J Frame- No holster-pocket holster

retiredf5 · August 11th, 2007, 04:14 PM

Wearing straight leg, non-pleated dress slacks makes it harder to pocket carry (S&W 340PD) because of printing. I have tried Uncle Mikes and S&W SuperFly by Desantis pocket holsters but both were too bulky or rode too high with the handle exposed.

I went to my taylor and had her sew a 4" high by 3" wide pocket inside the right pants pocket on the left side closest to the leg. The 340PD now fits into that pocket, doesn't move around and the printing is 95% gone. Hope the suggestion is of some help.

Bowie · August 11th, 2007, 05:36 PM

Well thats pretty neat. To make sure I am looking at it right, you have a pocket sewn inside of another pocket correct?

semperfi.45 · August 11th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Good idea!

kentuckycarry · August 11th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Hmm. good idea, seems to me it would print more, but if it works for you.

BikerRN · August 11th, 2007, 10:25 PM

You are learning to "Dress Around The Gun".

I have my pants cut to accommodate my blaster. Suit coats are tailored to also accomodate and have a "gun patch" sewn in. The support side pocket is reinforced for my 442 and the pants are cut to hide the ankle holster too.

It's a little more exspensive, but I really enjoy being well dressed and concealed. Men's Warehouse is really good about doing this sort of stuff.

Biker

retiredf5 · August 12th, 2007, 08:23 PM

Bowie,

You are correct. You are looking at the outside of the pocket that goes next to the leg. The new sewed pocket is inside the original pocket near the bottom and is approx. 4" high and 3" wide

Bowie · August 12th, 2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retiredf5

Bowie,

You are correct. You are looking at the outside of the pocket that goes next to the leg. The new sewed pocket is inside the original pocket near the bottom and is approx. 4" high and 3" wide

Cool, good idea. I just started pocket carrying with a mika holster and it works great for shorts and jeans but I thought the same thing about dress pants and the bulk, I wear the same kind of pants for work everyday that you mention. This might be a good possibilty for me. Thanks for sharing!

Dave James · August 12th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Same thing a lot of the old timers I knew used to do with theirs, some even had leather pockets made and stitched to the rear or front ones, on most of the newer style pants make sure you have the seams and or the pocket itself reinforced.

August 11th, 2007, 10:17 PM	#3
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	Good idea! __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

August 11th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#5
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,774	You are learning to "Dress Around The Gun". I have my pants cut to accommodate my blaster. Suit coats are tailored to also accomodate and have a "gun patch" sewn in. The support side pocket is reinforced for my 442 and the pants are cut to hide the ankle holster too. It's a little more exspensive, but I really enjoy being well dressed and concealed. Men's Warehouse is really good about doing this sort of stuff. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

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August 11th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#2
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	Well thats pretty neat. To make sure I am looking at it right, you have a pocket sewn inside of another pocket correct?

August 11th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#4
kentuckycarry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 2,193	Hmm. good idea, seems to me it would print more, but if it works for you.

August 12th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#6
retiredf5 New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VA Posts: 6	Bowie, You are correct. You are looking at the outside of the pocket that goes next to the leg. The new sewed pocket is inside the original pocket near the bottom and is approx. 4" high and 3" wide

August 12th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#8
Dave James Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tidewater,VIrginia Posts: 253	Same thing a lot of the old timers I knew used to do with theirs, some even had leather pockets made and stitched to the rear or front ones, on most of the newer style pants make sure you have the seams and or the pocket itself reinforced.