ab4ka
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I've been carrying my 638 in a pocket holster, but today I picked up a IWB holster in a trade and really liked carrying it there. It was very comfortable as well as it was nice to have my pocket back. Anyone else carry a J frame IWB?
Carry a J frame IWB?
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stoneman
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All the time, at around 3:30-4 o'clock. I ordered this holster from Side Guard holsters last year and love it (post a pic every chance I get)
sipowicz
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All the time..I hate pocket carry...
flop-shank
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occasionally
I appendix carry J frame size guns by other makers when the situation dictates. I prefer a big service sized revolver at 3:30 if possible. The bigger guns shoot better and hit harder, but are more work to pack. To me the trade off of convenience is worth it to have the gun I would prefer to have if the SHTF. A J will be the BUG in the weakside front pocket.
I appendix carry J frame size guns by other makers when the situation dictates. I prefer a big service sized revolver at 3:30 if possible. The bigger guns shoot better and hit harder, but are more work to pack. To me the trade off of convenience is worth it to have the gun I would prefer to have if the SHTF. A J will be the BUG in the weakside front pocket.
Arizona Commander
Member
If I am wearing sturdier pants (jeans) I like a pocket holster, but if in dress slacks I use Galco's tuckable IWB holster.
RogueJSK
Member
When I carry my 642, it tends to be in a pocket holster. However, I do have a super nice Brommeland Max Con V for my 642 that I got at a very good price. I carry with that when I can't/dont want to pocket carry, but can't conceal anything bigger IWB for whatever reason.
snubsforme
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Uncle Mike's #36 nylon holster, usually at the appendix. Sometimes I push it around to behind my hip bone. Either way it is very comfortable, been doing it this way for four years. I've tried a half dozen other holsters and keep coming back to my $12 Uncle Mike's.
Electraclyde
Member
Appendix carry with a J-Frame is what I carry 90% of the time. I will also carry a second J-Frame as a BUG in an ankle holster. Never liked pocket carry at all.
enfield
US Veteran
When I'm wearing a cover garment, I usually pick a bigger gun for IWB, like a K frame or SIG.
The rest of the time it's a J-frame in the pocket.
The rest of the time it's a J-frame in the pocket.
devildog66
Member
I do carry IWB on occasion with a J frame but I do prefer carrying in that mode using a gun with a longer barrel. The j frame always seems to feel as though it is trying to ride up above the belt. Pocket carry is my preferred j frame carry mode.
indiandave
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Like stoneman I carry IWB in a Side Guard Holster 90% of the time. My pockets are for cell phones, change,knife,etc.
oldlongbeard
Member
J-frame in Rt Front pocket ALWAYS.
"Beware the man who owns only one gun..... he likely knows how to use it."
"Beware the man who owns only one gun..... he likely knows how to use it."
jframefreak
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I carry my 640 IWB in a Kramer holster. That's where it rides 90% of the time. The other times it's in a Don Hume OWB holster.
Tracer_Bullet
Member
I have carried J-frames IWB at either 4:00 or crossdraw. I find crossdraw much more accessible if I am sitting or driving. IWB is about the only way I can carry one with a 3" barrel, but 2" barrel J-frames are really handy for dropping into a pocket or ankle holster as well.
elcruisr
US Veteran
I work in a shop environment all day and carry a J Fame in a K&D Thunderbird IWB. I also have slightly extended aftermarket grips. I can also pocket carry but prefer IWB.
safearm
US Veteran
I can carry a 637 in my pocket all day, but a 940 seems to drag my pants down. More often, I'll carry the 940 in a Bianchi 100 IWB and leave the pocket and ankle carry to the Airweight.
jframe
Member
I can carry either way, but I usually carry one in my left pocket. I'm a southpaw, so this works for me. My problem is that I have to wear a cover garment to carry IWB, and this isn't always possible. I try to make sure I wear jeans that have enough pocket depth to them, so that the butt of the revolver doesn't stick out. I've got a Don Hume IWB than works very well, but I just don't use it much.
frankw
Member
I carried a 36 or 37 for many years in the appendix position, either with the Barami Hip grip or a cheap IWB holster.
I now prefer my 442 in a Mika pocket holster.
I now prefer my 442 in a Mika pocket holster.
MaximumLawman
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I carry a mod 49 IWB if my pockets are too small. It has rubber bands wrapped around the wood grips so it doesn't fall down my pants leg.
anchors
US Veteran
Try a cover-Up for the J frame from Tucker Gunleather,it's adjustable for height and cant.
I love mine.
I love mine.
+1 for "anchors" suggestion. Tucker provides excellent fit (boning), comfort, and adjustability. Not a huge wait time (but you have to have a little patience while waiting for a quality holster).
Chris
atlscrog
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For IWB I carry a 442 in a Galco USA at 11:00 (I'm a lefty) and am looking seriously at the Null SMZ.
G.B.
Member
For my J, I carry it in a pocket holster or appendix IWB holster. Both holsters are Mika's.
sipowicz
Member
I use a Del Fatti ISP-DD.....it's horside so it's thin, but rigid....I wear it strong side IWB and with a 442, I hardly know it's there..for me, it's even more comfortable than pocket carry...I hate pocket carry...did I mention I can't stand pocket carry? 
Arik
Member
You can carry that without a belt? I find that if I carry anything heavier than pocket change and a wallet I need a belt.
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640 IWB Galco
I like to carry a 640-1 in a Galco IWB holster, tuck-n-go. With the J-hook, it is very easy and quick to wear and take off. Always at about 4-4:30 position.
TUCK-N-GO INSIDE THE PANT HOLSTER: Galco IWB Holsters at Galco
Though at times I do carry a Sig p238 in my pocket. I use a Glaco pocket holster.
POCKET PROTECTOR HOLSTER: Galco Carry Lite Series at Galco
To me Galco is one of the top holster maker and these to holsters won't set you back like some of their other quality products. Carry concealed is about being comfortable. You don't want to sacrifice comfort for style, so both are no thrills holsters.
I like to carry a 640-1 in a Galco IWB holster, tuck-n-go. With the J-hook, it is very easy and quick to wear and take off. Always at about 4-4:30 position.
TUCK-N-GO INSIDE THE PANT HOLSTER: Galco IWB Holsters at Galco
Though at times I do carry a Sig p238 in my pocket. I use a Glaco pocket holster.
POCKET PROTECTOR HOLSTER: Galco Carry Lite Series at Galco
To me Galco is one of the top holster maker and these to holsters won't set you back like some of their other quality products. Carry concealed is about being comfortable. You don't want to sacrifice comfort for style, so both are no thrills holsters.
MetalMan
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Pretty much every day, until a few months ago.
I started carrying a 3" Model 13 instead.
I'm a well above average shot with an J-frame, but even with good grips it's not exactly comfortable to shoot with .357 Magnum loads and it's not something you'd want to practice with for a couple hundred rounds even with +P loads.
The Model 13 isn't much larger, and is still readily concealable but it's more comfortable to practice with. It also recovers much faster under recoil, making accurate follow up shots much faster.
I started carrying a 3" Model 13 instead.
I'm a well above average shot with an J-frame, but even with good grips it's not exactly comfortable to shoot with .357 Magnum loads and it's not something you'd want to practice with for a couple hundred rounds even with +P loads.
The Model 13 isn't much larger, and is still readily concealable but it's more comfortable to practice with. It also recovers much faster under recoil, making accurate follow up shots much faster.
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