Pocket Carry

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

What would be your preference for pocket carry (in a pocket holster, of course)? I am leaning toward a S&W 642 or a 637, but wonder about the thickness of the cylinder compared to one of my Beretta autos (my 3032 Tomcat or my old Modello 1934 9MM Corto). Opinions?

 

[Buford57]

642. The other options all have external hammers that could snag or be jostled into half or even full cock. That is why the "hammerless" S&Ws have been the premier pocket carry choices for over 100 years.

 

[Robert B]

Finish problems

The 642 finish peels off. Go for a 442-1 no lock.

 

[MichiganScott]

I've had a 642 in my pocket almost daily for ten years. Finish looks like new.

 

[JoeGun]

The 642 finish peels off. Go for a 442-1 no lock.

Robert,

Does the 442 have an SS Cylinder & Barrel,, like the 642,, or is the Cylinder & Barrel Carbon Steel?

Just got a 642,, but thinking about getting a 442 to compliment it,, depending on cylinder and barrel metals.

Joe

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

The 642 finish peels off. Go for a 442-1 no lock.

I guess I wasn't aware that the Airweight j-frames had an applied finish. Is it on the alloy portion? Surely the stainless portions have no coating. ???????

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

642. The other options all have external hammers that could snag or be jostled into half or even full cock. That is why the "hammerless" S&Ws have been the premier pocket carry choices for over 100 years.

No issue with thickness for pocket carry?

 

[dinooch]

I carried my 442 all day today in the right front pocket. Although carbon steel there are no marks rust or pitting on my cylinder and I carry the gun alot. I'm sure the pocket holster helps keep it from getting damaged.

 

[gr7070]

My 642 carries wonderfully.

While I would have liked to have a 637 or 638 in case I felt like fooling around on the range with it, for the intended purpose the 642 is definitely the better choice.

Get a Desantis Superfly holster! Much, much better than the Uncle Mike's.

 

[gr7070]

No issue with thickness for pocket carry?

There's some slight bulk to it, but it's definitely not problematic, and in a good holster it's not distinguishable.

I have more problem with it's length then width. It fits in my pockets, but some of my jeans it just barely fits. While it fits, I wish a few of my jeans had deeper pockets.

 

[Old cop]

Regarding the thickness of the cylinder, I've found that it helps keep the gun stationary, especially when I'm seated. The small autos have a tendency to slide out of the pocket if you're not careful.

 

[MassLiberty]

I have carried the 642 with Speer Gold Dots for many years.... with and without the holster... love it and have no signs of finish peeling. Also rides in my Galco ankle holster when necessary... no probs.

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

Thanks to all. Plenty of room for thought!

 

[Firedude]

My 642 carries wonderfully.

While I would have liked to have a 637 or 638 in case I felt like fooling around on the range with it, for the intended purpose the 642 is definitely the better choice.

Get a Desantis Superfly holster! Much, much better than the Uncle Mike's.

This is how I carry mine also, a 642 in a Desantis pocket holster. Works great. It is a perfect fit in the cargo pocket of 5.11 pants.

 

[HeyJoe]

model 332 airlite 32 h&r magnum or model 638 airweight .38 special in an uncle mikes pocket holster.

 

[Butchbird]

My 442 has seen yeoman service for many years in a pocket holster -- never a problem

 

[f2]

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[ogilvyspecial]

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On a related note:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/concealed-carry-self-defense/227292-best-pocket-snubbie.html

 

[Moonman]

S&W 642's & 442's in a Bob Mica pocket holster will do the job very effectively and and at a very reasonable price.

 

[kraigwy]

I pocket carry my 642 without a holster. Tried several pocket holsters, they just add bulk and add to printing. Also drawing from the pocket is faster without the holster.

I don't keep anything else in that pocket. It just looks like my other pocket which is full of junk, keys, knife, change, cellphone, pocket watch.

I just look like I am, an old man with lots of junk in his pockets.