Unconfigured Ad Widget

Collapse

Anyone pocket carry?

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Riffplayer88
    Member
    • Aug 2013
    • 449

    Anyone pocket carry?

    I'm wearing dress clothes more, and my glock 27 in a supertuck doesn't conceal well in a tucked dress shirt. I tried my wife's Kahr cw9 in a supertuck, and although it does conceal better in a tucked shirt, I'm now looking for a .380 for my pocket.

    Anyone pocket carry? It wouldn't be for every day, just every so often. Maybe a .380 Bodyguard?
  • #2
    BRANCHER
    Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 400

    I at times have used my Kahr 380 in a desantis super fly and really like it. less than a pound loaded gun and holster. Works well in front pocket of cargo shorts. Usually have it there when cleaning guns.

    I just wished I SSEed the Kahr because the loaded chamber indicator blocks 2/3 of the front sight. Yeah really safer... can't aim as well. Brilliant!

    Comment

    • #3
      Tiberius
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2009
      • 1160

      Many folks pocket carry - most of the single stack micro .380s work pretty well. The S&W Bodyguard, the Sig P238, the Kahr P380, the Ruger LCP (the lightest and smallest, I think - but the trigger and sights aren't as good as the Sig or Kahr).

      There are now some very small 9s that you might look into. And the Beretta .32s (Tomcat?) are really tiny. Even small, the NAA mini-revolvers.

      Comment

      • #4
        twotacocombo
        Member
        • Mar 2014
        • 432

        I plan on pocket carrying my BG380 if/when I finally get my card. It's small and flat enough to easily hide in a pocket, but it'd also nearly disappear in a thin IWB or even with a clip. The trigger is stiff enough that you could put it anywhere in anything and not have to worry much about a ND.

        Comment

        • #5
          Whatisthis?
          Senior Member
          • Mar 2010
          • 1820

          I pocket carry a Shield right now. Little bulky but no one asks. I've got a 15 day wait until I can DROS my Glock 42. I got a chance to shoot one though and the recoil is so ridiculously light. Best shooting .380 acp there is IMO.

          Comment

          • #6
            sd_shooter
            I need a LIFE!!
            • Dec 2008
            • 13853

            Take a look at the SIG P938, it's a 9mm in a 380 form factor. Certainly small enough for pocket carry.

            Comment

            • #7
              deadcoyote
              Veteran Member
              • Apr 2010
              • 4002

              I use a SW 642 in a pocket holster a lot. I don't know why the 442/642 isnt more popular with the younger crowd. maybe wheel guns are just too old fashioned.
              Buying a safe and sane firework is like paying a hooker for a hug. I do not see the appeal in it.

              Comment

              • #8
                KrisDSA
                Veteran Member
                • Apr 2014
                • 2850

                Xds
                WildLeaks.org -
                Former Professional Strangler and Shooting Champ

                Comment

                • #9
                  Ralston
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2012
                  • 543

                  I also carry a 642 in an Uncle Mikes pocket holster. Love it. Little hard to draw in jeans however.

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    joefrank64k
                    @ the Dark End of the Bar
                    CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 10124

                    Either an LCP in a DeSantis Nemesis or a NAA .22 mag revolver in a Concealment Solutions Holster
                    You will never, in your life, have a chance like this again.
                    If I were you, I would not pass this up. I would not let this go by...this is rare.
                    Come on...what harm??

                    joefrank64k 251/251 100% iTrader?

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      floogy
                      Veteran Member
                      • Sep 2009
                      • 2741

                      I pocket carried a CW9, and will again when I get a CCW. Works well in shorts or loose pants. Jeans need to have IWB though. There are plenty of 380 size 9mm out there these days. I'm not convinced there is a compelling reason to have a 380 over a 9 any more. Some of those things are tiny and the 9mm is pretty light recoil as it is.

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        MisplacedTexan
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2012
                        • 706

                        Originally posted by sd_shooter
                        Take a look at the SIG P938, it's a 9mm in a 380 form factor. Certainly small enough for pocket carry.
                        ^^^^

                        Don't have a CCW (awaiting approval letter), but in anticipation I picked up the above - love the look, like the size, BUT I've only shot it once so far (have had it less than a week). So far I like it - I would think it would fit your needs. My gripe is it came w/ only one mag so I had to spring for the extended mag w/ pinky extension shipped to me from Cabella's.

                        It's so small that for average hands like mine, its almost too small to get a firm grip on it w/ standard included mag.

                        For what it's worth, if one is wearing a dress shirt & slacks - adding a blazer and I bet you will be able to conceal darn near anything and look perfectly in place almost anywhere you go.
                        Last edited by MisplacedTexan; 04-28-2014, 2:59 PM.

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Timberwolf
                          Calguns Addict
                          • Oct 2004
                          • 6275

                          Try a small auto or revolver in an ankle holster.
                          I'm only smiling at you while you talk to me because it's hilarious that you really think I give a crap about you.

                          As I've gotten older I thought I was gaining patience, then I realized I simply don't give a crap.

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Riffplayer88
                            Member
                            • Aug 2013
                            • 449

                            Checked out the lcp 380 today and the similar Keltec. I like the trigger more on the Keltec, but the looks of the gun are the only thing holding me back. Gonna start looking for either on the WTS forums. The local shop wanted about $320 for either.

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              Riffplayer88
                              Member
                              • Aug 2013
                              • 449

                              Originally posted by MisplacedTexan
                              ^^^^

                              Don't have a CCW (awaiting approval letter), but in anticipation I picked up the above - love the look, like the size, BUT I've only shot it once so far (have had it less than a week). So far I like it - I would think it would fit your needs. My gripe is it came w/ only one mag so I had to spring for the extended mag w/ pinky extension shipped to me from Cabella's.

                              It's so small that for average hands like mine, its almost too small to get a firm grip on it w/ standard included mag.

                              For what it's worth, if one is wearing a dress shirt & slacks - adding a blazer and I bet you will be able to conceal darn near anything and look perfectly in place almost anywhere you go.
                              Yea, if I add a jacket I can carry anything I already have. But I mostly wear a shirt tucked in without a jacket.

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              UA-8071174-1