Hello Folks,

Thought I might try a variety of pocket holsters for my BG380 and pass along my thoughts.

I purchased 3 pocket holsters.

1. Inexpensive Elite Survival Systems synthetic

2. Holsters by Braids a "one at a time guy" in Myrtle Beach. (Black Leather) Can be found on eBay.

3. Red Dog Gun Leather from Texas. Also a small hand made holster business. (Brown Leather) Can be found on eBay

1. The ESS holster is exactly what one would expect. Being synthetic It's light. It fits the BG380 nicely but, due to there being no cover flap, it tends to print in the right front pocket of jeans. Not so bad in dress slacks actually. This holster draws perfectly, the outside of the holster creates enough friction against the pocket liner to facilitate an easy draw. This holster is available widely on the internet, and is very economically priced.

2. The Holsters by Braids is cut from a very heavy leather and as such it will take some time to break in properly. It fits the BG380 quite well, it also has the added feature of the brass fittings being "snaps". This means that one can remove the leather cover flap for front pocket, or jacket pocket use should one choose to do so.

The design is troubling in one way however. Unlike the ESS or the Red Dog the holster encases the entire pistol, the BG380 just about disappears into the Braids. While this is probably behoving to keeping your pistol pristine, it creates a little to much friction on the draw. The holster want to slide right out of your pocket along with the BG380. Mr. Braids suggested some light gun oil inside the holster, that may work just fine, but it seems a little counter productive to dress slacks..

The Red Dog holster is my favorite of this group. The leather is supple and holds the pistol perfectly, it releases perfectly as well even from brand new. The cover flap, which lacks the quick removal snaps of the Braids holster, is smaller and softer and forms to the shape of your body more easily. While the cover flap or concealment lacks snaps, it is held on by two easily removable brass screws.

The holsters are depicted in the photographs separately and as a group. I also included one image of my new “everyday carry” setup. The BG380 holstered in the Red Dog Gun Leather pocket holster, along with Hornady Critical Defense FTX™ ammo.

Hope this helps others in their quest for the perfect pocket holster.

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Am I that far off the mark with this brief review?

Based on there not being a single comment I must assume the holster question and choice of same are no longer a valid topic.

Or did I post to the incorrect forum?

Great write-up. I don't own one, but more people should do this kind of thing. Maybe you can have it moved to the concealed carry sub-forum? Just a thought.

Hello sniper47,

I was truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the review or at least found it useful..

I've enjoyed writing reviews for some of my other hobbies, but with those hobbies and forums other users comment on them when they are posted, for good or bad.

The complete lack of comment made me question the value of my post / review.

Thanks for looking and taking a moment to comment. It's appreciated.

Perhaps the admin will move the review to a more appropriate location.

Alan

Alan— thanks for the reviews. I currently carry my Bodyguard 380 in my front pocket in the DeSantis Nemesis and it works well. As I explore rear pocket choices I came upon Red Dog and your review, and am wondering if you've had any issues with the cover flap coming uncovered, flapping out, etc. Also, do you have any experience with the Talon Holsters version of the rear pocket wallet or have heard anything, good or bad. Thanks in advance. D

Hello Whapiti,

As I said in my PM. I use the Red Dog almost exclusively now. It has become the easy favorite for me.. I can not offer comment on the cover flap as mine does not have one..

An associate purchased the Red Dog with flap and seems to be very pleased with it.

Cheers, Alan

Thanks for the help, Alan.

thanks for the review and pictures I carry my 380 most of the time IWB, but have a pocket holster also...there doesn't seem to be a huge following for 380's and sometimes it depends on when you post and it gets posted off the 1st page...this has happened to me several times or they just don't like my posts...lol

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Thank you for your review, I also have an IWB holster but have considered getting a pocket holster as well. Your info is appreciated and is very informative.
I purchased my holster from a seller on Ebay (holsterman) and have been very pleased.
As mentioned I am not sure that the 380 is the most popular, but I love mine so there you go! Thanks again...

Hi Guys,

I post on several other boards, most have to do with skeet or clays. As a rule of thumb the visitors are responsive to reviews with photos etc.

I'm glad to see some activity on this thread, even though delayed..

I thought I'd taken the time to provide information which proved to be of little use..

Now, I'm glad I took the time.

Cheers, Alan

Your review was excellent, thanks for taking the time. My EDC is also the BG380 and I love it. I have a De Santis Nemesis that I carry in various pockets.

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Thanks much..

Glad you took the time to look..

Cheers, Alan

The BG380 has been part of my edc for awhile now - love it.
I pocket carry in a Galico, or sometimes iwb in a custom made tuckable holster with spare mag holder.
Though I'm all set for holsters I always enjoy seeing pictures of a good "set up". Thanks.

Thanks for taking the time to look..

I too and glad to see your pocket holster compariason. When I bought my Bodygaurd 380 I had to ask my LGS what was the best pocket holster. They recommended the front pocket DeSantis Nemesis. And that is what I bought. I am glad I did, I love that holster. Works great and can't be noticed in most pants I wear. Sorry it took so long to see your post, I just haven't been on much lately. Thanks.