Best holster for coat pocket carry J frame............

[Dog Face Gremlin]

Lookin' for some help here for carryin' a S&W J frame in a coat side pocket....which holster would you recommend.....thanks.

[PNWTO]

Lookin' for some help here for carryin' a S&W J frame in a coat side pocket....which holster would you recommend.....thanks.

I’m partial to Mika for most “pocket” things but, if the coat pocket is large enough then the Force Option pocket holster from Wilderness seems solids. And designed by a great guy.

[Craig_AR]

I am a big fan of Robert Mika's custom made holsters (https://mikaspocketholsters.com). Been using them with my J-frame for over a decade. I say them (plural) because I have a round cut and a square cut, using the one that best fits the pocket I will have it in.

Robert is a retired cop who first made them for himself, then making them for others on the force when they saw how well his personal one worked. Big plusses: grippy surface on outside so it stays in the pocket when you draw; formed to stay open when empty so you can re-holster with one hand, placing the J-frame back into your pocket. No more stripping the holster from the gun when it comes out of the pocket, or having to slide the holster back onto the gun before returning them to your pocket together.

[Craig_AR]

Robert makes each one custom for the order, so there may be a delay until he gets to yours. He is a great gentleman, offering personal service. Also, he marks the inside of the product specifically for you.

[Screwball]

I had JEA Custom do a cargo pocket holster for my J-frame with LaserMax weapon light. Keeps the gun positioned at 90° in the pocket. Would be good for a coat pocket, judging it is wide enough.

Also did an ankle holster with Galco base for the gun and light. Awesome work!

[Dog Face Gremlin]

I am a big fan of Robert Mika's custom made holsters (https://mikaspocketholsters.com). Been using them with my J-frame for over a decade. I say them (plural) because I have a round cut and a square cut, using the one that best fits the pocket I will have it in.

Robert is a retired cop who first made them for himself, then making them for others on the force when they saw how well his personal one worked. Big plusses: grippy surface on outside so it stays in the pocket when you draw; formed to stay open when empty so you can re-holster with one hand, placing the J-frame back into your pocket. No more stripping the holster from the gun when it comes out of the pocket, or having to slide the holster back onto the gun before returning them to your pocket together.

IYO......round or square for coat pocket..

[Half Moon]

IYO......round or square for coat pocket..

Not Craig_AR but really it depends on the shape, size, and geometry of the coat pocket.

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[blues]

I prefer the Mika for a coat pocket...but an Aholster for a pants pocket.

[PD Sgt.]

Personally I have always had good results with a DeSantis Nemesis. I use it with top coats when in a suit, all the way to one of the rear pockets on a cycling jersey on rides through sketchy parts of town to get to the country.

I have always wanted to try a Mika, but never really had the need to replace the Nemesis.

[CraigS]

The Nemesis is very good for a square bottom pocket. I have several. I had also been looking at ones like this w/ the mag pouch.
https://www.amazon.com/Active-Pro-Gear-Concealed-Non-Slip/dp/B086K5ZJDD/ref=sr_1_56?adgrpid=1346902308735439&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.F8uZ7p4lTl4hABt8xbs8ME3H9hDxlxGyv hbCVtMh0RuvT8FfbiJIDtGezfC902LpWc9SHdyOWr6wilbqThy hp_wywV4HJz2wLwiRJZTgyXdeAxu5jsIJ4Q68WEoi2UT7Wj8Kg HCDw7JsLehfG9OPKaeua0swOeHxIExHP2Fb7UuUh_2pY5hf8E1 1_fpeQblkJAPylESJsz4JaSEz6lvNomeGBahgZOiNK79f3kPFB 9vXz2ibSAdUERbIcchKjLdYZC2lKmu12hSf4jqQueC3FlYqP4Z 9LK26BFupFDR_y7Q.ssuuHp07c2QqDTYZjvvi_UCntOwwAU5kN dYe2joKtGY&dib_tag=se&hvadid=84181673537685&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=71658&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-84181741465936%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=9441_13552486&keywords=pocket+holsters+for+concealed+carry&qid=1709817965&sr=8-56
Thinking use it w/o the mag just for the extra width to keep the gun vertical. I have not tried it though since I do so little pocket carry any more.

[Navin Johnson]

I prefer the Mika for a coat pocket...but an Aholster for a pants pocket.

Standard or backbone?

[blues]

Standard or backbone?

I've never tried the backbone...but most everyone seems to like them. I don't personally feel I'm missing anything with the standard model in my usage.
(Generally Duluth Fire Flex cargo pants and shorts.)

[Chuck Whitlock]

Standard or backbone?

Not Blues, but I have 3 backbones. Understand that if it's warm, you're going to have sweat/condensation (I'm in a humid AO) beaded up on the exposed part of the cylinder that's against your thigh. One reason that my pocket wheelies are nickel or stainless.