devildog66
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I ordered my Pocket Concealment Systems (PCS) Pocket Concealment Systems, Inc.: Main Catalogue Page holster on Wednesday from Craig at Lightning Arms Lightning Arms Sports who is super guy to buy from and a great supporter of the 2nd Amendment right as well.I received my holster today via USPS Priority; this is the second holster I have bought from Craig and his service is unrivaled.
On to the holster, the fit and finish is beyond the price paid; I also paid a $14 premium over the PCS website's listed price but well worth the immediate delivery satisfaction. I ordered mine for my weak hand pocket to hold a back-up pistol. Craig ensured that I not received my choice for this but went through specifics down to the EXACT barrel length of my M49 to ensure that it fit properly.
The holster provides an easy draw from the pocket (practiced with an empty gun) and also, to my surprise, re-holsters nicely. Regarding pocket carry, I am also surprised just how comfortable it is and while a trained eye could see that something is in my pocket it is not any different looking than say a PDA phone case. The smooth side does an excellent job of covering the typical holster/gun shape. The French hook does just what is designed to do and that is to keep the holster in the pocket. Overall, my initial impressions are positive and I will post more as my experience build with this particular model. I will also get a pic added eventually for comparison purposes.
(Updated 8/18) I have been carrying the holster in my weak hand pocket for about a month now. I have done two range sessions with two different pistols for ease of draw and re-holster aspects. For the record, this is the only pocket holster I have used and thus have no direct basis of comparison to other brands. The two revolvers tested are a M49 bodyguard (all steel) and a 642 airweight. Both revolvers have rubber grips and I noticed no problems with getting the weapon out of the pocket nor have I noticed that they adhere to my pocket when the pistol is holstered. When I first practiced unholstering the weapon, it surprised me that each time the holster didn't move at all. The weapon comes up quickly and easily. The revolver does "find" the mouth of the holster when reholstering; however, I still use a straight finger as an index.
The airweight carries about as well as can be expected in dress pants, and in shorts with slant or cargo pockets. When I bend my leg sharply the outline of the holster is apparent, at least to me, but looks like a fat wallet or something similar; I am sure that an experienced and astute observer would figure out that what it is but no issues in a variety of settings. It is comfortable sitting or walking, even for longer distances. So far I am "hooked" on the PCS J French Hook model. The only issue noticed thus far is that at times the holster does tend to turn or roll slightly in larger pockets thus a more rectangular holster bottom may be more useful to those who's pants have large cargo pockets.
On to the holster, the fit and finish is beyond the price paid; I also paid a $14 premium over the PCS website's listed price but well worth the immediate delivery satisfaction. I ordered mine for my weak hand pocket to hold a back-up pistol. Craig ensured that I not received my choice for this but went through specifics down to the EXACT barrel length of my M49 to ensure that it fit properly.
The holster provides an easy draw from the pocket (practiced with an empty gun) and also, to my surprise, re-holsters nicely. Regarding pocket carry, I am also surprised just how comfortable it is and while a trained eye could see that something is in my pocket it is not any different looking than say a PDA phone case. The smooth side does an excellent job of covering the typical holster/gun shape. The French hook does just what is designed to do and that is to keep the holster in the pocket. Overall, my initial impressions are positive and I will post more as my experience build with this particular model. I will also get a pic added eventually for comparison purposes.
(Updated 8/18) I have been carrying the holster in my weak hand pocket for about a month now. I have done two range sessions with two different pistols for ease of draw and re-holster aspects. For the record, this is the only pocket holster I have used and thus have no direct basis of comparison to other brands. The two revolvers tested are a M49 bodyguard (all steel) and a 642 airweight. Both revolvers have rubber grips and I noticed no problems with getting the weapon out of the pocket nor have I noticed that they adhere to my pocket when the pistol is holstered. When I first practiced unholstering the weapon, it surprised me that each time the holster didn't move at all. The weapon comes up quickly and easily. The revolver does "find" the mouth of the holster when reholstering; however, I still use a straight finger as an index.
The airweight carries about as well as can be expected in dress pants, and in shorts with slant or cargo pockets. When I bend my leg sharply the outline of the holster is apparent, at least to me, but looks like a fat wallet or something similar; I am sure that an experienced and astute observer would figure out that what it is but no issues in a variety of settings. It is comfortable sitting or walking, even for longer distances. So far I am "hooked" on the PCS J French Hook model. The only issue noticed thus far is that at times the holster does tend to turn or roll slightly in larger pockets thus a more rectangular holster bottom may be more useful to those who's pants have large cargo pockets.
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