My Robert Mika J-Frame Pocket Holster

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First, a little history...

After I got my FL CWL, I carried an East German Makarov sometimes IWB (which I found to be uncomfortable), but mostly in an Uncle Mike's GunPak (which is worn on your belt). I like the Mak, but it can get heavy if you carry for a long period(JMO - YMMV).

Revolvers rule...

I got hit by the revolver "bug" and in particular snubbies, and after MUCH research, decided the better carry piece was the S&W 642. I carried a very few times in the GunPak, but found it just disappears in your pocket--thus making things simpler, easier, etc.

One pair of jeans has pockets that "hold" the 642 in place fairly well, while another pair has slightly bigger pockets that let the snubbie slide around into less-than-optimum drawing positions. Both styles of pockets are deep.

Enter the pocket holster. As you might expect, using a pocket holster keeps the snubbie in the same place at all times. It also breaks up the print of the gun when you sit. I did more research and discovered Robert Mika. I can't say enough good things about this guy. I've used my new Mika J-Frame pocket holster a few times and it is perfect. Robert is a real joy to do business with. Eventhough I'm a total stranger to him, he insisted I try the holster before I paid for it. The workmanship and function of the holster are top notch. You can tell Robert takes pride in his fine work, because he signed the inside of the holster and even wrote my name too!(so it's autographed and monogrammed).

As you can already tell, this is a glowing endorsement of Robert Mika's carftsmanship. If you need a pocket holster, you won't go wrong if you order from him. I'm sure there a other good pocket holsters out there, but for the price, I don't think a Mika PH can be beat.

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fiVe

Note: The above was posted uncoerced and of my own free will, without the knowledge of or any encouragement from Mr. Robert Mika.
 
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I bought a Mika holster a while back.

It sort of has a padded feel, and is pretty big IMHO, but it works exceptionally well as a jacket pocket or a cargo pants pocket holster. It tenaciously clings to the pocket during a draw. Great product and a great guy to deal with.
 
I bought a pocket holster for my 642 just before I deployed last year. My deployment came up in a conversation and he wished me the best of luck. When the package arrived, he sent me a free tactical mirror for peeking around corners. Great guy!

Mark
 
I bought one recently. He said if you like it, send a check. If you don't, give it to somebody who does..

I sent him a check . Based on his mode of operation I would have sent him a check if I hadn't kept the holster. You don't find guys like that very often anymore.

BTW.. I use the holster everyday.
 
I've been using my Mika holster every day for over a year now...and I am still very pleased with it. I've even bought a couple more as gifts for friends. It was a true delight to do business with Mr. Mika -- he makes a simple, functional pocket holster that gets the job done. Highly recommended!
 
Well, based on all this, I bought two. One round bottom and one square bottom, both for my 432PD. Will have a report in a week or two, but it seems like a good idea and the price is certainly right!!
 
+1.

Bob Mika makes a great holster that WORKS, for a very reasonable price. I have a pocket holster and an IWB for my Kahr PM9 that I wouldn't part with for any reason.


The man's a class act, period.
 
Hmm, I seem to be having trouble posting. Please excuse if this shows up twice.

The pocket holsters look quite nice. How do you decide whether to get square or round bottom? Is it just what kind of pockets you have?

Bill
 
I didn't know what would work best, round or square, but since I have lots of pants and jackets, it stood to reason that I would find a use for both.

So I ordered both! At that price, how can you go wrong?
 
Talk to Bob Mika.. He will advise you based on what you wear most often.

I would have guessed wrong without his help.
 
Mika Report?

Otony said:
Well, based on all this, I bought two. One round bottom and one square bottom, both for my 432PD. Will have a report in a week or two, but it seems like a good idea and the price is certainly right!!
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I'm leaning toward buying a Mika but am now confused with round vs. square bottoms. Too many options!! :banghead:

Have you tried them out yet?
 
perpster said:
I'm leaning toward buying a Mika but am now confused with round vs. square bottoms. Too many options!! :banghead:

Have you tried them out yet?
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Mika told me if you wear blue jeans.. We calls them Levi's outchere in the West:) you need the rounded model.

If'n you wear Dockers and them other kinds of britches you need the square one.
 
Iggy said:
Mika told me if you wear blue jeans.. We calls them Levi's outchere in the West:) you need the rounded model.

If'n you wear Dockers and them other kinds of britches you need the square one.
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Well, this helps but it doesn't. I mostly wear jeans, but my other half is trying to improve my image and puts me in khakis when she can.

Buying two holsters is not in the budget (such as it is) at present. How bad would round version ride in non-jeans? :banghead: :banghead:
 
:banghead: :banghead: Now why didn't I think of that?? Duh. :banghead: :banghead:

Thanks for the idea, and thanks for the PM Iggy.
 
I have a S&W 340PD that I carry in a Nemesis inside my chest coat pocket in winter, and it works great. Fleece, jacket, sports coat: invisible in all of them in that inner chest pocket.

But the Nemesis is a bit bulky for my jeans and shorts in summer on my slender frame. The "tab" at the bottom that makes it square up and stick so well in the coat pocket seems to add too much bulk for front pocket carrry for me.

After reading this post and others, I just ordered the Mika round model. For the price, what the heck?

I'll report back after it arrives and I give it a test ride.
 
I bought the Mika square model for my 642. The only nit I have to pick is that the width of the opening is wider than it needs to be by maybe a 1/4 of an inch. I wish I got this kind of value for everthing I buy.

Not to hijack the thread but a lot of casual and dress pants don't have deep enough pockets to conceal the butt of my 642; that said what brand/ style of pants provide good concealment? I usually wear Dockers, Polo, or LLBean chinos and Nautica, Carhart, or LLBean jeans.
 
Not to hijack the thread but a lot of casual and dress pants don't have deep enough pockets to conceal the butt of my 642; that said what brand/ style of pants provide good concealment? I usually wear Dockers, Polo, or LLBean chinos and Nautica, Carhart, or LLBean jeans.


I've the same problem with most blue jeans (does anybody call them dungarees anymore?). The butt of my little Taurus 85 UL just sticks out a bit.

My solution is to 1) wear a long enough Tee or other type shirt designed to be worn outside the pant or b) put the gun (with holster) in my back pocket under a light jacket.

Fortunately, there are many styles of shirts that are designed to be worn outside the casual trouser or jeans now. I never cared much for this, but I am getting used to it.

Another method is to start wearing sports jackets. There are some reasonable leather sports jackets available at www.sportsmansguide.com.

Nice thing about these is you can wear them (the sports jacket) in most any conditions or style of dress. I bought mine specifically to cover a Glock 19, BTW.
 
Royal Robbins 5.11 Tactical Pant

I haven't tried them yet but they look pretty good. Too bad they're not in denim: Royal Robbins 5.11 Tactical Pant. Do an internet search and they're around $40 (if you find them for less post it here, please).
 
I wear generic blue jeans.. Dang it's hard for a cowboy not to call them Levi's. Cowboys ain't allowed to wear Dockers or them other fancy rigs..It just ain't fittin' don'tchaknow!!:scrutiny:


I carry a 640-1 with a 21/4" bbl in the Mika holster.. It keeps the gun in a vertical mode and the grip doesn't show. It's a good thing cuz cowboys ain't allowed to wear them Highwaiian shirts neither!!:eek: .

Another solution offered by someone on this forum was to sew extensions on the bottoms of your pockets..

When I first got the Mika holster I thought it was awful bulky, but after wearing it a few days I found it conformed to the gun and to me..
The holster stays open and you can just drop your gun in your pocket and "it's in there!"

The holster totally breaks up the outline of a gun and no sharp corners of cylinders etc rubbing on your leg..

I know, I'm supposed to be a rawhided cowboy and be tuff and all, but I'm old!! :D
 
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