I have tried a lot of pocket holsters, and majority of them will work for certain types of jeans and pockets. You really need to find out what will work for the type of pants you are going to wear the most.
I’m 51 now, and the jeans are pretty much a thing in the past for me. I wear brown duct work pants or khakis in the cooler months depending on if I’m working or heading to town. I look for a side cut/opening on the pants. Allows for a better draw, for me. In summer it’s shorts and cargos. I don’t wear baggy clothes, but still have a good conceal on a thin Alabama Holster during the summer time. I find I can pull off any type of pocket holster when it’s cold out and I’m in my insulated bids.
I sound like a broken record, but I really like the Kydex holsters. Mainly due to the striker fired pistols I carry. I like the “snap” in for a secure weapon. No worries for a weapon to come loose and bounce around your pocket. I’ve used a Vedder’s and a few off of FleaBay, but the Alabama Holster seems to be better made and well thought out. It’s usually shorter and a tad wider than others, with that curve which helps break the weapon’s outline up. And that is the downside of using a leather pocket holster. If you really carried it all day, it will start forming its shape to the pistol. That great for comfort when it’s An IWB holster, but defeats the purpose of a pocket holster. You want to break up the pistol’s outline, not broadcast it.
If I’m carrying one of my j frames or have to go really small and carry my MP BG380, I’m not too worried since they both have a DA trigger and will work in a cheap #4 holster made of clothe. Or even a piece of leather folded over and stitched. Have an old G&G pocket holster, almost as thick as the BG, made of leather that I use for my j frames now and then. Seems to go well with my old 36.
Another way to carry in your pocket is with a Clipdraw. I have used these on some DA pocket pistols and my j frames. And I always prefer the “universal” models other specific models so I can adjust where and how deep I want to conceal. I did use them for a G42 once, along with w trigger guard shield, but that didn’t last long. Felt like I needed three hands to draw!
One more thing about pocket carry I have found that weight matters. My max is around 20 ounces loaded. Anymore and it’s a burden for me. One reason I have stuck to my G42 or j frame Airweights. Something I will carry all day long in the pocket. I mentioned I have carried my G26 in my pocket, but in thick and heavy bibs. In the few times I feel the need to carry it in shorts, it’s cargo pocket. And I feel it every time I walk. Seems most cargo shorts legs are cut for Marvel type superhero’s, not middle age guys with bird legs.
Good luck!
Lefty
