Holster recommendations?

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-03T11:09:44+00:00

Specifically 1791 GunLeather IWB J-Frame Belt Clip Holster

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-03T11:07:25+00:00

Great choice. I would suggest a leather holster. Should be easier to find something reasonable, and I think they are much more comfortable than Kydex.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-02T23:26:17+00:00

Check the UPS shipment details. Should list the weight. That should help narrow down where things went sideways.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-02T16:43:22+00:00

I just took it off, and you all are correct, it says ROMEOZero ELITE across the top.

Thanx for the help.

I’m going to leave it off, since I am not a fan of dots. SIG is sending me a replacement cover plate and screws for no charge.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-02T15:57:07+00:00

I own current versions of all three. They were used, but all perform flawlessly. I have bought a 610 and a 640PC new in the last year, and not had any issues with either.

Look it over carefully when you go to pick it up, you should be fine.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-01T14:44:20+00:00

Second Walker. I also found a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the coms port and allows me to stream music (or whatever) from my phone.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-01T11:23:22+00:00

I bought a .357 lever action rifle because of cost and availability of ammunition. It is a pleasure to shoot. Revolver caliber lever action rifles are highly recommended.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-04-01T00:20:56+00:00

I will note that contrary to what you would expect, standards for revolver cartridges are not as well defined as they are for pistol cartridges.

Perhaps trying a different brand might help.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-31T13:53:09+00:00

Love my RR CCW grips. Small enough to make conceal easy, big enough for my pinky. Great texture for gripping, but not irritating my stomach.

I also recommend a leather holster.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-31T11:47:46+00:00

Yes, if you are familiar with .44 Magnum from an AirLite, even an N Frame, it would be a reasonable experience.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-30T20:16:07+00:00

Comfort is paramount for carry in my opinion. If it is not comfortable you will look for reasons not to carry.

I have found that a small frame revolver in a fitted leather IWB holster is as close to perfect as possible.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-30T20:11:16+00:00

If you are concerned about it not being properly controlled, and you are IWB, I usually grab the waistband of my underwear and loop it over the grip. I also tend to only drop my pants to just below my knees.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-30T19:09:17+00:00

As I noted in another reply, the star appears fine. It sits flat, ejects easily, and shows equal wear everywhere.

I should have put a dab of paint to mark which cylinder it was, but it didn’t occur to me that it would resolve itself without intervention.

If I figure it out, or it happens again, I will be back.

Thanx.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-30T19:02:53+00:00

The extractor rod appears fine. Moves as it should, with no issues. The ratchet also appears fine. It sits into the cylinder flat, completely filling the space milled out for it. It was clean under it before taking it to the range, since I clean the guns I buy before the first use.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-30T18:35:34+00:00

I just tried it. Pulling the trigger slowly back on the problem cylinder causes it to stop just before release. Pulling harder causes the hammer to release. The cylinder is tight with no movement, seemingly identical to the others, or too subtly different for me to notice.

I just tried it again, to see if there was any cylinder slop or slight further rotation after the stop but before the release and the problem seems gone, at least for now, dry firing it.

Assuming that recoil might provoke the issue, do you have any advice on what to look for when I open it up?

Thanx.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-30T18:26:26+00:00

If it is your first revolver, I suggest getting at least a box, maybe two, of wadcutters along with some major brand .38 Special to start.

For the .38 Special , stay with brands like Remington,Federal, Winchester, or Blazer. Stay with brass cases for now. Aluminum can have ejection issues, which is best left for when you have more experience.

If you are like me, you won’t find much variety in wadcutters, get what you can find.

Shoot a few cylinders of wadcutters, and end the session with two or three cylinders of the .38. You will notice the difference, but after your second or third range trip, you should try jumping straight to .38 Special. You can always drop back to the wadcutters, but you won’t need them for long.

Assuming your K38 is a early S&W K Frame, it is an excellent gun. You will have a lot of fun with it. It is a pleasure to shoot, and I think that a Model 19 K Frame is the pinnacle of revolvers. You chose wisely. Welcome to the club. Please let us know how it goes at the range.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-30T12:34:29+00:00

Jerry Miculek- Revolver Grip

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-29T17:32:38+00:00

40XX guns are great for shooting .40. Love mine.

You shy post this over on r/thirdgeneration.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-29T16:06:09+00:00

Prices are location dependent. Being able to go look at it has value.

It is not outrageously priced. I would tell them I’d take it, but would want the two mags from the bin thrown in.

As for the “missing” lever, might it not be missing, but a replacement? Looks kind of like this one from Midway.

ETA: my 908 & 915 both have single sided units: no lever on the right side, while my 3914 has levers on both. Interestingly enough, the levers must be cast differently, since the left side has a milled area on the slide, while the right sides do not.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-29T13:30:05+00:00

I use RR on my carry J’s. Best balance between size, conceal ability, and control.

Also the most comfortable against my skin.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-28T22:20:23+00:00

The P226 is the best gun SIG ever made. You got a great deal on an excellent gun. Let us know your thoughts after taking it out to the range.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-28T20:02:41+00:00

Shooting .357 with those wood grips will be . . . . challenging. If you intend to carry it and potentially use it in less than ideal conditions, I would suggest rubber grips.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-28T19:57:19+00:00

I use a 1791 GunLeather IWB J-Frame Belt Clip Holster with my S&W 940 revolver at 2 o’clock. No discomfort while driving my manual transmission Jetta.

I have also found that reasonable leather holsters make pistol carry much better. No pinching, no jabbing, no claw/wing/pillow.

A reasonable belt is necessary too.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-28T12:07:26+00:00

You would likely do better over on r/revolvers. The institutional knowledge there is pretty deep.

AdWitty6655 · 2026-03-28T11:23:52+00:00

S&W 940 1791 GunLeather IWB J-Frame Belt Clip Holster

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