For those of you that pocket carry...

[woolfam]

Lots of good things to think about. Thanks for the replies. Anyone else?

 

[Norton]

I don't have anything to add since I live in MD and CCW isn't an option, but I do have a question (purely theoretical for us not-so-free-staters).

I'm partial to the pseudo-military style cargo shorts (helps to mitigate my long skinny legs ). I carry sunglasses, cell phone, etc down there in those big pockets.

I was thinking the other day that a small firearm would ride quite nicely down there. It seems that it would not be too obvious to the casual observer and would be reasonably secure and accessible.

The only downside that I see is that the gun would move around and could therefore not be in a consistent position for a safe draw.

Thoughts?

 

[K-Man]

Norton,

As part of a "super combo" holster set up - multiple anti-print panels - I made a "cargo pocket" size panel. It is much larger in the width and a little bit taller than your standard anti-print panel. In our version, you're then able to snap the holster onto the panel(s). There is also a magazine pouch attached to the cargo panel.

Here's a link to a photo of the combo:

http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/Leathercrafter/Super_Combo_1.jpg

And another:

http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/Leathercrafter/Super_Combo_1a.jpg

 

[shep854]

K-Man, those are nice!

Good thinking!

 

[nero45acp]

Leave it in my pocket. I also keep one in the center console and one in the glove box.



nero

 

[Norton]

K-Man,

Mighty nice looking holsters there. If I ever move back to the USA or MD passes a CCW law, I'll be in touch!

 

[DMK]

I'm partial to the pseudo-military style cargo shorts (helps to mitigate my long skinny legs ). I carry sunglasses, cell phone, etc down there in those big pockets.

I was thinking the other day that a small firearm would ride quite nicely down there. It seems that it would not be too obvious to the casual observer and would be reasonably secure and accessible.

The only downside that I see is that the gun would move around and could therefore not be in a consistent position for a safe draw.

Pocket carry in cargo pants/shorts does have some benefits, especially when driving/riding in a vehicle or any time you are sitting. It does put your defensive weapon in a location easier to reach in those instances. The larger and lower cargo pockets also allow for a larger and heavier gun(My Mak works great in a cargo pocket, but is too big for a hip pocket). Of course, when standing it's harder to reach the lower pockets.

A good pocket holster should take care of shifting. If not, sew a large piece of stiff leather to it so that you end up with two "wings" near the bottom. This would also help the holster stay put of draw if done right.

 

[WonderNine]

Take it out and put it in my dash compartment.

I always leave mine in my pocket, but one time I took it out and put it in the glovebox.

Then I couldn't get the glovebox open until I messed with it for about 5 minutes.

Never again.

 

[Marshall]

I have a J-Frame I take out of my pocket and insert into a small suede IWB holster that fits perfectly between my center console and my seat belt. It just wedges in there very nicely and doesn't move. Easily accessible too.

 

[K-Man]

Thanks for the compliments, guys. It's a neat little set up because you basically get five options of carry in one package - the holster by itself, the three different anti-print panels, and the billfold wallet.

 

[Lt. G]

Stays in my pocket. Prior to exiting the vehicle, I stash his big brother on my hip. Also have one on standby within reach in the vehicle, All come out with me when I get home.
G.

 

[Lobotomy Boy]

Add one more vote for the revolver-in-pocket, big-gun-in-glovebox camp. Glock 21 in glovebox (locked when I leave the truck, unlucked when I am in the cab), Taurus 605 in pocket. We do have a bit of trouble now and then with car jackings where I live.