Pocket Holster Questions

[JFOHIO]

Would like advice. Am looking at pocket holsters for my M60. Would like to avoid , as much as possible, holster damage to the finish of the gun. Am I better off with leather or another type of material? With regard to leather, are there advantages to horsehide over cowhide?
Thanks

 

[aterry33]

Start out with a Desantis Nemesis:

MidwayUSA - DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holster Ambidextrous S&W J-Frame 2-1/4" Barrel Nylon Black

They're cheap and you can find one anywhere. If it doesn't work for you, then look at a more expensive leather holster. Uncle Mike's also makes nice cheap pocket holsters.

 

[JFOHIO]

Thanks for the help. I'll look at those.

 

[Glock 'em down]

The very best way to avoid any kind of wear on the finish is to leave it in the safe.

Not being a smartass, just being honest.

With that being said...I carry my J frame model 38 Airweight Bodyguard (blued) in a DeSantis "Nemesis" pocket holster. It hasn't shown any significant wear to the finish. I got the revolver and the holster at the same time, in October 2008 and since then, I've carried it...

Every. Single. Day.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

For leather holsters, always be sure that you are purchasing items made with vegetable-tanned leather. There are other tanning methods, and many leathers (including nearly all suedes) are chrome-tanned, a process that utilizes chemical salts that remain in the finished leather. Moisture and heat can, and frequently does, cause surface corrosion to carbon steel, nickle-plated steel, and even stainless steel.

Never store a handgun in a leather holster or case. All leather items will attract and retain moisture. Get into the habit of removing your sidearm at the end of each day, wipe it down, and store it separately from the holster. Store holsters in an area having good airflow so that residual moisture can evaporate naturally. Don't try to force evaporation with excessive application of heat.

That said, your Model 60 is made of a stainless steel that is pretty resistant to most environmental issues. A vegetable-tanned leather holster made rough side out/smooth side in will probably be as good for protecting the finish from excessive wear as anything. The rough side out also provides good friction inside the pocket, allowing the revolver to be drawn easily without the holster coming out with it.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I have been using a Nemesis for years. It has virtually no blue wear and it is slightly "sticky" on the outside so it does not tend to wiggle around in the pocket. It's also cheap.

 

[devildog66]

Pocket Concealment Systems

I use a Pocket Concealment Systems (PCS) French Hook for my 642 and really like it. There are many other makers who also make a quality product. Many on several forums like the Mika pocket holster (synthetic).

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
I use "Sticky Holsters" for pocket carry for a Model 642 and a Glock 27 with negative problem. I use pocket carry for my "BUG"/Secondary weapon.
Primary weapon CCW OWB.
Jimmy

 

[GatorFarmer]

Cardboard, Gorilla tape, some #64 postal grade rubber bands for tensioning and to keep the holster in the pocket. Put them all together and you have a pocket holster. Give it a try. You can make different holsters for different pockets with ease. I like the cardboard from Sponge Bob CheezIts best. Been doing it on and off for over a decade. I call them hobo holsters.

They last three months, give or take, if you use it daily then time to eat a new box of crackers.

I've been sticking a Walther PP in my pocket lately since I had a pair of pants that worked best with something flat. I didn't have time to order a holster, so I just tore the backs off two small note pads and taped one up. Works for autos or revolvers.

If you get some EMT shears, you can easily cut/modify your work.

 

[reerc]

Another vote here for the Desantis Nemasis, it's how I carry a P3AT in my front pocket - could never understand how anyone could carry very much of a gun there, unless y'all have bigger/looser pants than me.

 

[indiandave]

I like Mika pocket holsters High quality low price. I also have a Kramer pocket hoster. Expensive but a great holster.

 

[reerc]

I like the cardboard from Sponge Bob CheezIts best.

Do you prefer the words and pictures on the inside or outside?

 

[GatorFarmer]

Do you prefer the words and pictures on the inside or outside?

Inside. Smoother surface against the gun and rougher surface on the outside to keep it in the pocket, though depends on the amount of tape whether it matters. Here's a simple one that I used for months when I had my Model 12-3 -

Worked great. Rubber bands kept the holster in the pocket and to a degree the gun in the holster.

Strangely, Sponge Bob holsters haven't been lisc'd yet. I should look into that. Absorbent and porous and yellow and deadly is he...

 

[BurkLee]

Here are some pics of an El Paso Pocket Max horsehide holster. If the bottom of your pockets are rounds (most are) this fits very well and STAYS IN PLACE!

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I use this for my M60 snubbie:

It is a Bianchi "Pocket Change". Its the best thing I've ever found. It was about $15.00 OTD.

 

[JFOHIO]

Thanks to all of you who responded with advice (and pictures).
I just ordered an El Paso Pocket Max (4-6 weeks). In the interim, I just may try a "hobo"!
Thanks again,
JFOHIO

 

[Mitch_D]

I currently use a Mika with my M60. Nice Holster.

The wait for Mikas has gotten very prolonged, so I will be upgrading to a hobo holster for my newly acquired early model Centenial.

Gator Farmer - that Farm Boy Engineering plays very well up here in the hills. You Rock.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

I use an Uncle Mike's #3 for my Model 432PD, and a Galco horsehide holster for my Seecamp. The 432 was purchased used, but just barely so. It's my EDC, and even in a soft holster like the Uncle Mikes, there is still obvious wear. I don't worry about the wear and tear or possible resale value, but I wanted to provide you with an example of what a carry gun looks like even when carried in a soft sided pocket holster almost daily for about a year.

Best of luck,

Dave