K frame snub carry was surprisingly easy

[Grimjaws]

When I visit my son (my permit is recognized in his state) he loans me a 66-1 snub with Herrett grips. I decided to try AIWB using a soft suede holster. I normally carry a 442-1 in a soft leather holster in the same position.

I was surprised at how easy it was to conceal even with my spare tire around the mid section. I had no issues sitting or moving and it was very comfortable.

This has given me an “ah ha” moment that I can probably carry something a little bigger at home. I have been looking at a P365 and tried a Glock 19 once but that was horrible. Revolvers are more in my comfort zone and seem to feel better carried at that position.

I’m now looking at a Colt Cobra Carry or maybe a new Diamondback SDR. I tried to get back the 66-1 but my son loves it.

You can teach an old dog a new trick after all as it has taken me years to get past pocket carry to IWB carry and now I want a larger handgun.

 

[Truckman]

I alternate between two 2" K-frame target models...I use open top strong side leather holsters (Don Hume or Tucker) just behind the hip bone...In mild weather a S&A lightweight vest keeps them concealed......Ben

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

You can teach an old dog a new trick after all as it has taken me years to get past pocket carry to IWB carry and now I want a larger handgun.

You know off duty cops been carrying K frame snubbies OWB for 50 years?

 

[WCCPHD]

I carried a Model 66-1 2.5 inch as a duty and off duty gun from 1979 to 1983 in plain clothes. I had no issue concealing the gun and in a Roy Baker Pancake holster it was quite comfortable.

 

[crows]

I know what you mean. When I first started in law enforcement I automatically went to a J frame in ankle carry. When I compared A 649 to a 2" Mod 10, I had a "duh" moment. That reaction soon repeated itself when I compared the Mod 10 to a 3" Mod 65. I carried the 65 for many years that way.
A 3" K frame will ride quite comfortably in AIWB.

 

[HardToHandle]

+1 for Herretts.
A man of culture.

 

[1sailor]

I do not doubt anyone here, but I cannot for the life of me imagine being able to carry my K frame snubby. At least not comfortably or well concealed. I've been carrying an M&P340 at the 10 o'clock position OWB for several years. I have tried to carry my 2.5" M66 in the same position but I felt like I was trying to conceal a football. And a heavy football at that. I admit that I do not like to "dress for the gun" as many will do.

 

[Inkgardener]

I often carry my G19 aiwb and it’s getting uncomfortable as I get older and bigger around the belly. I noticed you have your holster hooked onto your jeans and lower. I need to try that with a K frame and my g19.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[WardenRoss]

I do not doubt anyone here, but I cannot for the life of me imagine being able to carry my K frame snubby. At least not comfortably or well concealed. I've been carrying an M&P340 at the 10 o'clock position OWB for several years. I have tried to carry my 2.5" M66 in the same position but I felt like I was trying to conceal a football. And a heavy football at that. I admit that I do not like to "dress for the gun" as many will do.

This works well for me with my model 66. The 4 o'clock thing.

 

[crows]

A thought, if you have trouble with the weight of the gun pulling your pants down, you might try a belly band. No weight on the belt/pants. The only down side is most belly bands are difficult to re-holster once you draw. Not that big a deal except when you want practice drawing when at the range. They also hold the gun closer to the body.

 

[Buford57]

This works well for me with my model 66. The 4 o'clock thing.

I used the same holster to carry a Colt Lawman snub whenever I wore pants for several years. Definitely doable.

 

[viceunit]

I used the same holster to carry a Colt Lawman snub whenever I wore pants for several years. Definitely doable.

So, are there some years you didn't wear pants?

Sorry, unable to resist!

 

[Buford57]

So, are there some years you didn't wear pants?

Sorry, unable to resist!

I expect no less from someone in Vice. On a simular note my wife had a habit of asking if I had my keys whenever we left the house. My standard smart alec response was "If I'm wearing pants I have my keys". Until the day I missed my pocket when getting out of the car at the post office and locked myself out. Of course when I called her she had to ask why I was pantless at the PO.

 

[gunbarrel]

I switched from my J Frame Model 49 to my K Frame Model 10-5 and I'm loving it. So much more pleasurable to shoot, which means more practicing and consequently, better shooting. I put the factory wood grips back on the Model 10 and got a nice Craft IWB holster for it, and you can hardly tell the larger size and weight. A good holster makes a BIG difference, too.

 

[chief38]

My very first CCW/EDC back in 1979 was a 2" RB M10. Carried it for 2 years and then sold it and bought a 2" M60 Chief's Spl. While I much preferred the smaller size and lighter weight of the M60 over the K frame, I should never have sold it.

 

[Coyote56]

Carried a 2 1/2” Model 19 for more years than I can remember. No problems there. But, at the end of the day…the 442 or Colt King Cobra will get the nod.

 

[David Sinko]

At the moment I'm carrying a 64 snub in the front pants pocket. I took a Nemesis holster that was made for a J Frame, cut the stitching and re-sewed it to fit the 2" 64. It works quite well.

 

[Norton 750]

A j-frame for me is a pocket gun in a pocket holster. As soon as you start talking a belt holster it is just as easy to carry something larger, therefore easier to shoot under stress. I am 100% inside the waistband carry. Which means a four inch barrel is as easy to hide as a two inch. It is the butt that is hard to hide. So a round butt K frame is a great carry gun for revolver fans.

 

[1sailor]

Are you guys purposely dressing to conceal your two and four inch K models? Or are you guys all really tall or something? There is no possible way I could conceal a 4" barrel wearing regular street clothes. Again, not doubting anyone.

 

[jmcghee]

This works well for me with my model 66. The 4 o'clock thing.

Please tell me the make and model can not read it in the photo.