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I work in a very anti-gun business and company. Need a couple of good suggestions for a j-frame.
No pocket holsters please. I may end up with an ankle holster, but what else is out there that works for you?

Oh, and like most of you, I've tried the pager-pal type holster, and after a few weeks, is in the holster box.

I have a pocket holster and a Galco Ankle Glove for mine, and for me, the pocket holster almost always gives me better concealment than the ankle holster. I don't own one, but you might want to look into a SmartCarry as well.

Xander wrote: I don't own one, but you might want to look into a SmartCarry as well.

I DO own one and carry my G30 in it daily wearing a golf style, knit shirt and "docker" style casual pants. Weapon is completely undetectable and still readily accessable.

You may also wish to investigate the Kramer "Confidant" undershirt: http://www.kramerleather.com/products.cfm?categoryID=21. I have one of these, as well as a Smart Carry...but I found the best place for my j-frame is in a pocket holster. Sorry.

elb

Xander wrote:I have a pocket holster and a Galco Ankle Glove for mine

I have the Glove as well and that is what I usually use. Works better for me with jeans than a pocket holster. But the pocket holster works better with khakis or other dress type slacks.

I have one, nice little gun!

You should seriously consider the Smartcarry.

I thought they were totally retarded until I purchased one.

One is for my Beretta PX4 storm, and the other for the 442.

Man I gotta tell ya, I can make the PX4 with a 20 round mag, and an extra 20 round mag disappear, no printing period (with normal clothing).

And the best part is that I cant even tell Im wearing it except for the weight.

If you decide on one of these, mention the guntalk Tom Gresham discount and they will knock off $5.

Hope this helps.

http://www.smartcarry.com/

I'll provide link to kangaroo holster (before eagle eye chimes in ) : http://www.centralpolice.com/Kangaroo_C ... ngaroo.htm

But, as others have said, ankle hoster or crotch carry rigs less likely to be noticed by any "touchy types" . At least where I hang out.

I once worked with a guy that wore a J in an ankle rig. Every now and then, when he was sitting down and crossed his legs, his pants would ride up enough to expose the bottom of the holster. If you get an ankle rig, be aware of your pants inseam length.

If I were in your shoes, I would use a body holster like a Kangaroo or SpecGear TRUSS, or maybe even a plain 'ol bellyband. Unless you wear a very thin or very close-fitting shirt, you should be able to conceal a J or similar without any problems. For me, drawing from a body holster is quicker than getting to an ankle rig too.....

PhilR.

I carry a S&W 642 in a Mika's pocket holster on a daily basis. The 642 is lighter than my PDA and Mika's holster makes the 642 look like a PDA in my front pants pocket.

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

I sit a desk most of the day. How comfortable would the smart carry be wit say a Tuarus PT111 for daily carry at work?

tboesche wrote:I sit a desk most of the day. How comfortable would the smart carry be wit say a Tuarus PT111 for daily carry at work?

I am at a desk or in a conference room chair for 8-9 hours every day. Smartcarry, holding the G30, is very comfortable.

tvone wrote:Oh, and like most of you, I've tried the pager-pal type holster, and after a few weeks, is in the holster box.

What was it about the pager-pal type holster that didn't work for you? The problem with mine was the holster allowed the small J-Frame to slide to deep, so the barrel hung out the bottom and would jamb into my leg when sitting down, bending over, etc. After I sewed a pocket into the leather that conforms to the shape of the J-Frame, the muzzle is aligned with the bottom edge of the leather, keeping the revolver sitting pefectly vertical. The comfort level allows me to carry this rig 14-15 hours a day. With this modification I can't imagine this is any less comfortable than the smart carry. Plus, I think the draw is faster, albeit still two handed.

I know some people in a similar situation and they use a bellyband.

+1 on a belly band. The Galco Underwraps is a good choice. The J-frame at about 1 o'clock pretty well disappears.

YMMV one hell of a lot.

Bill

shaggydog wrote:

tboesche wrote:I sit a desk most of the day. How comfortable would the smart carry be wit say a Tuarus PT111 for daily carry at work?

I am at a desk or in a conference room chair for 8-9 hours every day. Smartcarry, holding the G30, is very comfortable.

The main thing to watch for is any sort of even remotely pointy projection on the back of the gun; though with the right arrangement and body type, even a 1911 can be handled comfortably, a hammerless or bobbed-hammer revolver, or an auto without pokey-bits on the back will be easier to work with when you're going to be sitting a lot.

With my Taurus 605CH, I can forget it's there to the point that I have to think about whether I left my gun at home or not; with a Bersa Thunder, I got an occasional reminder when I moved wrong.