Do You Pocket Carry Your J Frame Daily?

[Nalapombu]

Hey all,

I am curious about those of you that choose to carry a J frame as your primary firearm for protection. Do you carry it a pants or shorts pocket or do you have an IWB or OWB holster that you use for it?

I had told myself a while ago that my next pistol was going to be a J Frame or something that I could carry in a pocket comfortably. I feel like having that capability greatly increases the chances that I'll carry every day. I have also looked at those "STICKY" holsters, which seem to work very well for what they are intended for. Do any of you use this, or a similar brand and model, to carry your J frame or small auto?

Your thoughts please.

Thank you for your time.
Larry

 

[silversnake]

Much prefer a real holster. Pocket carry is not as secure in my experience and can slide around depending on how you sit or lie down. I do pocket carry sometimes though, usually for short trips out.

 

[vipermd]

I always carry the 638 either as a primary or back up. I have used Uncle mikes pocket holster which works well. I also have and use an OWB built by Snubby Fan ( on the forum), excellent, well made holster that conceals well. It is an open top, but will not drop the gun even when held upside down, but is very smooth to draw. Sometimes there is one on the hip and another in the right pocket with a speedloader in the left pocket. Yes I know the numbers, risk of being involved, number of shots, etc, But I am content and comfortable with my choices, even if they are not the choice someone else would make. I have to LIVE with the results. Be Safe,

 

[mgriffin]

I pocket carry daily with my 442 in an Uncle Mikes holster. Feels secure to me. I never feel like I have to keep adjusting it, very comfortable. 5 spare rounds on a speed strip in a leather drop pouch on my belt. Occasionally I carry my 640 OWB. I may eventually try one of the horsehide pocket holsters as my Uncle Mike's is beginning to show a lot of wear due to many years of age.

 

[WaywardSon]

I have carried a 642 in an Uncle Mike's holster in my front pocket for some time now. Great concealment and has never felt anything but secure. It is a great option in my opinion.

 

[dogngun]

Unless I carry something bigger, usually a Charter Arms .44 Bulldog, I carry one of my 2 Bodyguard Airweights in a pocket holster...in my right pocket, and a spare speedloader in my left, along with my keys, my Case one-hand opening-folding knife, etc...every time I wear pants.

 

[RILEY31]

I pocket carry either a model 38 or a .380 Bodyguard

 

[EricR]

As long as I'm wearing shorts (means loose fitting pants) I'm never without my 442 in the front pocket. I rotate between a DeSantis or an Uncle Mikes that I took a razor blade and cut off the plastic clip. I love this method of carry.

Now, I'm a tall fit (skinny) man and I don't think I can pull off this carry method with my denim pants. So, that's when I'll opt for an IWB kydex assuming I have an untucked shirt.

 

[OLDSTER]

Like some of the other posts, the only time I pocket carry my 642 is in an old Uncle Mikes in cargo shorts. Jeans, chinos, etc., I carry my BG .380 in a Desantis Nemesis

 

[Rpg]

When I carry a m38, it's in a pocket: no pocket holster.

For me, belt rigs defeat the purpose of a j frame.

Pocket holsters add bulk but nothing more in my experience.

 

[springer99]

Summer -642 in my shorts pocket with an NAA 22Mag. with clip grip as back-up.

Winter - I just sub. a 640 .357Mag in my jacket pocket. The NAA still goes along for the ride.

 

[Muley Gil]

Being ornery, I pocket carry a Colt Agent .38 special in a Desantis holster. That gives me an extra shot and the Colt has a better action. I wear cargo trousers and I keep a HKS speedloader in a strong side cargo pocket. When I carried a revolver on duty, I reloaded with my strong hand and I see no reason to change.

 

[Louchia]

I suggest a Remora Clip Holster. It's similar to a stickey . Can be worn w or w/o the clip. in a pocket or not. Clip is adjustable for R or L carry IWB.

 

[Glashaus]

In the Summer I carry either a 442 or a 640-1 in a Galco pocket holster.

 

[Old cop]

EDC is my 340PD in a Galco pocket holster, left front pocket, and a speed strip in the small watch pocket. Update: Still carrying the same weapon but switched to a Blue Force pocket holster & gave the Galco to one of my daughters.

 

[oldiesradio1560]

I carry my 640-3 IWB with an Uncle Mike's 36 holster at the 4 o'clock position.

 

[Kentucky Shooter]

Either a 642 or 637 in an uncle mikes pocket holster in right front pocket and a spare reload plus all other gadgets (knife, keys, change, etc...) in my left pocket-- 365 days a year.

 

[jay72]

I carry my 340 PD in a Kramer pocket holster daily.

 

[Spokes]

I carry almost every day in cargo shorts a J frame Smith in a DeSantis pocket holster. Sometimes I will carry my Ruger LC9s pro.

 

[joeintexas]

If I am wearing cargo shorts I do carry a 638 in a sticky holster in front pocket, works fine for me. If I'm wearing jeans its usually a sp101 in a galco owb with shirt tail out.