pocket holster questions for Kahr PM9

[loghomebuilder]

Hello all,
I'm new here (first post). I want to use a pocket holster in the front pocket, pleated docker style pants mostly. I've also posted this to the holsters forum at www.pistolsmith.com

1. How thick are leather vs kydex vs nylon holsters?
I'm small, 5'6" and 150lbs so I think the smaller the bulge in my pocket the better. I do like the look and feel of leather, but I'll really try to let functionality take precedence here.

2. In the area I live in (CA), I absolutely cannot risk any chance of the gun sliding out of the holster into plain view, especially while sitting or driving with coworkers. So for me, better gun retention at a slight expense of draw speed is a compromise I am willing to make.

I would guess that the cheaper holsters not specifically molded to the gun, such as Uncle Mikes, DeSantis Nemesis, etc, would not retain the gun as securely as a custom leather holster. I would also think that the leather holster would stretch and loosen over time. Any thoughts?

Regards

 

[pstmstr]

pocket holsters

K&D Holsters make a great pocket holster for the PM9. Retains the gun, blocks out the "gun print", yet the guns comes out smoothly when you want it too. Great customer service also.

 

[JimmyD]

I would guess that the cheaper holsters not specifically molded to the gun, such as Uncle Mikes, DeSantis Nemesis, etc, would not retain the gun as securely as a custom leather holster.

I have a PM9 and the Desantis Nemesis works great for front pocket carry. Some leather may be too "retentive" until it's broken in and end up coming out of the pocket with the gun. Not so with the Nemesis. I would recommend it.

I also have a Hedley PM9 holster, it's a great quality leather one but looks like RJ's not making them anymore, at least no more web orders.

 

[pstmstr]

Hedley holster

RJ is pretty active on the Seecamp forum. If you send him an email, he will still make you a holster. As mentioned already, the K&D Pocket Holster is pretty nice too, just hook the lower flange on the edge of the pocket as you draw and it comes right out. Looks like a wallet or pda in the pocket.

 

[tegemu]

I use a pocketholster all the time, made by Sam Andrews at www.andrewsleather.com . I love it. I carry a 3' .45 ACP 1911 in my front pocket and forget it's there most of the time. I had it with me all day today.