Back Pocket Carry (Poll)

[Thunder71]

I know there are other threads like it, but this one is mine...

I've never been a fan of it, but now I'm starting to consider it with the addition of my Taurus 738.

I tried my best to cover all basic poll options, if your answer doesn't fit please select the closest one or 'other' and provide some input.

Thanks!

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[azchevy]

I am not big on back pocket carry for two reasons:

weapon retention

sciatica can develop by carrying things in your back pocket..... that is why I front pocket carry a wallet too

[CowboyColby]

I don't see a poll Thunder.

I'm not a fan of back pocket carry but know many that are and really like it.

[Thunder71]

Poll is there now, it seems it posts the new thread before the poll is actually finished.

Thanks guys!

[WHEC724]

It works for me. I've had an LCP in my right rear pocket, more often than not for the last 3 years or so.

[greencobra]

Not a fan either, but if ya got no where else to go....any port in a storm.

[CowboyColby]

Thanks Thunder

I voted that I'm not a fan but don't see it as a problem.

[Adameeski]

There are lots of things I don't mind sitting on(chairs, couches, etc.) but I see no way this would be comfortable.

[Thunder71]

I hear ya, I'm actually trying it now and feel my wallet more than the gun at the moment.

[Maxwell47]

The smallest weapon I have is my LC9, and it's just a little too long for a back pocket, but I have been tempted as a last resort.

[rick21]

Slow to draw, retenion issues, easy to foul, difficult to draw from sitting, possible concealment issues, almost impossible to draw if fighting from a grounded position. I have no use for pocket carry of any kind especially back pocket.

[gunthorp]

That's the "Let me reach for my wallet" carry.

I much prefer strong side IWB/OWB, either behind the hip or appendix.

[WHEC724]

That's the "Let me reach for my wallet" carry.

I much prefer strong side IWB/OWB, either behind the hip or appendix.

Precisely. I also prefer strong side IWB (with a bigger gun, I might add) as well. I usually use this method as a BUG, and on rare occasions a primary where nothing else would likely stay concealed.

I hear ya, I'm actually trying it now and feel my wallet more than the gun at the moment.

Yup. If you don't have a mammoth arse, it'll push to one side and be quite comfortable.

[claude clay]

front pocket for wallet and pocket gun.

carrying my wallet in the front pocket has saved me being pick-pocketed many times.
its one reason long ago many people thought i was NYC raised.

try various draws when sitting and standing-- front pocket or rear;
which was the most natural?
which was easiest?

than for you, thats the way to carry.
and it depends on the design of the pocket holster.

for the p380/p32 the holdster becomes part of the gun and so comes out of the pocket
with the gun. aids in holding and accuracy. win/win for me.

[Stubborn]

Personally I don't like having it behind my back, too much reach, especially if I may be having to fend off an attack and need my weapon.
But hey, whatever blows your skirt up. To each his own, I like an appendix carry but some people hate that. We're all different.