Summer J frame carry

Most to least frequent:

Remora reholsterable IWB (easy to throw on and can handle sweat)
Bell Charter Oak Summer Heat IWB (the classiest and most comfy)
Pistol Wear Trump Card holster belt (low profile)
Mika pocket holster (classic!)
Aholster pocket holster (works surprisingly well)
 
My EDC is a 49 no dash in a Nemesis in FR pocket, winter or summer! Reload is one 8-round speed strip in a belt pouch over LF pocket.

I have a very nice Galco OWB and 2 or 3 IWB holsters for J-frames but don't use them. My brother and I both have ankle holsters for J-frames, but unless we are in suits, we don't use them! Like another poster said, if I'm going to belt carry It isn't a J-frame with 5 shots of 38. It will be a compact 1911 LDA with 7-45's, an M&P 9c with 13-9's or a Sig with 14-357 sigs. And the 49 will still be in the pocket! (EDC means Every Day, even with a second gun!)

Ivan
 
Top to bottom for any season are... The Bianchi x16 shoulder rig for the 2 inch 40 or 36. (You didn't ask but X15 for the 10 or 64.) The #56 Serpent thumb break belt holster is my second favorite, I have both lefty and righties, (and a Nemesis (same but no thumb break) for the 4 inchers). A #152 Pocket Rig is useful to tuck into a pocket quickly, is my third choice. Rounding out the quartet (quintet?) is a #150 Negotiator ankle rig which used to see much much more use back when I wore a suit. The three inchers are a little trickier to find homes for, the two I own are so old I don't recall thier makers. (I have no connection to Bianchi, I just like thier stuff. That said, if anyone at Bianchi (or S&W or BB) would like some 30 year or so longitudinal test on products PM me and I will give you a shipping address.)
 
white cloud said:
The summers in S.C. can get hot. I usually appendix carry my 649 or M60-9 in a horsehide Lobo clip AIWB. However when doing work outside this setup means a sweat soaked gun and holster in no time. If I am in town I switch to pocket carry in a Galco horsehide holster. If I am at the farm, OWB is the order of the day. l need to get a nice leather field type holster for the M60.

Speaking of J Frames, does anyone else feel their draw speed suffers when they switch to any grips beside the "Magna" style? I also think switching to an autoloader slows my presentation. I must be old and soft in the head.
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Nope you're right. If I go to rubber grips they are slower than magnas. I have the Tyler T's for controllability which also slows the draw but it's a decent compromise.

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Well, not too hard, my summer carry rig is the same as my spring, fall, and winter rig:



Galco horsehide pocket holster, model PH 158.

It is generous enough in size that it will accept a Colt "D" frame, such as the Agent, Cobra, or Detective Special. Here shown with a S&W 640-1 with the Eagle "Secret Service" stocks in rosewood. This is a little heavy for pocket carry, and I usually carry the S&W 340 PD.

Best Regards, Les
 
Not quite a J frame... but I cannot seem to let it go and pull the 442 out of the safe this summer

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eb07 said:
Not quite a J frame... but I cannot seem to let it go and pull the 442 out of the safe


I really like the bulldog have two of them and have carried them for nine months but after taking farnams course I have to concede that the crappy DA pull is not good for more than point shooting distances that is probably 12 feet. Granted in the majority of cases that would be all that's needed but I feel more responsible and confident with my 36-1 or 36-0 in 38 Special. I don't reload 44 special it's too expensive and it would take too much practice to become competent and responsible. I love the 44 special Buffalo Bore 200 grain hardcast wadcutter barrier penetrating and man stopping capabilities but sadly will probably sell my Bulldogs.



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Just got a Blackhawk sticky style holster for my 2 inch J frames and one for my 3-inch 36-1. Works pretty pretty nicely especially when it's really hot out and sweat is really an issue. I need to have my shorts taken in however. The holster doesn't really work as well unless the waistband fits properly. one thing I do like this particular model holster for is that it's pretty thin so that if I'm in a high butt hurt high need for concealment area it doesn't print.

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njr said:
eb07 said:
Not quite a J frame... but I cannot seem to let it go and pull the 442 out of the safe


I really like the bulldog have two of them and have carried them for nine months but after taking farnams course I have to concede that the crappy DA pull is not good for more than point shooting distances that is probably 12 feet. Granted in the majority of cases that would be all that's needed but I feel more responsible and confident with my 36-1 or 36-0 in 38 Special. I don't reload 44 special it's too expensive and it would take too much practice to become competent and responsible. I love the 44 special Buffalo Bore 200 grain hardcast wadcutter barrier penetrating and man stopping capabilities but sadly will probably sell my Bulldogs.



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Here is mine at distances up to 25 yards.

Charter Bulldog Revisited: Stacking Up Against Ruger and Smith & Wesson – CONCEALED CARRY ARIZONA

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I had no issue. Use some snap caps and slip2000 or polishing compound, dry fire a lot, that trigger breaks in nice. Then take her out. You will be surprised.

Have a great summer!
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