Do You Pocket Carry Your J Frame Daily?

[chief38]

DeSantis Nemesis is my pocket holster of choice. Used it for my J Frames for many many years and now use one for my Sig P365 often when not using my Kramer OWB Belt Scabbard Horsehide rig.

The DeSantis pocket holster is extremely light weight, sweat proof, comfortable, covers the trigger guard 100%, remains in your pocket when Roscoe is pulled and is very inexpensive! I have never found a better pocket holster!

 

[HamHands]

Some of you guys must have some really big pockets. I just don't know how you do it. I'm a 34 in pants size and carry my J frame in an IWB holster with a belt clip. Unless I was wearing cargo pants and carrying on pant leg pocket the only gun I could ever comfortably carry in my front pocket would be a 22 derringer.

I have big legs, and usually wear strait legged khaki's 70% of the time. Leisure time I wear Athletic pants, also big pockets and very comfortable. Any jeans I wear are relaxed fit and strait legged... None are a problem, with a J-frame and a DeSantis Nemesis nor do they print giving away I'm carrying... I've worn the same style clothes for a very long time because I've lifted weights and carried a very long time.

 

[SRT]

I used to, but now carry a Sig P365 micro instead.

 

[Buford57]

Since this thread has revived, yes. Normally a 642, but sometimes a 38-2. Galco horse hide pocket holster. Speed strip in watch pocket.

 

[jaguargolf]

Nickle Mod 40 .38 sp.+p 135gr. (lemon squeezer)w/secret service wood grips carried most often. Rough side out leather pocket holster.
Can switch between 4 or 5 other "j" frames 442's 642', 3"60 .357 ;( 2 beat to heck and ceracoated, pretty performance center for when I'm dressed up and not planning on getting dirty)

If in the woods it's a 686+ 5" or a 10mm 1911 on my belt.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Revived! It's alive!!!

I gave up the M642, way too light, way too much recoil, my M649 is with me almost every day and I can shoot it without hurting myself.

 

[Anton Chigurh]

Pocket carry a 642 daily. No holster, as I wear almost nothing but Duluth Fire Flex Cargo shorts and pants. They have a sub pocket (for change?) that holds the barrel nicely, and they are roomy but not cavernous. Also, they are fairly stout material and don’t print every bump or angle.
Looking at minimalist AIWB holsters for driving and when more active behavior is necessary.

 

[sigp220.45]

No bulky J-frames for me. I-frames are where its at.

Terrier, no reload. Five rounds of the mighty .38 S&W should solve any of life’s problems.

Fits perfectly in my tactical kilt.

 

[tops]

Fits perfectly in my tactical kilt.

I assume instead of an ankle holster you use a thigh holster. Larry

 

[bluebellicecream]

I equip my 642 and 442 with Barami Hip-Grips. No holster required. Either is carried in my right front Levi's pocket, and simply disappears when my shirttail is used as cover. No problem sitting down, and the gun is accessible quickly.

John

any worry about exposed trigger?

i mean folks carried them with no pocket holster for years

 

[Rocketmedic40]

I carry IWB in gym shorts, cargo shorts or pants get pocket or IWB depending on how I’m feeling.

 

[zeke]

no, but occasionally yes. It occasionally goes into the front pocket while cutting grass or barbecuing.

 

[375hh1973]

Only when jogging or riding my bike.

 

[sjmjax]

A model 38 is my constant “go everywhere” companion.

I use two pocket holsters.
An Andrews leather one for dress slacks or other clothes with taper bottom pockets.
A DeSantis synthetic for cargo shorts & pants with oversized square bottom pockets.

Works well for me and about the only practical option for my manner of dress and lifestyle.

Can’t begin to count the number of alternative revolvers & pistols I’ve purchased as well as boxes full of various inside waistband, outside waistband, shoulder holsters, ankle holsters, fanny packs and variations there of, belly bands and other gimmicks that just weren’t practical or comfortable for me.

 

[rockquarry]

I don't carry on my person anymore; my J-frame snub nose .38 resides in my car console. However, if you have pockets large enough, a J-frame is an excellent and safe choice for pocket carry. If I was to carry again, I'd probably use a simple pocket holster. I have one but can't recall the name of it.

 

[shooter1911]

When I started carrying many years ago it was always a S&W model 36. I then began a love affair with 1911s, and as I got older my EDC is now 80% P365, 15% 4" Compact 45, and 5% S&W 340PD for the extreme lightweight carry like gym shorts, a sweat suit, or riding my bike, either in my pocket or AIWB.

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

No, 95% of carry in OWB DeSantis. 5% DeSantis pocket holster in a inner vest or jacket pocket. And if going that discreet its more likely a G42.

 

[TheRedLep]

I do. Model 60-7 in an uncle mike's size 3 pocket holster. I prefer pocket carry, but will sometimes AIW with a vedder light tuck with claw. Man talk about disappearing into your body.

 

[Law-dog]

I carried a 36 as a second in law enforcement for years, front pocket, soft holster, today I carry a flat gun mostly, Glock 43, but when I need snake shot, I carry the 637 with laser in the front pocket with soft holster. Nothing else, ever in the pocket with the gun.

I am a big guy, blue jeans hides it well. In 50 years of front pocket carry no one has ever said a word if they noticed.

After a few decades, pocket carry becomes natural, seems to me. Keys and pocket knife in one pocket, wallet in one, pistol in one. Got it,

 

[smithman 10]

Yes in a Mika pocket holster, Everyday for about as long as I can remember.