What's the best wallet-style holster for a Kel-Tec P32? J&J Leather Store has a nice looking one at Amazon, but a question I posted was removed evidently. I simply asked if the holster was sticky to the pocket fabric and stayed firmly in place when the pistol was drawn, an essential attribute in my estimation. Does anyone have a recommendation?
Wallet-style holsters
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MedWheeler
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"Wallet-style" holsters come in two types, neither of which is intended to remain in the pocket when the gun is drawn.
One type is a folding wallet, like a large billfold, that encloses the gun. The case is removed from the pocket, opened, and the gun taken out with the other hand.
The other is one that the gun is inserted into, with the slide exposed above it, and cutouts for the trigger finger. The holster and gun are drawn out from the pocket as a single unit, and the gun is fired while still within the holster.
If you're looking for a holster to carry the gun in, placed in a pocket, and to remain in the pocket when the gun is drawn, you're looking for a pocket-holster. My favorite for the P32 has been the DeSantis SuperFly, which as a removable discretion flap to break up the gun's outline; the flap can be moved to either side of the holster, or left off completely.
One type is a folding wallet, like a large billfold, that encloses the gun. The case is removed from the pocket, opened, and the gun taken out with the other hand.
The other is one that the gun is inserted into, with the slide exposed above it, and cutouts for the trigger finger. The holster and gun are drawn out from the pocket as a single unit, and the gun is fired while still within the holster.
If you're looking for a holster to carry the gun in, placed in a pocket, and to remain in the pocket when the gun is drawn, you're looking for a pocket-holster. My favorite for the P32 has been the DeSantis SuperFly, which as a removable discretion flap to break up the gun's outline; the flap can be moved to either side of the holster, or left off completely.
unclenunzie
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If you are talking about hip pocket (back pocket) leather holsters I have had good results with https://pocketholsters.com/. A P32 would be a pretty good candidate for this type of holster. I have them for several small pistols, the largest being an RM380. The style/design is pretty common, I don't know if it is "best". For front pocket of small autos and (j-frames) I found these guys to be "best" for me: https://aholster.com/pocket-aholster/.
SP5
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I use a desantis for my LCP. Love it
Jim Watson
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I understand that a rig like that comprises a NFA AOW.
MedWheeler
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Jim Watson writes:
(to my : "The other [pocket-holster type] is one that the gun is inserted into, with the slide exposed above it, and cutouts for the trigger finger. The holster and gun are drawn out from the pocket as a single unit, and the gun is fired while still within the holster.")
I understand otherwise, because the holster does not conceal the entire firearm. The entire slide of the firearm, along with the muzzle opening, are exposed. Only the grip portion of the frame, and the trigger guard, are concealed.
Here is some lively discussion on the concept. It seems no one ever gets a direct answer, but an ATF agent at one time appears to have offered one. In his letter, he's addressing three types of holsters submitted by a manufacturer for review. Item one is the subject of discussion. Item two is a "regular" pocket holster, and Item three is one of the folding-wallet concealment cases that must be opened to retrieve the pistol.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/would-this-be-an-aow-holster.546407/
(to my : "The other [pocket-holster type] is one that the gun is inserted into, with the slide exposed above it, and cutouts for the trigger finger. The holster and gun are drawn out from the pocket as a single unit, and the gun is fired while still within the holster.")
I understand otherwise, because the holster does not conceal the entire firearm. The entire slide of the firearm, along with the muzzle opening, are exposed. Only the grip portion of the frame, and the trigger guard, are concealed.
Here is some lively discussion on the concept. It seems no one ever gets a direct answer, but an ATF agent at one time appears to have offered one. In his letter, he's addressing three types of holsters submitted by a manufacturer for review. Item one is the subject of discussion. Item two is a "regular" pocket holster, and Item three is one of the folding-wallet concealment cases that must be opened to retrieve the pistol.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/would-this-be-an-aow-holster.546407/
Jim Watson
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I know there is BATF waffleware on just what comprises an AOW shoot-from-holster.
I'd rather not find out what today's definition is.
I'd rather not find out what today's definition is.
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