Best pocket holster for a Smith & Wesson J Frame?


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HawaiianHippie asked:

S&W 642, 1 7/8" barrel, 38 sp +p

I want either an inside-the-waistband or a pocket holster. Obviously, this is my CCW gun. I'd prefer not to spend a lot of money trying out holsters, so which one works best for you?

I've found a front pocket holster to be my best choice of carry for my S&W J Frame. It's almost always accessible (even for being seated in the car), and I can carry it with me almost anywhere without being noticed. Some holster makers offer both a front and rear pocket model, but I found the rear pocket model to be too bulky with a J frame. Front pocket works great for me with either jeans, khakis, or cargo shorts.

If you are shopping for a front pocket holster for a J frame, see what you can find below:

 
USA MADE Gun Holster SUEDE Front Pocket 4 Kel Tec 380
USA MADE Gun Holster SUEDE Front Pocket 4 Kel Tec 380
Paypal   US $9.99
USA MADE Gun Holster Front Pocket 4 Ruger LCP W Lazer
USA MADE Gun Holster Front Pocket 4 Ruger LCP W Lazer
Paypal   US $9.99
NAA 22LR Discontinued Derringer Pocket Holster
NAA 22LR Discontinued Derringer Pocket Holster
Paypal   US $44.00
New Bianchi 3S Pistol Pocket Leather Holster Tan 15 RH
New Bianchi 3S Pistol Pocket Leather Holster Tan 15 RH
Paypal   US $76.99
Cobra X24 Pocket Holster SW J FR 2 1 8 Rev
Cobra X24 Pocket Holster SW J FR 2 1 8 Rev
Paypal   US $19.95
Leather Pocket Holster for Ruger LCP Kel Tec P3AT TCP
Leather Pocket Holster for Ruger LCP Kel Tec P3AT TCP
Paypal   US $15.00
Leather Pocket Wallet Holster for Ruger LCP P3AT TCP
Leather Pocket Wallet Holster for Ruger LCP P3AT TCP
Paypal   US $15.00
USA MADE Gun Holster SUEDE Front Pocket 4 Ruger LCP
USA MADE Gun Holster SUEDE Front Pocket 4 Ruger LCP
Paypal   US $11.99
Taurus 738 TCP Ambidextrous Pocket Holster
Taurus 738 TCP Ambidextrous Pocket Holster
Paypal   US $10.50
Leather Front Pocket Holster fits Diamondback DB 380
Leather Front Pocket Holster fits Diamondback DB 380
Paypal   US $29.95
MOLDED LEATHER CONCEALED POCKET HOLSTER FOR MANY GUNS
MOLDED LEATHER CONCEALED POCKET HOLSTER FOR MANY GUNS
Paypal   US $31.06
CONCEAL ANKLE GUN HOLSTER FOR SNUB COLT POCKET POSITIVE
CONCEAL ANKLE GUN HOLSTER FOR SNUB COLT POCKET POSITIVE
Paypal   US $23.99
RUGER LCP AMBI POCKET HOLSTER WITH V TWIN CONCHO
RUGER LCP AMBI POCKET HOLSTER WITH V TWIN CONCHO
Paypal   US $28.99
RUGER LCP AMBI POCKET HOLSTER WITH TEXAS STAR CONCHO
RUGER LCP AMBI POCKET HOLSTER WITH TEXAS STAR CONCHO
Paypal   US $17.99
CONCEALED LEATHER POCKET PISTOL HOLSTER
CONCEALED LEATHER POCKET PISTOL HOLSTER
Paypal   US $15.00
HR VEST POCKET 1 1 8IN REV IWB HOLSTER 68 8
HR VEST POCKET 1 1 8IN REV IWB HOLSTER 68 8
Paypal   US $22.95
COLT POCKET LITE LEATHER BELT SLIDE RIGHT HOLSTER 09R
COLT POCKET LITE LEATHER BELT SLIDE RIGHT HOLSTER 09R
Paypal   US $26.95
POCKET HOLSTER FOR KELTEC P3AT RUGER LCP TAURUS 380
POCKET HOLSTER FOR KELTEC P3AT RUGER LCP TAURUS 380
Paypal   US $10.50
Front Pocket Holster 4 Beretta Tomcat 2021950 Series
Front Pocket Holster 4 Beretta Tomcat 2021950 Series
Paypal   US $29.95
BAYARD POCKET AUTO inside pant holster right hand 74nr
BAYARD POCKET AUTO inside pant holster right hand 74nr
Paypal   US $15.95

1 Response to Best pocket holster for a Smith & Wesson J Frame?

  1. wuxxler

    Don Hume makes a great pocket holster for the 642. If you want an ankle holster, check out Uncle Mikes.

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