Clip holster ? Your take on it ?

PDshooter · February 21, 2007, 09:14 PM

OK, I'am looking for a clip holster for my S&W640...Whats your "Take" on this type. Heading to FL., in April with the family. Applyed for a PA, CCW Can't get it here in the PRI

tegemu · February 22, 2007, 09:07 AM

I've tried them and find that they are not real secure and tend to stick out more than I like, making concealment a tad more difficult. I prefer a 2 spread loop IWB like the Brommeland Max Con V www.brommelandgunleather.com . I use 3 of 'em.

TNT_Shooter · February 23, 2007, 07:56 PM

I looked into this awhile back and decided to go with the Barami Hip Grip. I use them with my Smith 640 and it is great. The basic idea is that one side of the grip extends and you can wear the gun inside your pants with the extended grip hooking over your belt. I like it because it allows you to carry without a holster and is secure enough that you could jump up and down, run, whatever and it will not fall out (I don't recommend that unless absolutely necessary...lol)

Anyway, here is a link to their website...the cost is about $25 last I checked.

http://www.baramihipgrip.com/

TNT

dairycreek · March 1, 2007, 03:50 PM

PDshooter

I am a real fan of clip holsters and, in particular, the FIST #1, I have them for my S&W Model 60, for my S&W 386, for my S&W 1911Sc and for my S&W 686 7-shot "Snubbie". I have found them to be easy on, easy off and safe and secure when on my gun belt. A word of caution - a good gun belt makes the whole operation work a lot better. Not to be overlooked is the fact that they are relatively inexpensive. The pic that I have enclosed is a #1 with a Glock 26 - sorry I just don't have pics of my own but be assured FIST can make you a first class holster for your S&W 640.

Don H · March 1, 2007, 04:39 PM

In my experience, clip-on holsters aren't as stable as holsters with two offset attachment points. Clip-ons are slightly thicker, also.

Ichiro · March 5, 2007, 12:49 PM

I also think the FIST #1 is a good holster. I have one for my SP-101 and my 642.

I am positive it is not the very best holster for keeping everything in place tightly, but I cannot think of a more versatile and easy-to-use holster.

With this simple clip IWB holster, I can carry IWB strongside, IWB cross-draw, and between the belt and pants in either position. I takes only a few seconds to put on or take off, and it even works without a belt IWB.

They're also well-made, and the retention is strong for an open holster. I've carried for a year and a half without having to purchase a real gun belt.

To be fair, I'm still going to get a real gun belt, because I think it will improve the performance of this holster.

Eric Larsen · March 10, 2007, 10:59 AM

Well you guys are generalizing here.....that can be bad! Any stacked loop design of holster is gonna be thicker than an offset loop design. Whether its clips or loops....it doesnt matter.

Heres a pic of a stacked loop design....whether its a clip or loop, its directly over the gun and can create added thickness.....

Now heres a couple with an offset loop design...both single and double spring clips.

Its not whether the holster uses a spring clip for belt retention....its the location of the clip vs the design of the holster and the shape of the gun that its going to house that makes it good to carry or not.

Hope that all makes sense..........

With a snubby.........Id probably consider the offset loops a better choice to make it as thin as possible and create less of a pressure point on you.

Shoot well and god bless

NCHornet · March 15, 2007, 01:23 PM

IS the OP asking about IWB holsters or is he asking about those metal clips that attatch to your gun, on the grip and they go over the belt and the gun sits inside the waistband, with no holster surrounding it? If the later is true I don't care for them, re holstering is slow and usually requires two hands, it also changes the grip on the gun to something un comfortable, at least to me, plus it is a huge snag device. Just my .02.

February 22, 2007, 09:07 AM	#2
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	I've tried them and find that they are not real secure and tend to stick out more than I like, making concealment a tad more difficult. I prefer a 2 spread loop IWB like the Brommeland Max Con V www.brommelandgunleather.com . I use 3 of 'em. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

March 1, 2007, 03:50 PM	#4
dairycreek Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: North Plains, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,867	PDshooter I am a real fan of clip holsters and, in particular, the FIST #1, I have them for my S&W Model 60, for my S&W 386, for my S&W 1911Sc and for my S&W 686 7-shot "Snubbie". I have found them to be easy on, easy off and safe and secure when on my gun belt. A word of caution - a good gun belt makes the whole operation work a lot better. Not to be overlooked is the fact that they are relatively inexpensive. The pic that I have enclosed is a #1 with a Glock 26 - sorry I just don't have pics of my own but be assured FIST can make you a first class holster for your S&W 640. __________________ ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR HEARING AND VISION GOOD SHOOTING

March 10, 2007, 10:59 AM	#7
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Bountiful....Ut. Posts: 3,226	Well you guys are generalizing here.....that can be bad! Any stacked loop design of holster is gonna be thicker than an offset loop design. Whether its clips or loops....it doesnt matter. Heres a pic of a stacked loop design....whether its a clip or loop, its directly over the gun and can create added thickness..... Now heres a couple with an offset loop design...both single and double spring clips. Its not whether the holster uses a spring clip for belt retention....its the location of the clip vs the design of the holster and the shape of the gun that its going to house that makes it good to carry or not. Hope that all makes sense.......... With a snubby.........Id probably consider the offset loops a better choice to make it as thin as possible and create less of a pressure point on you. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If they dont know you have a gun.....then I did alright! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice......Rush

March 15, 2007, 01:23 PM	#8
NCHornet Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2006 Posts: 1,001	IS the OP asking about IWB holsters or is he asking about those metal clips that attatch to your gun, on the grip and they go over the belt and the gun sits inside the waistband, with no holster surrounding it? If the later is true I don't care for them, re holstering is slow and usually requires two hands, it also changes the grip on the gun to something un comfortable, at least to me, plus it is a huge snag device. Just my .02. __________________ When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away!! Carry ON!! NCHornet

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February 21, 2007, 09:14 PM	#1
PDshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 607	Clip holster ? Your take on it ? OK, I'am looking for a clip holster for my S&W640...Whats your "Take" on this type. Heading to FL., in April with the family. Applyed for a PA, CCW Can't get it here in the PRI __________________ Life member NRA 20yrs guard . MOS 63H 11B 43E Shoot Shovel Shut-up!

February 23, 2007, 07:56 PM	#3
TNT_Shooter Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 101	I looked into this awhile back and decided to go with the Barami Hip Grip. I use them with my Smith 640 and it is great. The basic idea is that one side of the grip extends and you can wear the gun inside your pants with the extended grip hooking over your belt. I like it because it allows you to carry without a holster and is secure enough that you could jump up and down, run, whatever and it will not fall out (I don't recommend that unless absolutely necessary...lol) Anyway, here is a link to their website...the cost is about $25 last I checked. http://www.baramihipgrip.com/ TNT

March 1, 2007, 04:39 PM	#5
Don H Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2000 Location: SLC,Utah Posts: 2,704	In my experience, clip-on holsters aren't as stable as holsters with two offset attachment points. Clip-ons are slightly thicker, also.

March 5, 2007, 12:49 PM	#6
Ichiro Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 888	I also think the FIST #1 is a good holster. I have one for my SP-101 and my 642. I am positive it is not the very best holster for keeping everything in place tightly, but I cannot think of a more versatile and easy-to-use holster. With this simple clip IWB holster, I can carry IWB strongside, IWB cross-draw, and between the belt and pants in either position. I takes only a few seconds to put on or take off, and it even works without a belt IWB. They're also well-made, and the retention is strong for an open holster. I've carried for a year and a half without having to purchase a real gun belt. To be fair, I'm still going to get a real gun belt, because I think it will improve the performance of this holster.