And a second vote for the Galco pocket holster, I use that with my 442 and 640, it works very well for me
Bought my new 442 Today
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And a second vote for the Galco pocket holster, I use that with my 442 and 640, it works very well for me
I bought a 442 for its black sights - easier (for me) to see and align in most light than stainless. But when I carried it IWB and treated it like a Glock - IOW, ignored it - it got rust spots on the yoke. Not on the barrel or cylinder, just the yoke. I learned that I could avoid the rust if I opened the cylinder every day and wiped the inside surface of the yoke with a silicone cloth.
I've since switched to OWB carry, and probably wouldn't have the same problem today, but I still prefer a stainless material. (I carry a 632 today with Buffalo Bore 32 H&R Mag loads - as much muzzle energy as a Remington +P 38 Special, with 1 more round in the cylinder.) I paint the stainless sights - red ramp front and black rear notch.
I've since switched to OWB carry, and probably wouldn't have the same problem today, but I still prefer a stainless material. (I carry a 632 today with Buffalo Bore 32 H&R Mag loads - as much muzzle energy as a Remington +P 38 Special, with 1 more round in the cylinder.) I paint the stainless sights - red ramp front and black rear notch.
My 442 goes with me wherever I go.
Ranger514
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Congratulations. Glad you're enjoying your 442. I recently picked up a PC 642 to replace a 642 I sold a few years ago. J Frames are great little defensive handguns.
MCorps0311
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I love my little S&W Airweight 442-2 .38 SPL+P.....Congratulations on yours!
The inexpensive Uncle Mikes/Black Hawk #4 works well. It's thin and last a long time. The last time I bought one, I think Wallmart for less than $20.
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mgriffin
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Try Uncle Mike's #4. That's what I use!
mgriffin
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Here is mine.....
F75gunslinger
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The best thing to do is turn your pants inside out and look at the shape of the pockets. A holster that works well in jeans may or may not fit in a pair of dress pants/khakis.The pockets have different shapes. Jeans tend to be relatively square, where dress pants tend to have a curved bottom.Then just look at holster designs and find one shaped to your pockets ( you may need more than one to use with different pants.
I had an Uncle Mike's when I started carrying my 642, but over time the corner where the gun wasn't holding it stiff started to collapse and the gun was all over my pocket. I got a relatively cheap Don Hume 001 and it fixed the issue and I have had zero issues since then.
bronco45
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F75gunslinger has good advice, love the pocket holster. Works well in the pocket of cargo shorts, chinos, slacks. No so much in jeans that are tight as in Wranglers or Levi's. Levi's is anti gun so I don't buy their garbage.
Ranger514
Member
I use a Desantis Nemesis for J frame pocket carry.
newtonguitars
Member
Hi guys, first post here. I got my 442 early this summer, it so easy to carry compared to my old 640 that kept dragging my pants down!
I installed a Wolff spring kit and it pulls much smoother. Don't shame me, but I've been practicing with Magtech 38 special shorts, and it is like plinking with .22's, you should try them. Just say you are getting them for the Mrs.
I installed a Wolff spring kit and it pulls much smoother. Don't shame me, but I've been practicing with Magtech 38 special shorts, and it is like plinking with .22's, you should try them. Just say you are getting them for the Mrs.
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ABPOS
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Waaaaaa? I never heard of those. My daughter would like them too.... I just figured out this week she like my Colt DS and this would be a good load to start her off on.....
38 SPL-Short 125GR LRN - Magtech
I'm guessing Post#37 is referring to MAGTECH 125 gr. .38 Special short ammo.
I'm guessing Post#37 is referring to MAGTECH 125 gr. .38 Special short ammo.
