Recommend me a J frame IWB holster...

Site Notices

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Recommend me a J frame IWB holster...

Posted: 8/30/2016 8:12:24 AM EDT

Looking for an IWB holster (preferably hybrid) for a Smith & Wesson J frame, 442 to be specific. I've tried CrossBreed and don't like them so that's right out. Found a DeSantis Intruder online for cheap but I'm not too impressed. What else it out there?

Posted: 8/30/2016 9:02:38 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
Looking for an IWB holster (preferably hybrid) for a Smith & Wesson J frame, 442 to be specific. I've tried CrossBreed and don't like them so that's right out. Found a DeSantis Intruder online for cheap but I'm not too impressed. What else it out there?

View Quote

I use a Galco Summer Special. Works Great

Like this one.

" />

Posted: 8/30/2016 9:11:57 AM EDT

[#2]

Quote History

Quoted:
I use a Galco Summer Special. Works Great

Like this one.

http://<a href=http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x113/badam0112/Galcosummercomfort.jpg</a>" />

View Quote View All Quotes

View All Quotes

Quote History

Quoted:

Quoted:

Looking for an IWB holster (preferably hybrid) for a Smith & Wesson J frame, 442 to be specific. I've tried CrossBreed and don't like them so that's right out. Found a DeSantis Intruder online for cheap but I'm not too impressed. What else it out there?

I use a Galco Summer Special. Works Great

Like this one.

http://<a href=http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x113/badam0112/Galcosummercomfort.jpg</a>" />

Available on Amazon. Might have to check that out...

Posted: 8/30/2016 9:27:13 AM EDT

[#3]

Quote History

Quoted:

Available on Amazon. Might have to check that out...

View Quote View All Quotes

View All Quotes

Quote History

Quoted:

Quoted:
Looking for an IWB holster (preferably hybrid) for a Smith & Wesson J frame, 442 to be specific. I've tried CrossBreed and don't like them so that's right out. Found a DeSantis Intruder online for cheap but I'm not too impressed. What else it out there?

I use a Galco Summer Special. Works Great

Like this one.

http://<a href=http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x113/badam0112/Galcosummercomfort.jpg</a>" />

Available on Amazon. Might have to check that out...

Its what I use for my M&P 340.

Works great.

Might also check eBay. People sell used holsters on there CHEAP.

I have way too many holster because of them. And substantially better deals for barely used.

Posted: 8/30/2016 12:22:39 PM EDT

[#4]

I know Alien Gear is making IWB holsters for revolvers now

Posted: 8/30/2016 6:16:25 PM EDT

[#5]

I have some leather cheapo off Ebay for $10. Works fine.

Posted: 8/30/2016 7:50:26 PM EDT

[#6]

I like my Garrett Industries Silent Thunder.

Posted: 8/31/2016 7:46:17 AM EDT

[#7]

Quote History

Quoted:

I know Alien Gear is making IWB holsters for revolvers now

View Quote

I should have also said absolutely no Alien Gear.

Posted: 9/3/2016 5:28:17 PM EDT

[#8]

Quote History

Quoted:
I use a Galco Summer Special. Works Great

Like this one.

http://<a href=http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x113/badam0112/Galcosummercomfort.jpg</a>" />

View Quote View All Quotes

View All Quotes

Quote History

Quoted:

Quoted:

Looking for an IWB holster (preferably hybrid) for a Smith & Wesson J frame, 442 to be specific. I've tried CrossBreed and don't like them so that's right out. Found a DeSantis Intruder online for cheap but I'm not too impressed. What else it out there?

I use a Galco Summer Special. Works Great

Like this one.

http://<a href=http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x113/badam0112/Galcosummercomfort.jpg</a>" />

I use this also.

Posted: 9/4/2016 7:48:40 AM EDT

[#9]

Ordered a Summer Special. Too thick. Immediately returned it.

Posted: 9/4/2016 10:01:52 AM EDT

[#10]

I just purchased this one and it seems fine. thin holds gun well and is small.
Bianchi 57 Remedy

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/794964/bianchi-57-remedy-outside-the-waistband-holster-right-hand-smith-and-wesson-j-frame-leather

Posted: 9/8/2016 9:09:01 AM EDT

[#11]

Desantis Flex-tuk is what I'm looking at for mine. Offset clip to keep thickness down.

Posted: 9/21/2016 3:07:16 PM EDT

[#12]

I really like my F.I.S.T K1 in ultra-thin kydex. When this one wears out I'm replacing it with the version with a sweat guard.

I also have a Garrity Gunleather that has the clip offset from the cylinder (over the trigger area) that is nice also.

The FIST gets worn a little bit more but they both get worn regularly AIWB.

Cheers!
-JC

ETA: The Garrity is called the IN-CONSPICUOUS I.W.B..

Posted: 9/21/2016 5:26:44 PM EDT

[#13]

Quote History

Quoted:
I really like my F.I.S.T K1 in ultra-thin kydex. When this one wears out I'm replacing it with the version with a sweat guard.

I also have a Garrity Gunleather that has the clip offset from the cylinder (over the trigger area) that is nice also.

The FIST gets worn a little bit more but they both get worn regularly AIWB.

Cheers!
-JC

ETA: The Garrity is called the IN-CONSPICUOUS I.W.B..

View Quote

FIST Holsters K1 is the best I've found for appendix.

I use them for G43, Shield, J frames, LCR

Posted: 9/21/2016 6:58:51 PM EDT

[#14]

I use this for IWB: Allen Company Holsters But more often than not, I pocket carry with a Galco leather pocket holster

Posted: 9/21/2016 10:10:00 PM EDT

[#15]

Well, I've been running the Intruder and it's turned out to be pretty good. Of course, I did also order a Milt Sparks VM2 a few weeks ago...

Posted: 9/21/2016 11:04:47 PM EDT

[#16]

I have a blade tech klip it iwb for a j frame. I like it. Super thin. But it's not a hybrid.

Posted: 9/21/2016 11:15:44 PM EDT

[#17]

J-frame ? . . . front pocket nemesis rig

If I'm gonna IWB, it's gonna be bigger than a J-frame.

might as well step up to a glock19/23, M&P, CZ P-07, etc.

Posted: 9/27/2016 9:13:22 AM EDT

[#18]

I use a SideGuard IWB, tuckable for my 637. I've found it to be very comfortable.

Posted: 10/7/2016 11:02:49 AM EDT

[#19]

Quote History

Quoted:
I have a blade tech klip it iwb for a j frame. I like it. Super thin. But it's not a hybrid.

View Quote

+1, carry it AIWB. Works fine.

Posted: 10/7/2016 9:36:13 PM EDT

[#20]

Phlster city wide special holster. comfortable and practical.

Posted: 10/9/2016 8:56:15 PM EDT

[#21]

I carry a 442 in a Galco Tuck -n-go. I normally prefer kydex, but you can't beat this holster for comfort. I actually run with it IWB very comfortably. Fairly inexpensive too(~$25). They make it with a J-Hook, as well as standard belt clips, though I think the two might have different names.