[Cato the Younger]

Dear All-
I am acquiring a J-frame for CHL, and I was wondering what the best pocket holster would be. I will be carrying in loose dress pants of the dockers variety, (old navy brand), and I am wondering what pocket holster to use. I am looking for something that is very good at keeping the gun from printing, and also, that will allow me to draw the gun from the pocket with a reasonably swift draw.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[JoeG52]

I like the Desantis Nenesis

http://www.desantisholster.com/n38.html

[wnycollector]

I use a bianchi "pocket change".

[un_lucky]

Try the others then buy a Kramer.

[Lou22]

I pocket carry my 642 in an Uncle Mikes Sidekick size 4 holster. Tough, cheap and does a good job of breaking up the outline in the pocket. And I like synthetic holsters for pocket carry as they tend to protect the gun from summer sweat.

Lou

[bps3040]

I carry my 642 in a Mika. I love it. Stays in the pocket when I draw. None of my cust. or my co-workers have noticed.

[Phydeaux642]

I use a Safariland pocket holster. It works very well.

[spwenger]

...the only pocket hoster that has ever made me happy is the PCS No See-Um Straight from Lightning Arms Sports (http://www.lightningarms.com/products.htm). All others I have tried either would not allow me to obtain a full firing grip while the gun is in the pocket, would not keep the gun stable when I sit down or fail to mask its shape. This does not mean that this holster is the right choice for everyone else but PCS does offer a few different options.

One caveat: I find that Levi's Dockers are made of pretty flimsy material and would put an iron-on patch in the area on the inside of the pants leg where the sharp corner at the upper, front edge of the holster will rub.

[davidconatser]

I like the Mika best http://www.frontiernet.net/~akim/pocket.htm

It allows a full grip before drawing and is smooth and conceals well. It has a closed bottom and protects my 640 well, but it does ride a little high in the pocket for Dockers. Travel-Smith pleated "Comfort-Sizers" http://www.travelsmith.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1306&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C251%2C258&iProductID=1306&sortBy=0 have deep pockets and are very comfortable.

Duluth Trading Company 5 pocket jeans also have deep pockets and work well for pocket carry.

If anyone has found other deep pocket slacks, I would like to hear about them. These fit my needs well, but it is always good to expand the options.

[Vonderek]

I'm happy with this one and the price is reasonable:

http://www.pocketholsters.com/S_W_Taurus_Rossi__Pockert_Wall/s_w_taurus_rossi__pockert_wall.html

[enfield]

I carry a Kramer horsehide. It's beautiful and indestructible.

[GunNut]

I'm kind of partial to a certain brand of holsters, but there are many out there that work great. Good luck on choosing.

[velocette]

+1 for the Mika pocket holsters. I have them for my J frames, Seecamp, Beretta 21a & PPKS. High quality, durable, stay put, and inexpensive too.
Made by a retired LAPD officer. What's not to like?


Roger

[Dstoerm]

Don hume leather pocket scabbard for me.

[JT'sDad]

+1 Desantis Nemesis

[smee781]

+2 Desantis Nemesis

[hoghead]

www.aholster.com

[Handyguy]

DeSantis works great for me!

[Bob79]

I have tried the Nemesis, and Uncle Mike's. They are flimsy, and over-sized. I have heard Mika's are good, but haven't tried one.

I have a KRAMER and its great, very compact, but does a great job holding my J-frame in the same position. They are very sturdy, and the leather will "shape" to your body after several weeks. They cost about $80, or so, but will last you a long time. I HIGHLY recommend the Kramer.

[dewingrm]

Side Guard Holsters Rough Out

http://www.sideguardholsters.com/holsters/Pocket_Holsters.htm

I love mine. $20 for a leather pocket holster and great customer service.

[glockman19]

Pocket Cary of a J-frame, I like the Desantis Nenesis or Mika.

[RDY357]

http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/001

has been very reliable and fits perfect in most pants.
The gun does not move and is easy to grip and rip when needed.

[RTFM]

Go with Bob Mika. Great product, great guy, and he signs the inside of it with his and your names!

Nothing like hand made custom holsters - on the cheap!

[DAdams]

glockman19 says:
Pocket Cary of a J-frame, I like the Desantis Nenesis or Mika.

I have both and prefer the Mika roundcut. I'm sure there are others as mentioned above that work equally well but you can't beat the price of the Mika and Robert's customer service is first rate.
Since he is backed up with orders by a few weeks you can do as many of us have, get the DeSantis Nemesis first, you can probably land one in under two weeks. The Mika will follow shortly then decide which you prefer.

[XavierBreath]

I like an Uncle Mike's #3 (http://www.uncle-mikes.com/products/inside_the_pocket_holsters.html). It's inexpensive, effective, conceals well, prevents printing, and it keeps sweat off the gun. Eventually, the muzzle will wear a hole in the bottom, and at that time it can be replaced for under $20.

http://www.bayourovers.com/SmithWessonM38.jpg

[rdrancher]

Yep, UM #3 as XB said. It's my most used pocket holster - in fact, it's in my pocket right now. Only $9.99 at Cabela's.

I say get a UM and order a Mika for pants pockets that are a bit tighter (it won't print.)

rd

[sixgunner455]

Xavier, what grip do you have on that Bodyguard?

My 642 pocket holster is a Galco Horsehide. Works very well, but does not fit in all pockets.

[XavierBreath]

It's a grip that was given to me by a State Trooper friend. I don't know what it started as, but he sanded and buffed it down to it's present slender form. It fits my hand perfectly. He used it on a Centennial type frame, but it feels just as good on a Bodyguard. It just looks kind of odd.

[Cato the Younger]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Thank you for all your advice. To respond to one post- Old Navy khakis are pretty solid and heavy material, so I think I will be ok with them for CCW.

Thank You,
Cato the Younger

[jaydubya]

I pocket carry my 642 in an Uncle Mikes Sidekick size 4 holster. Tough, cheap and does a good job of breaking up the outline in the pocket. And I like synthetic holsters for pocket carry as they tend to protect the gun from summer sweat.

+1, especially about synthetic holsters. Leather holsters tend to hold moisture.
Cordially, Jack

[S&Wfan]

Ditto on the cheap, Uncle Mikes #3.

I've got a #3 in my pocket right now, where it's babied the finish on my nice 1971 Model 37 Airweight snubbie since 6AM this morning. Cost was less than $15 but I can't remember how much less.

It also does a great job of hiding the revolver in the pocket. You can find these almost everywhere and they are inexpensive.

T.

[freebird]

I am trying to decide on which is a better pocket holster a synthetic holster or a leather holster for my S&W 642. I love the leather Don Hume Holster I have for my Kel Tec P3AT but I have read how some of the alloy/stainless S&W's lose some of their lacquer coating with sweat and moisture and I have seen some pictures that look pretty ugly on the damage. Will the synthetic holster help on this? I really like the leather because it stays in place. I know it is personal preference but is this true about the sweating? I would assume the leather would hold more moisture is that correct? Has anyone had their J frame S&W corrode on you? Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

Thanks

[vermilion]

DeSantis Nemesis.

[jaydubya]

I pocket carry my 642 in an Uncle Mikes Sidekick size 4 holster. Tough, cheap and does a good job of breaking up the outline in the pocket. And I like synthetic holsters for pocket carry as they tend to protect the gun from summer sweat.

+1 with my emphasis on the sweat thing. Leather tends to hold it; metal hates it.

Cordially, Jack

[Camjr]

I've got both the DeSantis Nemesis and a Mika Round Cut for my 642. I find the Mika prints MUCH less than the Nemesis--more of a rounded mass than anything else. I do prefer the Nemesis if I need to carry in squared-off cargo pockets of shorts, and it will hold the gun tighter. The Mika is much quicker access should, God forbid, the need arise. Plus, Robert Mika is just a great guy to do business with as many others will attest to.

I guess to sum up, the Mika is my every-day pocket holster in the vast majority of the pants I wear. I'll probably order a square cut Mika as well.

Cheers!

[Glock Holiday]

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x42/Glockholiday/000_0255.jpg
Mika's holsters rock.

[RichardInFlorida]

I've tried a few different pocket holsters for my S&W 642. The best I have found is the holster that Stephen McElroy (GunNut, I believe) designed and makes at RKBA Holsters (http://www.rkbaholsters.com/). Very well constructed, very reasonable price, and great customer service.

You can read a review about them over at GunsHolstersAndGear.com (http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/03/11/rkba-holsters-pocket-holsters-for-your-sw-j-frame-glock-and-naa-mini-mag/).

Nope, I don't own any stock at his company. I just appreciate a good product and good service.

--Richard

[aryfrosty]

I carry a 442 in a Bob Mika. He is a heck of a good guy and makes a good product.

[freebird]

I really, really like the Mika's and I would assume the Don Hume leather one would be nice too since I have one for my KEL-TEC PAT and love it. It does fill the pants out and make it look smoother. I also like the Desantis one as well. I have a few questions though.

First of all I am worried about the sweat/moisture issue with the leather. I like the leather because it keeps it's shape and is real easy to reholster but I am worried about the corrosion issue that I have heard some talk about. Will the Desantis keep it's shape like the leather one for reholstering the gun?

Also what do most of you use to clean your alloy/stainless J-Frames with. I am afraid with the alloy being "clear coated" or what ever they use that using to harsh of a cleaner would damage it if sweat does? What do most all of you use for cleaning and oiling your alloy/stainless guns with? I went to clean my Taurus PT-145 last week after shooting it and used Gun Scrubber and it ended up taking the red paint dot off the safety locator:banghead:. Granted I know it is a Taurus so maybe that is why but it has been a good gun for me. Any suggestions on the Holster question difference and the best cleaning supplies? Thanks!

[Phil DeGraves]

Mitch Rosen Pocket Softy.

http://www.mitchrosen.com/