Which IWB for a J frame 442/642?

GJJ · February 19, 2007, 10:49 PM

I want to try a good IWB holster for my S&W 442. I have a Blade-tech for my Glock 27. I absolutely hate it. I can wear it for a couple hours before I want to get it off me. I am hoping that my thinner, lighter 442 can be carried in an IWB a bit more comfortably.

Any suggestions?

BikerRN · February 20, 2007, 12:02 AM

If you hate IWB the first thing I would do is check to make sure that your pants are sized to "accomodate" a weapon. I wear pants 1"-2" larger in the waist whe n carrying IWB.

As far as holsters go I'm partial to custom leather by Milt Spaks, Mitch Rosen, Greg Kramer, Mark Garrity and Ken Null. I like leather holsters and only own one Kydex holster, a COMP-TAC C.T.A.C.. It's a great IWB for my Glock 19.

Biker

don't shoot it's me · February 20, 2007, 01:26 AM

If you hate IWB carry, try the 442 appendix style...it's pretty comfortable that way....

And check out horsehide...it's usually thinner than cow and holds up just as well...

For a light gun like the 442, a simple single clip rig like this should do the trick

Any decent custom maker should be able to put one together for you.....mine is by Del Fatti but he running 18 months out....oh, and I had the clip put on off center to reduce bulk...and I even picked out the clip ( I hate big clips on little holsters)....

Kreyzhorse · February 20, 2007, 07:15 PM

Check out the Bianchi Professional model. I carry a Smith 637 and personally I think the Bianchi is a great holster.

Gideon46 · February 20, 2007, 10:59 PM

That rig above with the off set clip is outstanding!!! Despite the J frames small size the less you have between that cylinder and the belt the better it'll feel. Also, I'd recommend leather vs Kydex for the way it molds and "feels". I would look at a "MacDaniel" IWB from Andrews Custom Leather. I like how it only has one belt loop that is offset, can be changed for different color belt loops and you can adjust the cant. I think this would be an excellent choice for a J frame. I would order it in natural color but get a black loop for black belts and a natural loop for your brown belts. I have some of this man's holsters and they're absolutely superb but he is running 10-12 weeks.

God Bless
Gideon

omegapd · February 21, 2007, 08:36 AM

If you want to do something a little bit non-traditional, I've been very happy with the ClipDraw on this K frame 3 inch 65.

It conceals better than any holster I've ever tried and is inexpensive.

EW

salvadore · February 21, 2007, 05:30 PM

The fella with the clip draw makes more sense to me altho I like a set of baramis. Why use a holster if u don't need to?

don't shoot it's me · February 21, 2007, 05:59 PM

A thin holster adds little bulk and cushions the sharp edges of the gun against your skin...it also gives your gun a home to protect it when you take it off...and if anyone ever eyes your piece, Mexicn style screams bad guy wihile a holster quietly whispers LEO....

wileyj · February 22, 2007, 12:44 PM

I carry my J-frame and a Taurus Pt111 in a High Noon Holsters Split Decision at 3:00. Fits well and protects the pistol finish
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod..._decision.html
thanks

February 19, 2007, 10:49 PM	#1
GJJ Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2006 Posts: 164	Which IWB for a J frame 442/642? I want to try a good IWB holster for my S&W 442. I have a Blade-tech for my Glock 27. I absolutely hate it. I can wear it for a couple hours before I want to get it off me. I am hoping that my thinner, lighter 442 can be carried in an IWB a bit more comfortably. Any suggestions?

February 21, 2007, 08:36 AM	#6
omegapd Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Location: GA Posts: 670	If you want to do something a little bit non-traditional, I've been very happy with the ClipDraw on this K frame 3 inch 65. It conceals better than any holster I've ever tried and is inexpensive. EW __________________ John 15:12-13 This is my command: love another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.

February 22, 2007, 12:44 PM	#9
wileyj Member Join Date: December 13, 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 47	I carry my J-frame and a Taurus Pt111 in a High Noon Holsters Split Decision at 3:00. Fits well and protects the pistol finish http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod..._decision.html thanks __________________ ..wiley Racing Miatas; Good Cigars; Big Guns Houston, TX

February 20, 2007, 12:02 AM	#2
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	If you hate IWB the first thing I would do is check to make sure that your pants are sized to "accomodate" a weapon. I wear pants 1"-2" larger in the waist whe n carrying IWB. As far as holsters go I'm partial to custom leather by Milt Spaks, Mitch Rosen, Greg Kramer, Mark Garrity and Ken Null. I like leather holsters and only own one Kydex holster, a COMP-TAC C.T.A.C.. It's a great IWB for my Glock 19. Biker

February 20, 2007, 01:26 AM	#3
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	If you hate IWB carry, try the 442 appendix style...it's pretty comfortable that way.... And check out horsehide...it's usually thinner than cow and holds up just as well... For a light gun like the 442, a simple single clip rig like this should do the trick Any decent custom maker should be able to put one together for you.....mine is by Del Fatti but he running 18 months out....oh, and I had the clip put on off center to reduce bulk...and I even picked out the clip ( I hate big clips on little holsters)....

February 20, 2007, 07:15 PM	#4
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Check out the Bianchi Professional model. I carry a Smith 637 and personally I think the Bianchi is a great holster.

February 20, 2007, 10:59 PM	#5
Gideon46 Member Join Date: January 23, 2007 Posts: 74	That rig above with the off set clip is outstanding!!! Despite the J frames small size the less you have between that cylinder and the belt the better it'll feel. Also, I'd recommend leather vs Kydex for the way it molds and "feels". I would look at a "MacDaniel" IWB from Andrews Custom Leather. I like how it only has one belt loop that is offset, can be changed for different color belt loops and you can adjust the cant. I think this would be an excellent choice for a J frame. I would order it in natural color but get a black loop for black belts and a natural loop for your brown belts. I have some of this man's holsters and they're absolutely superb but he is running 10-12 weeks. God Bless Gideon

February 21, 2007, 05:30 PM	#7
salvadore Junior member Join Date: January 1, 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,282	The fella with the clip draw makes more sense to me altho I like a set of baramis. Why use a holster if u don't need to?

February 21, 2007, 05:59 PM	#8
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	A thin holster adds little bulk and cushions the sharp edges of the gun against your skin...it also gives your gun a home to protect it when you take it off...and if anyone ever eyes your piece, Mexicn style screams bad guy wihile a holster quietly whispers LEO....