POCKET CARRY SUGGESTIONS (CLOTHING & HOLSTER BRANDS) FOR EDC - CCW

chief38 · Oct 18, 2023

I've got two EDC/CCW carry methods that I have been using for over 3 decades when pocket carrying. After trying many different holsters and pants here is what I have deemed numero uno. Just let me state that for the past 44 years I have basically carried only two different guns for EDC. For the first 40 it was a S&W M60 and for the last 4+ years it has been a Sig P365 - just so you know what I am referring to carrying.

The pocket holster I have found to be #1 above all the rest is the DeSantis Nemesis. It is extremely light weight, inexpensive, comfortable in your pocket, successfully breaks up the gun's profile, has a built in retention hump to keep it in your pocket when drawing Roscoe, and is sweat proof. It fully covers the trigger and guard and is made for both small revolvers and auto loaders. They do last for many many years and can be bought online and in many gun stores.

LL Bean Double L Jeans in Relaxed Fit happens to have huge oversized and deeper pockets than any other brand of Jeans I have ever tried. They are superb for pocket carry!! I've had pretty much all the major brands over the years too. As a huge bonus, they happen to be excellent Jeans, last forever and are super duper comfortable as well! BTW the pockets are super strong and have never ripped or come apart.

For shorts (if you live in a warm climate as I do now) I have found that Costco's Union Bay Cargo shorts are the ticket! They are extremely comfortable, long lasting, have great velcro on the pocket flaps and have huge "pistol pockets". They are also ridiculously inexpensive and I own at least a dozen pairs in 5 colors. BTW, they also last just about forever!!

I do not pocket carry every single day, but I'd estimate I do at least 60-70% of the time now. This is what I have found to be the best combo for that purpose and while I have mentioned all of the above in other posts over the years, I have never dedicated a Thread to this combo. Hopefully this will answer some questions some might have and bring ideas to some contemplating pocket carry. This is just what I have found works the best and as always, YMMV.

robertrwalsh · Oct 18, 2023

I also like the DeSantis product. I do not often pocket carry but that is what I use with a Colt DS when I do. That is usually with a set of Dickie's khaki slacks. Never tried the LL Bean product, will have to check that out.

NYlakesider · Oct 18, 2023

I have many hours of pocket carry with my Uncle Mikes size4.

It does a very good job of concealing a J frame or Colt dick special size revolver. As comfortable as something like that can be. Living in the peoples republic of NY that last thing you want is someone to see it and make a "man with a gun call"

I carry it in cargo shorts, blue genes and any other pants I am wearing.

UNCLE PAULY · Oct 18, 2023

My personal favorite:

Sig P365. - Alabama Holster co. and Duluth Trading Company firehouse cargo pants / shorts.

J frame - Uncle Mikes holster and same pants / shorts.

Shibadog · Oct 19, 2023

I’ve had good luck wing Levi’s Signature Gold relaxed fit jeans. Nice deep pockets + the watch pocket will hold a speed strip or a single stack magazine in a leather holder. Used them for years for a Smith J or a Sig 938. And the Mika pocket holsters work great. Cheap, well built and long lasting. Plus he’s a great guy to work with

USMCshooter · Oct 19, 2023

Vedder Pocket Locker for LCP Max or Kimber Micro380 in cargo pants or cargo shorts.

Rpg · Oct 19, 2023

I wear Orvis slacks, primarily because they have deeper pockets than other off the rack pants.

I carry a M38 when I pocket carry. I don’t use a pocket holster, but the only thing I carry in that pocket besides the M38 is a handkerchief.

ruger 22 · Oct 19, 2023

My EDC is a 649-2 and depending on the pants I have on the holsters are either Mika,(for suits a round; for Levis a square), and for large pockets a DeSantis Nemesis. If I could only have one holster it would be the DeSantis.

tlawler · Oct 19, 2023

When I pocket carry, it’s an M342 in a Mika Pocket Holster.

erikpolcrack · Oct 19, 2023

Kel-Tec 32 or Ruger LCP 380 in any pocket holster that grips the pocket.

2wheels · Oct 19, 2023

When I pocket carry, its with a Gen 1 Shield in a DeSantis pocket nemesis, in front pocket of Carhartt Dungarees.

78bagger · Oct 19, 2023

Sig 938 in a Sticky holster for cargo shorts in summer. In cool weather, the Sig just slides into the back pocket of my wranglers with a little Tee shirt to cover the top.

Buford57 · Oct 19, 2023

Galco horsehide for J frames. Nemesis for the Shield. Carhart jeans and cargo shorts or Wrangler cargo pants. When forced to wear a suit, I opt for the J frame or an RM380 in an Uncle George wallet holster.

Before someone gets their shorts in a knot the UG is made to fit in the hip pocket with a flap to the rear so it "prints" as a wallet. It stays in the pocket when the gun is drawn. No need to post a copy of an ATF letter about a completely different product.

SixgunFife · Oct 20, 2023

I’m a DeSantis Nemesis fan, as well, having used one sized for a J-frame and another for a Glock 26 (for Sam’s Club “Savane” brand shorts and their deep, slashed front pockets, the 26 was perfect).

In recent years, I’ve moved to leather pocket holsters for my S&W 642. My most-travelled is one from JW O’Rourke / O’Rourke Leather. I’ve also picked up a Ryan Grizzle holster and now I swap them back and forth. Spare ammo for the 642 via a 2x2x2 pouch from Barranti.

Sometimes the 642 is a back-up to a larger gun on the belt, but it’s often a primary / solo choice, as well.

haywood · Oct 20, 2023

I have mostly used Uncle Mikes Pocket Holsters since 2004. I always carried a lightweight J Frame in my offhand pocket and various larger guns in the waist. These days with old age aches and pains, I’ve put my Shield 9 in my pocket at times. Actually it depends if I’m going out or just hanging around the house. Now that jacket weather is here, I’ve moved one of the guns to my jacket pocket for easy retrieval when out and about. Warm weather is Wrangler Cargo and Duluth Cargo Shorts. Cool Weather Mostly Wrangler Cargos.

OLDSTER · Oct 20, 2023

I've pocket carried my Seecamp for several years in this holster from Jackson Leather. Great product.

JH1951 · Oct 20, 2023

I've been carrying a 649 in a Mika pocket holster for years & years without any problems or issues.

serger · Oct 20, 2023

I've got a 442 in a Mika that goes lots of places with me.
And the Mika is right around ten years old now.

edl · Oct 25, 2023

You can bring the pants to a tailor and have the pockets deepened. I have had this done with most of my pairs of pants that came with too tight of a pocket. You don't want it too deep to the point where the muzzle of the gun taps you on the knee when you walk. Also, this will not work with super tight fitting pants.

chief38 · Oct 25, 2023

edl said:
You can bring the pants to a tailor and have the pockets deepened. I have had this done with most of my pairs of pants that came with too tight of a pocket. You don't want it too deep to the point where the muzzle of the gun taps you on the knee when you walk. Also, this will not work with super tight fitting pants.

For pocket carry "Relaxed Fit" pant's and jeans with oversized loose pockets are the way to go IMHO. Purposely buying them that way in the first place make more sense to me than buying pants too tight and then having to have them modified. I do understand that if you bought a bunch of really expensive pants prior to pocket carry then it might make sense to modify them - got that. The last time I went to the tailor the prices were such that I decided to just buy new clothes rather than modify them. To shorten a pair of jeans was about the same price as a new pair in the correct length - just did not pay!

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