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Title: Pocket Carry
Post by: bb76 on June 22, 2025, 11:58:16 AM
I've been thinking about adding it to my concealed carry options. If you do, what are you carrying and why?

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Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: ghosthunter on June 22, 2025, 12:51:26 PM
What you will carry everyday without exception.

I carry a 380 LCP in pocket holster.

Too big or uncomfortable you will leave it at home. Too hard to conceal you won’t carry it.
I have carried non stop for 40 years.
I have several handguns to choose from. But the one everyday without fail is the LCP.

If on a long road trip, it’s two Bond Hand cannons in double shoulder rig.

If hunting it might be 9mm SVE, Judge, 40 SVE , but the LCP is always there.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Stein on June 22, 2025, 02:10:49 PM
Ruger LCR, 357 mag.  Fits in a pocket, ankle holster, IWB, pretty much any way a guy could think of carrying a gun.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: MADMAX on June 22, 2025, 02:32:41 PM
Depends on what I’m wearing
Usually one of these
Llama 380 baby 1911
Western Marshall 357 derringer
S&W 38 special J frame revolver
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: wadu1 on June 22, 2025, 02:43:10 PM
Ruger LC9s
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Farmer72 on June 22, 2025, 02:44:51 PM
I am usually carring a Ruger LCP 380, a AMT backup 45 acp, or a S&W 442 Pro. I prefer the S&W 442 Pro as I prefer a revolver for ease of use and less potential for issues. If I need something smaller the LCP is hard to beat. I forget it is in my pocket most of the time. The AMT is just a little beast.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: jdb on June 22, 2025, 03:40:31 PM
More often than not I have S&W 442 in my front pocket. I also occasionally have and lcp in the breast pocket of a jacket or vest.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: bb76 on June 22, 2025, 03:49:14 PM
I'm leaning towards a snub nose revolver for ease of use.

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Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Tenkara on June 22, 2025, 03:52:02 PM
Usually s&w 642 in a pocket holster for me.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: EnglishSetter on June 22, 2025, 03:54:56 PM
Depends what I'm wearing.  In mild or cooler weather it's a P365 in a Vedder IWB hybrid holster. 

In hotter weather (or greater stealth) LCP in pocket holster.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Ironhead on June 22, 2025, 05:31:25 PM
When wearing summer clothes (shorts) I carry a Diamondback 380 with a shoot through wallet holster. It fits in my shorts pocket and you dont have to take it out of the holster/wallet to shoot.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: ASHQUACK on June 22, 2025, 10:16:37 PM
Another vote for the LCP 380. Pocket pouch the thing goes everywhere.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: hookr88 on June 22, 2025, 10:26:22 PM
S&W Bodyguard .380. Has a crimson Trace built in laser.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Igor on June 23, 2025, 08:13:49 AM
S&W AirLite 342PD.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 23, 2025, 08:20:33 AM
LC9, but get the trigger mod so that first pull isn't so long (about $100). And some True Glo sights.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 23, 2025, 08:34:17 AM
Like others have said, It depends on what I am wearing. In cooler weather where I can wear bulkier clothes or a long shirt, my go to is a H & K P30 SK 9mm with two extra mags on a belt holster. In warm weather where I wear a lot of cargo shorts and t-shirts, I carry a Walther P22. It is thin and fits in my back pocket along with a couple extra mags, which are also small. Many will say a 22 is too small, but I shoot this one well and ammo is very cheap, so you can practice a lot.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: brokenvet on June 23, 2025, 06:36:12 PM
Browning 1911-380  IWB holster
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Trigger05-11 on June 23, 2025, 07:20:12 PM
Glock 43x with Shield Magazine. 15 in the mag and 1 in the chamber. Pocket cary in a kydex holster. If really hot and wearing the wrong shorts I use a fanny pack. Fanny pack also has room for two 30 round mags.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: jstone on June 23, 2025, 07:56:10 PM
A .22 is better than nothing
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 23, 2025, 08:38:43 PM
A .22 is better than nothing

And it’s easy to carry lots of rounds
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: actionshooter on June 23, 2025, 10:27:52 PM
I carry a M&P shield for a pocket gun and have a Sig P238 for the summer.... I won't carry in my pocket unless there is some kind of "holster" to cover the trigger ... really worries me.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: spin05 on June 24, 2025, 12:39:55 AM
I carry my wifes Ruger LCP 2 every so often in pocket.  Came with a nice holster for pocket carry
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 24, 2025, 07:46:17 AM
Hoppe's or Otis dry lube keeps those cargo shorts from getting oil stains.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: ghosthunter on June 24, 2025, 08:53:30 AM
Just to add, usually got to clean my pocket gun once a month, attract some lint even in the pocket holster. Might be less of an issue for revolver guys .

 :dunno:
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: birdshooter1189 on June 24, 2025, 09:21:42 AM
Kimber Micro 9mm
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: hookr88 on June 24, 2025, 03:23:37 PM
Hoppe's or Otis dry lube keeps those cargo shorts from getting oil stains.
Do you add it to the wash or dry cycle?😀
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Stein on June 24, 2025, 04:56:59 PM
Just to add, usually got to clean my pocket gun once a month, attract some lint even in the pocket holster. Might be less of an issue for revolver guys .

 :dunno:

I had the same issue with a revolver, lint gets in between the cylinder and frame as well as the trigger.  I never had it not fire, even intentionally leaving it in there just to see but I would guess it would happen to any gun that spends a lot of hours in pockets.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Sakko300wsm on June 24, 2025, 05:11:59 PM
I carry a M&P shield for a pocket gun and have a Sig P238 for the summer.... I won't carry in my pocket unless there is some kind of "holster" to cover the trigger ... really worries me.

MP shields are sketchy little things - my wife has one and it is 100% impossible to keep the magazine in it when she carries it in her gun purse
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Macs B on June 25, 2025, 07:39:26 AM
My go to for the pocket is a BFR 12 inch in 50AE, if you're gonna be packin' :chuckle: you might as well look like you're really packin'! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: b23 on June 25, 2025, 02:25:52 PM
For pocket carry revolvers the hammerless J-Frame S&W's or Ruger LCR IMHO are both about as good as it gets.  I've had a couple 442's and they were great light little revolvers.  Currently have two Ruger LCR's one is a 38spl the other is the 357mag version and they are both equally good little guns. 

My wife tried numerous different CCW's and through trying them all every time she said she was the most comfortable with the Ruger LCR 38spl. 
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: vandeman17 on June 25, 2025, 02:32:45 PM
S&W Bodyguard .380. Has a crimson Trace built in laser.

Same
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 25, 2025, 04:09:20 PM
I always use an inside the pants holster without a belt clip to keep debris out and to protect the trigger. It also hides the shape a little.

Full power 40smith, even in the slim and stumpy... too many non-stoppage stories from the littles.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: fly-by on June 25, 2025, 06:35:19 PM
Kimber K6S IWB most of the year, pocket carry LCP in the summer.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: coachg on July 04, 2025, 08:01:12 PM
I carry a 365 AXG Legion.  Fits my hand well and I Geta. full purchase on it.

It's bigger than most but still 1 inch wide.  Really shoots well too.  Didn't enjoy shooting the 365 or MP.  Just too snappy.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: bb76 on July 04, 2025, 08:44:00 PM
I'm going to try a Cobra and see how that works out.

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Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 05, 2025, 07:49:09 AM
Have the lcp in 380.  I have to use the little finger grip extension on the magazine or I can only get the middle finger to hold the grip.  It shoots fine up to about 20 ft.  Beyond that, I can't seem to group well at all.  It's nice that it weighs in at one pound.  Ideal for running with.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: kselkhunter on July 05, 2025, 01:02:21 PM
S&W Bodyguard 38 and S&W M&P Shield 9mm.  Carry the Bodyguard the most often.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: jdb on July 05, 2025, 01:04:51 PM
I think that the s&w 351c would be a re
Ally nice option
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: BKMFR on July 05, 2025, 03:34:12 PM
Staccato 9mm w/red dot. If I'm packing, I want to be able to hit across the room if I have too.
Little bit larger, than I used to pack, but the confidence is worth it to me.
BKMFR
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Shawn Ryan on July 06, 2025, 03:03:08 PM
Glock 43x with Shield Magazine. 15 in the mag and 1 in the chamber. Pocket cary in a kydex holster. If really hot and wearing the wrong shorts I use a fanny pack. Fanny pack also has room for two 30 round mags.

Same, Glock 43x and S15 mags, but IWB.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Westside88 on July 06, 2025, 09:33:35 PM
M&P 340 J-frame  13.8 oz unloaded. It's got some bark with .357 mag loads, but surprisingly accurate for a little revolver. The 38 spl FBI load is a good middle of the road round. I prefer a little revolver for deep concealment. works well in a pocket (jacket or pants) in a sticky holster, an Inside the waistband holster or a pouch or fanny pack. Most importantly they are easy to carry. I like to have a Desantis speed strip or two with extra rounds.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: BKMFR on July 19, 2025, 05:47:54 PM
Had a Sig 365 but went away from it, nice pistol, but have a HK CC9 with Red dot coming.
Lots of positive reviews, will be my everyday carry. 10 and 12 round magazines available for it. I know.... no 12 round in WA state, but they are available outside this state.
Hoping they are as good as all the reviews, being it's a HK I'm confident it will be.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: hookr88 on July 19, 2025, 10:02:24 PM
Had a Sig 365 but went away from it, nice pistol, but have a HK CC9 with Red dot coming.
Lots of positive reviews, will be my everyday carry. 10 and 12 round magazines available for it. I know.... no 12 round in WA state,
I will not comply
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: CP on July 20, 2025, 07:40:31 AM
Had a Sig 365 but went away from it, nice pistol, but have a HK CC9 with Red dot coming.
Lots of positive reviews, will be my everyday carry. 10 and 12 round magazines available for it. I know.... no 12 round in WA state,
I will not comply

Wait, did I miss something?  Is it not legal to carry a magazine greater than 10 rounds? 
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: Rat44 on July 20, 2025, 09:44:13 AM
Legal to own or use.
You just can not buy or sell in state.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: jackelope on July 20, 2025, 10:59:06 AM
Had a Sig 365 but went away from it, nice pistol, but have a HK CC9 with Red dot coming.
Lots of positive reviews, will be my everyday carry. 10 and 12 round magazines available for it. I know.... no 12 round in WA state,
I will not comply

Not comply with what? You won’t be able to buy them in WA if that’s not complying. But I’m pretty sure that’s not what you mean.
(They’re legal to own and use, not legal to sell in WA)
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: hookr88 on July 20, 2025, 09:09:30 PM
I will not comply with any of the new unconstitutional gun laws.
Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: callturner on July 20, 2025, 10:09:32 PM
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Title: Re: Pocket Carry
Post by: hookr88 on July 21, 2025, 09:48:30 AM
Legally, you can not buy a magazine with a capacity of more than 10 rounds out of state and then bring it back into the State and possess or use. As I said before…..
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