Do You Pocket Carry Your J Frame Daily?
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I pocket carry my S&W 340 PD in a Galco horsehide pocket holster in my front right jeans pocket every day. I have done so for many years. (Well, I have a couple of other J frames that I sometimes rotate, just for variety).
Anything like this one? It fits perfectly in the Galco holster I use with my 340 PD. You are correct about the extra round.
Best Regards, Les
Anything like this one? It fits perfectly in the Galco holster I use with my 340 PD. You are correct about the extra round.
Best Regards, Les
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Mine is an older Agent with the exposed ejector rod.
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TomkinsSP
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In the summer I prefer a strong side owb belt holster. Or a cross draw shoulder holster depending on what I am wearing. At times both. BUT IN COAT WEATHER one goes into the coat pocket. Wouldn't want to have to unzip or more if it was needed.
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642 in an A Holster Co. kydex pocket holster, best pocket holster I have found.
HamHands
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I have a 36" waist but have to buy 40's in order to fit my legs because I'm a half assed body builder and have large muscular legs. Even so I have plenty of room in Khaki's, slacks, cargo pants/shorts and even jeans with a Model 36 "J" frame and the DeSantis pocket holster. The DeSantis keeps the pistol in its place and never has it came out of the holster when seated. Now Appendix Carry... that's something I don't know how anyone does; especially seated. Even when my stomach was ironing board flat it dug into me like a deer tic! To those AP carry does work for, rock on. You just have to go with what works for you.
lawandorder
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Several folks have recommended the Galco horsehide, that is good advice. I have pocket carried a 649 daily for almost 10 years in one, great holster. Scrimp on lunch not carry gear.
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Not my main EDC but when I do,
Galco horsehide in my front pocket.
Galco horsehide in my front pocket.
Now you tell me!
Yesterday...
Lunch: double burger with slabs of green chili (no bun or fries) and iced tea: $14 w/tip
Pocket holster: Blackhawk size 3 (for my S&W M&P 340 w/Hogue Bantams): $15.35
This is the first thread to convince me to try a pocket holster. Blackhawk was the only offering in the lgs.
Presentation is the first issue I noticed (not as quick and smooth as my 640 Pro in a Lobo Enhanced Pancake at 4 o'clock, but I'm practiced with that).
The pocket carry is easier to conceal so I'll give it a try for some weeks, and if I decide I can get quick and smooth enough at it I'll give the Galco horsehide a go -- it appears to be a bit thinner than this synthetic rig. Driving or simply sitting is a blinder to my mind's eye, but we'll see 'cause I usually only feel a need to be quick on the draw when I'm walking in the woods (a daily occurrence).
Slàinte,
Bob
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Pocket carry perfection...
I pocket carry a 340PD every day all day..One little tip, use a pair of side cutters and snip off the copper rivets on the corners of the front jean pocket that you carry in, it makes a big difference on the draw. Desantis #02 pocket holster and a set of Hogue Bantams seems to be the best balance of conceal and control for me. In the EDC pocket dump pic: a Benchmade 531 a speed strip a wallet with a Surefire Titan clipped to the side all carried in left front pocket just as laid out,and the 340PD rides strong side front pocket.
I pocket carry a 340PD every day all day..One little tip, use a pair of side cutters and snip off the copper rivets on the corners of the front jean pocket that you carry in, it makes a big difference on the draw. Desantis #02 pocket holster and a set of Hogue Bantams seems to be the best balance of conceal and control for me. In the EDC pocket dump pic: a Benchmade 531 a speed strip a wallet with a Surefire Titan clipped to the side all carried in left front pocket just as laid out,and the 340PD rides strong side front pocket.
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blues7
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I carry my 642-1 as a primary within walking distance of my home (if I am not already carrying one of my semi-autos).
I carry in either a Mika pocket holster, Uncle Mike's #3, Aholster pocket holster (kydex), or a kydex AIWB from Dark Star Gear.
Normally it's in the pocket since it's generally carried in warm weather attire and it's more comfortable.
I carry in either a Mika pocket holster, Uncle Mike's #3, Aholster pocket holster (kydex), or a kydex AIWB from Dark Star Gear.
Normally it's in the pocket since it's generally carried in warm weather attire and it's more comfortable.
paul641
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My 36 no dash has pocket wear not holster wear
I use a Desantis Nemesis about 90% of the time and a uncle mike's the rest of the time. its pretty comfortable and no one seems to take any notice. I typically wear dress pants or jeans during the week and cargo shorts on the weekend, fits in all of them.
I have couple of iwb holsters but I just never got comfortable carrying iwb.
I have couple of iwb holsters but I just never got comfortable carrying iwb.
629shooter
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I like the Alabama Holster Company pocket holsters as well. Depending on the pistol or revolver, and pocket.
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Usually a J-Frame steel .38 in a Mika holster. If I were going to carry anything on my belt on a holster, it would have more rounds than a 5-shooter. Probably a Glock model 27 .40.
I DO like the 642 though. Might get one of those for the weight reduction over my 649.
Only reason I use a pocket holster is because the front sight tends to wear holes in my pockets. I don't care about "printing".
I DO like the 642 though. Might get one of those for the weight reduction over my 649.
Only reason I use a pocket holster is because the front sight tends to wear holes in my pockets. I don't care about "printing".
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HamHands
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Not my main EDC but when I do,
Galco horsehide in my front pocket.
That Galco holster looks really well made and comfortable to wear. I'm assuming the inside is smooth and the outside is suede leather? I like those Altamont grips too. All of my "J" frame wear some style of Altamont's on them. I find their "Combat" grips carry just as easy as the original S&W "Magnas" carry. The pocket "J" frame is the perfect tool for the right occasion!
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POCKET CARRY
An ultralight got pocket carried way more than the SS 640, it's a bit too heavy for my tastes. BUT I still own the 640 & can still pocket carry it on occasion if I choose to. NO COMPARRISON between the 2 shooting wise, YMMV.
An ultralight got pocket carried way more than the SS 640, it's a bit too heavy for my tastes. BUT I still own the 640 & can still pocket carry it on occasion if I choose to. NO COMPARRISON between the 2 shooting wise, YMMV.
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