Snubbie J Frame Grips

[Mojave Desert]

Have you guys tried the Hogue Bantam grips for the J-frame round butt?  Size-wise, very similar to the Uncle Mike's rubber Boot Grips, but a bit softer, lighter and no hard cornered shelf that sometimes rubs my thumb wrong.

[DesertMarine]

Thanks.....I noticed those Pachmayr Compac Professionals as well and am kind of torn between the two.  As far as the Mika pocket holster goes.....trust me on this one as I've just about tried them all...the Robert Mika holster stands head and shoulders above the rest.  And for $18.95 where else can you get a hand made custom holster by one of the best people you will ever deal with...I highly recommend Bob's work as, after all, he supplied most of the LAPD with his holsters while he was a member of their force.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~akim/

Thanks for the info on Robert Mika's holsters.  Ordered on for my J frame and one for my CRKT Carson design M16-3 knife.  Love the CRKT, carry it all the time.

[CDR]

Thanks for the info on Robert Mika's holsters.  Ordered on for my J frame and one for my CRKT Carson design M16-3 knife.  Love the CRKT, carry it all the time.

Excellent choice.....you'll be very well pleased with your holsters, I have no doubt.  I have a Mika round cut pocket holster for my Model 60 J frame and presently have one on order with Bob for my PPK.  The DeSantis Nemesis I currently use is retaining moisture along the trim material during hot summer days and creates beads of moisture along the frame.  Mika's holsters do not permit moisture to penetrate onto the gun so I thought it a wise option to eliminate pitting problems on the stainless Interarms PPK. 

Just one note you should be aware of...Bob is the Chief of Police for his town in Wisconsin and has been dealing with many of the town's flooding problems that many Wisconsin residents are also enduring.  As such, I know he is running behind his normal three week delivery time, so you may need to be a bit patient as he has been unable to devote as much time as he usually does creating his holsters.  His schedule should be back to normal soon.  Rest assured, the wait will certainly be worth it.

Lastly, I have recently been carrying my J frame in the Mika holster while driving using appendix carry on a cross draw.  You can tuck the Mika in very easily and comfortably while clearing the seat belt perfectly.  The inner material of the Mika offers a very smooth and effortless draw even while tucked in your waistband.  If you've ever tried drawing from your pocket while driving with a seat belt you know it's not an effective option.  The Mika holster gives an excellent cross draw option for peace of mind while in your vehicle.  You just pop it back into your strong side pocket when you exit the vehicle.

Regards

[DesertMarine]

Robert Mika called me about the order.  Said it would take 6 to 8 weeks to get them ready.  Good things are worthwhile waiting for.