Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Ins and Outs of Pocket Carry” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ins-and-outs-of-pocket-carry/.
Ins and Outs of Pocket Carry
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Annihilator
Emissary
Good read, since my surgery I now do the pocket carry until I can comfortably carry OWB again, thanks Mike.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Ins and Outs of Pocket Carry” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ins-and-outs-of-pocket-carry/.
The Night Rider
Professional
I've only ever done pocket carry on a few "unarmed" assignments.
My employer issued Black BDU pants. I carried a Glock 26 or a Glock 43 and I didn't have any problem but I can't imagine walking around in BDU pants off the clock and not drawing attention to myself.
My employer issued Black BDU pants. I carried a Glock 26 or a Glock 43 and I didn't have any problem but I can't imagine walking around in BDU pants off the clock and not drawing attention to myself.
youngolddude
Professional
Pocket carry = summer shorts carry for me
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XD94045
Guest
Good read. While not in a pants pocket, on mornings when my wife and I go walking and I’m wearing a hoodies, I carry in the pouch, and I kinda like it.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
1911 .380 Browning In a pocket all the time when not at work
“sticky” holster
“sticky” holster
Sld1959
Ronin
Love that pistol, I prefer to carry it strong side owb.
Lock n' Load
Custom
Desantis pocket holsters for all EDC's in my carry rotation along with IWB and OWB for each. Carry mode depends on occasion, attire, season, agenda, etc. although I favor pocket carry when possible. Prefer the nonchalant hand in the pocket for speed when my "radar" detects possible trouble but train and practice with all carry modes.
This. A Smith 638 or Sig 938 in a Mika is The easiest to carry “real” firearm I’ve ever found. Carry strong side front pocket in Levi’s. Works great all year, espin winter when a belt gun would be buried under a heavy coat.
If you have not checked out CCW Breakaway pants do so, this is a great option. The handgun does not print, the holster stays in the pocket and the draw is very quick.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Ins and Outs of Pocket Carry” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ins-and-outs-of-pocket-carry/.
Edward2112
Alpha
Good article, I do have a pocket holster for my S&W 45 Sheald and it works great. It's not my preferred EDC choice but it does work well for those activities that I can't wear my normal shoulder holster rig with my XDM elite 3.8 compact 45acp. I do have a Ruger LCP II. 380 and a pocket holster as well but I hardly ever wear it anymore since I bought the S&W 45 Sheald because I just don't feel that a .380 auto is as effective for self defense.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Ins and Outs of Pocket Carry” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ins-and-outs-of-pocket-carry/.
Edward2112
Alpha
That's the company I got my pocket holster from and it is the best I've ever seen. Way more sticky to stay in the pocket than the other more popular ones out there. If you pocket carry you owe it to yourself to check it out.
HansGruber
Ronin
You might find you don’t want to go back for edc…when I started pocket carrying 7-8 years ago after surgery, I found it was convenient, comfortable, and—with practice—as fast to present as belt carry (faster, if you have your hand in your pocket and on your grip, which you can do without appearing to…which you definitely can’t with a belt holster).
I’d say that I pocket carry either a J-frame or my Sig 238 90%+ of the time…)
Annihilator
Emissary
You may be right Hans, I tried wearing my jeans and belt yesterday with my regular setup, didn't feel comfortable at all and actually made me sore, so its back to sweats and my pocket carry setup
If you’re a Jeans guy (like me) check out Levi Signature 501’s. Deep front pockets that will easily hold a holster and J frame, 938 Sig or similar with no problems. The watch pocket will easily hold a speed strip or magazine. I’ve worn the for years. A side benefit is a casual “hands in the pocket” stance places you in a great, but harmless looking, defensive posture.
Annihilator
Emissary
The issue is wearing my belt, I’m still recovering from my surgery and wearing jeans with a belt is kinda painful yet, I probably rushed it to soon
Phubar
Alpha
Had lot of trouble finding decent fitting jeans, the wife bought me couple pairs of Lee Extreme Motion jeans, they are 98% cotton and 2% spandex, for me these are a great pair of pants, comfortable, stretchy with a good wide pocket opening and not to deep, carry's a small frame pistol with holster nicely.
