Is Pocket Carry Fast Enough

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Have a Sig 365 with manual safety. If my T-shirt is long enough I carry in the top of my right pocket with an IWB Kydex holster. If the T is shorter I carry in my right pocket with a Kydex pocket holster. Does pocket carry slow down the draw and by how much? Not comfortable with the IWB inside my pants. Larry
 
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Pocket carry is about the element of surprise, not a quick draw contest. Not looking dangerous to a thug or shooter until you get the opportunity to prove him wrong. Was at a NC gunshow and grabbed lunch in the snackbar that was part of the venue. When I got my order I sat in the far corner table facing the doors. After a bit a uniformed officer came in and ordered food, he sat in the other corner facing the doors. I do that in real restaurants too.
 
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When I got my order I sat in the far corner table facing the doors. After a bit a uniformed officer came in and ordered food, he sat in the other corner facing the doors. I do that in restaurants too.
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I think quite a few of us do that. When an individual is in the habit of staying cognizant of his or her surroundings, that type of behavior is just standard operating procedure.

Now, when it comes to pocket carry, it shouldn't be a real problem for the person described above...someone who is paying continual attention to the surroundings, i.e. "condition yellow." They are aware if a situation is turning "questionable" and usually have time to retrieve their firearm if needed.

On the other hand, if the person is one who is happy to walk down the street with his/her headphones plugged in and busy texting on the phone....well, that's a whole different story. Pocket carry is definitely not for them.:)
 
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Drawing from the pocket is slower than just about any other mode of carry, short of off-body or ankle. Drawing from the pocket with your hand pre-positioned on the gun is faster than drawing from any other concealed mode.

As to how much slower or faster, that depends on the person and which carry modes are being compared. A timer will answer the question for you definitively.
 
You should at least look into CCW Breakaway pocket carry pants and shorts. The P365 is a perfect fit.

I believe the key to pocket carry is extra situational awareness, which should already be high in any circumstance. Pocket carry really shines in hot temps where concealment shirts are less desirable, and it's not much slower than a holster when standing. As for sitting, driving, etc., you can weigh it against other placements.
 
Starting with hands in the surrender position, a good hand can present his pistol and score a center mass hit in 1 1/2 seconds.

It takes a real master to accomplish the same from a pocket draw in twice the time.
 
My P365 in a DeSantis Nemises pocket holster has been my edc method for many years now. I still do use a Kramer OWB holster, however since I've moved and the weather dictates shorts and a T shirt most of the time, pocket carry is my prime method.

One great advantage of pocket carry is that if trouble looms, you can put your hand on the pistol and be ready without being conspicuous, so I'm some instances pocket carry can be an advantage. The biggest disadvantage is while sitting down and if driving. But hey, for standing walking and casual dressing it can be fantastic and relatively fast/practice is essential with any carry method! IMHO there is really no perfect 100% of the time best carry method if carrying concealed.
 
For me and many I know and have known, pocket carry is perfect when pretty much all other forms of carry (OWB, IWB, AIWB) are out of the question for some reason. The only thing lower on the list is to go unarmed.

Don't get me wrong, I have carried a J frame or a P365 many many times and still do. But only when I have to rather than leave everything home, OR when the gun in my pocket is my second gun (maybe even third).
 
We walk 2 miles a day and 1/4 mile is on a busy road with enough questionable people driving on it. True, some pockets on the Levi shorts are slightly tighter. If the gun is needed i would not have time to have my hand in the pocket before pulling it out.

When traveling in the car the gun is propped with grip up between the seat track and the counsel, easily grabbed. Or it's on the counsel top in the front. No pocket carry here.

I feel the pocket carry is a little slower but not knowing what situation will develop there may be more then enough time. Better then nothing!

Lot of great replies so far, I like the different angles we all see on the question. The gun I decide to carry is with me 24-7, Larry
 
I don't find it significantly slower, and like the ability to have my hand on it inconspicuously.

I think the issue with pocket carry is more how it limits the size/type gun you can carry.
 
Pocket carry isn't fast enough for walking down the street to the OK Corral and shooting it out with the Clantons ... for that you want...
" Open Carry " and a fast draw holster and belt .

There is a lot to be said for "Legal Open Carry " and getting in a shootout with the bad guys .
I'm lucky ...Louisiana has always been a legal Open Carry state for law abiding citizens ... no permits required !
Gary
 
Summer pocket carry in cargo shorts is either a 337PD or Colt Pocketlite .380.... both about 12oz. usually something in the outer pocket to break up any outline. Like the Colt because it's flatter; the 337 cus it's a .38 revolver.
 
gwpercle said:
Pocket carry isn't fast enough for walking down the street to the OK Corral and shooting it out with the Clantons .
Gary
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I don't know about the Clantons but me with my gun in my pocket and my hand on my gun, 3 fingers and thumb on the grip and one finger on the trigger is going to be difficult to beat. :D Larry
 
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