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Sticky Holsters SM-5 (Glock 42 / SIG P365 / P938)

Beltless friction holster that stays in place by gripping the inside of pants or pocket fabric. Universal SM-5 size fits the Glock 42, SIG P365, and SIG P938.

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Quick Specs

Price: $28
Weight: 1.5 oz
Brand: Sticky Holsters
Category: holster

Features

•Beltless or pocket carry
•Synthetic friction outer shell
•Soft inner liner protects finish
•Ambidextrous
•Glock 42-compatible (SM-5 size)

Capability Boosts

CQB+1

Recommended For

Home Defense

Competition

Vehicle Operations

Range Training

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: glock-slimlineplatform: glock-42

Pros

+Beltless, no clip required, works in athletic shorts or dress pants
+Friction outer shell stays put in any waistband or pocket
+Universal SM-5 fit covers G42, P365, P938 in one purchase
+Cheapest credible beltless option at under $30
+Ambidextrous, no left/right SKU decision

Cons

−Friction-only retention is slower to set up than a kydex clip-on
−Universal fit means less precise outline than a custom-molded shell
−Outer texture collects lint and hair
−Soft shell offers less trigger protection than kydex

Compatible Platforms

Glock

Glock 42

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