pocket holster for snubnose J-frame

[sjmjax]

I’ve been carrying a model 49 for many years in an Andrews pocket holster. The years have been a hard on the finish but I’m happy with it. Pocket carry idle the practical method for me.

Andrews Custom Leather

 

[Sayoc01]

I have a Andrews Leather pocket holster ...had it for yrs..I told Sam I'm LH so he made me a LH pocket holster!Don't need any others!!
Jim

 

[sodacan]

This one is from Galco. Horsehide. Rough side out. Stays put for easy draw and replacement. Stiff and doesn't print.

 

[JH1951]

I use a Mika pocket holster every day with my Mod. 649. After years of use, it still functions flawlessly. It stays upright, and still sticks to the pocket providing a draw where you simply get the gun only. It is not a beauty queen, but by far the most functional pocket holster I have ever owned (and there have been many over the decades). It is synthetic, but has not worn out anywhere. I personally prefer leather or horse hide, but I am not going to sacrifice function for choice of material. Nobody but me is going to see it anyway.

 

[HidenView]

Question for Pocket Holster Fans

I know little about holsters of any kind and have never had much interest in them, but lately have wondered about the "pocket holster" for a J-frame snubnose. It seems such a holster might offer a safety advantage over pure pocket carry, but I don't know this for sure.

My interest would be in something made of thin leather rather than a synthetic material. Any comments on such holsters and their usefulness or lack of the same? I'm not a quick draw maestro or aspiring gunfighting ace, so fast draw is not a big concern.

I wear jeans most of the time and am "fit" (slim-ish). I carry with a pancake holster for all weapons and have not figured out how even a small weapon like a J-frame (I have a 637) would fit in and out of a jean pocket. Comments welcome.

 

[ruger 22]

I have 3 pocket holsters for my 649-2. For suit pants where the pocket has a vertical opening I use a Mika round; for Levis I use a Mika square; and for large pockets I have a DeSantis Nemesis. I think you may need different ones for different pants, as I have yet to find a one size fits all.

 

[max503]

I wear jeans most of the time and am "fit" (slim-ish). I carry with a pancake holster for all weapons and have not figured out how even a small weapon like a J-frame (I have a 637) would fit in and out of a jean pocket. Comments welcome.

Funny. I've been a die-hard pocket fan. I clip the gun to the edge of my front pocket then drape a shirt over it. Recently, since the weather has cooled off, I've been sticking my 638 in my waistband in different positions and I really like it there. It's very comfortable and the weight is distributed better. Right now I'm using the Barami but I think I'm going to find an IWB to use, at least until the weather warms back up.
For pocket carry I really like the Barami. If I need deep concealment it is easy to slip all the way into the pocket. Otherwise it stays clipped to the hem.

 

[1chessiefan]

Rock,
Another vote for the Mika.

1chessiefan

 

[Baxter6551]

I’ll jump in with another vote to initially try the Mika. I have been using his holsters for j frames since he was making them for fellow officers at LAPD and selling them out of a business card size ad in the back of police magazines. Once you figure out you like the method of carry if you want to go more high end go with the Kramer. I pocket carried a Seecamp as my duty backup gun for almost 20 years. Used an Ahern for that.

 

[CDL357]

I’ll go along with Mika great holster, nice guy to work with and good price.

 

[Coyote56]

Never was a huge proponent of pocket holsters, but there is a place for them in the CCW arena.
I have used this Sam Andrews specimen for over 15 years. Will probably outlive me.

 

[Glashaus]

I have been using Galco pocket holsters for my 442, 640-1 and G26 for the last few years and have been quite happy with them

 

[Kansasgunner]

I own and use or have used many of the examples in this post. Hands down my favorite is this Milt Sparks.

 

[snubbyfan]

My pocket holster's pretty simple. Just a hunk of pocket shaped leather, folded over and stitched.

Works for me.

 

[Univibe]

I know little about holsters of any kind and have never had much interest in them, but lately have wondered about the "pocket holster" for a J-frame snubnose. It seems such a holster might offer a safety advantage over pure pocket carry, but I don't know this for sure.

My interest would be in something made of thin leather rather than a synthetic material. Any comments on such holsters and their usefulness or lack of the same? I'm not a quick draw maestro or aspiring gunfighting ace, so fast draw is not a big concern.

If you are serious about defending your life, perhaps you should consider the advantage of a sure smooth fast draw from concealment.

And to carry this consideration further, perhaps it's not out of the question to weigh the advantages of ditching a five-shot revolver which is virtually impossible to reload in a tough situation, and upgrade to a more capable weapon, such as a M&P9c or a G19.

 

[rockquarry]

If you are serious about defending your life, perhaps you should consider the advantage of a sure smooth fast draw from concealment.

And to carry this consideration further, perhaps it's not out of the question to weigh the advantages of ditching a five-shot revolver which is virtually impossible to reload in a tough situation, and upgrade to a more capable weapon, such as a M&P9c or a G19.

I apologize as I didn't realize my original post was difficult to understand. I specifically mentioned a pocket holster for a J-frame snubnose.

 

[Univibe]

I apologize as I didn't realize my original post was difficult to understand. I specifically mentioned a pocket holster for a J-frame snubnose.

NO apology needed. I was just concerned; don't want to see you get smoked on the mean streets because you ran out of lead.

 

[Sistema1927]

I have used a number of pocket holsters over the years, but have found that Alabama Pocket Holster is second to none. These Kydex holsters may be a bit pricy compared to some others, but they retain well, draw well, conceal well, allow re-holster if needed, and are darn near indestructible.

Buy once, cry once.

Pocket Holsters – Alabamaholster.com

 

[hyena]

I wear jeans most of the time and am "fit" (slim-ish). I carry with a pancake holster for all weapons and have not figured out how even a small weapon like a J-frame (I have a 637) would fit in and out of a jean pocket. Comments welcome.

My experience - the type of jeans make a big difference. My two main carry guns are a 642 and a BG380. Mostly the 642, and I usually carry it AIWB in a Lobo offset belt clip. But - I do pocket carry it. In the summer I wear Wrangler relaxed fit denim shorts a lot, and the 642 drops right down into the pocket inside a Mika. Because the pockets are deep and the shorts are cut baggy. For jeans, I wear Carhart traditional fit tapered leg all the time. The 642 still fits in the pocket, but not as well, so for pocket carry I go with my BG380, almost always in the Nemesis because it fits deeper in the pocket. When I'm out on my Harley, I often wear Duluth ballroom jeans because they are baggy and have a gusset in the crotch that increases comfort on long rides. Don't like the baggy look, though, so I rarely wear them off the bike. Anyway, they have extra deep pockets, so on the bike I go back to pocket carrying the 642.

In summary, my preference is to carry a J frame, but even though it fits in the Carhart pocket, I feel like it prints, even though I doubt anybody notices. I like the discretion of the BG380 deep in the pocket, especially when I want to be extra sure the gun isn't noticeable.

I'm sometimes amazed at the guns some guys report pocket carrying. For me, an airweight J frame is the limit.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I have a Galco pocket holster, some kind of modern material/nylon, that works great. I have a leather one that I need to dig up to respond about that one.