holster for Smith&Wesson 442

[terry274]

Ok, y'all helped me pick a revolver a few threads down. Now, I have a Smith and Wesson 442 and need a holster. Probably two holsters, pocket and ankle. Or maybe three, pocket, in the waistband and ankle. So, what material, brand and price?

Thanks

Terry

[JReedEsq]

ankle-  Galco Ankle Glove

 

 

Pocket- Aholster available at      http://www.lefthandholster.com/  

 

You can't beat the thinness of Kydex for pocket carry IMHO.  I've ordered two holsters from Aholster and they are high quality and work well.  One has seen lots of use and has help up really well.  

 

 

IWB-  lots of good options.  A good stiff leather like High Noon might work well.  Kydex works well too.  Can't go wrong unless you want leather and cheap.  If you want good functionality at a reasonable price I'd go kydex.  If you want a little more comfort and a classier look get high end leather.  The cheapest leather holster I've liked for IWB is the Galco Summer comfort.  

[A.J. Holst]

I like both the Desantis Nemesis and Remora for a generic pocket holster, but he Remora gets the nod

[Patton]

Kydex is a little rough on the finish of Airweights, but if you do not care about the finish Kydex is fine. As for the ankle either the Galco($85) or the Gould and Goodrich ($50). Both of them are leather and sheepskin.

[hipower]

I'm a belt carry guy and love leather. Galco and G&G are really good units.

[frankmako]

galco ankle glove and galco belt holster is the only way to go.   all ways buy a good named brand holster they last longer and hold up better.  don't go cheap when it comes to your holster and belt. 

[hipower]

galco ankle glove and galco belt holster is the only way to go.   all ways buy a good named brand holster they last longer and hold up better.  don't go cheap when it comes to your holster and belt.

Especially on the belt! Whatever you carry, you want something that will support your gun and not sag and pull your pants down to your knees. Or one you've got to keep tugging back into place.

The cost of a good belt may seem unnecessary...but believe all of us; it will be the best thing you can do in the long(and short)run for ease and comfort.

[Patton]

This is my Gould and Goodrich leather rig for a j frame. It is very stiff and rides close to the body.

[Trekbike]

For a ankle holster, if you want something less bulky than the Galco Ankle Glove, go with the Galco Cop Ankle band. It doesn't hold it as secure as the Ankle Glove but it's a good trade off in my opinion. I've had mine for about 5-6 years and have been pleased.

[DAdams]

Mika Roundcut. Looks odd carries and draws great. Robert Mika makes both a Roundcut and square cut. Edited November 6, 2014 by DAdams

[maroonandwhite]

I have an Aholster that should be arriving today. TGODavid did a review on one a while back that I like. If you haven't looked at them Id check them out. The holster curves to the contour of your leg for better concealment.