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

JH1951 said:
I've been carrying a 649 in a Mika pocket holster for years & years without any problems or issues.
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Let me restate that:

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

I just switched to a Mika. Excellent!

I carry a Walther CCP in a Remora pocket holster with no issues and when I go mousegun in a pocket the Beretta 950BS sits in a little Remora pocket holster.

Lots of choices. Those work.............YMMV
 
Most of the time, a Glock 33 in a Kramer Leather pocket holster. 20+ years like that. Sometimes, a G 42 in a Mika pocket holster. This is usually based on specific issues, like after my bypass.

Trousers are usually cargo pants. About a year ago I started transitioning to the Duluth Fire Hose line. I like them. Sometimes I carry the G42 in a zipped pocket of athletic training pants, again, a niche use.

I live a quiet life, mostly to-from the house and office with some short side trips. When I go out of town, I am more likely to transition to a RDS equipped Shield or G17 in a Dale Fricke belt holster.
 
I'm the odd-ball. The DeSantis Nemesis never really worked for me. When I pocket carry, it is in a Milt Sparks horsehide pocket holster.

Duluth and 5.11 pants/shorts work fine for pocket carry.
 
I'm not tall, take a 30" inseam and most of the jeans I try I can't either get the gun in the front pocket, or it won't fit in the pocket. I'll be trying the LL Bean jeans soon to find out. Does Costco have on line buying as I don't live anywhere near one?

I have pocket carried the Ruger LCP in my home made holster with rough side leather out so it stays in the pocket when gun drawn.
 
My J Frame Blue Force Gear pocket holster is the lightest, thinnest I’ve found. It doesn’t even print in thin dress slacks. My original model LCP is in a DeSantis pocket holster, but the LCP2 & MAX also work w/the DeSantis.
 
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It's strange, but I prefer the "bigness" of this Galco pocket holster. Just seems comfortable. Holds the G42 firmly. Works fine if I'm rolling around on the driveway, changing oil on the car or napping on the couch. It just works.
 

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640 Pro in a Desantis Nemesis EDC, speed loader in the watchpocket. Loose fit carpenter jeans or cargo pants most days. When I wear pants with pocket that aren't as "roomy" the same holster accommodates my G42. When forced out of my rural comfort zone, the pocket rig moves to my support side as a bug and I add a 3" K frame or G43X strong side IWB.
 
It's winter, and it be cold up here. Switch to Carhart dual front overalls and pocket carry a G23. Yes the pocket be modified, but not wanting to "coat" carry and do want access with cold gear on.
 
Pocket Concealment Systems makes great leather pocket holsters. I never understood the appeal of those padded holsters that make it look like you’re shoplifting a Club Sandwich.

Edited to add an image of one of their excellent products. Don't know them and have no interest in any of it other than appreciation of a nice product:

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Pocket Concealment System, Inc. - Innovative Handgun Holsters

– Pocket Concealment System Inc
 
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I'm going to give this a bump just because I appreciate pocket carry and am interested in what people might have to say about this subject.
 
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I've tried numerous pocket holsters and like the OP, prefer the Desantis Nemesis for the two guns that I most often carry, one at a time, as my everyday concealed carry. The Nemesis works well for both my S&W 642, with a speed strip in the pocket below the holster as well as for my Ruger LC9s. But when I feel the need or desire to have a bit more capacity, I carry my Glock 26. But even with the lightweight Desantis Nemesis, the Glock is just a bit too thick for conmfortable pocket carry. I usually use an OTW holster on my right side, with a second magazine in an OTW holder on the left side. That gives me 21 rounds total and I am more than happy with that amount.
 
I decided pictures were required. Ignore the Galco belt holster - the other two are the real deal for pocket carry.

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As for H Richard:

I'm not tall, take a 30" inseam and most of the jeans I try I can't either get the gun in the front pocket, or it won't fit in the pocket. I'll be trying the LL Bean jeans soon to find out. Does Costco have on line buying as I don't live anywhere near one?
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My inseam is 28" so I'm REALLY not tall. My J-frame fits into every pair of jeans that I own, Wrangler, LL Bean, even Maker's Mark (Sam's/Walmart). I reckon you need to try a smaller gun!!! :rolleyes:

As for Costco, I doubt that they sell holsters on line but everyone else does so finding one that works for you should be easy....
 
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Even though I'm a new owner to a Sig 365 I pocket carry a BG .380 it's the perfect pocket carry. I IWB the 365
 

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Looks like I was last here in Oct. of 2023. I’m still using Uncle Mikes #4 pocket holster with a 638 or 442. Wrangler or Duluth Cargo shorts. Shield 9 is in the waist. When I get home in a month, it will be time to switch it up and bring out the bobbed 37 for pocket carry. I’ll probably bring out a 3” 36 also. I think it will fit in the Duluth pockets, they are deep.
 
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