Pocket holster for S&W 642

martin6 · October 13, 1999, 09:19 PM

I am looking for a good "in the pocket" holster for my S&W 642. I am looking for something practical, comfortable, light weight and reasonably priced. Please recomend a few good holsters and web sites that I could order one from. Thanks, martin6

Nakano · October 14, 1999, 12:38 AM

I' ve been using a Kramer horsehide pocket holster for my model 49 J frame for several years now. Molded on the side facing the body and flat kydex stitched on facing the outside. If it "prints" it gives the appearance of a wallet. It is necessary to wear relaxed fit pants for it to fit comfortably and be accessible/ quick to the draw. Vest and coat pocket carry is a plus. Last seen in Dillon Press catalog for $60 and well worth it IMO. If one MUST go cheap then the Uncle Mikes synthetic foam type will work as good as any in its category. About $8 - $10.

L8r,
Nakano

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"To earn a million is easy, a real friend is not."

CAK · October 14, 1999, 01:44 AM

I second Nakano's advice on the Uncle Mike's; It works great for my S&W 342 and you can't beat the $11.00 price tag.

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El Cid '89

Erick Gelhaus · October 14, 1999, 11:38 PM

I'll second Nakano on the Kramer holster. Concealment leather (or horsehide) is not the place to scrimp. My pocket holster from Kramer has held us for quite some time.

Check 6,
Erick

October 13, 1999, 09:19 PM	#1
martin6 Member Join Date: October 10, 1999 Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA Posts: 79	I am looking for a good "in the pocket" holster for my S&W 642. I am looking for something practical, comfortable, light weight and reasonably priced. Please recomend a few good holsters and web sites that I could order one from. Thanks, martin6

October 14, 1999, 12:38 AM	#2
Nakano Member Join Date: March 1, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 72	I' ve been using a Kramer horsehide pocket holster for my model 49 J frame for several years now. Molded on the side facing the body and flat kydex stitched on facing the outside. If it "prints" it gives the appearance of a wallet. It is necessary to wear relaxed fit pants for it to fit comfortably and be accessible/ quick to the draw. Vest and coat pocket carry is a plus. Last seen in Dillon Press catalog for $60 and well worth it IMO. If one MUST go cheap then the Uncle Mikes synthetic foam type will work as good as any in its category. About $8 - $10. L8r, Nakano ------------------ "To earn a million is easy, a real friend is not."

October 14, 1999, 01:44 AM	#3
CAK Member Join Date: September 10, 1999 Location: Seattle Posts: 77	I second Nakano's advice on the Uncle Mike's; It works great for my S&W 342 and you can't beat the $11.00 price tag. ------------------ El Cid '89

October 14, 1999, 11:38 PM	#4
Erick Gelhaus Staff Emeritus Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,750	I'll second Nakano on the Kramer holster. Concealment leather (or horsehide) is not the place to scrimp. My pocket holster from Kramer has held us for quite some time. Check 6, Erick