642 OWB holster found

[hi-power man]

OWB holster found - see post # 8 & 9 below


There are days I need to have my 642 outside my pants in a secure holster. I found this one on the Bianchi site.

Does anyone carrry a shrouded hammer in a holster with this type retaining strap ? Is it really secure ? Does it provide a smooth unlock and draw. ? The catalog page says to use your middle finger for the unlock.

Model 55L  Lightnin'® Hip Holster Bianchi Leather Holsters

 

[jmathis84]

I have a friend on another fourm who uses that exact holster. He likes it alot and finds retintion very good on it. The strap takes some getting used to b/c of location but I dont see where it would become a issue.

 

[seattleM29]

I had a Galco similar to that Bianchi except it used a retention screw to hold it in place and it was a hunk of junk--the screw wouldn't stay in place & the gun stuck out too far on my hip because of the paddle-returned it. Galco holsters; Holsters; Gun holster, pistol holsters, western holsters, shoulder holsters, leather holster and Glock holsters thats what it looks like--might work better for someone else. Went to an El Paso Street Combat and have been happy as a clam.

 

[Iggy]

Take a look at the Silver Dollar Pancake on the Simply Rugged site.

In the summer I pack a hammerless S&W on the ranch, on horseback, ATV and anywhere in between with no worries about security.

There isn't much risk of a gun grab in that scenario, but it works well for strenuous activities.

 

[russp1]

You might want to check out the Blackhawk Speed Classic. It's only made for the small J frames and uses an elastic system to hold the gun really secure, no straps to release or screws to adjust. There's a You Tube video on it if you do a search. Optics Planet sells it for $29.

 

[SF180A]

Not sure what your price range is or if you prefer only leather or polymer material construction found in other injection molded holsters. Blackhawk has a good (reasonably priced) Serpa retention that I have use in Iraq with no complaints. Personally I am not one for retention straps, but that is my opinion. A search on the forum will return a plethora of holsters used by forum members. A little research and I am sure you will find a very nice holster to suit your needs. We have some real nice custom holster makers out there and if you are looking to spend a little less, here are some sites to start with.

OpticsPlanet.net/BlackHawk-Holsters
Blade Tech holsters, knives and tactical gear for military, law enforcement, shooting competition and hunting.
Blade Tech holsters, knives and tactical gear for military, law enforcement, shooting competition and hunting.
JMG HOLSTERS
customkydexholsters.com

 

[setxn]

You might check out the Galco CTS160B,it handles all J frame hammer options.Center line strap and retention screw-Optics Planet $55 & change with free shipping. Very satisfied with mine.

 

[hi-power man]

Thanks fellows. I decided on the Blackhawk Speed Classic, sill $29 at Optics Planet. I watched the video on you tube and it looks like the elastic front panel will work well.

 

[hi-power man]

I had a few minutes to get a couple photos. The Blackhawk holds the unit in tight with the butt against the body.