I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good pocket holster for a 642. I have tried just sticking it in my front pocket with the butt sticking out a little but it eventually settles to the bottom and it looks like I have a railroad spike in my pocket. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

A Desantis Nemisis works well with my 638. Sticks to the pocket when you remove the revolver.

I've got one of these and love it. I like the split. When you put your hand in your pocket the split will cause the leather to move and your hand falls right in place on your weapon. When you pull the holster stays in your pocket.

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I carry a 640 in a Kramer pocket holster every day. It works very well. I wear Docker type pants and it fits just right. Jeans no way.

I bought a DeSantis Nemesis for my 642 from Midway, and even though the gun fits in it nice and snug, the whole holster seems too big for carrying in anything but very large pockets (like on cargo pants/shorts). I know that it is supposed to take up your whole pocket to keep it stable, but for me it would work better if it was cut down a bit.

My other issue with pants pocket carry is that unless your pants are fairly loose, and pockets fairly large, drawing the pistol is more difficult. And if you are seated, forget about it.

I now carry mine mostly inside the waistband, no holster, using a Barami Hip Grip. Works surprisingly well.

The Mika holster, a great product and the owner is a real gentleman too:

Mika's Pocket Holsters - Custom Made Pocket Holsters, Waistband Holsters, Vest Holsters, Tactical Pocket Mirrors And Much More.

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I second Robert Mika's pocket holsters as a great product. He is indeed a fine fellow, too. I initially ordered one for my 296 - and added one for a 642, even though I didn't own the revolver then. It fit 3/4 of my pockets, so I found a 642 'deal' and added that - it fit's everything.

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I had to get a spare L-frame - my wife comandeered the original - velcro-ed it to her car's tunnel by the seat - and carries a 2" 10 for a car protector. I also got a spare 642 holster - haven't needed it, despite most of three years of carry with that first one - holds up great - stays put. Excellent value.

Stainz

Galco horse hide

Another vote for the Mika. I have had mine for more than 4 years and it still looks and works great.

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Check with this custom maker linked below.

The fit & quality of these holsters are superb for the low dollar outlay.
Takes a few weeks to receive the holster, but You won't be disappointed.
S&W J-Frame

Here's another vote for the Kramer horsehide pocket holster - pricey but worth it.

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I use a Galco Pocket Protector, but I'm going to get one of the Tuff products holsters as I like the little pouch for a speed strip.

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Another vote for Mika.........

This is a Redemption Pocket Holster for J Frames and the Bodyguard .38.



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I do custom leather work, my holsters are made of vegetable tan, top grain, 8/9 ounce leather, fairly priced and made to an individual's specifications. I specialize in J frame holsters.
The first is my personal front pocket holster, it's ambidextrous and rough side out to give it traction so it stays in my pocket when I draw my gun.
The next is a back pocket holster designed to give a wallet like outline.
The third is a belt holster which can double as a pocket holster, it does have molded in retention, so when used as a pocket holster the off hand is needed to hold the holster in place in the pocket. My pocket holsters can be cut to precisely fit the pocket of you favorite trousers.

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I've used the Uncle Mike's pocket holster for a 640 for over twelve years. It's inexpensive, does what it's supposed to, and fits pockets that my recently-acquired Desantis Nemesis won't. But in pockets the Nemesis does fit, I like it a lot. Better than the UM at reducing printing, absolutely won't shift in the pocket, keeps the gun solidly positioned for the draw, and is slick inside to make drawing very easy.

Another vote for the Mika. It is kinda ugly (although I think he now makes them in a variety of colors), but the functionality is top-notch. Zero printing and always stays in the pocket on a draw. Wear mine all the time...

I'm 100% against the Mika - do you know how many naughas he has to kill to manufacture his evil product!

(On a serious note - + how ever many on the Mika - great product)

Milt Sparks gets my vote.......but order today, about 6 months out.

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I ordered one from Mika. He respond from his cell phone at around 12:00 AM to tell me how long it will take and I won't be disappointed. I like that personal touch. Not to mention all the good things I have heard before ordering.

The Desantis Superfly!!

love my mika always stays in the pocket wears like iron

Best pocket holster ever is from a small company called Aholster. They are Kydex so the add no thickness to the gun, dont hold and moisture and have a molded in curve to blend it into you leg. Also has a edge that keeps it in your pocket when drawing. The pistol comes out and holster stays behind.

After using one of these for about 4 years and buying them for all my frinds as Xmas gifts i would never go back to a fabric or leather holster.

I carry mine in a Mika pocket holster. I can't add anything else to what the other have said.

I carry my 642 in a Bell Charter Oak cutdown pocket rocket. Can't say enough good about it.

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For leather, the Galco can't be beat. For synthetic, The DeSantis Superfly or Nemesis.

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Evening,

After asking the same question a while back, I ordered a Bianchi, a De Santis, and a Mika, and the Mika won out. The others are good holsters, and I like them quite a bit. But, the Mika just feels better, to me, and when you draw from it, your trigger finger can slip down inside the holster, and you are already in close to a firing position when the gun is withdrawn from your pocket! The Mika prints less, too, so for me, there was no question about which worked better. Others may have different mileage, but for me, the other two are spares, and the Mika is used daily with 100% satisfaction. The owner is also a fine fellow, who does not make you feel like you are wasting his time when you talk to him on the phone. He seems to enjoy a good conversation, and as he has done for others, he called me after I placed my order to make sure everything was just right, and let me know when he would be making and shipping my holster. You just don't get service like that from other companies these days. My two cents, for what they're worth.... Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

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I use a Mika holster with my centinnel. it works great, is comfortable, priced right and Robert is a nice guy.

I've been using the DeSantis Nemesis for over a decade and would give it a solid recommendation.

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Concealment Specialties LLC makes a great $14.95 pocket rig for many guns. They have different sizes for 'regular' 1 7/8" barrels and a longer one for the 2 1/8" Magnum guns.

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Mika or Safariland.

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