J-Frame Pocket Holster suggestions.

[Michael Bane]

I have Nemesis holsters for all my pocket pistols...cheap and effective...

Michael B

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello.  I think that which works best for you may very well be similar to which handgun stocks feel more comfortable.  I have had good luck with Galco's pocket holster but after using one daily (and nightly) for several months now, my choice is Tuff Products' "Pocket Roo".  It is constructed of a rubbery type material and definitely does not try to follow the revolver out of the pocket.  It has been consistently positioned in the pocket and since I am right-handed and manipulate the revolver with my off-hand during reloads, I find the Tuff Quick Strip easily and quickly removed from the holster's pouch in my right front pocket.


Initially I thought that the holster would be too "long" across the bottom with the 5-shot Quick Strip pouch but such has not proven the case at all in the docker-type pants I wear and it has worked fine in dress slacks when I am unfortunate enough to have wear such.

I am in no way compensated by Tuff Products and am not "advertising" the product other than to say based on personal use, it works  for me and I believe that it might be a holster that would work nicely for others.

Best.

[texcaliber]

it might be a holster that would work nicely for others.

Stephen A. Camp does this system have a closed muzzle or open?

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello.  It is open.

Best.

[Clark Kent]

I have Nemesis, Unca Mike's, Mikas, Thad Rybka and Schaefer pociket holsters.  I like the Mika for my 296 (L-frame Ti) in the woods.  It has too big a bulge for casual dress otherwise, but, as Evan Marshall preaches, I could dress around it.  But what I've been doing lately is not using any holster for my J-frames.   Rather, the revolver rides butt down in my front pocket, trigger guard forward.  To draw I slip my index finger into the guard and rest the barrel in the web of my hand between thumb and index finger.  I've practiced enuf with this carry that I can slip it out smoothly and rock the grip into my hand with barely any detectable motion.   

For me this carry offers several advantages:  it rides less obtrusively with the butt down, and, because the weight is on the bottom, it doesn't shift around.  Also, by pulling up on the guard rim in front of the trigger, I eliminate any chance of inadvertently pulling the trigger - which I worry about happening when I draw with the grip up.  Plus, there's less bulge, and few would suspect a revolver with the upside down profile.   I used tp stick a hanky over the gun as extra cover and to use as a decoy when presenting, but I don't bother with this anymore.  The pocket is dedicated to carry, so there's no dirt, coins or other junk in their with the gun. 

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[texcaliber]

Hello.  It is open.

Best.

Thank you.

[texcaliber]

To draw I slip my index finger into the guard and rest the barrel in the web of my hand between thumb and index finger. 

Man where do i start with this, no holster, finger in trigger, then you roll it out.

[texcaliber]

've practiced enuf with this carry that I can slip it out smoothly and rock the grip into my hand with barely any detectable motion.   

For me this carry offers several advantages:  it rides less obtrusively with the butt down, and, because the weight is on the bottom, it doesn't shift around.  Also, by pulling up on the guard rim in front of the trigger, I eliminate any chance of inadvertently pulling the trigger - which I worry about happening when I draw with the grip up.

You are not adding being ambushed or adrenalin to the  equation not to mention ol' murrphys laws greatly increase when your face meets attackers fist. Putting your rolling gun action to work under stress..... good luck with that.

Do not recommend this and beg anyone to help point out every horrible flaw this technique has.
Please!

[twyacht]

I have Nemesis holsters for all my pocket pistols...cheap and effective...

Michael B

+1  Yes. My Kel-Tec P3AT and pocket, love it.

FWIW, Don Hume makes a leather IWB pocket holster that isn't bad for a j-frame. Kinda like my PPK/S, heavier and needs more substantial holstering.

[Clark Kent]

Man where do i start with this, no holster, finger in trigger, then you roll it out.

Granted it's not traditional, but I don't see the safety issues you imply.  Sure, finger's in trigger guard, but pulling up, away from the trigger.  With barrel down, there's a chance of the finger slipping into the guard, against the trigger as you pull it up out of your pocket.  Helluva lot more risk than with my way.   You say "no holster" as if the gun becomes an unpinned grenade without one.  Gosh, the idea of a Fitz Special (cutaway trigger guard) must give you nightmares.