Concealed carry recommendations needed for J Frame.......

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art g

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I recently acquired an older Model 36 (2” barrel) and would appreciate any suggestions on good concealed carry options. I was thinking IWB or ankle. How do you carry your J Frame? Thanks! Art G.
 
Try a desantis pocket holster. I love mine it works with almost any wardrobe, and you can become very fast on the draw with a little practice. I also think pocket carry aids your element of surprise in a holdup, you can reach for your wallet and produce a blazing gun.

http://www.desantisholster.com
 
renegade model 500 ankle holster...most comfortable made
http://www.emergencysec.com
elastic with a pouch so it has lowest profile, can be worn over boots with straight leg jeans..the pic on the web site shows an elastic snap strap but that is only for putting the gun in and out...whn it's on your ankle you can just yank it out...very secure and only 46 bucks.....
 
I second the call for Desantis. I have a couple of their holsters. I split it up between IWB and ankle, but have been carrying on the ankle more and more.
 
I carry my Mdl. 60 in a Milt Sparks pocket holster, and have done so for many years. Works perfectly.

A good friend of mine here carries his Mdl. 36 in a Kramer pocket holster and loves it.

I've owned two ankle holsters. Couldn't stand them so I gave them away. JMHO. J.B.
 
Is it to be your primary, or only CCW weapon?

If so, then I would forego the ankle carry. Some sort of strong-side belt rig, or a front pocket holster would be preferable.
 
There is no one way...some guys tell you dump the ankle, others tell you a pocket is the only way...whatever works for you....I do both, sometimes i stick it in my back pocket, other times on my ankle....never in a front pocket...it's just too bulky unless you wear real baggy pants and still, the weight may be an issue (again, for me)....if you carry daily you'll find you need various ways... it all depends on comfort and what you wear...sometimes an ankle is the only way in the heat with a t-shirt tucked in....if you like your shirts out, then a pocket willl work a lot...if you are in your car a lot sitting on your gun can cause syatica (as happened to many in the LASD who carry a back-up in the rear pocket and sit on it for 8 hours driving), also, a draw is a lot quicker in the car from your ankle than the back pocket if you do lots of driving.....buy yourself a few holsters and see what works...we all have draws full of stuff that was reccomended to us but didn't work.....as for those 80 dollar pocket holsters, I got a 10 dollar uncle mike's belt clip and i stick that in my back pocket and have the option of putting it in my pants....i have no idea why the custom makers charge so much for a little leather sheath but whatever floats your boat......good luck and spend wisely...
 
BTW....for pocket and ankle carry i strongly reccomend bobbing the hammer or getting a shrouded grip...it really does help keep it from snagging, espcially in these two forms of carry where it is most suceptible....
 
I wrap a rubber band around the grips and tuck it in my belt. The rubber band keeps the grip from sliding down.
 
Like a barami hip grip, the rubberband works nicely. I'm not one for rubber of any kind, including hogue/pachmeyr style grips since they tend to stick to clothing and print...One thing to consider is you are much more likely to get into a fist fight than a shootout (statistically speaking) and having some type of secure way of retaining your gun is mucho importanto. Many PD's have a policy that you must use a holster to cut down on liablility. Worse thing is having your piece go skidding across some bar room floor........
 
I would not suggest 'just sticking in your pants' without a holster. I did that with a Ruger P944. It yielded two very embarrassing momemts. The first was when I dropped it in the dirt, the second was when I took it to my favorite gunsmith to have it disassembled and thoroughly cleaned.

For both autos and revolvers, at a mimimum, I use a Uncle Mike's IWB holster (inexpensive, but adequate). They do not have a retention device so if you are concerned with physical contact, you may want something a little more substantial. I also use an Uncle Mike's belt loop model with thumb break retention - works fine.
 
I have a Kramer pocket holster, which works well if you wear pants with big pockets and pleats in front. I've worn it all day with no problems. You can tell there's something there, but I think most people just assume it's a wallet.

I also have a Galco ankle holster, which is very comfortable. You can forget you have it on. You do need pants that are not tight at the bottom, though I don't think bell bottoms are necessary. Long pants are a help, maybe an inch or so longer than you normally wear.
 
Pocket holster. If you are wearing pleated Docker-style pants, no one will know you have it. Ankle carry has a slower draw, and one that puts you in an awkward position. Ankle carry also exposes the gun to a lot more dirt and debris.

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Experiment with IWB, ankle, or whatever, but definitely get a pocket holster. Sooner or later, because of wardrobe limitations, you'll be tempted to stick it in a pocket anyway. This way, your unlikely to leave it home when you need it.
 
Before buying my S&W Mdl 642, I cut off the hammer spur of many a small revolver. I would suggest this if you're going to carry in your pocket or in an ankle holster. There are just too many "things" to hang onto a hammer spur. I've carried an ankle rig by Ken Null for years (as a second gun) with very good results.
 
For my airweight Centennial, an Uncle Mike's in the left hand inside breast pocket of a suit jacket, speed loader an wallet on right side to balance the weight.

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