Holster suggestions for a S&W J frame

[SteveS]

Before I go and plunk down money for a holster, I'd like to know what other people have used and liked? I am looking for OWB and something that rides high. I'd be wearing a sweatshirt or sweater in the einter and an untucked shirt in the summer. Any help is appreciated.

Steve

 

[gharsh]

I've got an S&W model 60 that I use in a Bianchi holster. I believe the holster was made for three inch barrels and mine only has a two incher. But, it does ride high and secure. I like the closer on those holsters. I also have one that I use with my 6 inch Ruger GP100. Not sure what they are made out of, probably nylon, but they hold their shape; gun specific. I got mine in a trade, but I paid less than $30 for the Gp100 holster. More secure, IMHO, than an Uncle Mike's nylon holster. But I'm sure some use those and like them also.

Just my .02

 

[Okiecruffler]

I use a Don Hume IWB that works very well, but he also makes this one...
http://www.donhume.com/Merchant2/me...de=DH&Product_Code=H720+O.T.&Category_Code=CH
that would probably work well for what you need.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I carry mine in an inside the waist band holster from http://www.kramerleather.com that I like a lot; I also have a cross-draw holster that works reasonably well, but it's harder to conceal the gun that way.

 

[Clemson]

The Dillon Master is inexpensive and does the job for my J-frame. www.dillonprecision.com

 

[TonyB]

www.desantisholster.com
I had a high ride from them for my jframe....good quality about$50

 

[Kentucky Rifle]

Steve...

For a long time now, I've been carrying my J-frames in a Rafter holster and matching gunbelt. I chose shark skin, but they have many choices of materials. It's a great company. When you call to order, you're talking to the guy who'll be making your set.
Ron Graham makes some great belt holsters too.

KR

 

[Walosi]

Two excellent "pancake" rigs are the Alessi Belt Slide and the Kramer Belt Scabbard. My usual carry wear with a J frame in either is just as you describe, and the Js carry high and close.

 

[SteveS]

KR, do you have a phone number for the company?

 

[Lancel]

I've been very happy with a Kydex FIST, Inc #K1 for a J-frame. The #K2 is specifically high ride.
The website is here .

Larry

 

[JCM298]

Will Bill's Covert Carry

SteveS,

I've had a Wild Bill's Covert Carry IWB for about 6 months. I use it with a S&W 340SC and I really like it. I've used IWB since the mid-`70's and this is the best that I've ever tried. I had the shield installed to protect the gun and my skin and it really works. Check the site:

http://www.wildbillsconcealment.com/index.html

John

 

[wunderkind]

I'll second the DeSantis suggestion. I've got the high-riding Mini Slide Thumb Break for 5-shot snubs.

It does such a good job of holding the gun high and tight that I very rarely resort to IWB (which I hate).

Coupled with a good CCW belt, sometimes I honestly forget I'm wearing a handgun (gotta love the J-frame!) The way the holster rides, only a fraction of the barrel protrudes below the belt. Easy to cover up.

I paid about 50.00, but I've seen them for about 40.00 on CheaperThanDirt.com.

I think it holds its own against some of the $120 boutique holsters I've seen.