What's in Your Pocket: J-Frame, CS9, Sig 365, Shield, or???

[Redcoat3340]

So I'm wondering what sort of pocket pistols folks carry; and why.

I've got a 642 Performance Center that fits nicely into most of my pants, and a CS9 that fits okay in jeans. The CS45 I haven't really tried yet.

And I'm curious as to what other folks may slip into their trousers when they really don't want to carry IWB or OWB.

Are the new micro-subcompacts replacing wheel guns? I did one of those side-by-side computer comparisons between my J-frame and a Sig 365 and they were nearly the same size....and it's five versus 10+1 in terms of loading. On the other hand the revolver is about as foolproof as possible in terms of operating simplicity and reliability.

Clearly what you're comfortable with is key; as is what you can shoot well and under stress. What other factors are people considering when they make the decision about carrying concealed? And what percentage of the time do you carry in a pocket versus how else you carry?

(I'm happy with my two choices, but keep wondering if I should be investing in a micro...mini...tiny gun. Prices for such as the Taurus G2s and older Shields are pretty attractive, but I'd probably be better off buying ammo.

 

[5-Shot]

A Ruger LCP ii fits comfortably into the hip pocket of my Wranglers.

Ed

 

[JH1951]

S&W 649 in a Mika pocket holster fulfills all of my requirements.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Nickel Model 37 SB with a Tyler, in a K-frame Don Hume JIT slide used as a pocket holster. Light, reliable, conceals, carries safely, safe indoor load and reload when necessary.

 

[alwslate]

I don’t go many places these days because of the virus and other factors. So a Ruger LCP in a pocket holster plus another loaded magazine in a different pocket seems good enough to me.

 

[Babysitr]

Ruger LCR .38....but I carry very little, but I do

 

[BAM-BAM]

Cargo shorts and T-shirt or Polo ...... may find me with a 337PD or Colt Mustang Pocket lite .380.

 

[dmthomp32]

Another Smith model 649 here!

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[petepeterson]

I carry a 365 on the waist- it's just a tad too heavy in the pocket for me. If I'm bumming around the house, a 442 is in the pocket.

 

[KalamazooKid]

340 PD in a Mika Pocket Holster, for the last 13 years.

 

[gwpercle]

AirWeight J frame 38 Special +P ... In da pocket .
Gary

 

[mgriffin]

Most of the time it's my 442 in a Uncle Mikes pocket holster and occasionally my P365 in Mika pocket holster. I need to buy a Mika for my 442.

 

[diyj98]

For a several years it was a Ruger LCP. I' know longer care as much about the lump in my pocket so it's mostly a j frame in a Desantis pocket holster. I have a 365 that's supposed to take the j frames place, but even though I've had it over a year, I haven't have enough time to ensure it's as reliable as the j frame so it sits in the gun safe for now.

 

[NYlakesider]

In my pocket, LCR .38. Its small, light and dependable and its my go to carry piece for just normal daily carry. Just grab it in the holster stick in pocket and do my normal retired old guy lifestyle! I live rural and do not look for trouble, but the little Ruger is close by.

Going in to a serious problem area or situation I will move to a bigger more powerful belt carried weapon.

 

[jeffrefrig]

In my pocket is the Ruger EC9s. It's very reliable, never had a failure of any kind and not too heavy. I sold my Glock 42 after I bought the Ruger. It does well for a < $300 gun. I guess I got lucky with this Ruger.

 

[mikerjf]

In town, 637 FBIs with Magnas. In woods, 60 357 with Pachmayr rubber.

 

[Barbarian-CBX]

A Sig P365 with a TLR-6 laser/flashlight, 12 rd magazine in a leather with suede lining pocket holster I made.

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[326MOD10]

Normally a 442 from the Performance Center.

Recently have branched out to a 638-2.

Have a Mika holster for the P365 but haven't committed to it yet. Like you, the extra rounds are very attractive to me.

 

[RobzGuns]

1st Gen Shield in the Right Front pocket of my Relaxed-Fit Wranglers.
Been carrying it that way since April 2012.

 

[Rpg]

For pocket carry, it’s a M38, M49 or M42.