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Hogue grips/pocket carry I pocket carry with the Hogue monogrips. The butt of the grip is still well inside the pocket and perfectly concealed on me. I use a Mika holster. I'm usually wearing either tactical pants or work pants, both of which have DEEP FRONT POCKETS, which I think is the...

The Hogue monogrips make it a different, better gun for me. The main problem I had with the originals was there was nothing between the web of my hand and the metal backstrap. Recoil sting + awkward grip. Not only do I feel less recoil with the Hogue, but the gun fits my hand better for...

Another Hogue Monogrip endorsement here. Improved my shooting 1000%. I could never grip the weapon properly with the stock grips. If you pocket carry in a small pocket (like the ones in jeans) and the butt of the gun is visible, the Hogue grip may cause you a problem. If you pocket carry...

I'm an Ayoob fan myself. Like the best writers/instructors in self-defense, he encourages independent thinking and experimentation. IMO not doing it exactly like he does is truly in the spirit of what he does, if that makes any sense. And amen to the rest of your post.

No pressure, I only asked you because I asked this question once before and no one had any input. It seems like we are pretty much doing the same thing. I don't choke up that much (with a bigger aftermarket grip it doesn't seem quite as necessary) but I do force the weapon into my hand...

Hi Jake - How do you grip the weapon in your pocket when you draw? I've tried the Ayoob method with the hand knifing in and the thumb behind the hammer, but found I can actually get a full combat grip sans trigger finger and draw a lot faster.

Welcome zbird. Now that you've said hello to us, say goodbye to your malfunction drills!

Anyone here have a Bodyguard 38? If so I would love to hear about it your experience with it.

Non j-frame people? Man you can't listen to them if you want to hang out here. ;) All joking aside a snubby, +P or not, has its disadvantages and if you're used to shooting a typical defensive autopistol the snubby can be a challenge. The snubby also has its advantages though. You can...

1) I use CLP on mine, no finish problems. I'm not sure if it will bother the lacquer on the aluminum parts long-term, but according to other posters here that lacquer will wear off one day anyway. 2) If a j-frame is rated for +P (and 642s are) then it's a matter of personal preference. To...

I'm thin too, Nematocyst. But I can see tall thin pants being a problem. I think big pockets and somewhat loose-fitting clothes are the key. Another thing: if you keep stuff in your opposite side pocket (cellphone, keys, etc.) it balances things out. Both my pockets look like they have a...

I can pocket carry just fine with the Hogue Monogrip. I use a Mika holster in work pants or tactical pants. Even in regular pockets I don't think it makes a huge difference - it's about a fingerwidth more black rubber, but it's actually less noticeable because the backstrap metal isn't...

The trigger reset is awkward, even compared to other DA revolvers. I had the same problem myself. Eventually I just dry-fired and shot it into muscle memory.

I understand the anti-lock sentiment. The lock makes me feel like some anti-gun legislator handled it and got authoritarian germs all over it that you can't wash off. But is there any practical reason for preferring a no-lock model? Have they ever been known to be a point of failure or...

I've been confused about that before too (see rdrancher's post #810 on the previous page of this thread). They list both here, a 125gr and a 135gr SB: http://www.speer-ammo.com/ballistics/ammo.aspx GandR's listed part number is closer to the SB and it's 135gr.