Moonman
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Some states REQUIRE a holster.
Pocket Carry
- Thread starter Hurryin' Hoosier
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Hurryin' Hoosier
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Really? I'd never heard that. What states? Although I would always use a holster, I wonder what their logic is. Just more creeping socialism?
Doug M.
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Kramer pocket holster with a G33 in it, usually. When I had some stuff done to it, I had a 442 in my pocket in another make of holster; can't recall what maker right now.
whit42
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I have had several different pocket holsters in the past, but I now feel that I have found the perfect match (for me)
I carry a S&W model 40-1 (J frame) in a Robert Mika pocket holster. Great combo!!
I carry a S&W model 40-1 (J frame) in a Robert Mika pocket holster. Great combo!!
shutupdata113
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i like the 637 over the 642 because if u want u can use single action for a more precise shot if needed...as far as the exposed hammer getting snagged just cover it with yer thumb when drawing.....
I pocket carry a Model 38 Airweight Bodyguard in a DeSantis Nemesis. Yes, the finish shows that it's been pocket carried. A lot. It will win no beauty pageants. Don't care. I don't have it with me to show it off.
At some point in the future I'll probably upgrade to a 442 or 642 hammerless. But for now my trusty Model 38 resides in my right front pocket.
At some point in the future I'll probably upgrade to a 442 or 642 hammerless. But for now my trusty Model 38 resides in my right front pocket.
Stu Honea
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Georgia reqires a holster,however a hip grip,or clip are the exceptions. Why? I have no idea.Dumb politics I guess.
It's never made sense to me,even though I prefer a holster.
I carried a Model 36 for year in my hip pocket without a holster. Bobbed hammer. Back then, I carried a flat checkbook and used it to keep the gun from printing.
This was before Georgia had a concealed carry law. I was handling a bunch of cash, and was delivering produce in alleys and on sidewalks in Columbus, GA at odd hours of the morning. I spoke with several police officers who gave their tacit approval--they said I was foolish if I didn't arm myself.
Stu, Georgia no longer requires a holster. That language was removed a few years back when the license was changed from a GFL to a GWL. I carry a Model 60 in my right front pocket in an old Bianchi 5b holster. It is very thin and works well. I also sometimes use a belt holster Ray Cory made for me as a pocket holster for the 60.
This was before Georgia had a concealed carry law. I was handling a bunch of cash, and was delivering produce in alleys and on sidewalks in Columbus, GA at odd hours of the morning. I spoke with several police officers who gave their tacit approval--they said I was foolish if I didn't arm myself.
Stu, Georgia no longer requires a holster. That language was removed a few years back when the license was changed from a GFL to a GWL. I carry a Model 60 in my right front pocket in an old Bianchi 5b holster. It is very thin and works well. I also sometimes use a belt holster Ray Cory made for me as a pocket holster for the 60.
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Hurryin' Hoosier
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Exactly what I wound up with - a 642 and a Mika holster. Bob is a Hell of a nice guy (albeit a bit of a "chatterbug"
) and puts out great products. I'm just happy as if I had my right mind!A 642 is my on-duty back up and frequent off-duty carry. On duty it's in a Galco Ankle Glove, off-duty it rides exclusively in a Mika pocket holster. I used a Desantis for a while but found it to be bulkier than the Mika. My 642 shows the wear of tens of thousands of hours of carry but is reliable and hits where I point it.
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Hurryin' Hoosier
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Require a holster for pocket carry. That is weird. Somebody in Atlanta must have got hold some bad Brunswick stew!
I'm struggling with pocket carrying my 340 PD for the same reason. I have started thinking about getting and LCP or Bodyguard.
Hey Hoosier i'm from IN also, a bit north of Columbus however. The
1934 & 1935 Beretta is my favorite medium sized auto and I have several of each. One well known gun "expert" has pronounced the 1934
the best blowback auto design ever of any make or caliber. I have
carried some of mine in a pocket holster and have some strong opinions. If most of your time is spent walking you will tire of the
weight. Pocket carry will work best if you use a magazine that has had
the spur removed. I carry mine with a round in the chamber and the
hammer at half cock, actually only a safety step, as I find it nearly
impossible to cock the hammer with one hand from the full down
position. Actually, if necessary I would be comfortable with the gun
in a pocket holster with the hammer at full cock given the weight of
the trigger pull on these. The safety is best used only for take down
for cleaning. Most of the time the gun I carry in a pocket holster is
my S&W dehorned 37 because it is so much lighter. I really dislike
the thickness of the cylinder however and it seems to constantly put
pressure against my thigh. Walking a lot the 37s light weight wins,
seated at a poker table for hours the flatness of the auto prevails.
1934 & 1935 Beretta is my favorite medium sized auto and I have several of each. One well known gun "expert" has pronounced the 1934
the best blowback auto design ever of any make or caliber. I have
carried some of mine in a pocket holster and have some strong opinions. If most of your time is spent walking you will tire of the
weight. Pocket carry will work best if you use a magazine that has had
the spur removed. I carry mine with a round in the chamber and the
hammer at half cock, actually only a safety step, as I find it nearly
impossible to cock the hammer with one hand from the full down
position. Actually, if necessary I would be comfortable with the gun
in a pocket holster with the hammer at full cock given the weight of
the trigger pull on these. The safety is best used only for take down
for cleaning. Most of the time the gun I carry in a pocket holster is
my S&W dehorned 37 because it is so much lighter. I really dislike
the thickness of the cylinder however and it seems to constantly put
pressure against my thigh. Walking a lot the 37s light weight wins,
seated at a poker table for hours the flatness of the auto prevails.
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Hurryin' Hoosier
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I'm also "into" Berettas, in addition to S&Ws. Currently have a commercial M9, a 1934, a 70S (.380), and a 3032 Tomcat. All great guns, although I do hate that magazine release on the 1934.
safearm
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Same thing with me. I have a Kel-Tec P3AT for those times when I must wear dress slacks, otherwise my 340 carries very well in a set of utility trousers.
Hoosier in contrast to most others I like the old style heel type magazine catch on small - medium autos because they are much more
secure than the more popular push button type for guns carried in a
pocket. Another favorite design is the 1910 FN - Browning in 32 or 380
and I have a few of those. Rarely carry them however because of the
drawbacks of striker fired guns. When removing the magazine from
a 1934 Beretta locked on empty I grasp the gun in my right hand and
reach in with my right index finger and depress the magazine follower
while restraining the slide with my left hand, then lower the slide
gently. The magazine then can be removed easily. The simplicity of
the 1934 design means the slide locks back on the follower itself
rather than a seperate catch and I just don't like to pull out the mag
and let the slide slam home on an empty chamber. Works for me.
secure than the more popular push button type for guns carried in a
pocket. Another favorite design is the 1910 FN - Browning in 32 or 380
and I have a few of those. Rarely carry them however because of the
drawbacks of striker fired guns. When removing the magazine from
a 1934 Beretta locked on empty I grasp the gun in my right hand and
reach in with my right index finger and depress the magazine follower
while restraining the slide with my left hand, then lower the slide
gently. The magazine then can be removed easily. The simplicity of
the 1934 design means the slide locks back on the follower itself
rather than a seperate catch and I just don't like to pull out the mag
and let the slide slam home on an empty chamber. Works for me.
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Hurryin' Hoosier
US Veteran
Yeah, I always lock the slide all the way to the rear with the lock dubisary, but the magazine release is a pain to work with my left thumb. Maybe I've just got a tender thumb!
442 works fine for me in pocket carry mode.
I did ditch the rubber grip, though.
If I'm wearing a coat, its in an outside pocket.
Or, baggy trousers, front pocket in a pocket holster works for me.
Loaded with Federal Nyclad "chief's load".
I did ditch the rubber grip, though.
If I'm wearing a coat, its in an outside pocket.
Or, baggy trousers, front pocket in a pocket holster works for me.
Loaded with Federal Nyclad "chief's load".
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elm_creek_smith
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I carry a nickel-plated Model 37 (no dash) in a pocket holster at work as a BUG and (rarely) when I have to wear a tucked in shirt with slacks and no vest or coat*.
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*Hot weather dress-up. At that I don't wear thin "dress" slacks.
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*Hot weather dress-up. At that I don't wear thin "dress" slacks.
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