I need a holster to stop butt (of gun) from flopping

[red_zr24x4]

Sounds like you need a real gun belt.

The holster is only part of the solution, but the main way to insure your gun is tight up against your body is to use a real gun belt. More than anything else, the gun belt will make it easy to carry, a heavy gun seems light, a light gun seems weightless.

This says it all, I weigh 140lbs and carry a Sig 226. Since I bought a real belt no more floppy gun, saggy pants or a sore back.

 

[cedartop]

While I'm currently running Kydex myself and have been for a few years, I think there are probably a larger number of good designs available for the J-frame in the steak wrapper section, if only due to market demographics...

Yep, you are probably right Tam. I have a couple kydex's for mine now, but when I neede one in a hurry for a snubbie class last year, I had to go with leather.

 

[Steelman]

A flopping butt is a pretty serious problem. I'm not sure that I've seen an airweight in a Real Deal Holyfield belt holster. Pocket and ankle carry seem to be popular for those models.

 

[Double T]

A good belt doesn't allow the gun to move or sag. Buy a good belt, and the rest is just gravy.

 

[Skyhawk]

I've carried everything from a S&W 586 4", Colt .45 Combat Commander, to my Glock 23. Many different holsters, different carry styles, and it was the belt that really made the difference. Cheap holster worked best inside the belt. Stiff High Rise holsters had to be in tight. Does restrict your breathing sometimes. Best carry is inside the belt for me. With or without a holster.

 

[45fan]

An airweight j frame should be able to carry without issue WITHOUT a holster, assuming a good belt is used. I carry my j frame in a DeSantis leather IWB holster, and use a Bullhide belt, never have had issue with it not stating put.

 

[JetGirl]

Yep... your gear is only as good as your belt.
I've had great success with products from The Belt Man

A flopping butt is a pretty serious problem.

Tell me about it.

 

[minx]

I recommend Crossbreed. Lifetime Warranty. And they look good, not like some crazy back support rig.

 

[VERT]

would that qualify?

No! Not for a J frame. You will also need the optional suspenders.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Also:

If all you're carrying is an airweight J-frame sized revolver:

You can get away with a "lower quality" belt a little longer - provided you still have a quality holster.

My belt-carry choice for a J-frame is a High Noon Holster's Split Decision. An inexpensive yet quite well made IWB holster.

Also, you can get away with a lower quality belt for IWB than you ever can carrying OWB - no matter the firearm. I still suggest a good quality belt designed to hang a gun from.

I use a 5.11 Casual Belt for IWB and a BeltMan belt for OWB/everyday.

-J-

 

[Tamara]

Yep, you are probably right Tam. I have a couple kydex's for mine now, but when I neede one in a hurry for a snubbie class last year, I had to go with leather.

FWIW, yesterday I had an appointment with an almost-a-dentist at IUPUI and used a kydex AIWB J-frame holster from Dark Star Gear for the first time, due to its easy-to-put-back-on-in-the-car nature. I was impressed. (I generally find AIWB prohibitively uncomfortable.)

 

[indiucky]

Kydex and Revolver????? Come on guys...I just ate...

 

[cbseniour]

Mine is a Ruger LCR .357 I use a simple old fashioned leather Pancake holster and it keeps the weapon close agianst my fat body just as it should

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Kydex and Revolver????? Come on guys...I just ate...

Hey, kydex won't stretch and lose tension/ retention and can be cleaned easier. Heh.

 

[Tamara]

Kydex and Revolver????? Come on guys...I just ate...

Hey, it's a flat-black aluminum 432PD with LaserGrips, not a 3.5" pre-27 with coke bottles...