My Old School EDC

[DARE]

Model 37, 2-inch SB with Pachmayrs. Federal .38 Special 125 gr Nyclad SWCHP. Gun shipped in 1982.
I carry the gun in my front left jeans pocket. Carry an extra 5 rounds loose in my right pocket.

 

[rockquarry]

Nothing wrong with a .38 Chief.

 

[ralph7]

I applaud your gun of choice, but not the carry location.

 

[Borderboss]

I applaud your gun of choice, but not the carry location.

Why? Perhaps he's left handed.

The J-frame is a great pocket carry gun. I carry my 940-1 in my front right pocket (I'm right handed) and two extra moon clips in my back left pocket.

 

[Model 15-4ever]

Square butt airweight, interesting!

 

[ralph7]

Why? Perhaps he's left handed.

The J-frame is a great pocket carry gun. I carry my 940-1 in my front right pocket (I'm right handed) and two extra moon clips in my back left pocket.

Which hand he is dominant with was not my point, I wouldn't carry in a front jeans pocket
because of the difficulty in presenting it quickly from that location and the bulge it would
make while carrying. I know because I have tried it.
I dunno, maybe he is a big guy with really loose, roomy pockets.
I hope he has a pocket holster.

 

[Rock185]

I carry one of the little 5-shooters; 640, 642, sometimes a 940-1. But I wouldn't want it to get around that I don't routinely carry extra ammo;-)

 

[DARE]

I am left handed and do not use a holster. I live in Texas and can legally carry concealed or open, so do not worry about a bulge (actually the girls like it).
Agree that I won't win any fast draw contests. Try to have enough situational awareness that one or two seconds to get the gun on target will not be a problem. I can draw and aim in less than two seconds without rushing.

 

[garddogg56]

I am left handed and do not use a holster. I live in Texas and can legally carry concealed or open, so do not worry about a bulge (actually the girls like it).
Agree that I won't win any fast draw contests. Try to have enough situational awareness that one or two seconds to get the gun on target will not be a problem. I can draw and aim in less than two seconds without rushing.

 

[Valmet]

Nothing wrong with a J-frame. I’d love to find a stash of Nyclad .38 Spl- I haven’t seen that around in ages since they stopped making it.

 

[Frailer]

Which hand he is dominant with was not my point, I wouldn't carry in a front jeans pocket
because of the difficulty in presenting it quickly from that location and the bulge it would
make while carrying. I know because I have tried it.
I dunno, maybe he is a big guy with really loose, roomy pockets.
I hope he has a pocket holster.

FWIW, I carry that way every day, and I am not a “big guy” by any stretch. The trick is finding the right jeans with the right sort of pocket.

I am by no means saying it is the right choice for everyone, but pocket carry does have some distinct advantages. For example, there is something to be said for the ability to have a grip on your firearm with no one the wiser.

 

[Shibadog]

FWIW, I carry that way every day, and I am not a “big guy” by any stretch. The trick is finding the right jeans with the right sort of pocket.

I am by no means saying it is the right choice for everyone, but pocket carry does have some distinct advantages. For example, there is something to be said for the ability to have a grip on your firearm with no one the wiser.

Ditto. A J frame in a pocket holster rides and conceals very well in my jean pocket. I’m also a southpaw so left pocket for me as well. A speed strip with 5 rides in the watch pocket on the right side. Casually walk along with a hand in the pocket and you are ‘harmless’ yet can produce a firearm Very quickly if need be.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Nothing wrong with that gun as an edc. My summer carry has been a 640 for almost a decade. I do use a Mika holster though.

 

[max503]

Casually walk along with a hand in the pocket and you are ‘harmless’ yet can produce a firearm Very quickly if need be.

IMHO, this is why they make humpbacks.

I know I've got a 638 around here somewheres.......