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Old 05-27-2012, 10:52 AM
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Default Does Shield rear sight catch when pocket drawing?

I found in some of my smaller pocket dress pants the design of the Shield sight would catch when I did a quick pocket draw.

I wear 36x32 pants and the snag problem was solved when I went with Big Dot night sights.

The rear sight is angled forward and edges are smooth.

I would welcome other Shield pocket carry owners to chime in.

Does your stock rear Shield sights catch when you draw from your pocket and do you feel pocket conceal is a reasonable option considering your lifestyle?

Thanks

Russ

P.S. I have a desk job and I get up a lot and walk short distances within my office and the Shield in my pocket is ok. I am not ok with the Shield in my pocket if I am jogging or biking. I have a fanny pack for biking but no good option for jogging. I would welcome options for jogging
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I wear 38x30 pants and havent had a problem, but I'm wearing mostly cargo shorts/pants and it's in the top right (hand) pocket.
That said, I think it's too heavy to jog with; the small .380s make better jogging guns IMO (e.g., my sister jogs with a cheap Keltec P3AT--that's been 100%--in a smart carry, I think).
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It was the rear of the front sight I had a problem with. It had sharp corners and would catch on about anything "soft". A fine file took care of that and a black marker.
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I wear 38x30 pants and havent had a problem, but I'm wearing mostly cargo shorts/pants and it's in the top right (hand) pocket.
That said, I think it's too heavy to jog with; the small .380s make better jogging guns IMO (e.g., my sister jogs with a cheap Keltec P3AT--that's been 100%--in a smart carry, I think).

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Thanks good point on the 380 and jogging.

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It was the rear of the front sight I had a problem with. It had sharp corners and would catch on about anything "soft". A fine file took care of that and a black marker.
Maddmax:

I thought about smoothing out those sharp edges had I not gone with the Big Dot.

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