What's In Your Pocket?

[JayCaliber]

I'm sure this has been debated at ranges and gun shops, but I couldn't find anything here... what's ideal for pocket carry? I've been researching a lot on the LCR 38 and S&W 642/442. They seem to be the most popular options. I'm not too familiar with J-frames, I had a S&W Bodyguard .38 10 years ago and hated it, but I was a new shooter then. I'm wondering how bad is the recoil in either one if anyone has experience with them. Did you shoot standard pressure or +P? What weight, 130gr, 158gr etc. ? Like I said these would be for pocket, but I'd want to be comfortable using them... not expecting to put 1k rounds at the range. Curve ball; how does the Bodyguard .380 compare to both? Any input and suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[MaxStravinsky]

I carried a 638 for years, i still do sometime. I’ll never get rid of it. I put an apex spring kit in years ago, then practiced 100 rds every couple of weeks for about a year. If you put in the time, its a joy to shoot. Never shot +p or higher gr ammo. Usually reloads from Freedom Munitions.

i hated shooting the bg380

 

[PATRON]

LC9,s

 

[JoseyWales]

Sig p365

 

[JayCaliber]

Sig p365

Those comfortably fit in the pocket?

 

[SKumar]

The LCR9 is what turned me on to pocket carry. It's just so easy. Throw it in your pocket, and out the door.

 

[JoseyWales]

Those comfortably fit in the pocket?

Although they're tiny, it's still a tad bulky with an Alabama pocket holster. But with the right pants (Carhartt) and a good belt, I really forget it's in my pocket.

 

[JayCaliber]

The LCR9 is what turned me on to pocket carry. It's just so easy. Throw it in your pocket, and out the door.

How's it feel shooting a j-frame in 9?

 

[Lokdog]

Kahr CM9 cerakote

 

[SKumar]

How's it feel shooting a j-frame in 9?

I have small hands, so after shooting a few moonclips I'm ready to put it down. I'm content with the ballistic profile of 9mm out of a 2" barrel. Plus ammo is interchangeable with my pistols.

 

[Sterg]

Seecamp .32. i got rid of my BG .380.

 

[whatluck]

smith 360pd

 

[GML]

I'm just happy to see you.


In reality, either a Colt M1903 or S&W Model49

 

[FiremanBob]

Should have listed SIG 238/938.

True-Spec pants have large enough pockets for almost anything with a barrel less than 4 inches, but double-stacks are going to be bulky.

 

[JayCaliber]

I'm just happy to see you.


In reality, either a Colt M1903 or S&W Model49

Hahahaha

 

[fencer]

PM9 for the pocket.
365 IWB
Big ass gun OWB or Shoulder holster.

If I have to pocket carry, it's hard to beat the Kahr.
EDC is a Sig p365 in a IWB kydex kolster with a spare mag in a horizontal mag carrier.

But when the weather allows, a full size 1911 or Sig.

 

[JayCaliber]

Should have listed SIG 238/938.

True-Spec pants have large enough pockets for almost anything with a barrel less than 4 inches, but double-stacks are going to be bulky.

I've shot both. I had a G43 at the time and someone at the range was trying to convert me to the 938, it's too snappy though. The 238 is nice, I liked it. I just wasn't sure if it could fit well in the pocket. Plus they're pricey. The guy who let me shoot it had it on his waist.

 

[paul73]

i never carry in the pocket after i was pickpocketed a couple of times. you never think it is possible until it is done to you.
my other is sig p365, iwb.

 

[PL-52]

Buddy of ours , let’s call him Bob J . Has always been told he had deep pockets and short fingers. Amount of times We’ve seen him pull cash out of them, well he could carry a 12 guage goose gun in those pants.

 

[Mountain]

A banana, and no- I'm not happy to see you.

Seriously- G43, which I highly recommend.

 

[JayCaliber]

A banana, and no- I'm not happy to see you.

Seriously- G43, which I highly recommend.

I had a G43 and was too big for pocket IMO

 

[Mountain]

I had a G43 and was too big for pocket IMO

Wallet holster and good to go, unless you are wearing skinny jeans. No, I'm not trying to be funny- I find jeans to be the only pants that don't have room for the G43. Dress pants, khakis, shorts- all good.

 

[MisterHappy]

Gollum guessed, "String or nothing," and was not correct.

Sorry, too few choices in the poll.

 

[greencobra]

seriously, the only thing that belongs in pockets is your hands. and i'd bet money anyone who pocket carries never trains trying to get at that gun in a stress situation.

 

[JayCaliber]

Gollum guessed, "String or nothing," and was not correct.

Sorry, too few choices in the poll.

6 guns or 'other' is too few?

 

[MisterHappy]

6 guns or 'other' is too few?

None are what I have. Either I need more, or we need a longer list.

 

[JayCaliber]

Wallet holster and good to go, unless you are wearing skinny jeans. No, I'm not trying to be funny- I find jeans to be the only pants that don't have room for the G43. Dress pants, khakis, shorts- all good.

That makes sense I usually wear jeans majority of the time (all year), but since it's since Summer cargo shorts are my go-to if hot enough.

 

[JayCaliber]

None are what I have. Either I need more, or we need a longer list.

Always buy more guns first haha

 

[jek]

Kahr PM9 when I pocket carry.

 

[headednorth]

pickpocketed a couple of times.

A couple of times?