Concern on new J-Frame Carry Holster.. need your input.

[Packard]

I'm curious--who is the holster maker?

 

[a_just_cause]

Garret Industries

 

[a_just_cause]

Thanks for the replies

 

[photoman]

If you're not 100% comfortable with your carry equipment, get rid of it.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

Personally, I don't have a problem with holsters that expose trigger guards. I have a problem with Kydex and nylon. I'm currently waiting for an L-frame holster that covers the trigger guard because my agency has a problem with my Tom Threepersons holster. In the meantime, I'm using a nylon Uncle Mike's duty holster.

All that aside, I don't see the purpose in an exposed trigger guard in an IWB holster.

ECS

 

[DDDWho]

I'm not familiar with kydex as it pertains to collapsibility. An all leather holster such as the Simply Rugged fits so tightly the cylinder will not turn when the revolver is holstered resulting in the gun not being able to be fired when holstered. The back of the trigger guard is exposed but not the trigger itself. Accidental discharge is impossible if that is your concern.

 

[skeete]

IMO this is a poorly designed holster and i find it hard to believe it was actually designed for a J frame. The two things i look for are a covered trigger and being able to get a full grip, which on some holsters is not possible, example the Pager Pal.
I would return it the day I got it.
For my J frame I use the Blackhawk Serpa level II retention holster with a belt slide or paddle.

 

[getoff]

if your having doubts on this holster, send it back. if your not 100% sure on a carry rig, you wont be comfortable carrying it. dump it and get something better. i love the galco speed scabbard.

 

[Stainz]

You can still buy DeSantis holsters made for S&W from S&W Accessories, like my 3" J-frame model below:

My 3" 60 Pro is holstered - my 3" 63 alongside also fits. It can be worn high enough that the cylinder bulge clears the belt (Get a better belt!), but then, if you are volumettrically challenged like me, it will have your fat rolls (Dunlop disease...) to contend with. Still - a well made holster - for ~$65 + s/h + s/t.

Stainz

 

[Packard]

I bought one for my 640 Pro and I concur. Nicely made and well-designed. I got the speed scabbard version--no thumb break.

It is comfortable, presents quickly and has good retention. It really hugs the body. Nice.

You have to assume that S & W has more resources available for testing holsters. I would doubt they have a single dog in the store.

 

[wrangler5]

Just curious - how solid is that DeSantis holster on the belt that doesn't completely fill the belt slots? I have a Bianchi with 1.75" belt slots for my M10 and it will tip forward and back quite a bit on my 1.5" Wilderness Instructor belt. I've been reluctant to spring for a DeSantis, Bianchi or Safariland for my new (to me) 3 inch 65-3 because those holsters all seem to have the 1.75" belt slots. Other makers like Lobo, Side Guard and Simply Rugged specify 1.5" slots, but they can take longer to get and can be more expensive.

So I'm just wondering.

 

[Packard]

The longer the barrel, the more solidly the holster will carry. The longer barrel length acts as a lever against your hip so that the belt is no longer the only thing holding it solidly.

So a 4" barrel will ride more solidly than a 3". I find that there is little difference between the 3" and 2" barrel length in terms of how it rides in the holster.

I have a Glock plastic holster that will carry a G23 or a G27. The G23 carries with the butt of the gun much closer to my side than does the smaller G27.

(G27 = baby Glock; G23 = mid sized Glock)

 

[mg357]

I suggest you look at the holsters made by the following holster companies.

Mernickle holsters

Diamond d custom leather

 

[Mphstiger1981]

Friend it sounds like you have enough doubt in your mind to ask the question on the internet to a world of strangers, which tells me you doubt the safety of the rig. Go ahead and return it and find one that makes you comfortable carrying your j frame pistol. You know that's really what you want do do, right?

 

[Packard]

What I don't understand is why they did not cover the trigger. All the other holsters that they show in their catalog do have the triggers covered.

Perhaps they had the models confused? You should querie them on that point.

If they replaced the existing holster with one that had the trigger guard covered would you be happy with the holster?

 

[bluegrassrules]

I do not think I would keep it. I never gave it much thought but after read this thread I realized I do not own a single holster, even my open tops that expose the trigger.
Cheers

 

[andyo5]

I carry my 642 in my right side pants pocket without a holster and with nothing else in the pocket. That said, I would not feel comfortable with a visible gun and exposed trigger.

 

[Colter]

I would send it back.

ML

 

[a_just_cause]

What I don't understand is why they did not cover the trigger. All the other holsters that they show in their catalog do have the triggers covered.

Perhaps they had the models confused? You should querie them on that point.

If they replaced the existing holster with one that had the trigger guard covered would you be happy with the holster?

Yes I would, I actually really like the fit make of the model minus this point.. just sent it in and hope to have a dialogue about it early next week - I will update the board what I find out.

 

[Russell Cottle]

Guess it's my age and 'up bringing', but I've never owned a holster with a covered trigger guard and I carried every day for 31yrs (Still do), but if it bothers you, get another. You're the one who's going to be using it.