How do you carry your small J frame OWB?

[Capp35]

I was looking for something small for under a T shirt during the hot summer. So I am picking up a SW 637 today that I found at a good deal. Figured I could also load it with snake shot at the lease.
I normally carry my 9mms on my hip between 3 and 5.
I was thinking on this one maybe a cross carry (never had one), since it is so small.
How does everyone else carry (on a belt) and what brand/model do you use?
I would like to have a sweat guard or something to help cover the hammer also, and maybe in leather this time.
Pics would be great of the holster, if you have it.
Thanks!

 

[mikerjf]

I really like this "Master's" I got on ebay.

 

[Jemost]

I've always preferred leather for my revolvers, specifically TTgunleather.
But in the Texas summer and sweating like a poodle in a mink coat, I've found my favorite hot weather holster to be this Pro-S from 2aholster.com. It keeps sweat off the gun and I never thought kydex could be so comfortable.

 

[JJEH]

If you want a leather holster I recommend Jason Winnie.

 

[Coyote56]

Sam Andrews Saddle holster. Been carrying this for many, many years. One of the best holsters I’ve ever used.

 

[WCCPHD]

Either a Roy Baker Pancake Holster or a Lobo Leather Pancake Holster. The pancake holds the gun close to the body and most of it above the belt to conceal the weapon.

 

[Llance]

Really it depends if I'm going to a BBQ. If so, then I'm carrying it in a Mernickle J-3, otherwise it's in a Triple K open top belt slide #246-3.

My small auto's go in either a JBP belt slide #036 or a JIT Slide #60 by Don Hume.

All are leather and well fitted to the firearms they carry. What I like best about these holsters is they are tensioned by the tightness of your belt. The tighter your belt, the tighter your pistol is captured. Now I have never been in a fist fight wearing a gun nor do I plan on it, but I do know that should it come about the gun will stay in place. Even when running I've never lost one to bounce or tumble.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Tactical Gun Leather

 

[AlHunt]

Model 38 in a JIT slide for me if I'm going OWB.

 

[crazyphil]

If I am going to be driving very much I will probably carry my S&W 642-1
in the VAM (Vampire) by Ken Null, shown on the left.

Sometimes I like to carry in this vintage speed scabbard by Chic Gaylord
2nd from left.

Probably used most of all is this Shark skin pancake made by Rudy Lazano
aka Black Hills Leather. 3rd from left.

If I need retention, I like Bianchi's Lightnen. 4th from left.

I rarely carry IWB (Inside Waist Band) but when I do I kinda like
this one with shark trim by Delfatti. 5th from left.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I prefer my M649 as a pocket gun but I have both leather and Kydex for it. Maybe tonight I'll use the OWB leather and report back tomorrow how it felt - it's been awhile!

 

[Model46]

I have a Lobo Enhanced Pancake for my "J" frame. Also have older Galco and Strong pancakes that are in the rotation. Both are lined. The Lobo is a real masterpiece.

 

[OLDSTER]

I've owned this little old Hunter for many years. It's a neutral cant, so if I'm driving a long distance, I can carry cross draw comfortably on my left side waste. Several J-frames, and my old Charter, have shared this holster.

 

[garddogg56]

For a non custom I really like the DeSantis line.

 

[Capp35]

I have really wanted to try a cross draw holster. I think I may try a DeSantis Roscoe. It looks functional at a good price and if I don't like CD, I can return it.

Anyone try one of these?

 

[StrawHat]

I am fond of the Sunday holster. This is an iteration of one from the King Ranch Saddlery but a Brill copy would work also.

They allow the revolver to be carried high and tight.

Kevin

 

[snubbyfan]

I carry this;


In this;


Hanging on this;


Like this;

 

[jim0383]

I recommend a Milt Sparks PMK.

 

[Buford57]

Either a Roy Baker Pancake Holster or a Lobo Leather Pancake Holster. The pancake holds the gun close to the body and most of it above the belt to conceal the weapon.

The Baker has the flexibility of strong side or crossdraw carry with its three slots.

 

[vipermd]

I carry this;

I carry a 648 in a Snubby Fan holster, flat, secure, comfortable. Be Safe