joeintexas
US Veteran
I have had good luck with Duluth cargo's, pricey but well made and conceals my 638 or sp 101 in a sticky holster. Heavy material and deep pockets.
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Best pocket carry cargo shorts?
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I bought a pair of the Wranglers a few months back and they have started to tear near the back pocket. 5.11 are expensive, but they wear good.
I'm thinking about trying some of the Duluth cargoes.
Lee's Landing Billy
Member
One of my shooters commented when they saw me in shorts....Look at them legs, look at that figure, two more legs, look like Trigger!
pineappleshooter
US Veteran
The Kahr PM9 rides very nicely in the pocket. There are lots of pretenders but the PM9 is still the smallest, slimmest, fully usable mini 9 out there in my opinion.
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I agree with you on the Kahr. I just got the CM40, which is the same size except for a little more width and a lot less money. Carry it in a DeSantis pocket holster. This will fit in any of my pants pockets without a problem. I'm thinking that the the CM9/PM9 will fit even better. Mine is less than a half inch longer than my Bodyguard 380. I'll take the 9mm or the .40 over the 380 anytime.
Wee Hooker
Member
I've got a love hate thing with caring in cargo shorts. Whatever I'm caring tends to disappear but often the pockets are so deep that the gun ends up banging around down by my knees.
kthom
Member
Muley,
I will say this about the products from Duluth, and I've used several of them. They are good products and well made. They are certainly not the cheapest, but I have some things that are old and have been used for a long time, and they still give good service. I have found that their clothing is made on the large side compared to most other brands of products found these days. Their work clothes are made to work in, be comfortable in, and give long service.
I've never tried the Duluth cargo shorts, although I've been tempted to try. I would order your regular size, with this caveat. If you usually wear an XXL, you may find it a bit larger than you like. Of course, I don't know what you like or how you prefer things to fit. But you have to start somewhere, and I have returned things for a different size with no problems. Duluth is a good vendor in my experience. Once you find out how their stuff fits you, then you will be good to go, if you like the product itself.
I have been wearing their "Buck Naked" underwear, long legged shorts, V neck tees, and athletic style (tanks) undershirts for years. I wear an undershirt every day, which makes CC much more comfortable. This stuff is very moisture wicking and drys quickly, but it wears like iron!! I have never really worn out any of this underwear. I have changed in size so bought more. They run it on sale a few times a year, and it's a bit cheaper then. I highly recommend this underwear. It is comfortable, it is cooler in summer and warmer in winter, but you'd better like it, cause it won't wear out on you! Same thing is probably pretty much true for the cargo shorts.
I will say this about the products from Duluth, and I've used several of them. They are good products and well made. They are certainly not the cheapest, but I have some things that are old and have been used for a long time, and they still give good service. I have found that their clothing is made on the large side compared to most other brands of products found these days. Their work clothes are made to work in, be comfortable in, and give long service.
I've never tried the Duluth cargo shorts, although I've been tempted to try. I would order your regular size, with this caveat. If you usually wear an XXL, you may find it a bit larger than you like. Of course, I don't know what you like or how you prefer things to fit. But you have to start somewhere, and I have returned things for a different size with no problems. Duluth is a good vendor in my experience. Once you find out how their stuff fits you, then you will be good to go, if you like the product itself.
I have been wearing their "Buck Naked" underwear, long legged shorts, V neck tees, and athletic style (tanks) undershirts for years. I wear an undershirt every day, which makes CC much more comfortable. This stuff is very moisture wicking and drys quickly, but it wears like iron!! I have never really worn out any of this underwear. I have changed in size so bought more. They run it on sale a few times a year, and it's a bit cheaper then. I highly recommend this underwear. It is comfortable, it is cooler in summer and warmer in winter, but you'd better like it, cause it won't wear out on you! Same thing is probably pretty much true for the cargo shorts.
Stevens
Member
Reading this I am realizing the lower, right cargo pocket might be a good place to carry while driving. it should be easier to get at the gun there than in the slash pocket when wearing a seat belt.
Steve W
Steve W
I have mostly Wrangler from Walmart and a couple Dockers cargo shorts. I front pocket carry when I'm walking around and switch to cargo pocket when I get in a vehicle. Easier access to the gun when seated.
AJ
US Veteran
I wear shorts and t-shirts just about year round here. I try to find cargo shorts with large deep pockets. I use the Uncle Mikes Pocket holster for my Model 342. In the car I will usually have a Model 36 that I use as a car gun in the center console.
Only your gun banging around down by your knees? You're so lucky ...
On a serious note, I don't find the cargo pockets - at least on the 5.11 Tactical's - to be usable for carry for the exact same reason. So much flopping back and forth that it makes me nervous.
That's why I carry in the front top pocket. No gun banging my knees and I can keep my hand on it when walking around. I like the idea of the Cargo pocket carry when driving. I'll have to give it a try on the drive home from Florida next week.
Its not too bad though. I only use a small gun for local pocket carry. Other weapon other holster for traveling or going to the cities. Pocket carry under those circumstances is to me very good, I just grab the gun and holster stick it in my pocket and go out.
During the summer I wear regular shorts or cargo type a lot but never had a concern which one was better or worse.
blues7
Member
I don't entirely agree with this. I can draw my 642 pretty quickly from an aholster or Uncle Mike's (and I don't ordinarily have to lift my shirt like with IWB or AIWB).
Plus, under certain circumstances, there is much less of a "tell" going to a pocket or casually having your hand in pocket beforehand vs. trying to draw from the waist in an emergency.
For me, a J frame is easier and faster to draw from a pocket than a small semi-auto, especially one without an exposed hammer or sights that can snag.
The 642 or similar offers several advantages but a few disadvantages as well as compared to a firearm with higher capacity.
There is no perfect solution...though two guns probably comes close. (I'm not EDC'ing two, however.)
Tru-spec 24-7 pants/shorts work great with a Mika pocket holster. Also have 2 inner cargo pockets on each side that nicely hold mags upright.
5.11 Stryke pants/shorts are very similar but cost 2x as much as the 24-7s.
I wear the former and my Wife wears the latter.
5.11 Stryke pants/shorts are very similar but cost 2x as much as the 24-7s.
I wear the former and my Wife wears the latter.
That happened to me too. Carry in the top pocket instead. Problem solved.
Lee's Landing Billy
Member
All my shooters got a good laugh outta this today. Nothing more normal than standing around with your hand on your gun. Glocks, Shields, XDs, J Frames. I have a dozen men that can put a round on a target at 7 yards in .5 seconds. Nothing is faster.
Yes, I tried to carry in a Mika in the lower cargo pocket, banged against my knee also. Quickly transitioned to only carry in the upper pocket without problems.
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