Pocket holster for a S&W 642 - Page 2

parrothead2581 · January 12, 2007, 08:30 PM

Kramer leather pocket holster. http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/...cle.aspx?artic

rgillis · January 13, 2007, 06:04 AM

Another vote for the Robert Mika Holster

Bob79 · January 15, 2007, 11:57 AM

I've tried the Nemesis, too much extra material at the bottom, got rid of it.

I had a K&D, and RJ Hedley, they both were good, but still felt there was too much material.

The KRAMER in my opinion is the best I have tried, and I have no plans to look for another pocket holster for my J-frame Smiths. It is very well made, holds the gun upright, and has the very minimal amount of material. Its costly, but to me, KRAMER IS THE BEST.

Ed Ely · January 15, 2007, 08:23 PM

What would my J frame do without its
High Noon Pocket Grabber?

Ed

wayneinFL · January 15, 2007, 08:31 PM

I've tried a couple of more expensive pocket holsters and in my pockets, you can't beat that cheapo Uncle Mike's pocket holster for anything.

If I had it to do over again I'd have bought the Uncle Mike's first.

don't shoot it's me · January 16, 2007, 12:05 AM

ditto...I find hard molded leather pocket holsters cumbersome, especially with a reinforced collar...

gunovice · January 16, 2007, 04:23 PM

MikeInFlorida · February 9, 2007, 06:46 AM

I have bought Uncle Mike holsters for other guns and did not like them at all, but with the 642 pocket holster, it carries perfectly for me. Another vote for Uncle Mike's. $9.99 at local gun shop.

Kreyzhorse · February 9, 2007, 07:52 AM

I own a Don Hume pocket holster. Great holster and it does a good job keeping the S&W 637 upright in my jacket pocket. As far as pants pocket, I don't know how anyone pulls it off. To me, it always looks like a gun in a pocket holster in my front pocket. I don't even try it any more.

shep854 · February 9, 2007, 08:06 AM

Kreyzhorse: I know how you feel. The way I have dealt with the printing issue is to wear looseer or thicker trousers and to go to an auto (Kel-Tec P11), which is flatter. On occasion, I have stuck something like an index card on the outside of the holster.

FJC · February 9, 2007, 01:20 PM

I made myself a little holster early on in my amatuer holster-making. Dye job is a little iffy, but it's quite functional.

The stitched part at the top is designed to be a thumb push - starts the gun out of the holster when drawing.

I think if I made another I'd use some thinner leather.

flip180 · February 9, 2007, 10:38 PM

I use a Milt-Sparks pocket holster.

Flip.

perpster · February 10, 2007, 02:24 AM

Mika Pocket Holsters are FANTASTIC.

Ed Ely · April 12, 2015, 10:03 PM

After eight years of every day use , the grabbing material on this leather holster has worn out! So...back to the factory for a retread job. This holster has served very well with my carry of the S&W 638.

Webleymkv · April 12, 2015, 10:13 PM

Over the years, I've regularly carried three different revolvers, a Colt Cobra, S&W M36, and S&W 442 in the same Galco Horsehide Pocket holster and none have suffered any finish wear that I'm able to see. In fact, the only appreciable wear I've noticed was to the left side of the factory rubber grips on the 442 from where it rubbed against the denim on the inside of my jeans pocket.

That being said, the Galco Horsehide Pocket holster is rather expensive for what it is and you could probably get one that's just as good for significantly less money. I just already happen to have one and it works well enough that I see no reason to buy something different.

Model12Win · April 12, 2015, 11:00 PM

Bob Mika.

The gun COMES OUT when you need it to.

The holster STAYS IN when you need it to!

I don't pocket carry much, but I've used my Mika pocket holster to store my 642 in when not in use. It hasn't hurt the finish one bit yet.

Yankee Doodle · April 13, 2015, 04:17 PM

Another vote for Bob Mika. Simply the best pocket holster I have ever owned. And over the years, I have owned just about all of them. Fantastic guy to deal with, and NEVER a problem with any of his products.

JERRYS. · April 13, 2015, 04:28 PM

I like the safariland model 25 pocket holster for the few times I pocket carry a J frame.

afone1 · April 13, 2015, 04:30 PM

Love my Remora with sweat shield.

Model12Win · April 13, 2015, 08:08 PM

I vote again for Bob Mika as he is a very small one man (at least used to be) outfit and he's a retired LEO and just an all around classic American entreprener. That combined with the supreme design of his pocket holster is more that enough for me to give my total approval and recommendation of his products.

Master Blaster · April 14, 2015, 10:35 AM

I have a Kramer and also the old leather desantis which is no longer made. Both are great for my 642 or my model 36.

Yes the finish will wear off of your 642 if you pocket carry it every day. The clear coat and the silver paint will wear off the aluminium frame and the cylinder will get shiny spots eventually.

this is not a problem as its a pocket carry concealed gun not a bar-b-q gun.

Pawatch · April 14, 2015, 07:09 PM

Uncle Mikes #4 is what I use for my 442. Tried the #3 but the 4 covers the trigger a little more.

Upstater · April 14, 2015, 08:46 PM

I've been using the Uncle Mikes #3 for quite a while now and I like it. It releases my 642 without grabbing, and sticks like glue to my pockets, in all my draw training the holster has never come out with the gun.

sarge83 · April 15, 2015, 08:01 AM

Mika is the way to go, stays in place and fits great. At various times I have carried a S&W 642, Colt DS, S&W model 49 and S&W model 36 in one with nary a hiccup. Well worth the money!

January 12, 2007, 08:30 PM	#26
parrothead2581 Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 1,268	Kramer leather pocket holster. http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/...cle.aspx?artic __________________ But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. Psalm 52:8

January 15, 2007, 08:23 PM	#29
Ed Ely Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: Planet Earth Next to Mars Posts: 32	What would my J frame do without its High Noon Pocket Grabber? Ed __________________ _____________________________________________ Buy more guns, even if you have to put one on lay-a-way.

January 16, 2007, 04:23 PM	#32
gunovice Member Join Date: May 26, 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 34	FIST Pocket Holster

February 9, 2007, 08:06 AM	#35
shep854 Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 632	Kreyzhorse: I know how you feel. The way I have dealt with the printing issue is to wear looseer or thicker trousers and to go to an auto (Kel-Tec P11), which is flatter. On occasion, I have stuck something like an index card on the outside of the holster. __________________ Powder smoke- The Smell of FREEDOM! I don't shoot to kill; I shoot to live. Registration? NEVER!!

February 9, 2007, 01:20 PM	#36
FJC Member Join Date: September 26, 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 84	I made myself a little holster early on in my amatuer holster-making. Dye job is a little iffy, but it's quite functional. The stitched part at the top is designed to be a thumb push - starts the gun out of the holster when drawing. I think if I made another I'd use some thinner leather. __________________ --FJC NRA Life Member

January 13, 2007, 06:04 AM	#27
rgillis Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2005 Posts: 349	Another vote for the Robert Mika Holster

January 15, 2007, 11:57 AM	#28
Bob79 Member Join Date: June 7, 2004 Posts: 60	I've tried the Nemesis, too much extra material at the bottom, got rid of it. I had a K&D, and RJ Hedley, they both were good, but still felt there was too much material. The KRAMER in my opinion is the best I have tried, and I have no plans to look for another pocket holster for my J-frame Smiths. It is very well made, holds the gun upright, and has the very minimal amount of material. Its costly, but to me, KRAMER IS THE BEST.

January 15, 2007, 08:31 PM	#30
wayneinFL Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2004 Posts: 1,944	I've tried a couple of more expensive pocket holsters and in my pockets, you can't beat that cheapo Uncle Mike's pocket holster for anything. If I had it to do over again I'd have bought the Uncle Mike's first.

January 16, 2007, 12:05 AM	#31
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	ditto...I find hard molded leather pocket holsters cumbersome, especially with a reinforced collar...

February 9, 2007, 06:46 AM	#33
MikeInFlorida Junior Member Join Date: February 8, 2007 Posts: 12	I have bought Uncle Mike holsters for other guns and did not like them at all, but with the 642 pocket holster, it carries perfectly for me. Another vote for Uncle Mike's. $9.99 at local gun shop.

February 9, 2007, 07:52 AM	#34
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I own a Don Hume pocket holster. Great holster and it does a good job keeping the S&W 637 upright in my jacket pocket. As far as pants pocket, I don't know how anyone pulls it off. To me, it always looks like a gun in a pocket holster in my front pocket. I don't even try it any more.

February 9, 2007, 10:38 PM	#37
flip180 Member Join Date: October 5, 2005 Posts: 75	I use a Milt-Sparks pocket holster. Flip.

February 10, 2007, 02:24 AM	#38
perpster Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Posts: 185	Mika Mika Pocket Holsters are FANTASTIC.

April 12, 2015, 10:03 PM	#39
Ed Ely Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: Planet Earth Next to Mars Posts: 32	High Noon Pocket Grabber for .38 After eight years of every day use , the grabbing material on this leather holster has worn out! So...back to the factory for a retread job. This holster has served very well with my carry of the S&W 638. __________________ _____________________________________________ Buy more guns, even if you have to put one on lay-a-way.

April 12, 2015, 10:13 PM	#40
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	Over the years, I've regularly carried three different revolvers, a Colt Cobra, S&W M36, and S&W 442 in the same Galco Horsehide Pocket holster and none have suffered any finish wear that I'm able to see. In fact, the only appreciable wear I've noticed was to the left side of the factory rubber grips on the 442 from where it rubbed against the denim on the inside of my jeans pocket. That being said, the Galco Horsehide Pocket holster is rather expensive for what it is and you could probably get one that's just as good for significantly less money. I just already happen to have one and it works well enough that I see no reason to buy something different.

April 12, 2015, 11:00 PM	#41
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Bob Mika. The gun COMES OUT when you need it to. The holster STAYS IN when you need it to! I don't pocket carry much, but I've used my Mika pocket holster to store my 642 in when not in use. It hasn't hurt the finish one bit yet.

April 13, 2015, 04:17 PM	#42
Yankee Doodle Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Posts: 619	Another vote for Bob Mika. Simply the best pocket holster I have ever owned. And over the years, I have owned just about all of them. Fantastic guy to deal with, and NEVER a problem with any of his products.

April 13, 2015, 04:28 PM	#43
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,968	I like the safariland model 25 pocket holster for the few times I pocket carry a J frame.

April 13, 2015, 04:30 PM	#44
afone1 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2011 Posts: 120	Love my Remora with sweat shield.

April 13, 2015, 08:08 PM	#45
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	I vote again for Bob Mika as he is a very small one man (at least used to be) outfit and he's a retired LEO and just an all around classic American entreprener. That combined with the supreme design of his pocket holster is more that enough for me to give my total approval and recommendation of his products.

April 14, 2015, 10:35 AM	#46
Master Blaster Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: One of the original 13 Colonies Posts: 2,281	I have a Kramer and also the old leather desantis which is no longer made. Both are great for my 642 or my model 36. Yes the finish will wear off of your 642 if you pocket carry it every day. The clear coat and the silver paint will wear off the aluminium frame and the cylinder will get shiny spots eventually. this is not a problem as its a pocket carry concealed gun not a bar-b-q gun.

April 14, 2015, 07:09 PM	#47
Pawatch Member Join Date: November 16, 2014 Posts: 38	Uncle Mikes #4 is what I use for my 442. Tried the #3 but the 4 covers the trigger a little more.

April 14, 2015, 08:46 PM	#48
Upstater Junior Member Join Date: March 30, 2013 Posts: 3	I've been using the Uncle Mikes #3 for quite a while now and I like it. It releases my 642 without grabbing, and sticks like glue to my pockets, in all my draw training the holster has never come out with the gun.

April 15, 2015, 08:01 AM	#49
sarge83 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2000 Posts: 426	Mika is the way to go, stays in place and fits great. At various times I have carried a S&W 642, Colt DS, S&W model 49 and S&W model 36 in one with nary a hiccup. Well worth the money!