Who makes this holster? Will it work for a 642?
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Robinett_11B
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Looks like a Galco High Ride: Galco holsters; Holsters; Gun holster, pistol holsters, western holsters, shoulder holsters, leather holster and Glock holsters As far as I can tell, they don't make them for J-frames...a call to Galco couldn't hurt though.
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scooter123
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Galco Silhouette high ride in brown leather, I suspect for the N frame based on that 8 round moon clip. They also offer it in the K and L frames but no listing for a J frame. It would probably be "workable" for a J frame due to the retention strap but I'll bet a J frame would really rattle around in it.
BTW, all of my holsters are Galco and I think they are a very good value for the money. Not as pretty as some of the custom jobs but in my area they are available off the rack with no waiting required.
BTW, all of my holsters are Galco and I think they are a very good value for the money. Not as pretty as some of the custom jobs but in my area they are available off the rack with no waiting required.
Robinett_11B
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I actually own the older version of this holster, built for 2"-4" K-frames...which is basically the same, just without leather over the trigger guard area. I find it rides a little high for my comfort, and as a result, is a little looser on the belt than I'd like...even with my Wilderness Tactical Instructors belt. It fits my needs for now until I find a better holster for my K-frames though. I tried putting a M640 and a M60 in it; the Centennial was a no-go from the start, wouldn't work with the retention strap and the M60 was very loose...I wouldn't trust it for carry. The newer ones may be a little more conducive to J-frame carry though. Hope this helps -Rob
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Thanks to all for the replies -- appreciate the info. I'm not terribly familar with all of the S&W snubbies but I was afraid of what you guys mentioned --- the holster is designed for a bigger frame snubbie. I'd tend to agree w/ you guys that a 642 would rattle around a bit. Unfortunate -- I really like the way that holster rides high above the belt. I'm tall and that extra inch or two of the holster not being below the belt would help tremendously -- hard to find t-shirts that long.
I ended up ordering a BlackHawk Speed Classic holster for my 642 based on some reviews on this site. I like the simplicity of the holster although it does not ride as high.
I'm sure just the first of many holsters in my life!!!
I ended up ordering a BlackHawk Speed Classic holster for my 642 based on some reviews on this site. I like the simplicity of the holster although it does not ride as high.
I'm sure just the first of many holsters in my life!!!
586nickel;I ended up ordering a BlackHawk Speed Classic holster for my 642 based on some reviews on this site. I like the simplicity of the holster although it does not ride as high. I'm sure just the first of many holsters in my life!!
photoman
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The ultra-high ride holsters combined with short barrel guns tend to tilt out a lot.
Edit to add: It's a bit hard to find thumb break holsters for Centennial J frames.
Edit to add: It's a bit hard to find thumb break holsters for Centennial J frames.
williamlayton
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Most all GOOD leather firms make hi-ride and can custom make them for the model you wish.
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