PHLster City Special Holster S&W 442 Revolver
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- PHLster City Special kydex holster with my S&W 442 and custom grips.
Phlster City Special Holster
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Altamont Grips (BATELEUR Model for J Frame S&W)
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Discreet Carry Concepts Steel Clip (I use the 1.5" Shorty)
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Started carrying a full sized Sig p220. Carried that beast for over 10 years in Minneapolis, Winter carry. Gained weight and started to carry a j frame in the pocket, Summer time. Lost the weight and the j frame stayed. Moved to Colorado and mountain carry is a G23 with a j frame as back up. Highly recommend the Baltier grip. Also the combat grip by Altamont is superb. You just sold me on a Philster.
It grows on you, I'm still carrying it to this day. Gym shorts, jeans, sweatpants, it does it all. Hope you enjoy it!
@@Johnatlanticismyou can clip that onto gym shorts? Without it pulling down? How’s the draw?
@@t3r083 These clips just hold really well. The draw it fine if you tie the shorts decently tight.
My grandfather would make wax bullets for his snubby so us kids could target practice in the alley behind his house in the River Quay, to this day outta all the auto loaders I own I still pack a wheel gun more often than not, I keep my 442 in a tagua IWB holster with a crimson trace laser boot grip on it and stoked with underwood ammo.
There’s just something about them!
I own a 442 , ordered the Altamonte grips, they should be in the mailbox today. Now I need that holster. My other carry is a Glock 19.Thanks for this video.
It’s the best setup. Still carry it to this day.
The funny thing about cc is the same about tattoos. If it’s your tattoo, you’re gonna spend a lot more time looking at it, so you’ll notice imperfections that other people just won’t. The same is true with cc. You’ll probably spend a long time looking at where the gun is under your shirt and wonder if it’s noticeable where as other people will have no idea it’s even there.
I think we in the concealed carry community overthink it and we know what to look for, but any regular person won’t notice it honestly.
Just my luck the grips you mentioned are temporarily unavailable.
I’m sold. Great review! Have heard a LOT about PHLsters.. definitely grabbing one for my 38 airweight + p💪🏽
You’ll love it. I still can’t get over how comfortable and unobtrusive it is. Such a good holster.
Ruger is still making LCRs. The trigger is still mighty fine.
Definitely going to mimick this build! Looks beautiful my dude! Do some range videos of it!
Yeah, it's the best. Still carry to this day.
Awesome! I was at the gun store today and was in there looking for a 22lr pocket pistol and the guy behind counter let me hold this and I was amazed at how light weight it is. Im really considering this being my next gun purchase and will also be my first revolver.
Can’t recommend it enough. Nothing beats the comfort and conceal-ability. Stay safe!
Julian placement with such a low caliber is essential for this to be a good carry gun
@@mortykatz2236 you are correct. I hope I don’t ever have to use it but I’m confident it’ll get the job done if need be.
@@julianm2214 I carry a jframe hope I never have to use it either
Get a 22mag instead, 7 shots of that works way better IMO
Excellent setup, S&W revolvers are superb choices for CC! I’ve got an older Colt DS that I carry a lot. I prefer a leather appendix holster but that’s just a personal choice.
I’m really happy with it!
S&W Airweights are great guns, but Ruger LCR revolvers have a much smoother and lighter trigger system, making it more likely you'll actually hit what you're aiming at (an important consideration with guns this small).
@@kenhoward3512 personally I’m not a fan of airweights or the LCR I like all steel guns. And preferably older S&W’s. These are definitely more classy and the double actions have been worn to where they’re smooth as class, at least mine are. My 10-5, 60-3, & 66-2 all run smooth as silk for that dead-eye shooting experience.
The S&W 442 is my summer carry when I wear shorts and polos, except I carry rightside strongside
I have a PHLster City Special for my S&W Chiefs Special 60-7 and it's the best IWB holster for a revolver of any, for me.
Agreed! It’s a really great quality holster and blends so well with the gun.
Love my 442 in a sticky in my pocket
Very cooL setup. I'm digging your tastes. I've owned and carried a stock 442 for a while. It's kinda my dog walking gun. I carry it in a Vedder pocket locker; I'm in much worse shape than you are & my gut betrays me, otherwise I'd def. opt for the PHLster.
I hace laser grips but if you don’t need laser please try the Delta Ergo grip for your 442. It’s unreal for accuracy. You can also use a clip draw IWB
Consider SW 351C 22 mag. 7 shots of federal punch.
A really nice setup. The last time I checked, the 442 is available without the stupid trigger lock.
It is! I do believe they offer it with and without.
NOTE: you remove the advantage (comfort) of the revolver carry, when you make kydex on back of holster straight all the way down. Now it feels like a semi-auto.
It is formed and stepped down from the cylinder. It isn’t a straight line from the cylinder down.
Just picked one of these up except in the 642 stainless/aluminum/alloy/whatever it is version. I really like mine as well. I’m guessing your grips are the altamontco combat grips?? Having trouble picking out the color, material and pattern I want. Pricy, but worth the full grip. I’m looking for the right holster. I’m not as tall or weigh as much, so I’m wondering if this will work for me considering the extra length. You’re correct…Such a classic.
Yeah, I have the Bateleur grip. They’re not terribly priced and when you see the workmanship, you will feel you got a solid deal. Great company and product.
My 642 eats up my hand. Gotta get a larger grip for it.
Yeah dude it's a must. Game changer for me with larger hands.
TRY HOUGUE GRIP FOR REDUCED RECOIL, LARGER GRIP BETTER SECURE HOLD MAKES YOU A BETTER SHOT, STILL CONCEALABLE
I love my 442.
I have the 642- same weapon
I got a 637 airweight but am gonna trade it in for a ruger gp100 🎉
BIG MISTAKE
straight fuckin edge!
🤙nice
Straight edge X
All. day.
Great video!
Thank you very much!
Неплохо.
Is that the standard hole pattern for the clip or the universal/height adjustable? I haven’t ordered the City Special yet but Phlster’s website doesn’t mention it being compatible with the Mod 4 clip and that’s what I’d like to have.
It’s the Mod 4 Shorty for the 1.5” belt.
What kind of a grip do you have on your 442? I just picked up a 637 and I am looking for a new grip that I can rest my pinky on.
It’s in the info section. Altamont Grips.
Looking for appendix carry for Colt Python 2-1/2”
Thanks for the demonstration and review! I've been looking for a IWB holster for my 442.
Do you feel those grips help with recoil? Does it make it harder to conceal than the stock grips, which are open strap IIRC.
I currently have an open strap compact grip from Pachmyar, but I also have a closed strap fake wood grip. Need to compare the two at the range next time.
I didn't even carry the gun with the stock grips. With these it still disappears under a shirt. I love this setup, and still carry it every single day.
Can you tell me the exact DCC clip you used? There are many. Shorty, Standard, Universal and SA. I really want to try this exact setup. I am using a Harrys Holster Icon which is awesome but it does not have a wing to help push the grip into my body
Sorry, I should have mentioned it, I used the shorty!
also dig the milo tat
Thanks dude! I always get compliments on that one, hahaha
Wilson combat spring kit or apex really makes them great I have had them in both my j frames for like 6 or 7 years also try a houston holster they are a cheap holster but aiwb with a j frame they are so comfortable especially when in the car.
Yes sir! I actually changed out the spring kit as soon as I got the gun. Huge difference.
What’s the secret to the comfort with the J-Frames? I’ve never tried them.
@@swanben11 A good grip can make all the difference. Especially one where you can get all your fingers on it.
@@Johnatlanticism yeah, but what about carrying comfort?
why get a dao revolver and lighten the spring? isnt that the point of dao?
i personally love the two finger grip. its smaller and i get leverage with my pinky under the grip locking the gun in place.
it seems crazy to get a pocket dao gun just to lighten the trigger and extend the grip. maybe this isn't the gun for you?
Whats the brand of your grips ? I have a smith 642 and would like to find a grip like that in black if possible
It’s in the info section, let me know if you find it!
Thank you
Have you tried the one handed reload yet?
its a gimmick imo, great holster though.
@@alexandermartini28 yeah, but at least it’s there.
Is that a mod 4 dcc?
I have everything I have on the gun listed in my video info section!
what made you choose a revolver over a semi auto?
I carry both, but the concealability and comfort of a revolver is hard to beat. They both have their pros and cons. It's really up to personal preference.
I thought this was a t-shirt ad......
Do people still carry revolvers in 2023???????
Heck yeah,
Revolvers are more relevent than ever especially in the ccw space for ultimate concealment. i know that and only shoot striker fires
Without a doubt, and it will continue into 2024 and beyond.
Absolutely, not everyone is tactical commando.
Plus us older folks can have arthritis issues and using a revolver is much easier
@kylewood8327 i agree about revolvers however guys with arthritis use strikers pistols and revolvers theres alot of variety out there.
in hot humid air for example when you're sweating a lot: i notice immediately in pocket carry that there's condensation and or sweat on the metal. but with your arrangement it appears the holster completely protects the metal from perspiration. do you have any such issues keeping the gun dry?
I never have any issues, maybe some on the grip, but I usually just wipe it down at the end of the day. That and on top of keeping you gun oiled and protected. This is the best setup in my opinion.
the belt allows you to carry in every o'clock position?
Yes sir.