Muss Muggins
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So the only other reason is to be in attack mode. Where we at with this?
Does anyone pocket carry their J Frame without a holster? It used to be a common practice years ago.
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Muss Muggins
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Same here, love the Barami hip grips. I sometimes carry it in my pocket with the grip hooked on the pocket.
I don’t carry in my pocket without a holster only because the revolver doesn’t stay up right.
I use Mikas holsters, a round cut one or a square cut one depending on the pockets shape.
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When I do do that I use a DeSantis Nemesis. Works for me.
I must wear my pants too tight...never could get comfortable with a gun in my pants pocket.
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I've carried j frames in the back pocket of jeans since 77-78. Always with a holster that covers the trigger guard.
Tempting fate is not one of my strong points
Tempting fate is not one of my strong points
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Garand36
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My carry gun is a 649 most of the time pocket with out holster some times I use a pocket holster depending on pants
Not me. I worry about lint or something getting into the works and making the gun unreliable. A holster keeps it clean, properly oriented, and takes up almost no space in the pocket.
I'm 65, a former LEO, live in a RED Southern state, and carry every day....JUST IN CASE self defense IS required. Like it or not, YOU are your own First Responder.
Fifty plus years ago I was chasing a burglar, jumped off a four foot wall at speed and the snubbie in my upside down shoulder holster slid out while landing. I thought it was pretty well secured under my uniform car jacket, but no.
So then I chased my BUG down a driveway. Dumped the shoulder holster and never used one again. The snubbie then lived in the left outside chest pocket of the car jacket. (Blue nylon flight jacket style) It fit perfectly and absolutely nothing else ever went into that pocket.
I've never carried a J frame in a pants pocket, only OWB holstered. I do on very rare occasion carry a Glock 42 or Ruger LCP in a pants cargo pocket and that is with a pocket holster and sometimes in an inside the vest gun pocket with holster. Never, ever is anything else carried in the pocket.
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So then I chased my BUG down a driveway. Dumped the shoulder holster and never used one again. The snubbie then lived in the left outside chest pocket of the car jacket. (Blue nylon flight jacket style) It fit perfectly and absolutely nothing else ever went into that pocket.
I've never carried a J frame in a pants pocket, only OWB holstered. I do on very rare occasion carry a Glock 42 or Ruger LCP in a pants cargo pocket and that is with a pocket holster and sometimes in an inside the vest gun pocket with holster. Never, ever is anything else carried in the pocket.
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haywood
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I use an Uncle Mikes (nylon?) Pocket holster. With the J-Frame in my left pocket, I slide my finger down the side of the frame below the cylinder. I can get a full grip without removing the gun. Great for gas stations and parking lots. Drawing from the pocket with finger in the holster spreads it enough to constantly stay in the pocket. I practice this a lot. I’ve tried a few other holster but always come back to the Uncle Mikes. When Ohio first started CCW it was mandatory to carry concealed in a holster. I just got used to using a holster in most carry situations.
TomTownUSA
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If I need a holster for my 637 I use a "sticky" holster, no belt needed, thin material and no mater what I am wearing I can find a spot to stick it.. Otherwise I always carry it without a holster. The 637 for carry and a Governor with 000 buck for home defense, the ultimate combo.
Years ago, before manufacturers discovered they could save material and $$$, clothing was made somewhat looser, and could accommodate more larger and heavier items in the pockets.
Matter of fact, some of the fabled gunfighters had clothing designed to carry firearms, and the general sorts of guns then were not really lightweight...excluding derringers and similar "last resort" items.
I have a couple of Hawaiian shirts I bought large to camouflage my carry, and two Hockey jerseys that serve the same purpose. If I could afford it, I'd consider a Smith Model 60, or a Diamondback SDR, or...if I could find one, a Ladysmith (25?) or 66 with 3" barrels would be very tempting.
Matter of fact, some of the fabled gunfighters had clothing designed to carry firearms, and the general sorts of guns then were not really lightweight...excluding derringers and similar "last resort" items.
I have a couple of Hawaiian shirts I bought large to camouflage my carry, and two Hockey jerseys that serve the same purpose. If I could afford it, I'd consider a Smith Model 60, or a Diamondback SDR, or...if I could find one, a Ladysmith (25?) or 66 with 3" barrels would be very tempting.
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I bought a new 442 when I went to Narcotics Div and carried it daily as a backup or a primary when doing buys. When used as a primary I carried the 442 in my rear jeans pocket without a holster. Only cops use holsters. If my gun was discovered (happened twice), I said I had it for protection. I also didn't carry spare ammo. It looked like a doper's stolen gun with the masking tape around the grip. The tape actually worked well in keeping the gun in my pocket without shifting around.
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Carrying any handgun revolver or auto in a pocket will rip the pocket out of the jacket and also the gun will accumulate enough lint to eventually jam it up on the first shot. Not to mention that it is not even safe to do so.
Considering the weight, bulk, and low capacity and deathly slow to reload the archaic revolver carry makes zero sense with all the modern light weight, flatter more concealable and higher capacity auto pistols.
Auto pistols have come a long way in the last 50 years and no longer can a case be made that the revolver is more reliable than an auto pistol. They simply are not.
I’m new to the J Frame. I have carried it in my jeans many times. I found this uncle mikes holster w/o a clip. It slides into my pocket easily. I can pull the pistol without the holster w/o effort. The material on the holster makes it kinda sticky. I have worn this inside my pants/belt and it never moves. I have tested this carry method on several motorcycle rides
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I don't front pocket carry the snubs. They sit in a suede holster [ without the belt clip ] that protects the trigger in my back pocket of either the Carharts or jeans. I've tried carrying a shield plus [ fairly recently ] in that location and it's impossible to not print the backstrap beside being very uncomfortable [ when compared to the J frame Smiths.
Why no front pocket carry as so many are prone to do? Seated in a vehicle, try to access quickly [ quickly is impossible ]. Bent over to tie a boot lace? Not as impossible but difficult enough that's it's not instantly available.
At least 4 times a day. I slip a 360PD into the back pocket of whatever pants I am wearing when I walk my 2 small dogs. Don't expect to need it but it is there and easy enough to reach. Do also have an ASP baton inside another pocket. My state allows an expandable baton to be legslly carried if you attend a class and obtain a permit.
I confess I do pocket carry my 638 without a holster. For two reasons. To those that are familiar with the 638, will understand the fact that the gun just seems to be made to be carried in the pocket without a holster. The second reason is this is Florida, and it is hot as he×× most of the time. So loose fitting cargo shorts on my daily attire.
If i'm not going to a funeral or church.
If i'm not going to a funeral or church.
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I carry my S&W 36ND in an Uncle Mikes pocket holster in the right front (strong hand) pocket of my Carhart shorts all summer long. Also I too can easily pull the gun from my pocket without the holster coming up or out. I feel the holster keeps the gun orientated correctly, keeps the trigger covered, and mostly keeps the gun lint free.
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I bought a DeSantis Roscoe cross-draw holster a few years ago for my 442 and it stays on my belt. My 340PD rides in a strong-side Tex Shoemaker pancake holster, but I only carry it when my insides tells me to. No pocket carry for me as a rule, but I sure would if I didn’t have a holster with me.
Either a Mika or Kramer pocket holster.
My hands are in my pockets a lot. No room for more than my Sidewinder. The 37 is AIWB.
I make a glove leather sheath to keep the debris out.
Deadeye Dick
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I rarely pocket carry any of my guns. The only time I pocket carry a J-frame is when I am wearing overalls since there is no waste-band and no belt involved. Then I carry in a Bulldog pocket holster to keep the gun oriented butt up, and keep some of the pocket lint out of it. The majority of the time my snubs are carried in an IWB or OWB holster.
Because you CAN, doesn’t mean you should. A decent pocket holster will keep the pistol in the desired position for a draw. Without a holster, the pistol can/will roll and not be where you want it for a draw.
I'm with you on that. The issue to have a holster when carrying in your pocket is to avoid to action the trigger by accident (happened hundred of times....). Be responsible with you and the people around you.
