Seeking flat-sided CCW pocket holster for S&W 642

[P. Plainsman]

Don't have my CCW yet, but when I get one in a few months I plan to tote a J-frame in the right front pocket of my slacks. I want a holster that has a flat, relatively firm outer face so the gun doesn't print through the pocket.

Bought a leather holster out of a catalog -- think it was an Uncle Mike's something -- and when it gets here it turns out to be form-fitted on both sides. The gun prints worse through this holster than it does just dropped in my pocket! No good.

Any comments and/or recommendations? Comfort is nice, concealability is key. I think I saw a black J-frame holster in the Dillon Blue Press -- Kramer? -- that was the right configuration.

Thanks in advance.

 

[dhoomonyou]

take a look at the Desantis Nemesis.

 

[txcoyote]

try Mika

Seems like there was a good thread on here recently about Mika pocket holsters fitting your requirements.

 

[Whole Hog]

I don't have them yet, but after a lot of looking I ordered pocket holsters for my J-frame and PM9 from RJ Hedley. He makes them just as you've described.

http://hedleyholsters.com/

Edited to add link.

 

[Damon]

Kramer holsters has exactly what you are looking for.

 

[SouthpawShootr]

In order of preference:

Hedley (my 642 resides in this. Just can't say enough good things about it.)

Kramer

BTW, if you fancy the Kramer, I suggest you look at Dillon precision. They have them for J frames for about $10 less than Kramer sells direct (maybe bigger difference by now),

 

[Preacherman]

Another recommendation for the DeSantis line. The Nemesis (soft, "sticky" material) is my standard pocket holster, and I carry a S&W 442/642 or a Glock 27 in one all day without being "made". DeSantis also makes a leather Pocket Pal which conceals the J-frames very nicely.

 

[MrMurphy]

The Desantis Nemesis.

The plain $10 Uncle Mike's worked for me for nine months in jeans.
In slacks, the Safariland Model 25 is excellent, formed inside, flat outside, and quick, however it's a "hard" pocket holster and doesn't always "look right".

The Mika has an excellent reputation for a reason.

 

[bubbygator]

The Uncle Mikes pocket pouch (or the same pouch for use with armor) works nicely for me - either one. The soft-sided nylon doesn't print like hard leather.

 

[P. Plainsman]

Thanks for the good feedback, folks.

I looked in the closet, and it turns out the unsatisfactory holster I bought was a DeSantis -- but it was not the Nemesis, which looks quite promising.

 

[tbeb]

I recommend a Mika pocket holster because I use one for my .38 snubby. Cost is $15.95 and that includes shipping. You can order a "round cut" or a "square cut". If yor're not sure which one you want then e-mail Robert and ask. His e-mail address is on his web site which is: http://www.frontiernet.net/~akim/

Robert sent me a holster before I paid him. He told me to send him the money if I liked it. If I didn't like it, he told me to give it to someone who did and nobody owes him anything. I tried mine for a couple days and sent him the money. (I don't know if he'll do that for you, but I wanted to tell my story to show what kind of guy he is.)

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[Nick96]

Another vote for Mike Mika's pocket holsters. They are not flat sided - but rather rounded. In other words - no hard lines that pop out. Offered are square or round bottom holsters to accomidate round or square pocket bottems. I'd recommend getting both - which can be had for under $40 for both shipped right to your mailbox.

Also, the Mika holsters are designed to stay in the pocket when the gun is pulled - not come out holster & gun like some of the more form fitting or tight pocket holsters. They also resist moisture (a bigger deal for those of us in warmer & more humid climates).

No holster is going to make a gun "disappear" in a pocket. What you want is something that doesn't obviously look like a gun - will comfortably & securely hold the gun in a consistent position - and will allow the gun to be drawn & re-holstered quickly & smoothly.

 

[Oldoperator]

The Kramer pocket holster has been my choice for years. I've tried many others, but found none better than the Kramer.

 

[ACP]

Nemesis and Uncle Mike's. I've used them for nearly a decade.