CCW-anyone carry a Glock in front pocket?

[dave3006]

When IWB is not practical, does anyone carry a Glock 26/27 in a front pocket? I was wondering about doing this by simply using a bandana to break up the outline as a deep concealment method. I will not have a round in the chamber.

(IWB would be better. I am looking at this as a compromise to not having a gun at all).

 

[10-Ring]

So you want to carry in the pocket w/o a round chambered...I have exactly 2 cents worth comments to make
1st, I wouldn't carry a Glock unless in a good quality holster. I think DeSantis makes one for the 26/27 for just such carry.
2nd - how quickly can you draw that piece & rack a round & be on target? If you have it in a holster w/ a round chambered, seems to me you've already cut that time by at least 1/3

 

[Master Blaster]

G-26 for about 3 years now, but I carry with one in the chamber, and I would strongly advise you to get a Pocket holster that covers the trigger, and is stiff enought that you cant depress the trigger through the holster.

The way I do It is to check every pair of pants I buy, for large enough pockets. Carpenter jeans and cords, cargo pants, even some Khakis and dress pants have large enough pockets to carry one, and A LARGE ENOUGH PROPERLY SHAPED opening to allow a smooth draw.

I also practice every day, with the gun unloaded.

I can now draw faster from my pocket than from any IWB.

Desantis makes the pocket holster I like and its around $20.

http://www.desantisholster.com/n38.html

The nemesis. $15.99

Also important is a good belt to hold up your pants, even though its a pocket holster.

 

[dave3006]

Most of the time, I carry IWB. I look at pocket carry as "having access" to a gun I otherwise would not have. It is not ideal. Ideal would be having it in your hand. HOWEVER, a gun in my front pocket that will take 5-10 seconds to access is better than the gun in my $1000 safe.

The reason for using a bandana is that the Glock is bulky enough anyways. Adding a holster may or may not push it over the edge.

Anyone do this?

 

[Master Blaster]

The nemesis will not push it over the edge, unless your pockets are too small anyway, in that case buy new pants.

The pocket holster has two important advantages over a bandana:

It will allow chambered carry without concern over hitting the trigger.

It Keeps the gun in the same place and position and ready for a quick draw.

 

[clubsoda22]

fist kydex pocket holster seems to be the answer to your problem.

 

[Redlg155]

You are probably better off without the bandana idea and just going to a good holster so you can carry with a round chambered. Unless you have a snug and immovable fit you can bet the bandana will move, thus complicating your draw. You don't want to have to "unwrap" your gun before trying to rack the slide.

Some folks can comfortably carry a gun like the G26...some can't. I wear size 34 jeans and there is no way I can do it without looking like I got a sock stuffed...well, you get the idea.

The better solution is to just get another gun to fit that role. Although I'm not a current fan of the Kel Tec, a P32 or P380 would definitely fit that role better. Or if your budget doesn't mind, a Kahr PM9.

Good Shooting
Red

 

[Longbow]

Yup, I second the holster recommendation for front pocket carry. There's too much risk to loose the banana without using one!
But with an empty chamber, its probably okay without a holster.

 

[another okie]

Kramer makes a good one.

 

[Avery Goodschott]

I do a Kahr MK9 in a $10 velcro pocket holster.

Try the "Slickern's Knot" holster instead of the bandana. You fashion it to your gun using a plastic 1/2 gallon milk carton and duct tape. Use your imagination...I made one for my S&W Model 64 that fit my pockets and kept the gun in place without printing.

If you don't get it right the first time, you can always buy more milk.

 

[jc2]

There's lots of good pocket holsters for the G26. I personally prefer the ones made by Mika, but PCS makes an interesting one that angles the pistol toward the front of the pocket making the grip more concealable. Galco makes a very good pocket holster as well (once you get it broken in). I have no problem with front right pocket carry in Dockers (or Dockers-style) trouser, Royal Robins (probably best) or Wrangler "Rugged Ware" jeans--all have nice big pockets.

 

[carpettbaggerr]

Glocks are awfully blocky. How big are your pockets? I'd get a smaller gun. Or maybe pants with cargo pockets.

 

[biere]

While the opening of the pocket is tough to alter, you can remove the pocket lining and make it to fit what you are going to use.

If ohio got a clue this will be something I start messing with since I like the idea of having this option and I consider most of my pockets to not be deep enough to hide the butt of a small glock or a small revolver.

The pants others have mentioned have fairly deep pockets from the get go, I prefer to mess with what I have rather than getting rid of decent clothes that fit.

I also recomend getting a pocket holster or making one, I have seen them for not too much money and a pocket holster does several things.

It keeps things away from the trigger of the gun. It also keeps things from getting into the barrel of the gun or between the slide and gun frame. A hanky is going to add more pocket lint to the gun and this is not something that is really great for reliable firearm useage. Some holster have an open area where the barrel of the gun is when fully holstered, others are closed.

Since pockets are not the cleanest area I prefer a closed setup that is as strong as others mentioned when doing a trigger test.

And I fully understand you consider this option as the last thing before leaving the gun home, but with practice the pocket carry can be just as fast as iwb carry when done properly.

My opinion, I am certainly not an expert.

 

[DDGator]

You do have to have big pockets, but you can do it. Here is a pic of one of my holsters with a Glock 26.

Duane
[email protected]
www.KDHolsters.com

 

[SapperLeader]

I experimented for a while with my xd-8 subcompact but

I never found a ideal method. The weight and the size fo the gun never bothered me, and I wear royal robbins pants with very large pockets. What I couldnt fix was the butt of the weapon being visible from certain angles when standing behind me. Now my deep carry system when I cant carry is a s&w 642 in a strongside pocket holster and a p-32 in a ankle holster. Eventually I would like to get a kahr k9 or mk9 and a tuckable holster, but for now I feel confident with the j-frame and mouse gun combo.

 

[PCRCCW]

I have made a dozen or so pocket holsters for the Glocks.....no pics though.
You do have to have big pockets and a properly designed holster....IT MUST COVER THE TRIGGER GUARD!......

A good horsehide holster makes for a smooth draw and great gun retention......just a tip.

Shoot well............

 

[jc2]

SapperLeader -

The PCS holster I mentioned solved the problem with Royal Robins for me--it is designed to cant the pistol toward the front of the pocket. YMMV.