Desantis Nemesis S&W J-Frame/Bodyguard 38 Ambidextrous Black

DeSantis Nemesis Vs. Sticky holsterI have an Airwieght 360 exposed hammer, Airweight. Similar to the 640, 642, 637, 442 etc.DeSantis Nemesis:Good fit, well made, sticky rubber outer, satin nylon lined, nice and thin. Slightly larger, more squared off than the Sticky holster and heavier (not quite twice as heavy). It barely fits in a "Dickies" front pocket, which is an average to larger sized pocket. The bottom of the holster is open which makes it shorter than the Sticky holster by about a 5/8" or so and may allow debris to enter the barrel from the bottom (keep your pockets clean)? It seems odd that the Nemesis "flap" is so long it makes the unit too big (wide) for many pockets, but yet, is shorter than the sticky holster.With good tension (a snug waistband), this holster does a great job of keeping my J frame in place.The nylon lining aids in a smooth and easy draw. I really like the holster, I would like it more and probably use it more often for pocket carry if it wasn't so wide. I'm sincerely considering modifying the "tab."For me, It makes a perfect IWB (in the waistband) for a light revolver.Sticky holster MD5:Good fit, well made, comfy outer, coarse nylon lined, very light. Slightly smaller, more rounded than the Nemesis holster and lighter. The Sticky holster has a foamy/spongy/rubbery outer that stays in place as well as the Nemesis but at half the weight. Pocket fit is no problem in any of my pockets. Having the light weight and a "spongy" outer contributes to the comfort in concealed carry. The Sticky holster seems to have more of a "wrap around" fit making the draw need a bit more force with a revolver than the Nemesis. I suppose this is good if you are going to be hanging upside down and shaken like a kid in the hands of a bully. Kidding aside, I don't think either holster will allow your firearm to fall out under normal conditions. I really like the Sticky holsters and have one for my Ruger LCP (different model Sticky holster of course). I had the LCP in the waistband of some swim shorts and forgot it was there. A definite winner for pocket carry.However, I prefer the Nemesis for IWB carry. Against the skin, I think the Nemesis will keep more moisture away from the firearm. I failed to mention that the Nemesis is slightly stiffer, therefore making it more comfortable in the waistband with a revolver.In my opinion, for lightweight revolvers, Sticky holster for in the pocket and Nemesis for in the waistband.

Great holster, really durable. Fits my S&W Bodyguard .38 perfectly. Not too bulky in my pocket. I like that with the combo of the somewhat grippy outside material, and the flap on the side it fits tight inside the pocket, so when drawn, the gun comes out and the holster stays in. Would buy again and recommend to friends.

Bought this for a .38 snub nose concealed hammer revolver to late night walks with the dogs. (Licensed to carry.) I had purchased another holster by the same manufacturer for a compact .22 semiautomatic I carry as a backup. The material sticks to your pocket so when you draw you only get you weapon, not the entire holster and weapon. I'd encourage you to practice drawing with an unloaded weapon to experience the difference. I'm VERY pleased this holster works as claimed and is also a great value.

This fits 3 of my revolvers. It sticks in the pocket when you draw your gun. I think it's to wide for my taste in pocket holsters so I got out my cutters and removed about 3/4 of an inch. Sealed up the edges with crazy glue so it doesn't unravel. Now it's perfect.

Really can't say enough about this holster. For the price, there's literally no way to beat it. Breaks up the pattern of the gun well. I get a clean draw every time, both out of business slacks and casual shorts. Won't work in jeans unless they're insanely loose, but I wouldn't expect a J frame to fit in any pair of jeans with any semblance of a modern fit. Fit could be a hint more snug, but I haven't had any issues with the revolver coming out of the holster. Had a Super Fly for a PF9 forever ago, but I prefer this Nemesis.

This holster takes about a week of daily carry to break in. Once it is, it is very comfortable. This holster not only fits the 642 and really all J frames, I can also fit a Glock 42 in it very comfortably.The material is sticky enough to stay in the pocket on the draw and rigid enough that I have no worries about a/d, and I move around a lot with this thing in the pocket.

This is my first pocket holster, so I have nothing else of its class to compare it to, but I am really enjoying this item just on its own merits. I'm very pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and convenient this had made carrying my S&W 360 PD. It's quickly become my go-to when the 360 is the chosen carry gun for the evening. The fit in the pocket (usually jeans) is very nice, the hold on the firearm is firm, and yet unholstering is easy and smooth, leaving the holster firmly in the pocket.

Just received my DeSantis Nemesis Holster for my S&W 38 model 640 Airweight pistol.Fits the pistol perfectly, and molds, or seats in properly with an easy draw. The holster is 5.25 inches tall & 5 inches wide which definitely fills your pocket.I had some loose fitting Carhartt pants on and it was comfortable, but it is noticeable that your pocket is full of something. With a tighter pair of jeans it is much more noticeable and a bit more defined, wearing too tight of pants would be out of the question. I have no problem there!Bottom line is don’t wear tight fitting pants with this holster, use an in waistband and problem solved. I have multiple tools, and multiple holsters for different situations.----------------------------------------------------------UPDATE 10-17-2015After having this holster sometime now I am changing my position on it. My 38 fits perfectly in it however, its just too dang big for my pocket! Uncomfortable & bulky are the two words I describe it with. That useless wing attached is the issue. Amazon has another just like it without it that I suggest trying rather than this one. "I never use this holster" and would not recommend it. I like this holster it suits the purpose I had in mind, and is a quality product at a very reasonable price!