How do you carry your SP101??

[Tiny in Ohio]

Good afternoon all,
I have an SP101 that I want to start carrying, but I am not sure which carry method would be best. It is the 2.25" version in stainless, and I absolutely love this gun. I have a CrossBreed IWB, and Uncle Mikes Sidekick, and they both work, except when I set down. The grip seperates from my body, printing badly. I have thought about an OWB pancake holster, but have never used one. Do not want a paddle holster. Have looked at SmartCarry, looks promising but slow. Please post how you carry yours, and what seems to work the best. I appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks.

Tiny

 

[Charles S]

I really like 3:30 IWB, but if I am not doing a lot of sitting I will sometimes carry at 4:00. IWB with a good holster has always worked well for me. I reall like the Blade Tech holsters.

Charles

 

[357wheelgunner]

I carried my SP101 to the gunshop to trade it for a S&W model 60.

The SP101 was really bulky for pocket carry, it was much nicer in the waistband, which is why I sold it. If I'm gonna pack in my waistband I'll take a 6 shooter, thank you

 

[Mooseman]

Carry sp101

It depends if I'm going to be driving or not. If I'm walking I wear mine tucked at the waist in the natural crease between my right thigh and my nethers. A loose shirt conceals the grip. If I'm driving I wear it at my waist on my right side again with a shirt over it. If you do this make sure you can easily draw with the seatbelt on (not with the gun loaded Hope it helps. BTW I use a simple nylon (?) holster made by gunmate. Cheap but works for me.

 

[grimjaw]

I have a Bianchi pancake-ish OWB holster, and the 3 1/16" bbl version. I carry it mostly around the house, or during colder weather. It's wearing Hogue rubber grips now, so it doesn't conceal as well as pictured.

jmm

 

[ChefJeff1]

Hi. I have an AKJ concealco iwb. It's great, an interesting design and very adjustable. I also have a cheapo uncle mikes shoulder rig. I bought it to see if I like that form of carry and I do. One day I'll get a better one but for now it is very good especially for the winter.

 

[pstmstr]

ruger sp101

There is a link posted in this forum or glocktalk with a short video on pocket carry. The author is a renowned authority on handguns (sorry don't have the name) and his gun of choice is the Ruger. I would think it would be a pretty heavy gun for pocket carry but might have some merit if the experts swear by it.

 

[LSCurrier]

I have a Milt Sparks PMK for my SP101 with 2 1/4" barrel.

www.miltsparks.com

I love the holster - it tucks the grip close to the body.


Luke

 

[gp911]

The SP101 is heavy but it fits my pocket perfectly in khakis and I'm not a big guy (6'2" 175lbs). I'm used to carrying cellphone, etc. in my pocket anyway so the gun feels just fine.


gp911

 

[eagle45]

A Don Hume JIT belt holster, but you need a good belt.

A Bianchi IWB (#6). This is just a light suede holster, nothing fancy. Easy on and off. With an untucked shirt or sweatshirt to cover it works great.

 

[TonyB]

I use a Desantis thumb break holster..strong side..but I put it between my belt and pants..it really snugs the gun to my side.I'm a fat guy and IWB has never worked for me..but this method seems to be the best of both worlds.I use the same method for all my CCW's.

 

[Striker]

A Don Hume JIT belt holster, but you need a good belt.

+1 to eagle45.

Its a bit two heavy for pocket carry, but great in JIT or beltslide type holster for me. But, as noted a good belt is mandatory!

 

[runninmike]

I have one called a "SOB" (small of back) I think it is a Kramer or Galco. It rides horizontally on the belt in the back and is really comfy but not good for vehicle carry. Really great for hiking though. It has a adjustable tension screw.
Best-MC

 

[Charles S]

Really great for hiking though.

I have often wondered if a SOB holster would work well for hiking. I have always suspected that one centered under a daypack would be comfortable and well concealed.

Charles

 

[BlkHawk73]

Mitch Rosen "workman" - the original tuckable that all the others simply copied.

 

[Tiny in Ohio]

Thanks for all of the ideas. I will look into them, and make a decision. I like the between the belt and pants idea, as I am a large man as well. Thanks all.

 

[rageofangels]

I borrowed a friend's .357 SP101 and carried it around for a good 4 hours today and I must say, I didn't think it was that heavy in pocket carry. Of course, I usually carry a whole lot in my pockets and including a 4" barreled autoloader, cell phone, wallet, change, and Bible if cargo pockets allow.

However, I think that the sp101 was fine just in my pocket with no holster or anything. I am a fat guy though, and I was able to have the gun print less and I wear "comfortable" fitting jeans. If you are used to a much lighter revolver, I can see how this could get old... or if you do manually labor all day and have it banging around in your pocket all day.

Unfortunately, I have a white collar job and I sit on the phones and get yelled at all day (Customer Service!).

After my post about business casual, I might have to pick up one of these sweet revolvers.

 

[P95Carry]

When I carried mine it was initially in a Jim Burke (outa TX) rig but wanted another - then found he had passed.

I got Kevin of K&D to make me one very similar and this is it. Cant is nicely generous which I like a lot - tho here (sorry not a very good pic) exaggerated because I had arm raised taking the pic. The rig was still new here too so the ''wings'' had not pulled back as they do over time - making it even better.

 

[SwampWolf]

Just me, but I even found the Smith 640 too heavy (but doable) for comfortable, all day pocket carry. I prefer a "pancake" style holster for concealed, belt carry. If you are sitting for the most part, it's hard to beat a cross-draw for comfort and easy (quick) access.