makers of handcrafted, concealment leatherwear for law enforcement and those interested in high quality leather jackets, handbags and carrycases for firearm concealment

 

[sipowicz]

Go with a pancake design if you are looking for OWB...it pulls the gun in closer than any other design...

 

[Mickey D]

Go with a pancake design if you are looking for OWB...it pulls the gun in closer than any other design...

What Sip said.

642 in Andrews Custom Leather

 

[russp1]

Nice grips on the 642! I'm definitely looking at the right style for me from what I'm reading, I'll pass the Coronado Leather info onto the wife, looks like some nice stuff.

 

[JcMack]

My favorite holster for the J frame and Det spec is the bianchi 105 minimalist. It is in fact pancake style, and is truly a minimal holster that does the job. It uses an O ring to secure the gun via the hammer or the O ring flips back if you carry a hammer less style. My J frames and Det spec fit this holster and even my Browning BDA fits great in it. Good buy for leather around $50.

 

[Rev 19:11]

What Sip said.

642 in Andrews Custom Leather

Tell me about the speedloader holder please...

 

[sipowicz]

It holds the speedloader on the belt.

 

[Faulkner]

I wear mine in a Lobo Gun Leather pancake.

 

[silvercn]

you guys are making me want a compact revolver....

 

[russp1]

you guys are making me want a compact revolver....

Just one?

 

[alde]

Also look at Simply Rugged. They make a great holster at a very good price.

The Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake is a great holster and works perfect with a 642.

 

[grasshoppa]

Here's my 442 in a holster made by Lobo Gun Leather - Home Ray makes a great holster. This is a Style 1 Enhanced Pancake. It is made for OWB carry. Wear your shirt untucked and no one will evere know you have it on.

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I like the Lobo (regular) Pancake holster for the 442, too. Ray's nailed it for very discreet J Frame carry.

I've had some aesthetic issues with some of his other holsters, but am very pleased with his J Frame creations. For the money, it's hard to go wrong.

 

[Keithmj]

Take a look at the ones made by REMORA products. Remora Concealment and Security Products I bought three of them and really like them. I have to admit that they are different but they work.