Most of the time its carried OWB or IWB, even have a couple of inverted shoulder rigs for this. So not to many times in the pocket. Besides like I said, I do more watching now than shooting. I just passed all my .30 caliber rifles except my M1 Carbine over to my son, as my neck can't take the punishment.
Most of the time its carried OWB or IWB, even have a couple of inverted shoulder rigs for this. So not to many times in the pocket. Besides like I said, I do more watching now than shooting. I just passed all my .30 caliber rifles except my M1 Carbine over to my son, as my neck can't take the punishment.
everyone is different .. just don't get along with OWB or IWB ... got a stack of J-frame holsters on my bench. certain ones works very well, but my pocket holster works the simplest. it's a custom pocket holster made by my buddy Al. ...under 1.5 second draw times.
for someone like yourself that's used to carrying a duty rig... any J-frame including steel would feel downright light.
here's two custom holsters by my buddy AL
first is pocket holster designed to not come out
rough side out, smooth inside. only mission is to hide outline and hold pistol in correct orientation for consistent 1.5 second draws
this has got to be world's BEST J-frame pocket holster!!!!!
custom OWB leather holster, switches right or left sides.
for someone like yourself that's used to carrying a duty rig... any J-frame including steel would feel downright light.
here's two custom holsters by my buddy AL
first is pocket holster designed to not come out
rough side out, smooth inside. only mission is to hide outline and hold pistol in correct orientation for consistent 1.5 second draws
this has got to be world's BEST J-frame pocket holster!!!!!
custom OWB leather holster, switches right or left sides.
I've owned and carried both the 642 w/ lock and 442 w/ no lock. I prefer the 442 because the "black" gun is a little more concealable, in my opinion. But, ldp is correct. They are not fun to shoot or practice with so I don't practice with it as much as I should. And learning to effectively and rapdily reload takes a lot of practice. I currently have a 442 and it is great for pocket carry, easy and comfortable concealability but wished I had gone with a steel framed revolver instead. Consequently I almost always carry the G19.
awww... man... 340PD is big time fun to shoot and practice with!!!!!!!!
getting tired of buying .38/.357 ammo ... just scored a .38/.357 change out kit and a few bullets for my Dillon 550 to get costs down
getting tired of buying .38/.357 ammo ... just scored a .38/.357 change out kit and a few bullets for my Dillon 550 to get costs down
everyone is different .. just don't get along with OWB or IWB ... got a stack of J-frame holsters on my bench. certain ones works very well, but my pocket holster works the simplest. it's a custom pocket holster made by my buddy Al. ...under 1.5 second draw times.
for someone like yourself that's used to carrying a duty rig... any J-frame including steel would feel downright light.
here's two custom holsters by my buddy AL
first is pocket holster designed to not come out
rough side out, smooth inside. only mission is to hide outline and hold pistol in correct orientation for consistent 1.5 second draws
this has got to be world's BEST J-frame pocket holster!!!!!
custom OWB leather holster, switches right or left sides.
Very nice rigs you got there!!!
I did a vid of how to load/reload your revolver(Its more for us lefthanded folks). I do plan on doing a few more for the J-frame, an some of my semi-auto's.
everyone is different .. just don't get along with OWB or IWB ... got a stack of J-frame holsters on my bench. certain ones works very well, but my pocket holster works the simplest. it's a custom pocket holster made by my buddy Al. ...under 1.5 second draw times.
for someone like yourself that's used to carrying a duty rig... any J-frame including steel would feel downright light.
here's two custom holsters by my buddy AL
first is pocket holster designed to not come out
rough side out, smooth inside. only mission is to hide outline and hold pistol in correct orientation for consistent 1.5 second draws
this has got to be world's BEST J-frame pocket holster!!!!!
custom OWB leather holster, switches right or left sides.
Galco IWB, Desantis OWB,
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Bianchi 3S for my 3" J-frame
Don Hume French Curve Pocket holster
Nice leather!
how does the Don Hume pocket holster perform?
got a pile of pocket holsters that worked well at first.
after doing a few weeks of EDC duties they all formed to 340PD
started coming with pistol out during practice draws. which of course is unacceptable.
after working with my Buddy AL, came to conclusion all my old holsters was designed to hold revolver securely. which along with looking pretty is not a requirement inside your pocket.
So AL custom fitted 340PD's holster to draw out with next to zero resistance. rough side out to help grab, smooth leather inside to insure low resistance coming out.
new holster's only duty is to conceal outline of revolver and hold 340PD in correct alignment for consistent draws under 1.5 seconds.
new holster has seen about 3 months of EDC duties on my person. If I've got pants on, 340PD has been inside my pocket. holster is now fully formed to 340PD... still performing like a champ with pistol coming out with almost zero resistance.
Al's got a winner design, but too bad he's not making any more for now. He's buried in orders for Cowboy Action Rigs.
how does the Don Hume pocket holster perform?
got a pile of pocket holsters that worked well at first.
after doing a few weeks of EDC duties they all formed to 340PD
started coming with pistol out during practice draws. which of course is unacceptable.
after working with my Buddy AL, came to conclusion all my old holsters was designed to hold revolver securely. which along with looking pretty is not a requirement inside your pocket.
So AL custom fitted 340PD's holster to draw out with next to zero resistance. rough side out to help grab, smooth leather inside to insure low resistance coming out.
new holster's only duty is to conceal outline of revolver and hold 340PD in correct alignment for consistent draws under 1.5 seconds.
new holster has seen about 3 months of EDC duties on my person. If I've got pants on, 340PD has been inside my pocket. holster is now fully formed to 340PD... still performing like a champ with pistol coming out with almost zero resistance.
Al's got a winner design, but too bad he's not making any more for now. He's buried in orders for Cowboy Action Rigs.
Don Hume French Curve Pocket holster
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The Don Hume is designed to stay in the pocket, even though its smooth on the outside, via the small hook at the bottom. Holster it tight enough to keep the revolver secure so it doesn't fall out on its own(there are some out there where when you go to sit down the gun will fall out), it gives a full grip for the draw, an works well for puting in a coat poscket too. I have one of the Uncle Mikes, you just have to be careful when sitting down, as it will dump the gun.
THIS
I personally prefer the Bodyguard series over the Centennials. I like the idea of single action possiblities in a pocket snag-proof package. And before anybody starts up with all the "well, ya know in a self-defense situation..." ********, let me explain. I live out in the sticks. Every now and then an opportunity arrises that might require a single action shot, like various critters and such. Instead of going back to the house to retrieve a .22 rifle or a scattergun, I just use my Jaybird that's already right there in my pocket with me.
The Bodyguard series is also helpfull in teaching a novice revolver shooter. You can fire a few rounds in single action mode, get used to the recoil (there's gonna be a little bit in the Airweights) and find your sights. After that is accomplished, you can then switch over to double action mode for the rest of your training.
But that's just me.
Leighton has tried to convince me that an all steel Jaybird is stronger than one made of beer cans, and yeah, he's probably right. But, I'm not one to load my pockets down with a lot of crap. I had a model 649 all steel humpback once upon a time. I toted it DAILY for about a week or two, plenty of time for my kiester to become accustomed to it's weight, but I always felt that extra heft of just a few mere ounces in my front pocket.
Finally after almost two weeks, I swapped out the 649 for my beloved model 38 Airweight Bodyguard. My ol' corpse said, "AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" and I've been carrying it ever since.
The J frame wasn't meant to be a primary weapon. Oh sure, it's been dubbed the "Chief's Special" and many chiefs and dicks carried one as their primary but that was back in the day when we didn't have the stupid kids everywhere that'll kill you over a handfull of pocket change and a half a pack of cigarettes like they will today.
But, I'll go on to say that I too am guilty of pocket totin' just my ol' Bodyguard and not "holstering up" with a full size pistola in an IWB or OWB holster during this time of the year when it's a 157 degrees in the shade!
