Pocket Carry J-Frame?

[bigtattoo79]

So I’ve never been a fan of Pocket Carry but I’m starting to see some times it could be beneficial to me. I doubt I’d ever pocket carry full time but I’m curious what others think about it?

 

[YoungMarine]

I would occasionally carry a J-frame in a Mika pocket holster in light summer wear (khaki shorts and a tee). If you carry based on what you are wearing rather than dressing around a gun it is a good option and certainly better than nothing. I also had a cheap Blackhawk pocket holster that was a little thicker, but held an extra speed strip in a pocket on it and seemed to hold the J-frame more securely, but was definitely more noticeable.

 

[lonewolf 76]

Always have the naa 22 mag in my pocket for backup

 

[Big H]

Always have the naa 22 mag in my pocket for backup

I've done the same for many years---

 

[Peacemaker]

Big proponent of the J-frame S&W. Love the Keltec P32 and the NAA 22lr and the 22Mag. Carry more than one pistol if you can. I would rather pull another pistol if needed than reload.

 

[john17427]

Sounds like there are a lot of fans of the New York reload.

 

[Trailboss]

S&W 649 in .357 with CT Lazer Grip in a Galco pocket holster every time I leave home. Only gun while wearing shorts and tee, and a backup in a coat or jacket pocket in winter.

 

[Snuffman]

Bodyguard .380 in a DeSantis pocket holster every day.

 

[Kraut]

I pocket carry regularly, in a Vedder Pocket Locker kydex holster, and it stays pretty well positioned. They make one for J-frames, although that's not what I regularly carry. I have pocket carried a J-frame in the past, though, in simple Uncle Mike's type pocket holsters, but how well those position depends on the pocket shape/depth.

 

[Jf837]

I pocket carry a 642 or 442 regularly. My best luck has been with Mika or Kramer leather holsters. The ones that I own have lasted 10+ years. I also will sometimes pocket carry a Glock 42 in a (now sadly discontinued) Blue Force Gear pocket holster. I have had great success with both setups.

 

[mrwiggins]

i'm pretty lazy, i pocket carry a 365 or a 342 pd most of the time. it works

 

[JR1572]

I pocket carry a j frame daily as a second gun.

 

[bigtattoo79]

I pocket carry a 642 or 442 regularly. My best luck has been with Mika or Kramer leather holsters. The ones that I own have lasted 10+ years. I also will sometimes pocket carry a Glock 42 in a (now sadly discontinued) Blue Force Gear pocket holster. I have had great success with both setups.

I was sad when I found out BFG discontinued the pocket holster they looked really nice.

 

[bigtattoo79]

I’ve been testing pocket carry using a cheap no name brand pocket holster and I’m impressed with how well pocket carry works “so far”.

 

[balancedforday]

340 M&P in a DeSantis nemesis pocket holster

 

[Cbt]

BUG: S&W M49 BodyGuard in a CrossBreed ankle holster worn daily for nearly two years. 2 HKS speedloaders in an AHolster kydex pocket carrier (an AHolster kydex for the M49 when I have to pocket carry). Ankle holster sits well for access when driving auto OR a motorcycle.
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G19 for primary at 4 o'clock in SCK kydex.

 

[bigtattoo79]

Well I will admit I was wrong about pocket carry it definitely falls in the category of “don’t knock it until you try it”.

 

[gwpercle]

Cargo shorts or Cargo pants ... front right pocket .
J-Frame S&W ... works for me since 2004 .
A seamstress can reinforce the pocket and make it into a nice built in pocket holster ... my preferred mode of operation .
Many ways to do it .
Gary

 

[bigtattoo79]

Cargo shorts or Cargo pants ... front right pocket .
J-Frame S&W ... works for me since 2004 .
A seamstress can reinforce the pocket and make it into a nice built in pocket holster ... my preferred mode of operation .
Many ways to do it .
Gary

Right now a j-frame in a simple Blackhawk pocket holster and my regular jeans front pocket is work perfectly (will definitely try some other options down the line).

However I’m not sure a semiauto would work as well for “me”.

 

[gwpercle]

Right now a j-frame in a simple Blackhawk pocket holster and my regular jeans front pocket is work perfectly (will definitely try some other options down the line).

However I’m not sure a semiauto would work as well for “me”.

What Works for You ... is the Absolute Best Choice ...
Keep On Keeping On !
Gary