How do you carry your small J frame OWB?

[sipowicz]

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.
Thanks!

Why not carry in the same position for muscle memory? And why is it's smaller size more conducive to cross draw? It might be an ok driving position but reaching across your body is not nearly as tactically advantageous as drawing from your hip.

 

[Capp35]

Why not carry in the same position for muscle memory? And why is it's smaller size more conducive to cross draw? It might be an ok driving position but reaching across your body is not nearly as tactically advantageous as drawing from your hip.

Because this is not my primary carry. I use an M&P Shield (summer) and a SF EMP (winter).
I am using this mainly for going to my property. Needed something I could carry and keep a couple of rounds of snake shot in it. Looking for a holster, that is not show quality/price, because it will be more of a work gun.



Anyone have any thoughts on this one? Just under $70

 

[mic214]

Because this is not my primary carry. I use an M&P Shield (summer) and a SF EMP (winter).
I am using this mainly for going to my property. Needed something I could carry and keep a couple of rounds of snake shot in it. Looking for a holster, that is not show quality/price, because it will be more of a work gun.



Anyone have any thoughts on this one? Just under $70

Who makes that holster?

 

[shell627]

I carry my 640 in a simply rugged floral silver dollar pancake.It carry's high and tight and is a very good looking holster.

 

[Capp35]

Who makes that holster?

Desantis Roscoe

 

[Biggfoot44]

Short Answer - Leather Pancake

I have several Bianchi I've picked up over the years and they work fine , but any of the makers mentioned would be similar .

* For Me * , the 3 slot feature sounds better as a concept than in actual use . The other slot puts the gun essentially vertical . For Me , I want a cross draw with more of an angle .

I have used an old school " Hunter S style " holster with J frame . It certainly does what it does , but the catch is that it conceals as well as a 2in K frame in a pancake .

For purely field wear , I have a Threepersons I picked up somewhere over the years . I don't know if those are still a standard item with anyone , but El Paso or Lobo can certainly make one .

 

[MetalMan]

Most recently I've been carrying my J's in this custom, pigskin-lined holster by our fellow forum member, Snubbyfan.

 

[URIT]

In a Roy Baker Pancake at 4 o'clock.

 

[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!

I've carried the M649 the past couple of days in a Galco Summer Comfort IWB leather holster on a 1.5" ranger belt made by Murray Leather of Aledo, Texas. I'm guessing OWB above was a typo because I knew the holster was IWB.

I wore jeans and a T-short tucked in with a lightweight vest over the shirt and it was very comfortable. I reckon I'll do it more often now that I have tried it again.

Note: I should give Dick Murray some real credit:

Welcome to Murray Custom Leather

(c) Murray Leather

He makes extremely high quality leather products but what he does not make are holsters. I have worn his belts for years.

 

[Toyman]

A Simply Rugger holster fits all my small frames

 

[StrawHat]

…A Simply Rugger holster fits all my small frames
…

What revolver is that?

Kevin

 

[motor51]

What revolver is that?

Kevin

Looks like a bodyguard


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[StrawHat]

I am not familiar with the new J frames. When did the cylinder release move to the top of the frame?

Kevin

 

[Toyman]

The gun is S&W's polymer called BG38, 38 special 5 shot double action to compete with Ruger's LCR.

 

[StrawHat]

Thank you.

Kevin

 

[sjs]

Simply Rugged Silver Dollar Pancakes for my 637, my 60 and the 640 I used to own.

 

[max503]

I have a Bianchi pancake but don't use it. It works fine but, for me, pockets are for carrying stuff and a gun is stuff.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

I use a Bianchi 5B during hot weather because I sweat like crazy. The rest of the year my small guns fit in my right hip pocket or the bib of my overalls . I have a 5B for both my 32-1 and my Colt Cobra .

 

[smitty_bs]

Been using a Galco Hornet holster. Good price and it is very well made. Tried it using just a regular every day belt and worked but didn't stay as tight to my body as I liked. Switched to a nice Hank's gunbelt and it works great. Use it for both an M60 and an M642.

 

[lrb1200]

Lobo Leather Enhanced Pancake......with no complaints.