When I pocket carry my 642 it rides in a Mika holster. I use the holster because it keeps the gun properly positioned. Without a holster it tends to tilt enough that it's harder to get a good grip.
Pocket carry of J-frame: with or without holster?
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Jerry M
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I carried one for years in my back pocket. Used a handkerchief to mask the outline of the revolver. One had one old time city cop detect it. (i was legally caring)
ednblue
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I always pocket carry my 442. I have a Mika's holster and it holds it secure and it is reliable on pulling the gun out. I would not consider going w/o a holster.
SWIll
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A desantis nemesis with a 638 in the front pocket. Always a holster.
Cooter Brown
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Check your state laws. Unless something has changed recently, in Georgia a gun must be in a holster even if it is in a pocket.
There is an exception for the Barami Hip Grip--that device is actually named in the law.
In addition to covering the trigger, a real and important advantage of a well designed pocket holster is that it holds the gun in a consistent position. It's also far less likely to squirt out of your pocket.
There is an exception for the Barami Hip Grip--that device is actually named in the law.
In addition to covering the trigger, a real and important advantage of a well designed pocket holster is that it holds the gun in a consistent position. It's also far less likely to squirt out of your pocket.
Waywatcher
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Pocket holster keeps my snubby pointed in a consistent direction, position, and covers the trigger.
The only thing that I will put in the same pocket is a speed strip but that is with big pockets only.
I like having the option of pocket carry, no doubt about it, but I also prefer belt carry if at all possible. I am much more comfortable with a belt holster, specifically the muzzle direction, but also the ease and quickness of the draw.
The only thing that I will put in the same pocket is a speed strip but that is with big pockets only.
I like having the option of pocket carry, no doubt about it, but I also prefer belt carry if at all possible. I am much more comfortable with a belt holster, specifically the muzzle direction, but also the ease and quickness of the draw.
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Jeans with small pockets.
CUTDOWN POCKET ROCKET Genuine Lined Black Reef Shark Skin
Available with round or square edge tab. Your choice.
I offer many other pocket designs as well, for 40 years, give or take a few. Trouser pockets sure have changed and there is no clothing industry standard pocket size, width or shape, so I wish you the best of luck.
Cheers;
Lefty
CUTDOWN POCKET ROCKET Genuine Lined Black Reef Shark Skin
Available with round or square edge tab. Your choice.
I offer many other pocket designs as well, for 40 years, give or take a few. Trouser pockets sure have changed and there is no clothing industry standard pocket size, width or shape, so I wish you the best of luck.
Cheers;
Lefty
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Old Unk
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homemade rough-out leather pocket square. RF,RR uniform pants or right jacket pocket.
I had the hammer bobbed in the old days.
THE PILGRIM
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The guy who kept telling me there was a Walker Colt up in Cuba, NM also had a great 25 Auto story. He was a lifetime Indian arts and crafts dealer.
In his younger years, he Used to go down into Mexico and buy fetishes from the Tarahumara Indians in the Copper Canyon area.
The first time he went down he was a little nervous. So he taped a 25 auto to his leg. He also took a Mauser straight bolt to shoot game for the Indians.
He drove down to a ranch and they took him in by horseback. Every night he would take out the 25 and oil it up. One day his Indian hosts were trying to get a snake out of a big caucus.
One of the Indians looked over at him and said 'shoot it with your little gun'.
It is hard to keep a secret.
In his younger years, he Used to go down into Mexico and buy fetishes from the Tarahumara Indians in the Copper Canyon area.
The first time he went down he was a little nervous. So he taped a 25 auto to his leg. He also took a Mauser straight bolt to shoot game for the Indians.
He drove down to a ranch and they took him in by horseback. Every night he would take out the 25 and oil it up. One day his Indian hosts were trying to get a snake out of a big caucus.
One of the Indians looked over at him and said 'shoot it with your little gun'.
It is hard to keep a secret.
franzas
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sticky holster
For over 30 years I have carrried a No2 gun in my pocket.
On duty, and off, and now retired.
At first I carried a S&W Bodyguard, then a Colt Commander, and for the last several working years, I had to carry a 9mm, so I carried a Glock 17, that matched the 17 I carried in my holster as a primary.
Yes two Glock 17's all the time, on duty...
At first there were no pocket holsters, and I will say that over a period of time, the sharp edges on the guns ruined a lot of pants pockets...
However, I first used a pocket holster with the Glock 17, it was for a 38 S&W, but it kept the front of the slide from putting holes in the pocket near as quick.
Off duty, and now that I am retired, I use a pocket holster for the same S&W Bodyguard.
I have 2 different ones that I use depending on what pants I am wearing.
I use the Uncle Mikes in smallish pockets, and the leather Galco in larger pockets.
It is a LOT easier on the pocket, a LOT smoother on your leg, and keeps the gun in an easy to draw position.
When I want to go totally 1911, Primary and No2, I carry the 1911 Commander or the 1911 Agent in my pocket, and I use the Uncle Mikes, the same one for the 38 Bodyguard, as it works fine...
On duty, and off, and now retired.
At first I carried a S&W Bodyguard, then a Colt Commander, and for the last several working years, I had to carry a 9mm, so I carried a Glock 17, that matched the 17 I carried in my holster as a primary.
Yes two Glock 17's all the time, on duty...
At first there were no pocket holsters, and I will say that over a period of time, the sharp edges on the guns ruined a lot of pants pockets...
However, I first used a pocket holster with the Glock 17, it was for a 38 S&W, but it kept the front of the slide from putting holes in the pocket near as quick.
Off duty, and now that I am retired, I use a pocket holster for the same S&W Bodyguard.
I have 2 different ones that I use depending on what pants I am wearing.
I use the Uncle Mikes in smallish pockets, and the leather Galco in larger pockets.
It is a LOT easier on the pocket, a LOT smoother on your leg, and keeps the gun in an easy to draw position.
When I want to go totally 1911, Primary and No2, I carry the 1911 Commander or the 1911 Agent in my pocket, and I use the Uncle Mikes, the same one for the 38 Bodyguard, as it works fine...
I just had a Barami Hip Grip installed on my 36. I liked the idea, but I still can't bring myself to fully trust it. Looks great tho, lol.
Thankfully, I can still easily use my pocket holsters with these stocks on the revolver. I agree w Cooter about the virtues of the holster and would add that it protects the finish a bit as well.
Anyone using only the Hip Grips? Success? I noted on Barami's website they are available for K frames too. Hmmm...
