J-frame IWB holster that keeps cylinder below belt?

[Triggernosis]

Many good suggestions in this thread.

Having tried a few, including some mentioned, the best I've found for deep concealment, cylinder below belt J-frame IWB is Alessi's Deep Cover.

It's J-frame short barrel only, and sits low enough that the grip is just barely over the belt line; the rest is hidden.

Frustrates me a bit to recommend it because I've found Alessi the company to be slow and uncommunicative, but I can't deny the quality. Not quite sure how they do it, but my Deep Cover has had both the slimmest profile yet greatest durability of any similar holster I've used -- and that's after every day wear for the last five years.

Would you consider letting me borrow that thing for a couple of days so I can get a good look at it? I'll try to duplicate it myself.

 

[Triggernosis]

Thanks for the visuals - veryhelpful. Which specific Galco holster is it?

These kind of threads never work without visuals. Here is my cobra and my LCR in the galco. The 442 sits just as low. I am giving up speed of draw for more concealabiility but that's my choice. It is comfortable for all day wear. Working in yard etc. It's a sub $40 holster. Even the GLock 26 gets one....

I have one for each my small revolvers and semis. Including my P3AT, Nano, and a few others.

6 shot original cobra:

LCR 357 (442 sits the same)

Glock 26

 

[eb07]

Stow and go STOW-N-GO INSIDE THE PANT HOLSTER: Inside the Waistband (IWB) Holsters | Galco Gunleather

 

[dubshooter]

I have a Sto N Go for my Glock 17. I don't use it for carry but use it for my duty weapon for to and from work. That things has seen some abuse and it is still holding up like a champ. 7 years now. It has molded perfectly to the gun.

Don't know how they work for carry though

 

[Hapworth]

Would you consider letting me borrow that thing for a couple of days so I can get a good look at it? I'll try to duplicate it myself.

Ha! Apologies, but can't do -- it's my only one.

I'd be impressed if you could duplicate it, it has the thinness of horsehide but not nearly as stiff, and hasn't changed appreciably over the years; I'm guessing they achieve this through specialized curing.

Were I you, I'd just buy one and call it done. Which J is this for?

 

[Triggernosis]

Understood.
It's for a 642.

 

[oneounceload]

These kind of threads never work without visuals. Here is my cobra and my LCR in the galco. The 442 sits just as low. I am giving up speed of draw for more concealabiility but that's my choice. It is comfortable for all day wear. Working in yard etc. It's a sub $40 holster. Even the GLock 26 gets one....

I have one for each my small revolvers and semis. Including my P3AT, Nano, and a few others.

6 shot original cobra:

LCR 357 (442 sits the same)

Glock 26

How is a holster like that for sitting - whether in a car, living room, restaurant, etc? That has always been an issue for me, probably why I prefer front pocket carry - but that is slower to draw.

 

[NCBeagle]

I use old Safariland #14. Have no idea how old these are. Buy every one that I can find. Super thin. Sits deep. The grip rests flat on top of my belt. Secure and no printing.

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[Triggernosis]

Those are great holsters for the J-frame. Where do you even come across them these days? I don't even see any on ebay.

 

[NCBeagle]

Those are great holsters for the J-frame. Where do you even come across them these days? I don't even see any on ebay.

That's because I bought them all...on ebay

Also, find them in pawn shop "bargain bins." Folk don't know what they are. Seriously, about the best option for deep J frame / Colt D frame concealment. Probably should have kept it to myself.

 

[NCBeagle]

Following up in my post above....found this one in the bin at Beltway Gun and Pawn in Matthews, NC about 3 minutes ago. $5.00. [emoji846]

New OLD stock Smith & Wesson 9-62 for Smith J Frame and Colt D Frame revolvers.

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[HeavyDuty Ken]

A little different than the clipons, but I've been using a DeSantis Cozy Partner for almost 30 years with my J frames:

Mine's old enough that it has a single loop, not split. I've found these are as easy to take on and off as any metal belt clip.