J Frame IWB Holster

BarryLee · March 7, 2012, 02:14 PM

I have a S&W J Frame the Model 442 that I have been pocket carrying. I think I would like to try IWB carry does anyone have any good holster recommendations?

**Spats McGee** · March 7, 2012, 07:35 PM

I just looked at the Theis website. He makes an IWB for a J frame. I love my Theis holster, but have to admit that I've never IWB'd a revolver.

mrvco · March 9, 2012, 01:51 PM

I recently purchased a Desantis SOF-TUCK IWB holster for my 438. I was a bit skeptical due to the reasonable price, but it is very well made, comfortable and has excellent retention. I'm ordering another one for my Beretta Tomcat.

kgeter · March 13, 2012, 11:14 PM

I too recently got a sof-tuc for my 642 and was suprised at how well it does, and it was only like 17 bucks from midway

ms6852 · March 16, 2012, 02:09 AM

Try this guys, I have 2 and just ordered a 3rd. I have been using them for years. I carry a 1911, very comfortable.

http://crossbreedholsters.com/

graysmoke · March 16, 2012, 06:59 PM

BARSONY HOLSTERS ....USA Made...Go on gunbroker.com
I got one for my Charter arms 'Off Duty snub 38spl...Ideal

captbahbah · March 18, 2012, 10:02 PM

I have Nossar IWB Roto with snap-on belt loop. Beauty. Pricey. Long wait.
Krammer #2 IWB with belt loops. It's adjustable using Chicago screws. Bought it back in 1992 with optional snap-on belt loop. Still going strong.
FIST makes the Rounded Front Clip holster. Clip is very strong and has "tooth" that hooks onto bottom of belt. I've been using their hybrid version (leather covered ultra thin kydex) for years. Their waiting list isn't so bad.
Alessi Talon has a waistband clip. It clips on to the waistband of the pants not the belt. Exact molding but holster tends to shift somewhat during the day.
Hope this helps.

Wishoot · March 19, 2012, 03:24 PM

Been using a Remora for a couple of weeks with my LCR and I couldn't be more pleased.

March 7, 2012, 02:14 PM	#1
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 3,946	J Frame IWB Holster I have a S&W J Frame the Model 442 that I have been pocket carrying. I think I would like to try IWB carry does anyone have any good holster recommendations? __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

March 16, 2012, 02:09 AM	#5
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	Try this guys, I have 2 and just ordered a 3rd. I have been using them for years. I carry a 1911, very comfortable. http://crossbreedholsters.com/ __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

March 16, 2012, 06:59 PM	#6
graysmoke Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 378	BARSONY HOLSTERS ....USA Made...Go on gunbroker.com I got one for my Charter arms 'Off Duty snub 38spl...Ideal __________________ "Keep your powder dry, and eyes on the target". -R. Lee Ermey

March 18, 2012, 10:02 PM	#7
captbahbah Junior Member Join Date: January 23, 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 5	IWB for S&W J frame I have Nossar IWB Roto with snap-on belt loop. Beauty. Pricey. Long wait. Krammer #2 IWB with belt loops. It's adjustable using Chicago screws. Bought it back in 1992 with optional snap-on belt loop. Still going strong. FIST makes the Rounded Front Clip holster. Clip is very strong and has "tooth" that hooks onto bottom of belt. I've been using their hybrid version (leather covered ultra thin kydex) for years. Their waiting list isn't so bad. Alessi Talon has a waistband clip. It clips on to the waistband of the pants not the belt. Exact molding but holster tends to shift somewhat during the day. Hope this helps. __________________ Step Left & Crouch.

March 7, 2012, 07:35 PM	#2
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I just looked at the Theis website. He makes an IWB for a J frame. I love my Theis holster, but have to admit that I've never IWB'd a revolver. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

March 9, 2012, 01:51 PM	#3
mrvco Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2011 Posts: 214	I recently purchased a Desantis SOF-TUCK IWB holster for my 438. I was a bit skeptical due to the reasonable price, but it is very well made, comfortable and has excellent retention. I'm ordering another one for my Beretta Tomcat.

March 13, 2012, 11:14 PM	#4
kgeter Member Join Date: August 29, 2006 Posts: 83	I too recently got a sof-tuc for my 642 and was suprised at how well it does, and it was only like 17 bucks from midway

March 19, 2012, 03:24 PM	#8
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Been using a Remora for a couple of weeks with my LCR and I couldn't be more pleased.