Thoughts on Pocket Carry - Page 2

ccw9mm · May 3rd, 2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by longo244

Carrying the LCP in my pocket in the Galco pocket holster is not anything near what I expected it to be. I carry it in my strongside front pants pocket. It looks and feels like I'm carrying a copy of the Oxford English dictionary in my pocket.

Keep in mind that method of carry is a system, no matter how you do it. Your gun, holster, position of carry and clothing needs to match your body shape, how you move while carrying.

If the pants/pockets/belt are wrong, the body shape doesn't support carrying at that exact position, or how you move throughout the day while carrying, then that mode of carry isn't going to work well. You need to change one or more of those factors, to optimize any system. Doesn't matter whether you're speaking of IWB, OWB or pocket carry.

bps3040 · May 3rd, 2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Camjr

x2 here in Texas. While the 642 certainly lags in the "capacity wars", I feel it it a perfect pocket gun in the perfect pocket holster (Mika)(especially when stuffed with the Gold Dot +p short barrel rounds and a couple of speed strip reloads). I had a Desantis Nemesis holster that I liked, but the Mika really reduces the printing.

Cheers

X3.

JCW355 · May 3rd, 2008, 10:27 AM

I would bet your pants are to tight. IMO your clothes should revolve around your gun. I have dress pants that fit good but won't allow me to use my smart carry, so when buying new pants I got a slightly bigger size that will allow the use of my smart carry. I carry a Glock 19 and Keltec P3AT. The same pants also allows me to carry the kel-tec in the front right pocket in a galco pocket holster. Some of my jeans won't allow smart carry, so buying new ones slightly bigger allows it. I carry my P3AT in my back pocket alot so I have pants where the back pocket is deep enough. Buy clothes with gun carry in mind, how tight are they, deep pockets, loose shirts, those are just a few things too consider. Most of my clothes allows at least pocket carry and IWB, the newer clothes I buy now also allows for smart carry.

bluelineman · May 3rd, 2008, 05:26 PM

Cargo pants/shorts & SW 442 works well for me. I favor the Mikas pocket holster over the Desantis Nemesis. A friend has a PCS holster that works VERY well. It is flat on the front to avoid printing.

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UpOn2Wheels · May 3rd, 2008, 05:45 PM

I carry an R9S in a Galco pocket holster with no problems at all. Yes, it takes some getting used to but no one has ever made me. It's more comfortable in some pants than others, and the downside is giving up a pocket when you have keys, a cell phone and a spare mag to carry.

I find I use this set up a lot more often than my G36 IWB. Much more comfortable, much easier to conceal.

sass20485 · May 3rd, 2008, 06:02 PM

I have a Keltec P3AT, I carry it in a KRat from Palehorse Holsters and it conceals fine. I've also used the DeSantis Nemesis with good results. I did not like the 2n'1 from K&D, the anti. print panel, made it bulky and it would never stay snapped on.

For my S&W 642, I have a Mika pocket holster and like it works great too.

mrhutch · May 3rd, 2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by longo244

Ok...I got my hands on a Ruger LCP about a month ago. I bought a cheap Uncle Mikes to throw it in until I came across something better. Last week I bought a Galco pocket holster. I was looking to use this gun as an "anytime" gun that I could just throw in the pocket when I didn't feel like strapping on the G27.

Carrying the LCP in my pocket in the Galco pocket holster is not anything near what I expected it to be. I carry it in my strongside front pants pocket. It looks and feels like I'm carrying a copy of the Oxford English dictionary in my pocket. It feels better in my back pocket but that that doesn't make much sense as it's tough to get to. Am I missing something here????? I can conceal my Glock 27 IWB in a Galco USA much better than I can the tiny underpowered Ruger LCP. Why did I waste my money on the LCP and a $40 pocket holster if I can conceal my G27 better (I guess this is a question I should be asking myself)???

Does anyone else feel their "cover" is compromised when carrying in a pocket with an LCP, a Kel-Tec, Seecamp, etc.???

I may be selling an LCP soon.....

......the frustration continues.

you should definitely sell the LCP. because i'm such a nice guy, i'll help you out and take it off your hands for $200

longo244 · May 3rd, 2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhutch

you should definitely sell the LCP. because i'm such a nice guy, i'll help you out and take it off your hands for $200

I doubt I'll sell it simply because I sold a S&W 642 last summer and I still kick myself to this day for selling it. Selling guns doesn't sit well with me...I dunno...call me weird but once I buy it I hate to part with it.

Sidenote: Has anyone been on Gunbroker to look at LCP's? WOW!!!!! I paid $269 + Tax and Background Check. I got out the door for $312 with a box of 50 Hydrashocks. People are paying up to like $350 for a new LCP.

MNBurl · May 3rd, 2008, 11:12 PM

I use my Rough Out for my P3AT on my person about 95% of the time. Pocket carry is almost ideal for an always solution for primary or backup gun.

kentuckycarry · May 3rd, 2008, 11:28 PM

I dont understand how anyone pocket carrys comfortably anyway. I find it almost imposible to grip the gun and draw quickly. I agree most pocket holsters are too thick making it more uncomfortable.

May 3rd, 2008, 10:27 AM	#13
JCW355 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 40	I would bet your pants are to tight. IMO your clothes should revolve around your gun. I have dress pants that fit good but won't allow me to use my smart carry, so when buying new pants I got a slightly bigger size that will allow the use of my smart carry. I carry a Glock 19 and Keltec P3AT. The same pants also allows me to carry the kel-tec in the front right pocket in a galco pocket holster. Some of my jeans won't allow smart carry, so buying new ones slightly bigger allows it. I carry my P3AT in my back pocket alot so I have pants where the back pocket is deep enough. Buy clothes with gun carry in mind, how tight are they, deep pockets, loose shirts, those are just a few things too consider. Most of my clothes allows at least pocket carry and IWB, the newer clothes I buy now also allows for smart carry. __________________ Okiemountaineer

May 3rd, 2008, 05:26 PM	#14
bluelineman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 854	Cargo pants/shorts & SW 442 works well for me. I favor the Mikas pocket holster over the Desantis Nemesis. A friend has a PCS holster that works VERY well. It is flat on the front to avoid printing. Mika's Pocket Holsters Desantis Nemesis Pocket Concealment Systems No-See-Um PCS with no waiting... Lightning Arms Sports __________________ Support the Wounded Troops Medal of Honor Recipients, Iraq

May 3rd, 2008, 11:12 PM	#19
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,339	I use my Rough Out for my P3AT on my person about 95% of the time. Pocket carry is almost ideal for an always solution for primary or backup gun. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

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May 3rd, 2008, 05:45 PM	#15
UpOn2Wheels Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 103	I carry an R9S in a Galco pocket holster with no problems at all. Yes, it takes some getting used to but no one has ever made me. It's more comfortable in some pants than others, and the downside is giving up a pocket when you have keys, a cell phone and a spare mag to carry. I find I use this set up a lot more often than my G36 IWB. Much more comfortable, much easier to conceal.

May 3rd, 2008, 06:02 PM	#16
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	I have a Keltec P3AT, I carry it in a KRat from Palehorse Holsters and it conceals fine. I've also used the DeSantis Nemesis with good results. I did not like the 2n'1 from K&D, the anti. print panel, made it bulky and it would never stay snapped on. For my S&W 642, I have a Mika pocket holster and like it works great too.

May 3rd, 2008, 11:28 PM	#20
kentuckycarry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 2,193	I dont understand how anyone pocket carrys comfortably anyway. I find it almost imposible to grip the gun and draw quickly. I agree most pocket holsters are too thick making it more uncomfortable.