Holster for S&W 642 "J" Frame Revolver? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Jettubby · 01-07-2007, 05:21 PM

Considering a 642 J-frame for ultimate concealment and a lightweight option in warm or business clothing. I normally use a CTAC slide for my other pistols but thinking that might be a bit too much for the small 642. I'm definitly looking for an IWB for the 3:30/4 o'clock position. Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Chewie146 · 01-08-2007, 05:45 AM

I carried my two revolvers and my current Kel-Tec in those little cheap Uncle Mike's sock holsters. They're like 15 bucks and are a good enough IWB for most carry. Recently, I picked up an ankle holster from Uncle Mike's. It'll take some getting used to if you go that route, but I haven't looked back. It's not my only way to carry, but I use it often, especially in warm weather.

bd · 01-08-2007, 06:59 AM

I've been using a Don Hume 715M IWB for several years to carry my S&W mod 49 J frame and it's been a good holster for the purpose.

http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H715

The clip is strong and the holster carries well with good belt. It sits deep into the waistline, which is important to me, with a short barrelled gun they tend to get top heavy and floppy if the holster doesn't put the weight low. It's easy on and off - and is comfortable.

My all steel j-frame will be a good bit heavier than the 642, but I don't notice it after I get it warmed up. I'd say this is a good choice for a good price.

bd

**Ed Ely** · 01-08-2007, 07:18 AM

Please also consider pocket carry.,
especially front pocket.

High Noon makes a 'Pocket Grabber'
that serves very well with the J frames.

Ed

blefferd · 01-08-2007, 08:33 AM

i carry my 642 in a High Noon Pocket Grabber or OWB in a High Noon Topless in Horse Hide. the OWB is defently the most comfrotable ive ever carried.

www.highnoonholsters.com check um out long wait but very well worth it IMO! they have some holsters ready to ship to!

Jettubby · 01-08-2007, 05:16 PM

Thanks all so far for the recommendations.

Polymerhead · 01-08-2007, 06:52 PM

You may want to consider a clipdraw for it. The new design for the j-frame seems to be improved over previous models. It would sit perfectly at 3:30 it would seem.

When I carry the j-frame, it's almost always in the right front pocket. If I'm going on a trip where I'll be in a car, I use a Bianchi accumold belt slide and carry crossdraw. Makes drawing from a car very easy!

01-07-2007, 05:21 PM	#1
Jettubby XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "Blink...and you're mine!" Posts: 1,910	Holster for S&W 642 "J" Frame Revolver? Considering a 642 J-frame for ultimate concealment and a lightweight option in warm or business clothing. I normally use a CTAC slide for my other pistols but thinking that might be a bit too much for the small 642. I'm definitly looking for an IWB for the 3:30/4 o'clock position. Any recommendations? Thanks, __________________ T "You can come along peacefully or you don't have to come along at all". - Sonny Crockett "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln "My 1911 is better than your 911."

01-08-2007, 05:45 AM	#2
Chewie146 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Alamos Posts: 727	I carried my two revolvers and my current Kel-Tec in those little cheap Uncle Mike's sock holsters. They're like 15 bucks and are a good enough IWB for most carry. Recently, I picked up an ankle holster from Uncle Mike's. It'll take some getting used to if you go that route, but I haven't looked back. It's not my only way to carry, but I use it often, especially in warm weather. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- "Beware the man with one gun..." Befriend the man with 30?

01-08-2007, 08:33 AM	#5
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,442	i carry my 642 in a High Noon Pocket Grabber or OWB in a High Noon Topless in Horse Hide. the OWB is defently the most comfrotable ive ever carried. www.highnoonholsters.com check um out long wait but very well worth it IMO! they have some holsters ready to ship to! __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

01-08-2007, 05:16 PM	#6
Jettubby XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "Blink...and you're mine!" Posts: 1,910	Thanks all so far for the recommendations. __________________ T "You can come along peacefully or you don't have to come along at all". - Sonny Crockett "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln "My 1911 is better than your 911."

01-08-2007, 06:52 PM	#7
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,399	You may want to consider a clipdraw for it. The new design for the j-frame seems to be improved over previous models. It would sit perfectly at 3:30 it would seem. When I carry the j-frame, it's almost always in the right front pocket. If I'm going on a trip where I'll be in a car, I use a Bianchi accumold belt slide and carry crossdraw. Makes drawing from a car very easy! __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

01-08-2007, 06:59 AM	#3
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	I've been using a Don Hume 715M IWB for several years to carry my S&W mod 49 J frame and it's been a good holster for the purpose. http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H715 The clip is strong and the holster carries well with good belt. It sits deep into the waistline, which is important to me, with a short barrelled gun they tend to get top heavy and floppy if the holster doesn't put the weight low. It's easy on and off - and is comfortable. My all steel j-frame will be a good bit heavier than the 642, but I don't notice it after I get it warmed up. I'd say this is a good choice for a good price. bd

01-08-2007, 07:18 AM	#4
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,646 Blog Entries: 1	Please also consider pocket carry., especially front pocket. High Noon makes a 'Pocket Grabber' that serves very well with the J frames. Ed

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