I have no issues pocketing G26/27 sized guns, even the occasional G30 w/flush 9rd mag.
You have some bad a** pockets if you carry a G30 in them. I carried a G30 IWB for years and she is not light with a full mag of 45s...
I have no issues pocketing G26/27 sized guns, even the occasional G30 w/flush 9rd mag.
I can easily get a full firing grip on my Glock 42 carried in an Alabama pocket holster in the front pocket of my Lee jeans. The bottom 3 fingers can be used to push off the holster for the draw and it is presented with a full firing grip. The gun does have Ameriglo Agent sights, and I rock the gun back a little on the draw just to be sure that the rear sight does not snag on the pants. The junky stock sights would present less of a possible issue in that regard. (File photo. The wallet is just to show scale.)
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I have the same holster for an Sig P365-380. I can get a full firing grip, but the gun is a bit clunkier and not as smooth on the draw.
You have some bad a** pockets if you carry a G30 in them. I carried a G30 IWB for years and she is not light with a full mag of 45s...
You have some bad a** pockets if you carry a G30 in them. I carried a G30 IWB for years and she is not light with a full mag of 45s...
If you find pants or shorts with pockets that work just right for one of your EDC's, go back and buy more.
This. Buy the garment to fit the gun/holster, not the other way around. Specifically, buy the pockets of the garment to fit the gun. I pocket carry a Beretta Nano these days. I don't wear skinny jeans, but neither do I wear a droopy sail for pants. There are many commonly found pants and shorts that allow for the easy draw of a micro-9 but that are still decently cut. The first thing that I do when considering the purchase of a garment is put my hand in the pockets.
I’ve occasionally pocket carried. Usually an old 642 in a homemade leather holster.
And. It worked pretty well.
Decided to try my P365. Ordered a couple holsters.
The first is made by J&J. The back part is a flap, hinged at the bottom, so you can slip your hand around the grip.
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In a pair of 5-11 cargo shorts, it looked like a laptop in my pocket. Just huge. I returned it.
The second problem with the J&J and the Desantis, is once I get a firing grip on the gun, it ain’t coming out. It’s the monkey making a fist in the jar problem.
For you folks that actually pocket carry anything larger than a KelTec. A Ruger .380. Seecamp, an J frame…etc. how in the hell do you actually get a firing grip on the gun AND get your hand out of the pocket?
"Oh, yeah! Another gimmick!"
So the concealed carry pants came in. Pretty impressed. I ordered the cargo shorts. Good heavy material. Snaps work exactly as designed.
The gun rides below the crease of your thigh. And, the depth is adjustable by folding the bottom of the pocket on a Velcro tab. The pocket is heavily lined to prevent printing. And, the gun does not slap your thigh walking. Maybe at a hard run it would be noticable.
The gun rides more along the top of your thigh. Rather than along the outside of your thigh.
Terrible picture. But that’s me gripping my P365 through the pants leg.
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Well worthy of more experimentation.
Seated draw is doable. But not fast. Standing is very fast. The push out with the wrist pops two snaps allowing a full firing grip draw.
And, the owner is a gun toter. Designed it himself and, personally emails and chats if you have questions.
May not be a full time carry option for me, but, a useful tool in the tool box.
Is the concept of these shorts/pants that the pocket is the holster? Or do you use a holster in the pocket? Do I get a discount if I mention your name?
I pocket carry 90+ percent of the time. I am very intrigued with the idea of being able to carry a larger pistol than my DB9. Probably my Hellcat or CM45. Being able to pocket carry a .45acp really has a lot of appeal!
Watched all the videos on the sight and ordered a coupe of shorts to try them out. The pocket is the holster. I look forwards to see how well they work.
View attachment 1158193 I have pocket carried a Snub since 2004 no matter what is on or in my waist. The last 10 years it has been one of these J-Frames.View attachment 1158192