Comments on: Best holsters for a S&W J-Frame Revolver?

By: subgenius

subgenius — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:18:55 +0000

it is such a matter of personal choice there is no way to answer. It would be like buying boots that fit me and giving them to you. Talk to your retailer and see if you can try some different styles. If all else fails have one custom made. Many Upholstery shops, saddle makers and boot makers have the tools materials and know how.

By: wolfie487

wolfie487 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:45:29 +0000

all the above answers are good but i would try your local police supply store that way you can actually see,touch,feel,and try different holsters. they are the experts if the field and know what works and what does not. my second choice would be try a sporting goods store that carries holsters

By: Christopher H

Christopher H — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:21:30 +0000

Most folks that carry regularly end up with a draw full of holsters and don’t really like any of them but have some they can live with. IWB holsters are good but work best for a flatter auto pistol than they do for a revolver, (IMHO). However I would look at the offering from Kramer, Galco, El Paso Saddlery, and Mitch Rosen. These are not inexpensive makers but they offer some very fine holsters. I’m rather fond of Kramer as they use horsehide which hold it shape better. For an IWB, a Kramer will simply not collapse when the pistol is removed and you can re holster with one hand and they do this without any metallic support on the holster.

Good luck!

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:56:19 +0000

I have a uncle mikes pocket holster, but a word of caution. Unless you wear pants that are very baggy it will definitely “print”, its hard to hide that cylinder. and the shape is unmistakable. Ive had my best luck with IWB “in the waist band” holsters and like both Galco’s under cover model (allows you to tuck you shirt over it and into the pants, completely concealing the piece) and Don Hume’s with belt clip. the belt clip works as long as your shirt or jacket will cover it. Ive tried ankle holsters and just can not get comfortable with that style of carry.

By: kato outdoors

kato outdoors — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:53:07 +0000

Your best bet is to get on the web and check out FIST in NYC. They have the best selection that I have seen anywhere, they have a lot of knowledge on what works and what holster is the best one for your situation and body type. The holsters that they make are for that particular model that you have and they fit just right