Pocket Holster for S&W 442?

[willbdavis]

I'm looking for a pocket holster for a Smith & Wesson 442.

I want something I can use just when wearing shorts and a t-shirt (warm weather) or the pocket of a jacket or coat. The holster needs to have some ability to be retained by the pocket so that when I draw the holster remains behind in the pocket. I know some pocket holsters have a textured material on the outside for this purpose.

Any experiences? Any suggestions?

 

[atilla]

http://www.frontiernet.net/~akim/

be prepared to wait a little while but mika makes the best pocket holster for a j-frame. period.

 

[eisenhow]

I've heard nothing buy great things about the Mika. I need to order one someday. If you want something quicker (or while you wait for the Mika) try the DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holster.

 

[Pilgrim]

yup...been using one for years.

 

[Garys]

I don't have his pocket holster, but the other holsters I've bought from him are great. He's first class to deal with too. As atilla says, be prepared to wait because his business has picked up over the past couple of years. Prices have gone up too, but what hasn't?

 

[Delta L Varmint]

A cheapy Uncle Mike's has been working just fine for me, but I've been considering a Desantis super fly or nemesis as an upgrade. The Uncle Mikes stays in my pocket really well upon draw, I can't speak for the others.

 

[yanici]

If you decide to go with the Mika pocket holster, it comes with rounded bottom and square bottom. I use the round in my jeans and the square bottom in my square bottomed cargo pockets.

 

[mousegunfan]

If you need it asap get uncle mike's 3 or 4 (personaly I would choose 4). Mika's time frame is down to about 3 weeks. I just ordered one in July (my second) and it took 3 weeks. I would choose the round bottom first, it's more versital.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Another vote for Bob Mika's holsters.

 

[Larry Legend]

+1 for the Nemesis. It has the textured/rubberized material on the complete outside of the holster. It stays in place very well. It also comes with the Velcro flap to break up the outline of the pistol, which I've never used. It's also the only pocket holster I've tried for my 442.

 

[cevtv]

Kramer. Expensive, but you get what you pay for.

 

[Speedway]

I have used a Galco PH158 horsehide pocket holster, and have nothing bad to say about it.

 

[stinx]

MIkas are awsome. Bob was awsome to deal with.

 

[01SVTvert]

Nemisis works well with the "sticky" rubber on the outside. Buy it and if you upgrade you are only out a few bucks.

 

[TimMcG74]

I'm using an Uncle Mike's with a 642 and the holster stays behind every time.

 

[Palladin]

uncle Mike's....$12

 

[wahsben]

Another vote for the Desantis Nemisis.

 

[mike5liter]

Another happy Mika owner.

/Mike

 

[ItalianBostonian]

Uncle Mikes user here, model 3 or 4, forget which one but its been working fine for over 2 years.

 

[In God We Trust]

The only pocket holster I tried for my 442 was an Uncle Mike's. I didn't really care for it although it served it's purpose. I got a Desantis Nemesis for another pocket gun I have and it is far superior IMO.

 

[Len-2A Training]

I bought an Uncle Mike's when I bought my 642 and immediately ordered the Mika pocket holster.NO comparison between the two, but I needed it to tide me over until the Mika holster arrived. Otherwise, I would never buy a UM pocket holster. Draw the gun out of an UM and then try to re-holster and you'll understand why I say this.

 

[Neptune Cat]

#1 Desantis Superfly

#2 Mika

I like the Mika in jeans. For anything else it's the Superfly. I find the Mika to not work at all in my shorts but i only have the round cut.

Both holster's always stay behind on the draw but the Superfly doesn't move at all in my pocket. It's actually difficult to pull the Superfly out of my pocket when I want too.

 

[Mike_]

I find myself that for any new gun, I pick up an uncle mikes to hold me over until the nice holster gets made

 

[willbdavis]

Hmmm.... the Superfly looks pretty good. Maybe that and a Mika roundcut for when i'm wearing jeans. Thanks everyone.

 

[JayD]

+1 for the Nemesis. It has the textured/rubberized material on the complete outside of the holster. It stays in place very well. It also comes with the Velcro flap to break up the outline of the pistol, which I've never used. It's also the only pocket holster I've tried for my 442.

x2 I got mine at the Springfield gun show last fall for 20 bucks.

 

[jefftk]

I use a Remora Holster http://remoraholsters.com/ Model 8CH for my S&W 642.
http://www.remoraholsters.net/Remora-Series-8CH-Holster-Pocket-IWB-Series-8CH.htm

It works well as either a pocket holster or a clipless IWB holster

A review I saw before buying it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4izM0fiz6kk

 

[taggart]

Just want to ask about the desantis nemesis. I have been using my IWB holster for a 229 as a pocket holster for my LCR... worked pretty well, but not great. Picked up a desantis nemesis, and the thing is huge at the bottom. It breaks up the shape of the gun, sure, but it looks like I stashed a full-sized tissue box in my pocket. Front pocket of jeans, btw. It really makes it more noticeable that I have something in my pocket. Anyone else have a similar experience?

As far as drawing, though, the holster is awesome. I can get a decent grip and the gun just slides right out sans holster. Very smooth. I am thinking of returning it and getting something with a smaller profile.

 

[joeendris]

sadly, i pulled the ultimate cheapshot here. Elite, with velcro if i'm in loose shorts and wanna go topless [facepalm]...but hey, it works great!

 

[Neptune Cat]

Just want to ask about the desantis nemesis. I have been using my IWB holster for a 229 as a pocket holster for my LCR... worked pretty well, but not great. Picked up a desantis nemesis, and the thing is huge at the bottom. It breaks up the shape of the gun, sure, but it looks like I stashed a full-sized tissue box in my pocket. Front pocket of jeans, btw. It really makes it more noticeable that I have something in my pocket. Anyone else have a similar experience?

As far as drawing, though, the holster is awesome. I can get a decent grip and the gun just slides right out sans holster. Very smooth. I am thinking of returning it and getting something with a smaller profile.

I use the Mika when wearing jeans, however I think the Desantis and the Mika print the same in jeans. The Desantis is much more stable than the Mika in all other shorts and pants I own. I think I only use the Mika in jeans because I spent money on it and it works in jeans so I may as well get some use out of it.

 

[Len-2A Training]

I used the Mika in cargo pants with no issues whatsoever. I bought both the rounded and squared bottom models and use what fits best for a given pair of pants.