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.

 

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

 

Please also consider pocket carry.,
especially front pocket.

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

Ed

 

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!

 

Thanks all so far for the recommendations.

 

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!