It happened! - Suggestions on a j-frame IWB holster

Radny97 · September 28, 2019, 06:09 PM

Sadly, it finally happened. My j-frame fell out of my IWB holster. I was working on some mountain property moving heavy logs, lots of bending and twisting. Then i paused to help move a heavy collapsible picnic table and as i slid the table up the right side of my body to secure it (left hand reaching over my head to hold the top of the table) i heard a thunk behind me and looked back to find my j-frame 442 laying in the dirt. I think a bar on the table i was carrying got under the gun and pushed it up out of the holster.

The gun was in a tension clip IWB fabric holster made by Houston. The holster stayed attached to my belt and did not fall out with the gun. It’s been a good holster for the last year. But I’ve never worn it while doing rigorous work like today. Before when doing rigorous work i always opted to pocket carry the 442, or carry something else.

Obviously this is unacceptable so I’m on the hunt for a new holster. Something with more positive retention IWB. I’d appreciate recommendations. Not interested in kydex in this application.

Thanks in advance.

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JERRYS. · September 28, 2019, 07:10 PM

open top holsters [IWB or OWB] are not meant to be used during manual labor. if you want to do manual labor get a holster with a retention strap/snap of sorts.

shurshot · September 28, 2019, 07:20 PM

Something to consider, (weapon retention), if a perp ever tackles you or you end up on the ground struggling... not good to lose your weapon. Not good at all.

Radny97 · September 28, 2019, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JERRYS.

open top holsters [IWB or OWB] are not meant to be used during manual labor. if you want to do manual labor get a holster with a retention strap/snap of sorts.

That’s exactly what I’m asking about. Do you have any suggestions?

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JERRYS. · September 28, 2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Radny97

That’s exactly what I’m asking about. Do you have any suggestions?

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check Galco and Don Hume.

WheelGunMan · October 1, 2019, 03:23 PM

I carry my LCR357 in a Kydex IWB from Just Holster It works very well at holding gun in place.

dgludwig · October 1, 2019, 04:34 PM

Unless I'm carrying my gun in my pocket (when I wouldn't be engaged in much physical activity), I prefer thumb-breaks when holsters are affixed to my belt. I know there are more than a few good holsters that afford good retention systems (usually via adjustable tension screws) but even they allow guns to be yanked out by a perp much easier than a good thumb-break design.

I have to agree with others who advise not to use open-top holsters when performing manual labor, especially when pocket carrying. Too, I'm not familiar with any pocket holster that is effective when using a retention strap. Any holster, even with the gun firmly secured by a retention strap, can fall out of a pocket, gun and all, if the physical activity (i.e., "moving heavy logs, lots of bending and twisting") is especially rigorous.

kenny53 · October 1, 2019, 07:35 PM

I use a sticky holster for pocket carry. It works for me.

JERRYS. · October 1, 2019, 08:08 PM

OP, what do you think about the Galco and Don Hume offerings?

Radny97 · October 2, 2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JERRYS.

OP, what do you think about the Galco and Don Hume offerings?

The Don Hume IWB thumb break holster looks perfect. Thanks for the recommendation.

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zoo · October 2, 2019, 09:31 PM

I've not come across any holster that won't under certain circumstances drop your sidearm on the ground. From my experience less likely with thumb break and/or adjustable tension screws and non-breakfront type holsters though.

Carmady · October 3, 2019, 01:11 PM

You might like the Blade Tech Klipt IWB kydex holster, $30 at Amazon. I have one for the LCR and think it's perfect (for me), I wouldn't change a thing about it. I just held it upside down and tried to shake it out with no success. No provisions for adjustment, but it doesn't need any imo.

Start watching at 3:47 if interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Y4nWgySpI

smee78 · October 10, 2019, 04:37 PM

+1 for Galco and Don Hume, I use holsters from both makers and have been happy with them. I don't have any retention holsters for IWB so cant comment about a specific model to suggest.

javadog · October 12, 2019, 08:40 AM

MTR Custom Leather https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/pro...break-holster/

September 28, 2019, 06:09 PM	#1
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	It happened! - Suggestions on a j-frame IWB holster Sadly, it finally happened. My j-frame fell out of my IWB holster. I was working on some mountain property moving heavy logs, lots of bending and twisting. Then i paused to help move a heavy collapsible picnic table and as i slid the table up the right side of my body to secure it (left hand reaching over my head to hold the top of the table) i heard a thunk behind me and looked back to find my j-frame 442 laying in the dirt. I think a bar on the table i was carrying got under the gun and pushed it up out of the holster. The gun was in a tension clip IWB fabric holster made by Houston. The holster stayed attached to my belt and did not fall out with the gun. It’s been a good holster for the last year. But I’ve never worn it while doing rigorous work like today. Before when doing rigorous work i always opted to pocket carry the 442, or carry something else. Obviously this is unacceptable so I’m on the hunt for a new holster. Something with more positive retention IWB. I’d appreciate recommendations. Not interested in kydex in this application. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

October 1, 2019, 04:34 PM	#7
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Unless I'm carrying my gun in my pocket (when I wouldn't be engaged in much physical activity), I prefer thumb-breaks when holsters are affixed to my belt. I know there are more than a few good holsters that afford good retention systems (usually via adjustable tension screws) but even they allow guns to be yanked out by a perp much easier than a good thumb-break design. I have to agree with others who advise not to use open-top holsters when performing manual labor, especially when pocket carrying. Too, I'm not familiar with any pocket holster that is effective when using a retention strap. Any holster, even with the gun firmly secured by a retention strap, can fall out of a pocket, gun and all, if the physical activity (i.e., "moving heavy logs, lots of bending and twisting") is especially rigorous. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

October 10, 2019, 04:37 PM	#13
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	+1 for Galco and Don Hume, I use holsters from both makers and have been happy with them. I don't have any retention holsters for IWB so cant comment about a specific model to suggest. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

September 28, 2019, 07:10 PM	#2
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,969	open top holsters [IWB or OWB] are not meant to be used during manual labor. if you want to do manual labor get a holster with a retention strap/snap of sorts.

September 28, 2019, 07:20 PM	#3
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	Something to consider, (weapon retention), if a perp ever tackles you or you end up on the ground struggling... not good to lose your weapon. Not good at all.

October 1, 2019, 03:23 PM	#6
WheelGunMan Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2017 Posts: 112	I carry my LCR357 in a Kydex IWB from Just Holster It works very well at holding gun in place.

October 1, 2019, 07:35 PM	#8
kenny53 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2015 Location: My back yard Posts: 971	I use a sticky holster for pocket carry. It works for me.

October 1, 2019, 08:08 PM	#9
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,969	OP, what do you think about the Galco and Don Hume offerings?

October 2, 2019, 09:31 PM	#11
zoo member Join Date: October 2, 2019 Posts: 414	I've not come across any holster that won't under certain circumstances drop your sidearm on the ground. From my experience less likely with thumb break and/or adjustable tension screws and non-breakfront type holsters though.

October 3, 2019, 01:11 PM	#12
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	You might like the Blade Tech Klipt IWB kydex holster, $30 at Amazon. I have one for the LCR and think it's perfect (for me), I wouldn't change a thing about it. I just held it upside down and tried to shake it out with no success. No provisions for adjustment, but it doesn't need any imo. Start watching at 3:47 if interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Y4nWgySpI

October 12, 2019, 08:40 AM	#14
javadog Junior Member Join Date: September 21, 2018 Posts: 2	MTR Custom Leather https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/pro...break-holster/