Anyone use a pocket holster with cargo pants?

SpringerXD · December 24th, 2007, 11:05 PM

Specifically, any of you carry a pocket holster in the cargo pockets? I'm talking about the additional pockets along the thigh. Most of them are large enough to hold a small pistol.

kentuckycarry · December 24th, 2007, 11:53 PM

I tried a 642 for about 1 minute. The weight of the gun made it swing around when I walked and the gun didn't stay upright like it needs to.

Rustynuts · December 25th, 2007, 12:16 AM

Yes, I've tried, but as previous, the gun tends to swing a lot. Same for my wallet! Do a search, I started a pants mod to try and convert it to a psuedo drop-leg holster, but the Blackhawk strap I used is too bulky and uncomfortable. I think some plain old cloth or simple velcro might work better, but haven't tried. You could also wear some biking type undershorts to keep the scratchy strap off the skin I guess.

Some pics of my Desantis Super Fly holster modded to take a strap in the back. That's a 3" carry 1911 45!

USPnTX · December 25th, 2007, 12:20 AM

I purchased a Kel-Tec P32 that I keep in my cargo pants with a Galco Pocket Protector holster. It works fairly well but is definitely designed for a front pants pocket. The rig tends to move around quite a bit in a cargo pocket. The other thing that I have noticed (and never really thought about) is that after keeping a pistol in a pocket it gets full of lint. You need to be very diligent in cleaning it regularly. Dust Bunnies in a pistol = bad news!!

SpringerXD · December 25th, 2007, 12:39 AM

I see. That's something I hadn't thought about; the weight factor. It makes sense.

LenS · December 25th, 2007, 09:37 AM

When I'm working I sometimes throw a pair of handcuffs in one of those side pockets. They bang against my shins bad enough that I'm always rethinking the wisdom of such a move.

I've tried a gun like that in a Mika pocket holster but don't think I left it in the pocket more than a minute or two for reasons specified above.

5.11 Tactical clothing has Velcro in their cargo pockets and make a number of accessories that allegedly will fit the pockets. If you insist, you could give it a try.

DavidD · December 25th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Hello All,Cargo pants are about the only pants i wear anymore as they are much more comfortable than blue jeans.I've been carrying a Keltec P3AT in a pocket holster for over a yr now.I hardly even notice it.
Its in a Desantis pocket holster.

matdicdad · December 25th, 2007, 12:15 PM

I carry a Seecamp .32 in a pocket holster by Ron Graham, Palehorse leather. It's as close to perfect as you can get.

jwhite75 · December 25th, 2007, 01:29 PM

Hey Holster Makers......You Listenin'?????? I am guessing(?) something with an extra wide base sturdy (Kydex or leather),support the weight of the gun in the holster and keep it up right would be the ticket. Who here does not wear something with a cargo or auxiliary pocket on it?

matdicdad · December 25th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Mine fits in my front pocket quite easily. It is impossible to tell what I am carrying. I mean totally concealed.

December 24th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#1
SpringerXD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 634	Anyone use a pocket holster with cargo pants? Specifically, any of you carry a pocket holster in the cargo pockets? I'm talking about the additional pockets along the thigh. Most of them are large enough to hold a small pistol. __________________ "I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao." -miklcolt45

December 25th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#4
USPnTX Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,380	I purchased a Kel-Tec P32 that I keep in my cargo pants with a Galco Pocket Protector holster. It works fairly well but is definitely designed for a front pants pocket. The rig tends to move around quite a bit in a cargo pocket. The other thing that I have noticed (and never really thought about) is that after keeping a pistol in a pocket it gets full of lint. You need to be very diligent in cleaning it regularly. Dust Bunnies in a pistol = bad news!! __________________ "Do not fear those who disagree with you; fear those that do and are too cowardly to admit it" - Napoleon

December 25th, 2007, 12:39 AM	#5
SpringerXD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 634	I see. That's something I hadn't thought about; the weight factor. It makes sense. __________________ "I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao." -miklcolt45

December 25th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#9
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	*Hey Holster Makers......You Listenin'??????* I am guessing(?) something with an extra wide base sturdy (Kydex or leather),support the weight of the gun in the holster and keep it up right would be the ticket. Who here does not wear something with a cargo or auxiliary pocket on it? __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

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December 24th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#2
kentuckycarry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 2,193	I tried a 642 for about 1 minute. The weight of the gun made it swing around when I walked and the gun didn't stay upright like it needs to.

December 25th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#3
Rustynuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 636	Yes, I've tried, but as previous, the gun tends to swing a lot. Same for my wallet! Do a search, I started a pants mod to try and convert it to a psuedo drop-leg holster, but the Blackhawk strap I used is too bulky and uncomfortable. I think some plain old cloth or simple velcro might work better, but haven't tried. You could also wear some biking type undershorts to keep the scratchy strap off the skin I guess. Some pics of my Desantis Super Fly holster modded to take a strap in the back. That's a 3" carry 1911 45!

December 25th, 2007, 09:37 AM	#6
LenS Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,373	When I'm working I sometimes throw a pair of handcuffs in one of those side pockets. They bang against my shins bad enough that I'm always rethinking the wisdom of such a move. I've tried a gun like that in a Mika pocket holster but don't think I left it in the pocket more than a minute or two for reasons specified above. 5.11 Tactical clothing has Velcro in their cargo pockets and make a number of accessories that allegedly will fit the pockets. If you insist, you could give it a try.

December 25th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#8
matdicdad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 741	I carry a Seecamp .32 in a pocket holster by Ron Graham, Palehorse leather. It's as close to perfect as you can get.

December 25th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#10
matdicdad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 741	Mine fits in my front pocket quite easily. It is impossible to tell what I am carrying. I mean totally concealed.