Full flap paddle holster for S&W J-Frame?

[Doc Safari]

Since I go to a lot of places where I might get dirt in the weapon if I carry in an open holster, I'm wanting something that encloses nearly the entire gun. Also, since I can't carry in places that sell alcohol, I'm wanting a paddle holster so I can leave the gun in my vehicle.

I've Googled and searched this all afternoon and I'm not finding much.

Is there such a thing, or at least some company that will custom make it?

[williejc]

See the compiled holster list sticky in the semi auto section.

I bought a flap holster for a 1911 from C5 on this list and like it. He will do custom work. My wait time was 4 weeks. He is a cop who does leather work on the side.

Look at Lobo from this list. The website shows a beautiful j frame flap holster.

C5 offers a choice between a loop or metal clip for attachment.

For a custom job using a paddle, I have an unused paddle from a DeSantis Gunhide holster which you may have if it'll help. I see no reason why it could not be adapted to your need.

[Bruce in WV]

http://bellcharteroakholsters.com/serviceholster.HTML

Lefty, the owner is retired NYC detective and makes wonderful holsters. He's done 3 holsters for me, all modification of his standard designs, and they were worth every penny. Explain your problem and he'll try his damndest to take good care of you.

[fourXfour]

Most of the solutions that come to mind are kind waist pack styles.


Tuff Products has what you are kind of looking for. Their taclet Jr will fully enclose a J-Frame.
https://www.tuffproducts.com/product.php?productid=17536&cat=281&page=1

There is Wilderness Tactical's Safepacker
http://www.thewilderness.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=171&pg=1

Here is a bagmaster. It has metal clips to quick attach
http://www.bagmaster.com/cart/products/43/Belt%20Pistol%20Pack%20Medium.htm



I know there is something out there with a paddle. I will add later.

[Dienekes]

I'm not aware of a commercial product like that. A few years ago I had a local saddle shop make me up a full flap holster for a M60-4 3" FL, patterned after the old GI revolver holster. Belt attachment was similarly by slots, and he used pretty heavy leather. It was a bit of overkill but heck for stout. It'll probably last 75 or 100 years with a little TLC.

[Doc Safari]

Most of the solutions that come to mind are kind waist pack styles.


Tuff Products has what you are kind of looking for. Their taclet Jr will fully enclose a J-Frame.
https://www.tuffproducts.com/product.php?productid=17536&cat=281&page=1

There is Wilderness Tactical's Safepacker
http://www.thewilderness.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=171&pg=1

Here is a bagmaster. It has metal clips to quick attach
http://www.bagmaster.com/cart/products/43/Belt%20Pistol%20Pack%20Medium.htm



I know there is something out there with a paddle. I will add later.

I'm liking some of these. Ideally I'd like to have a pack like one of these that also has a compartment for a simple belt holster.

The idea is: when I travel in the daytime I usually leave the gun in the vehicle (for reasons I won't get into). When I travel at night and have to stop at a rest stop or something, I'd like to have the option of "emergency concealed carry" by being able to stick it under my shirt or something.