649, Holster?

[Sulaco]

I just picked up a used 649. I was wondering what people were using for pocket carry? I like Galco so I was thinking about their pocket holster, but wanted to get some opinions. Basically, any open top J-frame holster will work with this gun. I don't want to spend a fortune either.

 

[ACP230]

Uncle Mike's "Sidekick" Size 3.
I use it with my 649 and M38 a lot.
It works better for me than the Desantis "Nemesis" or a Wild Bill's pocket holster which is too big for my pockets.
The Wild Bill's holster works OK for coat pockets, however.

 

[roo_ster]

Holster"s"

You'll want more than one pocket holster, in different configs, as they ride differently in different pockets.

The Uncle Mike's #3 or #4 is a no-brainer for a first pocket holster, due to the fact that it fits most anything and fits in most pockets...and the price.

Then, one of the leather holsters with a "hook" on the end might come in handy for the pocket types where Uncle Mike lets you down. This works well with some of the non-CCW-designed fanny packs, too.

 

[farscott]

I like the Kramer Pocket Holster for daily use throughout the week, and I also like the Milt Sparks pocket holsters. The Kramer is my favorite after almost eight years of near-constant use.

 

[Sulaco]

I picked up the Uncle Mike's #3 today at lunch. It works well. Thanks for the info. I may have to try out one of those Kramers.

 

[JCM298]

I have both the Nemisis and the Uncle Mike's. I found that the UM's tended to collapse so I glued a piece of leather to the outside and now it works fine.

I used to carry a 649 but since I bought the "beast", my 340SC, I've been spoiled by the light weight. The 649 is the most accurate snub I've ever owned.

Good luck with yours.

John

 

[Sulaco]

Thanks for the info. I used to carry a 442, 642 and then a 637. I liked the lightweight but always felt "undergunned" with the .38's. So, I went for the .357. I wanted a .357 anyway so I thought why not kill two birds with one stone? So I got the all steel gun which would be easier to shoot heavier loads in, would last much longer (the front of the cylinder in my 637 was wearing pretty quickly, I tend to shoot a lot) and the weight addition really doesn't bother me as I pretty much wear jeans all of the time, year round. I am a big guy so it is easy to conceal (6'2", 236lbs).