Pocket holster for 2” J-frame?

[jtcarm]

Looking for recommendations for a pocket holster for a 2” J-frame. Something I can stuff in a pocket when donning my regular carry gear is a bit much, like working out in the yard, or as a BUG.

Thanks!

[blues]

Lots of choices...

Aholster...Mika...Uncle Mike's and others.

Depends on whether you want something like kydex, (Aholster), or something more compliant, (Mika, Uncle Mike's etc)

[RJ]

Been pretty happy with the Desantis Nemesis for my Ruger LCR .38.

[Lon]

Aholster

[Willard]

Best IMHO: Kramer, A-Holster, Mika, Simply Rugged, & Safariland 25. As blues said depends on what material you prefer.

[JCN]

Looking for recommendations for a pocket holster for a 2” J-frame. Something I can stuff in a pocket when donning my regular carry gear is a bit much, like working out in the yard, or as a BUG.

Thanks!

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This is an Aholster Backbone with a 2” UL856

[camsdaddy]

I will add to the A holster and Mika suggestion. I really like the A holster backbone. I have one for my 60 and my 642. I like the Mika as well but it is bulkier.

[Leroy Suggs]

PCS Blackbird or Aholster.

[fatdog]

Mika for me, I determined all the "push off" designs that need your thumb to participate do not work well on my draw, but that is a personal thing.

[BillSWPA]

Another vote for Aholster, which is currently the best pocket holster I have ever used. I suggest wrapping some moleskin around the pocket hook by the rear sight so that it extends a short distance past the end of the hook.


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[Blades]

From reading everything I could find on P-F I have a Mika and an A-Holster.

[JAH 3rd]

I use an Uncle Mike's size 3 pocket holster. It is made of fabric. Stays in my pocket when revolver is drawn. Never had an issue with it. It is cheap enough to buy and if you don't like it, you aren't out much money. I like it. It was available locally and that was my initial reason for buying it.

[blues]

I use an Uncle Mike's size 3 pocket holster. It is made of fabric. Stays in my pocket when revolver is drawn. Never had an issue with it. It is cheap enough to buy and if you don't like it, you aren't out much money. I like it. It was available locally and that was my initial reason for buying it.

I have one as well. Bought it on Amazon for around $10 or less a few years ago.

I rarely pocket carry, but it was serviceable when called upon, and it currently sees service protecting the gun when I lock up the J in the safe upon leaving home. (A G26 or 19 accompanies me when I depart the home environs.)

[Screwball]

I can’t do my 642 in a traditional pocket. My hands are too big to get around the gun and through the pocket. Had the same issue with my LCP, and stuck with a rear pocket holster for that.

That being said, I do pocket carry my 642 with LaserMax weapon light in a cargo pocket. JEA Custom did a custom cargo pocket holster for me… along the lines of my P938 DM Bullard cargo pocket holster. Stays oriented in the pocket, and when I go to draw… same place, every time. Holster fits well in most of the cargo pockets I’ve put it in, and tends to stay in on the draw.

JEA also did an ankle holster for the same setup (642 with LaserMax) that was attached to a Galco carrier. Very happy with both… as I don’t like having to pull the light off for certain holsters.

[Whiskey_Bravo]

The Safariland ones are cheap and effective. Especially for coat pocket carry. I got turned onto them by members here and have been very happy overall.

[Duelist]

Aholster, Desantis Nemesis, Mika.

Galco horsehide gets an honorable mention.

[BillSWPA]

For those who like the DeSantis Nemesis, take a look at the Super Fly. The anti-print panel does help.


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[SAWBONES]

I've had J-frame pocket holsters from Lou Alessi, DeSantis, Robert Mika and several others.

Overall, I think the A-Holster Backbone the best, and it's definitely the lightest and least thick due to the cylinder cutout.

I think enough of them that I have left-hand and right-hand examples for both the 2" J-Frame and the Ruger LCR.

[LJP]

I have tried A-Holster, Blue Force Gear, Safariland, Desantis, and Pocket Concealment Systems. By far, the best for me has been PCS. With that said, I am small statured, and have commensurately small pockets. So pocket carry is a distinct challenge for me. YMMV.

[SAWBONES]

Pocket Concealment Systems is top quality (I have their French Curve for the 1 7/8" S&W snubbie).

From my perspective, the trouble is that, as with all leather pocket holsters, the thickness in the pocket interferes with effective concealment.

YMMV, of course.

[Leroy Suggs]

Pocket Concealment Systems is top quality (I have their French Curve for the 1 7/8" S&W snubbie).

From my perspective, the trouble is that, as with all leather pocket holsters, the thickness in the pocket interferes with effective concealment.

YMMV, of course.


The pocket Concealment System leather pocket holsters are thinner than holsters like the Nemisis, Mika, etc.
Nearly as thin as the Aholster.
Leather thickness is .100

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[SAWBONES]

Mine's nowhere near that thin! If that's current construction, I agree it's much less bulky than the one I have.
(Mine's pretty old.)

[Leroy Suggs]

Mine's nowhere near that thin! If that's current construction, I agree it's much less bulky than the one I have.
(Mine's pretty old.)

43 is couple years old 26 is a few months

With pistol inserted the 43 PCS is 1.175 wide the Nemesis is 1.265.
The PCS 26 is 1.300 with pistol inserted. The Aholster is 1.285.

[ssb]

Of all the ones I’ve tried, the three which worked best were the Kramer, the Mika, and the Uncle Mike’s #3.

[Vista461]

I’ve been using a Blackhawk #3 with the tan Tecgrip outer. Sticky enough to always stay in the pocket and for less than $20 I figured what the heck. Basically the same as the Uncle Mike’s I think, except maybe stickier.

[4given]

I've been using Sticky Holsters for most of my pocket pistols including J frame Airweight snubbies. Fast draw and very comfortable

[Irelander]

PCS Blackbird or Aholster.

This is how I roll with my 642.

[idahojess]

I like the Uncle Mikes number 3, but another option that is a cheap investment, and that works well in my Carharts is the Tuff Products holster. It has a very rigid feel, for nylon, and forms quite nicely.

https://tuffproducts.com/5075-jr-roo-pocket-holster/

[Amp]

I've been using a Kramer for years and am very happy with it.

[Cory]

I have an AHolster Backbone, and a Smith 637 without hammer spur. I'm 6ft, 200lbs. I wear regular jeans. Cheap walmart "George" brand 36x32. I wear wrangler shorts, in a 36 waist.

I absolutely can't carry in the pocket. The holster/gun prints incredibly bad, and at times the handle can even appear with the shorts. There is not even the illusion of concealment. I'd be really happy to find a way to carry in my regular clothes, but it seems without spending a fortune on Duluth pants (which I suspect wouldn't work too well in the Florida heat) pocket carry is a no go outside of dress clothes for me. And I honestly haven't tried it with dress pants, that may not work either.

[Leroy Suggs]

I have an AHolster Backbone, and a Smith 637 without hammer spur. I'm 6ft, 200lbs. I wear regular jeans. Cheap walmart "George" brand 36x32. I wear wrangler shorts, in a 36 waist.

I absolutely can't carry in the pocket. The holster/gun prints incredibly bad, and at times the handle can even appear with the shorts. There is not even the illusion of concealment. I'd be really happy to find a way to carry in my regular clothes, but it seems without spending a fortune on Duluth pants (which I suspect wouldn't work too well in the Florida heat) pocket carry is a no go outside of dress clothes for me. And I honestly haven't tried it with dress pants, that may not work either.

Jeans are your problem. Just about any brand jean will print like a mofo.
Pants like Dockers, cargos. etc,are what you need.

I wear Lee Wyoming cargo pants and shorts and Lee comfort kakis.
No problem in any way pocket carrying.

Heres a pic with a G26 in the Lee cargos. And they are not as hot as jeans, nor are they expensive.


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[snow white]

For anyone interested here is a rough size comparison between a pretty standard fabric pocket holster (Blackhawk) and the kydex Aholster.
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[Irelander]

I have an AHolster Backbone, and a Smith 637 without hammer spur. I'm 6ft, 200lbs. I wear regular jeans. Cheap walmart "George" brand 36x32. I wear wrangler shorts, in a 36 waist.

I absolutely can't carry in the pocket. The holster/gun prints incredibly bad, and at times the handle can even appear with the shorts. There is not even the illusion of concealment. I'd be really happy to find a way to carry in my regular clothes, but it seems without spending a fortune on Duluth pants (which I suspect wouldn't work too well in the Florida heat) pocket carry is a no go outside of dress clothes for me. And I honestly haven't tried it with dress pants, that may not work either.

I wear the Duluth Weekender jeans or their 40 Grit khakis. Not too expensive and have very deep pockets. Certainly deep enough for a J frame.

[Up1911Fan]

I like the Kramer, have one for each pocket.

[mikey357]

This is how I roll with my 642.

Me three...

[titsonritz]

The Safariland ones are cheap and effective. Especially for coat pocket carry. I got turned onto them by members here and have been very happy overall.

But they are hard on the finish so hope it is a stainless J-frame.

In addition to the SL 25, I've tried the Kramer, Desantis Nemesis, Galco, Uncle Mikes, Remora and Mika. Mika is my favorite, carries my 442 with CT LG-405 everyday in my front pocket.

[Outpost75]

Mika can make a pocket holster for a 4" K-frame which can be sewn into the hand warmer pocket of a Filson Packer coat or Carhart barn coat.

[Half Moon]

Mika can make a pocket holster for a 4" K-frame which can be sewn into the hand warmer pocket of a Filson Packer coat or Carhart barn coat.

Only pocket holster maker that listed the Model 12 snub. Really nice guy and a good product.

[Outpost75]

Only pocket holster maker that listed the Model 12 snub. Really nice guy and a good product.

He has made a half dozen strange ones for me. Including a 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless and a 1934 Beretta .380

[Half Moon]

He has made a half dozen strange ones for me. Including a 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless and a 1934 Beretta .380

:-)

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[mtnbkr]

Back when I was regularly pocket carrying j-frames, I tried a bunch of pocket holsters. Leather, Kydex, various fabric-based ones, etc. The only ones I found that worked well for me were the Uncle Mikes and Desantis Nemesis. I preferred a holster that conformed to me and the gun and flexed around movement. The Uncle Mikes were cheaper and available at places like Walmart if you needed a quick replacement.

Chris

[Dog Face Gremlin]

Another vote for Aholster, which is currently the best pocket holster I have ever used. I suggest wrapping some moleskin around the pocket hook by the rear sight so that it extends a short distance past the end of the hook.


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Why do you feel that is necessary.........just wonderin'.

[Ndbbm]

Why do you feel that is necessary.........just wonderin'.

I think some of the corners were a little pointy and eating pants pockets. The mole skin fixed that. For what it’s worth, I have two Aholster backbones and neither had that issue.

Jason

[Jamie]

Why do you feel that is necessary.........just wonderin'.


Not answering for BillSWPA but I have 3 A-Holsters, 2 J/LCR and 1 for a slime 9mm Shield that I purchased in 2018. I carry my .38 LCR in one daily.
When I purchased mine in 2018 they had a very sharp point to the hook and it would tear up a pocket. I just took an emery board to it an sanded it down. Still works great and hooks solidly with a slight forward push motion when drawing imho.

I thought I read on here where A-Holster has lessened that sharp point on later models.

[blues]

I simply sanded down the pointy projection on my Aholster, and Bill followed suit after I mentioned doing so. Then he found that he liked wrapping them with moleskin for either added protection or additional grip in the pocket.

Mine was perfect after a couple of minutes with some sandpaper. This was done a few years ago.

[BillSWPA]

Why do you feel that is necessary.........just wonderin'.

I apologize for the delay in response, but I have been unable to get to the forum for most of last weekend.

There are two ways to avoid showing the gun in the pocket: to minimize the total bulk, or to disguise the bulk as something else. The Aholster is the best holster I’ve ever seen at the former. It adds almost no bulk to the total package that must be concealed.

The shape of the bottom of the holster, which curves upward to correspond to the typical shape of a pocket, and slightly inward to correspond to the shape of a thigh, keeps the gun in a vertical orientation. Many other holsters use a straight bottom. The bottom corner under the grip of the gun pushes against the bottom of the fabric, canting the gun and causing a much bigger bulge in the pocket. A few very expensive pocket holsters create this problem.

The level of retention is correct, keeping the gun in the holster and the trigger area completely protected, while also quickly separating from the gun during a draw. A pocket holster should not have the same level of retention as a holster, which is connected to a belt. Although I never place anything else in the same pocket, the guns I pocket carry have short, light triggers, which must be protected by the holster.

Either the hook under the grip or the hook adjacent to the rear sight, can catch the lip of the pockets who help separate the gun from the holster. Unfortunately, the hook by the rear sight is also good at punching holes in pockets. I wrap a couple of layers of Moleskin around this hook, which eliminates this problem, while still permitting it to perform this function perfectly. The cylinder of rolled foam extends a short distance past the end of the hook. I do this even with the newer style of blunted hook.

The Aholster with a P365 is the first combination I have seen above a tiny .32 or .380 which I would consider NPE worthy depending on the choice of dress slacks. I also have these holsters for a G26, which is a very good test of a pocket holster’s ability to keep the gun concealed.

[Dog Face Gremlin]

Front pockets aside.....what about rear pants pocket....same.

[BillSWPA]

Front pockets aside.....what about rear pants pocket....same.

For rear pocket carry I suggest looking at SouthNarc’s posts on this page of this thread:

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?59160-The-Patterned-Compliance-Pistol/page28

[Dog Face Gremlin]

Just arrived... my A holster "Backbone" today for front pocket carry...S&W Mod. 36.....this design is genius, couldn't be happier with the holster...disappears in my front jeans pocket....does exactly what it's described to do.....get one, ya won't be sorry.

[Shawn Dodson]

I fitted one of my .327 LCRs with a Hamre Forge Hook grip. This is how I pocket carry it in my Levi's. An untucked shirt conceals it. It doesn't shift unless I manually move it and it's very comfortable, especially when sitting. I forget it's there.

When carrying a revolver, I carry an LCP II .22 LR in a Desantis Nemesis in my back pocket as a BUG.

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