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J-frame IWB holster that keeps cylinder below belt?

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Is anyone aware of an IWB clip-on holster for a J-frame that allows the cylinder to sit below the beltline (one of the advantages of the J-frame, in my opinion)?
I'm envisioning a light, flimsy suede holster with an offset clip that's quick to clip on and off a pair of pants.


I tried a Bianchi #6 - what a piece of junk! The clip is located right alongside the cylinder, which adds bulk and doesn't allow the holster to mold itself around the gun.


If such an item doesn't exist, by golly, I'll design one and start making holsters to sell.
 
I don't remember where I got this one or who made it. No markings on it. It carries with the butt even with the top of the belt. With a slightly bloused shirt can't see the gun. It is a bit slower for draw but it conceals very well.
I've got another IWB holster with the clip on the rear which is adjustable. I've got it set for a cant which puts the cylinder below the belt and just the butt of the gun above the belt. No maker indicated on it either.
 

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Bell Charter Oak Summer Heat holster does just exactly what you are looking for. Have carried my Chief Special in one for several years. Very secure holster.
Dave
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I use a lobo offset belt clip for my 640. Cylinder is right st belt or slightly below. Great holster

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Galco Stow and Go. Not offset but best concealement holster I found for a j frame
 
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Triggernosis:

I cannot thank you enough for starting this thread. Informed responders have almost certainly solved a problem that has annoyed me for more than a year.
 
ContinentalOp said:
Check out Bell Charter Oak holsters. I'm pretty sure they have the holster you're describing.
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I will second the motion. Bell Charter Oak (forum member Lefty, the oldflatfoot) is the unchallenged leader in designing and producing deep concealment IWB-style holsters. You will not find better quality or execution from any maker.

I am retired so I don't have a dog in this fight, but I will offer a small bit of advice: You may get what you are asking for, but it might not be everything you envision it to be. Everything in holster design involves compromises among the 4 basic factors of comfort, accessibility, security, and concealment. Whenever one factor is emphasized there will be compromises in the other factors.

What you have described might be excellent for concealment with a J-frame revolver, but it will almost certainly be less than fully accessible and may involve some comfort issues. Proceed with these thoughts in mind.

Best regards.
 
LoboGunLeather said:
I will second the motion. Bell Charter Oak (forum member Lefty, the oldflatfoot) is the unchallenged leader in designing and producing deep concealment IWB-style holsters. You will not find better quality or execution from any maker.

I am retired so I don't have a dog in this fight, but I will offer a small bit of advice: You may get what you are asking for, but it might not be everything you envision it to be. Everything in holster design involves compromises among the 4 basic factors of comfort, accessibility, security, and concealment. Whenever one factor is emphasized there will be compromises in the other factors.

What you have described might be excellent for concealment with a J-frame revolver, but it will almost certainly be less than fully accessible and may involve some comfort issues. Proceed with these thoughts in mind.

Best regards.
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This is real good advice. Ray knows what he is talking about.
 
LoboGunLeather said:
I will second the motion. Bell Charter Oak (forum member Lefty, the oldflatfoot) is the unchallenged leader in designing and producing deep concealment IWB-style holsters. You will not find better quality or execution from any maker.

I am retired so I don't have a dog in this fight, but I will offer a small bit of advice: You may get what you are asking for, but it might not be everything you envision it to be. Everything in holster design involves compromises among the 4 basic factors of comfort, accessibility, security, and concealment. Whenever one factor is emphasized there will be compromises in the other factors.

What you have described might be excellent for concealment with a J-frame revolver, but it will almost certainly be less than fully accessible and may involve some comfort issues. Proceed with these thoughts in mind.

Best regards.
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Good advice.
My main factor is comfort, because without comfort I won't want to carry the gun at all and the others become moot factors at that point.
 
Many good suggestions in this thread.

Having tried a few, including some mentioned, the best I've found for deep concealment, cylinder below belt J-frame IWB is Alessi's Deep Cover.

It's J-frame short barrel only, and sits low enough that the grip is just barely over the belt line; the rest is hidden.

Frustrates me a bit to recommend it because I've found Alessi the company to be slow and uncommunicative, but I can't deny the quality. Not quite sure how they do it, but my Deep Cover has had both the slimmest profile yet greatest durability of any similar holster I've used -- and that's after every day wear for the last five years.
 
Flashbang "Betty". Very thin Kydex.
I have one for my Bodyguard 380 and a Glock 43.
They offer a model for the J-Frame, I'll eventually get one.

betty - Flashbang Boutique

They also have a model with a manly name (Eliot Ness), but it is the same design.

Note there are two different clips: Standard belt clip and the "Ulti-Clip".
Also, the Betty 2.0 model has dual screws for the clip attachment, and looks like it comes with the Ulti-Clip.

This company - Concealed Carry Pro - has the best prices and super fast shipping. I will be ordering from them again.
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Betty original model:

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Betty 2.0:
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These kind of threads never work without visuals. Here is my cobra and my LCR in the galco. The 442 sits just as low. I am giving up speed of draw for more concealabiility but that's my choice. It is comfortable for all day wear. Working in yard etc. It's a sub $40 holster. Even the GLock 26 gets one....

I have one for each my small revolvers and semis. Including my P3AT, Nano, and a few others.

6 shot original cobra:

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LCR 357 (442 sits the same)

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Glock 26

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One vote here for the Milt Sparks Versa Max II. However, the cylinder does sit flush with, rather than below, the beltline.

I have one for my 60-15 and it's the most comfortable rig that I own for IWB carry. So much so, that I ordered (and just received) a VMII for my Kimber Ultra Carry.

I also use my first VMII to carry my 1-7/8" Models 60 and 36. It's proven to be quite versatile.
 
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