I'm currently using a desantis nemesis pocket holster. I'm curious about some appendix and IWB options...
what are yall using? tuckable would be cool.....
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I'm currently using a desantis nemesis pocket holster. I'm curious about some appendix and IWB options...
what are yall using? tuckable would be cool.....
For IWB, I like the Galco VHawk. For OWB, the Raven Concealment phantom is still my favorite. I have a raven pocket holster on order.
I have a few other pocket holsters, leather belt holsters, comp-tac CTAC and a smart carry. I had an ankle holster and I let someone borrow it years ago.
I am interested in this topic as well. I currently use a Don Hume IWB leather holster, one with a single metal clip. It tends to shift cant throughout the day which pisses me off. I would like something with neutral cant for AIWB carry, but with leather loops that would securely snap around my belt. Any thoughts? I would rather keep it under $60 if possible.
This holster is a Galco Stryker:
http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSCN0314.jpg
While it is ok for concealment in winter I'm looking at getting a Galco Concealable. I'm not a fan of pocket carry.
I use a Comp-Tac CTAC. It is high quality, comfortable, with lots of options for adjustment. It is also tuckable, although I haven't used it that way. It is probably overkill for a j-frame, but I still hardly notice it's there.
For AIWB I use a Chicago Rocker-Crossdraw from Bell Charter Oak Holsters.
Just checked out BCO's website again, been a few years. He used to have more options for his holsters. My Chicago Rocker is set up as a crossdraw with muzzle forward cant. It is also in a natural finish with the rough side out. All I can suggest is to call Lefty Lewis and ask him if he can make what you want. Worst he can say NO.
Best pic I have.
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/RSCN1345.jpg
For IWB carry I use the cheapo Uncle Mikes neoprene holster with the belt clip or a roughed out Bullman TSAC IWB holster that I picked up off of a forum with the Alessi Talon clip. The Bullman is more rock solid and stays put, but he's not taking any holster orders at all. I carry both in AIWB, but honestly my j-frames see more pocket and ankle carry. Alessi ankle rig or Alessi, Galco, Desantis pocket holsters work out good for me, had to do a little pocket holster experimentation at first.
A good option you may want to look at is the Desbiens #6 for wheel gun AIWB http://www.desbiensgunleather.com/iwb-holsters/
Rhome Desbiens makes good leather, a little wait, but you may get lucky find one at a dealer, he can probably tell you who stocks his stuff. Also look at the Alessi Talon series with a talon clip, I think they stock those for j-frames, so you probably wouldn't have a wait there.
Hizzie- What is the G-10/Micarta object next to your wheel gun and under the knife in the pic? A pen/stylus/kubaton? Thanks
It is a Poltergeist Works "Coobothan" made by Jakub Wieczorkiewicz of Poland. It was $75 + 10 shipping when I purchased it some time ago. http://www.poltergeistworks.pl/ It is G-10 and a fun little tool.
I love mine, its really the only thing my 642 ever rides in. I have a Desanti's Nemesis, but I tend to wear tighter pants(non cargo) and it just prints to much for me to be comfortable. This summer though when I switch back to cargo shorts I will most likely start pocket carrying the 642 a whole lot more.
I scoured the web for J-frame holsters for a couple hours yesterday and I think I found something that will work. In my initial post in this thread, I said I wanted something with a leather loop snapped around the belt. Then I re-assessed the ease of putting on my metal clip holster, and the clip's thinner profile as compared to a leather loop, and I began looking at models that had a clip instead of a loop. I found one from Side Guard Holsters. The clip is high on the holster so the majority of the bulk of the gun will be below the belt, and it is a tuckable holster to boot. Also, you can choose your desired cant when ordering. Another thing I like about this maker is that they ask your belt width when ordering. This makes me think that they have different sized metal clips for different belts, which is probably important because a 1.75" clip will have more room to rotate on a 1.5" belt. The price is right too.
http://sideguardholsters.com/holsters/TuckClip.htm
Look at the clip. Doesn't look like it can "bite" clothing, belt only. FIST holsters uses that same clip as BCO. Take a look at their stuff.
Ok, so since we're giving/asking for j-frame holster experiences/preferences, anybody have experience with the Kramer pocket holster for a J-frame?
http://www.kramerleather.com/product...&categoryID=28
It looks like a smaller profile than most, supposed to have a flat side that faces out, different design. An opportunity to purchase one has come about and curious what users have to say.
I just placed my order with Side Guard Holsters. The man's name is Erik, and he seems to do whatever is necessary to build a holster that fits the customer's needs. I ordered the Tuck Clip, the one in the link I posted, but with a twist. We talked about the metal clip he uses, which by nature must be 1/4" over sized so that it can be attached to the belt without un-threading. He recommended a different idea when I said I want an exact fit to my belt. He said he could replace the clip with a stitched shut leather loop for the belt to go through (stitched above and below the belt, like loops commonly found on knife sheaths). This would require me to un-thread my belt, but since I wear my J-frame at 1 o'clock, its not a big deal because it would only mean taking my belt out of 1 loop at most. This method of attachment is supposed to provide a much slimmer profile than a leather loop with a snap, and will provide an exact fit to my belt so that it will be tight and not shift around. Lead time is 8-9 weeks for my order, but it will be worth the wait I think. I will post up when it arrives.
The past several summers have found me with my 640 Centennial riding AIWB in FIST's cantable, ultra-thin kydex with j-hook loop under a loose t-shirt. Comfy, no print, and speedy access. :neo:
I have a Galco Royal guard IWB. This is a well made comfortable holster. I have had it over 10 years and it is the only holster out of a half dozen or so that I kept for my 442.
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...=883&GunID=109
For those ordering Side Guard Holsters, please post a review in this thread. Im very interested in his rough side out pocket holster for my wifes purse.
I found this holster from A Holster It is a Kydex pocket holster. I have one ordered but I will not be able to use until I go home on leave in March. The people I have read reviews from seem to like it.
JP
I have a galco tuck and go for my J frame and love it.
I'm currently using a Blackhawk owb holster but some of these look like a lot better option!
been carrying a Remora for some time now and have to say I like it alot and Alan is great to work with....inexpensive and a lifetime warranty...it has become my go to holster......also have a kholster that I like, but really like the Remora
I really like Bobby Mac's SN-1 holster. Like he says it's not a great rig for training classes but for carry it works really well.
http://www.bobmacs.com/SN-1.html
...After less than 90 days of ankle carry on patrol I was wearing holes through the holster. I called Renegade and was told more or less "too bad". That was roughly about 1999-2000. I keep the holster around to remind myself about customer service.
I was flat broke at the time and had to hold it together with duct tape for a while longer until I could afford another holster for my BUG.
So, I can say that the Renegade Holster of Phoenix AZ is not high on my list due to their customer service, when I needed it most.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...holster008.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...holster007.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...holster002.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...holster001.jpg
I have run a Desantis ankle rig since then, with zero issues. I wear it every day I wear a uniform. It is really a shame too because the Renegade's sheepskin lining was a pretty comfortable rig, but CS matters.
Sounds like they need to take a lesson in customer service...if they are still around...companies sometimes are their own worst enemies
I use two Alessi Rigs a ankle rig and talon IWB love both of them. Mine are 10 plus years old and still going strong
I use a Crossbread IWB holster for my Taurus 85. I'm not usually a big kydex fan but this is a pretty good holster. Kydex is kind of thin on it but it works. It doesnt take much to control a J-frame. They also offer different clips so you can tuck your shirt in.
you are absolutely right... I guess I was hoping to improve my draw speed (by going IWB with the j frame), but I would probably be better served by keeping my glock on me more often. That said, it's not always a practical choice for me. I bought the j-frame because I found myself going unarmed far too often.
I agree with this statement. If you couldve concealed a bigger gun but took a J Frame, then you are wrong. But saying that if you can carry IWB then you shouldnt carry a J Frame is not correct, because certain styles of dress do not accomodate a bigger pistol IWB or a J in the pocket.