Pocket carry J frame with exposed hammer?

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For those that do/have carry with exposed hammer what has been your experience? tricks? hang up's on the pocket? Thanks.
 
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Well, I hear you and I've done that. I prefer the shrouded hammer when wearing jeans but with dress slacks it's doable but it takes practice. Using a peace of scrap leather in your pocket for the gun to rest on helps prevent the edge of the cylinder from biting into your leg. Now if you're wearing a sport jacket, that simplifies things. dogwalk
 
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Not a big deal if you train yourself to put your thumb over the hammer spur when you draw, Just remember to never cock the hammer in a SD situation.

This is what I do with my Model 637. I will say that it is a little easier if you use a pocket holster. I just like the look of a revolver with an exposed hammer. Hope this helps!
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An Uncle Mike's #4 pocket holster will cover the hammer completely. However, if it sits deep enough in your pocket the hammer may still catch when you draw it. I personally prefer a centennial or body guard frame and would not pocket carry a J-frame with exposed hammer. I did it for a short time a while ago and had the hammer snag a few times during practice draws. That was enough for me.
 
As I said in another thread, draw that exposed hammer from deep concealment often enough and it's going to snag. Probably go clattering across the floor.

Others disagree.
 
Placing your thumb over the hammer will work fairly well in a controlled environment, but the problem is that actual self-defense scenarios are generally pretty chaotic and the majority occur suddenly at close-quarters.

It is more difficult to do than it would seem during the compressed time frames of a reactive close-quarter defense response. Inadvertently cocking it is also a concern when trying to get it out of the pocket very quickly.

I would recommend bobbing it and rendering it DAO or better yet IMO, go with an enclosed hammer model for pocket carry.
 
This is why I bought a 642. I'm not a fan of small grips to begin with and having half a grip on the J frame with the thumb on the hammer while drawing is not something I want to practice or get in the habit of doing.

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When you guys pocket carry, regardless of the type of gun, do you also have it in your pocket while driving to a destination ?

I always think FRONT when it comes to pocket carry; but do you guys consider rear pocket the same as front when deciding the type of gun ?
 
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If I carry one of my 36s it's in an inside the waste band holster. With that no problems at all.
 
I love my model 60s and have bobbed the hammers. They can be carried that way in the pocket with no concern of snagging. In a duress situation, the less you have to worry about the better. I do have a 642 now and prefer it due to weight and no exposed hammer. I have multiple choice holsters that will allow me to carry; shoulder, elastic waist band, ankle, belt, grip hook (that allows carry with no holster but secure with a tab over your waist band or belt) and IWB holsters. So can carry under any circumstance. So many available options that concern over pocket carrying with an exposed hammer is not a tough fix. They have been around a long time and are proven performers with amazing options for carry. Most important, whatever you decide to do, be comfortable, confident and practiced with it. Good luck.
 
The answer to this go-around is simple: S&W has been making concealed hammer ("hammerless") revolvers for pocket carry since the 1800s... If a hammer gun is all you have for CC, then you make do the best you can.

Myself, I could not draw a hammer gun from a laundry bag without the hammer spur catching on the fabric.

Kaaskop49
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A few practice draws from my pocket in the relaxed environment of my
home convinced me to bob the hammer of my 37-2. My carry location
is my right front jeans pocket which is a pretty snug fit on the 37. I
think my odds of quickly drawing the 37 from my pocket under the
stress of actually needing it without snagging the hammer spur is zero.
 
My first off-duty gun was a Colt Cobra (still have it) and I was carrying it in a pocket while working a plain clothes assignment (jeans & tee shirt) many years ago. I needed to pull it quite suddenly and sure enough it hung up on my pocket; shortly after that had the hammer bobbed. Good news is I was able to resolve the problem absent the need to shoot anyone.
 
I've carried my Model 36 in a pocket holster, no trouble so far.
 
I carry a Model 60 in a Desantis pocket holster. Never had the hammer snag. Gotta remember, we're not trying to make a fast draw record here. And, if you do manage to rip your pocket open but still manage to get the bad guy, you win. Just need to buy a new pair of pants.

Please don't bob the hammer. IMHO if I were to be looking at buying another revolver I would not consider one with a bobbed hammer. I just think that's an ugly thing to do to a perfectly good gun.
 
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