Mehutch
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I carry a S&W 686-4+ 2.5" barrel, loaded with 125gr Rem SJHP, or my Colt Defender 45, loaded with 230gr Ranger T.
Which pocket carry revolver do you use?
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My EDC is a S&W J-frame Mod. 649 .38 Spl. in a Mika pocket holster.
I started with the Mod. 49 and liked it so much I picked up the stainless version, retired the blue boy, and I do not worry about the finish. The Mika holster is fantastic for me. Stocks are as you see them in the picture. They give a bit more to grip than the S&W wood stocks. As for load, I use any good off the shelf .38 Spl., lead or jacketed. I know that is heresy, but I feel very safe with that rig, and all I need is in my pocket. The whole issue can be over-thought and over-bought in my opinion, but I am into self-defense, comfort, convenience and safety; not looking to go into mortal combat on a daily EDC basis. If I am going to a fight, I will gear up quite differently.
I started with the Mod. 49 and liked it so much I picked up the stainless version, retired the blue boy, and I do not worry about the finish. The Mika holster is fantastic for me. Stocks are as you see them in the picture. They give a bit more to grip than the S&W wood stocks. As for load, I use any good off the shelf .38 Spl., lead or jacketed. I know that is heresy, but I feel very safe with that rig, and all I need is in my pocket. The whole issue can be over-thought and over-bought in my opinion, but I am into self-defense, comfort, convenience and safety; not looking to go into mortal combat on a daily EDC basis. If I am going to a fight, I will gear up quite differently.
Rpg
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Model 38 carried in the pocket without a holster and handloaded hard cast 158 gr swc.
SAFireman
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629-5 Camfour edition.....I have BIG pockets 
JDBoardman
US Veteran
Model 36-1 in a Bianchi pocket holster. It is loaded with BB 158 gr LSWCHP's (FBI load). Enough gun, enough said.
S & W 642 in a DeSantis Nemisis.
Steve W
Steve W
m1gunner
US Veteran
Some of the non leather pocket holsters will want to hang on the hammer spur. A 3/4" slit at the top rear of the holster allows a snag free draw.
I encountered this on a "Sticky" holster. I ran a seam on each side of the slit with a sewing machine to keep it neat.
I encountered this on a "Sticky" holster. I ran a seam on each side of the slit with a sewing machine to keep it neat.
OLDSTER
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pocket carry
I don't often pocket carry, but when I do, I stuff my 360J in this old ( strap removed) Uncle Mikes
I don't often pocket carry, but when I do, I stuff my 360J in this old ( strap removed) Uncle Mikes
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I carry a S&W 686-4+ 2.5" barrel, loaded with 125gr Rem SJHP, or my Colt Defender 45, loaded with 230gr Ranger T.
That, Sir, is an ambitious pocket-carry set-up.
Occasionally a 642. Most of the time a Colt Agent with hammer shroud. A sixth shot for very little increase in weight or mass.
Lee's Landing Billy
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2 Taurus Views in DeSantis Nemesis pocket holsters. 148 grain copper clad full wadcutters.
Blackshirt
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I carry my 638 with Speer 135 grain .38 Special +P GDSB cartridges. In my pocket, I use an El Paso Saddlery Pocket Max Horsehide holster.
I don't always pocket carry. That's usually in the summer and it's my 442 in my own home made leather pocket holster in my right front pocket:
I load it with 110 grain Hydra-shoks and carry a coupla quick strips in my left front pocket.
I load it with 110 grain Hydra-shoks and carry a coupla quick strips in my left front pocket.
My usual carry is a S&W model 640 Pro in a Kramer pocket holster loaded with Speer 357 135gr GD.
When that's too heavy, I use my model 332 AirLite Ti.
When that's too heavy, I use my model 332 AirLite Ti.
2ndAmendmentNut
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My pocket carry is a S&W 340 no lock.
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S&W Model 38-0, Liberty 90grain ammo, uncle mike #3. My wife altered all my jeans R.F. pocket an extra 2" deep. Fits like a glove, very little printing.
CC pocket a S&W M642 loaded with standard velocity 158g SWC
UNTIL I had to yearly qualify firing 60 rounds, now I carry a S&W M640
UNTIL I had to yearly qualify firing 60 rounds, now I carry a S&W M640
shouldazagged
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Every day for about seventeen years I've carried a 640 no-dash, one of an early (1990) group of about 5.000 with the CEN serial prefix, factory-etched "TESTED FOR +P+". It's loaded with the Buffalo Bore version of the good old Remington FBI ammo, it has Pachmayr Compac grips, and it's almost always in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster. In some pockets, not many, I use the Uncle Mike's #3 model for a better fit.
It's my primary and only carry gun, though I'm considering a Ruger LCP as backup or dress-occasion primary.
It's my primary and only carry gun, though I'm considering a Ruger LCP as backup or dress-occasion primary.
Mehutch
Member
I hope I never have to use it...but I want the best possible advantage and fire power if it come down to it.
It is like backpacking, you carry all that need for the trip, but not all that you want. If I go into a 7-11 at 11:25 PM I plan to go home with my Pepsi and mint paddy and my life. That sir is ambitious.
