BLACKHAWK! IWB Size 1
Pure simplicity of design describes the BLACKHAWK! IWB Size 1 soft pouch for the Glock 42. This uses a contoured, soft, synthetic pouch with an injection-molded belt clip. The soft, suede-like exterior rests against your side and the entire frame and slide are covered by the holster’s trim contours, leaving only the grips exposed. (http://www.blackhawk.com ; 800-379-1732)
CrossBreed MiniTuck
Another new design comes from CrossBreed Holsters . This version of its MiniTuck has the Glock 42 securely retained in a triggerguard-locking, hand-formed Kydex pouch that is riveted to a steer hide skirt fitted with two height-adjustable steel belt clips. The soft leather backer will form to your body and make the holster rig comfortable to wear while the dual clips keep the holster rigidly in place. The Kydex pouch has a slight forward cant for an easier draw, and the leather skirt has a raised panel to keep the top of the slide from making contact with your body. It is a very well executed design.(http://www.crossbreedholsters.com ; 888-732-5011)
DeSantis Mini Scabbard
DeSantis’ Mini Scabbard , a standard for the DeSantis line, is one of the best overall belt carry methods suited to the new Glock. (http://www.desantisholster.com ; 800-424-1236)
DeSantis Cozy Partner
DeSantis has also adopted its popular Cozy Partner IWB all-leather holster to contour fit the Glock 42. This is a heavy duty, double-stitched, pancake-style IWB with an adjustable tension screw, forward cant and double snap lock belt straps that keep the Cozy Partner right where you put it. (http://www.desantisholster.com ; 800-424-1236)
DeSantis Nemesis
A new DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster is also available. While the Glock 42 is a little wider than some .380s, it is very easy to conceal within and draw from the Nemesis design. (http://www.desantisholster.com ; 800-424-1236)
Galco Stow-N-Go IWB
Galco’s Stow-N-Go IWB rig uses the same proven design as its Pocket Protector, featuring a heavy, double-stitched, suede-out pouch with a rollover lip around the throat to keep the holster opening rigid for ease of draw and re-holstering. The rig uses a 1.5-inch-wide, injection-molded belt clip to secure the holster. The grips, the upper portion of the frame and the rear of the triggerguard are left exposed.(http://www.galcogunleather.com ; 800-874-2526)
N82 Tactical Professional Glock 42
Nate Squared Tactical , an American manufacturer of what many have called one of the most comfortable concealed carry holster, announces the release of the Glock 42 for their Professional Series . You will be able to carry all day with comfort and confidence.(n82tactical.com)
Sneaky Pete Belt Clip Holster
From covert to overt, the Sneaky Pete is a concealed carry that no one will notice. It’s a well-named rig that looks like a carry case for a smartphone or any other small electronic device, but inside it is designed to hold the Glock 42! Two spring steel belt clips secure the Sneaky Pete, and the magnetic closure cover is easy to lift open when retrieving the firearm.(http://www.sneakypete.com )
With the most anticipated .380 ACP model ever now available in the Glock 42 , Glock has again proven its design paradigm works regardless of gun size or caliber. What separates the Glock 42 from other Glock subcompacts are the gun’s dimensions, which are smaller than any other model, and concealed carry holster makers wasted no time in making this subcompact .380 ACP ultra concealable. Scroll through the gallery above to learn about eight holsters perfecting for concealing your Glock 42.
For More Information
BLACKHAWK!
http://www.blackhawk.com
CrossBreed Holsters
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com
DeSantis Gunhide
http://www.desantisholster.com
Galco Gunleather
http://www.galcogunleather.com
N82 Tactical
https://www.n82tactical.com
Sneaky Pete
http://www.sneakypeteholsters.com
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This article was originally published in the 2015 issue of CONCEALED CARRY HANDGUNS. Subscription is available in print and digital editions below.