For several years I have front pocket carried a J Frame, and while the comfort is "ok", it is a bit bulky and bulges in my pocket because of the cylinder diameter.

So lately I've been thinking about a Glock 42. The overall dimensions and weight of the Glock are slightly less than the J Frame, plus the Glock has a slide width of .83" vs. the cylinder on my two J Frames of 1.31". That's a considerable reduction (1/2") in "thickness."

While numbers on paper can give some indication, there's nothing like a real world comparison. So, anybody own or have experience pocket carrying the two guns mentioned? Does the slimness of the Glock mean less bulk in the pocket? My math says yes, but as I said, I'm looking for first hand comparisons.

For what it's worth, I found this picture on the net with a J Frame overlaying a Glock 42. And another FWIW, I'm 140 pounds and take a 32" waist, wearing mostly dress slacks or casual pants. I don't do baggy pants, or cargo shorts, etc. Thank you, John.