Galco Pocket Protector Holster For S&w
Galco Pocket Protector Holster For Sw at Amazon
While limiting the carrier to a comparatively little handgun, pocket carry offers a heap of distinguishable advantages. Not only is the handgun exclusively covered and concealed, but the gun carrier may casually place a hand on the holstered/pocketed pistol if a nonspecific threat materializes – and the most immediate draw is to have the gun already in hand. The Pocket Protector holster is designed for front pocket carry in pants or a jacket. The Pocket Protector keeps the firearm in the same frequent position so you may speedily locate the grip when you need to draw, hides the shape of the gun so that it is outline is not printed through the pants, and allows one-handed release of gun from both pocket and holster. Reinforcements at the holster mouth and underneath the trigger guard keep the holster stiff sufficient to grant a smooth draw and easy return to the holster, while likewise preserving sufficient rigidity to prevent “printing” and shifting of the handgun. The holster’s hooked shape – at the base of the handgun’s trigger guard – is designed to catch on the pocket so that, with exercise (using an unloaded firearm) and while using the proper pants, you may draw the firearm while the holster remains in your pocket or falls away. The Pocket Protector is ambidextrous and constructed of premium Center Cut Steerhide.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #32662 in Sports & Outdoors
- Size: Ambi
- Color: Natural
- Brand: Galco
- Model: PRO158
- Released on: 2010-06-30
Features
- S&W J Frame 640 CENT 2 1/8-Inch .357
Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Good Quality Holster
By Consumer
If you are not a fan of those cheap nylon/man made material pocket holster, than this IS the one for you. The price is only a few dollars more than a DeSantis or Mika, and well worth it. Currently the photograph of the item on Amazon is for autos (square pocket) and not the rounded holster for a j-frame that is more easily concealed in a pants or jacket pocket (which is the one you will receive, and want).
The other reviewer commented about molding the holster to the gun, good idea, but I wouldn’t soak the holster in water, as after receiving my holster not only is the holster mouth supported by metal, so is the trigger guard/pants hook I believe. Placing a sponge inside the holster and running water on the sponge and outside of the holster where the gun is placed worked perfectly and avoided drenching the entire holster, and the results were EXCELLENT.
Be advised that the bottom of the holster is open in order to accomodate 2 1/8″ barrels, I have the 1 7/8″ so the opening is unnecessary and can/will be sewn shut to prevent lint into the gun barrel.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful.Excellent Product
By Cecil
This is a well made and very durable pocket holster. It should last as long as you do.
This leather pocket holster is NOT molded to the firearm like a good belt holster, however there is a simply way to do this and I HIGHLY recommend you do this for easy draw. Remember that this holster is not anchored to anything and must just fall off the gun when drawn. This is NOT recommended by most manufacturers, but I have found no harm and great benefit.
1) Oil exterior of pistol/revolver well. Not so it is wet, just wipe with an oiled cloth or well treated gun preserving cloth.
2) Wrap pistol/revolver loosely in two layers or cling wrap (saran) with the openings behind the grip. There needs to be no openings from the muzzle to the back of the gun. It needs to be waterproof.
3) Soak leather holster briefly up to about 1/2 inch below the molded wire inside the mouth of the holster, in very warm water until it has turned dark all over below the mouth and feels more flexible. The molded wire is likely mild steel and could rust inside the holster. Keeping this portion of the holster dry helps avoid this.
4) Hold a plastic stick pen (BIC or such) along the top of the barrel and gently force the pistol/revolver fully into the holster using your fingers to work the holster around the contours of the weapon. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TEAR THE CLING WRAP! The addition of the pen compensates for the shrinkage which will occur after removing the gun and makes sure that when finished the holster will fall off the gun if held muzzle down.
5) Let it sit until the leather no longer looks or feels wet. About 8 – 10 hours at room temperature. You are now ready with a perfect fit and draw.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Very good for the price
By Renee’
Does what it’s supposed to do for me. Fits my SP-101 well and good for my casual dog walks. Stays in pocket on draw. I do not know how well it may stand up to more rigorous use by others. But for me, and my budget, I think it will be fine for me for a very long time. And BTW, build quality is good. I would recommend it for personal use.
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