38 spl LCR for ankle/pocket

[throttletony]

Hi all - I'm looking for a smaller carry gun that can occasionally be used on the ankle or in a pocket. THe 38 spl LCR seems like an ok option. Thickness is my only concern as I've never concealed revolvers, only semi-autos.

Any input?

 

[Mustang1911]

I’ve never pocket carried it but I have a LCR 357 they I carry on my ankle as a backup gun both on and off duty. Perfect size for an ankle gun if you ask me, and both smaller and lighter than my XDs on my ankle. You’re not going to be able to wear skinny jeans with it, but I quit carrying my 380 when I got my LCR.

 

[Bigtanker]

I just picked up a S&W 642 for the same reason. With a pocket holster and pants that aren't snug, it jist disappears in my front pocket.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I don't pocket carry in a pants pocket, but the .357 LCR has worked as an ankle gun for me for quite awhile.

 

[Snapdragon]

I have the .357 LCR also. I have never pocket/ankle carried, but it's a nice small waist gun, and I prefer the shootability of the LCR over a small-frame smith.

 

[MCgrease08]

I have pocket carried an LCR in a front pants pocket and both interior and exterior jacket pockets. It works well for all those applications.

Obviously the thickness and outline of the cylinder is better hidden with a thicker rubberized holster. For pants with deep pockets and heavier fabrics it's a non issue. For more fitted chinos or khakis you will have some printing.

I have fairly wide thighs so it's not very noticable when I'm standing. These days I pocket carry the LCP for a slimmer profile when seated. I can also switch to back pocket carry if I'm going to be seated near or around people for a long period of time. Think all-employee meeting or theatre style seating where someone is right next to you.

 

[Dean C.]

The cylinder width is what kills a snubbie for pocket carry with me, ankle carry I feel this would be less of an issue.

 

[Bigtanker]

Here is my 642 in a slim pocket holster. I'm in a regular pair of Dockers.

 

[Mattroth54]

My Glock 42 ankle carries really nice. It’s thin enough that pocket carry would be easy, too.

 

[thunderchicken]

I know a guy (a family member) that has carried a .38 LCR in his pocket (with pocket holster) and he has been very happy with how it disappears. He has also carried it in the inside pocket on his suit jacket. To my knowledge he hasn't carried on the ankle. I have never carried it but have sot it and for a light weight snubby it is very comfortable to shoot and IMHO it has a very smooth action/trigger pull

 

[Carmel Corn]

LCR is a great option. The only complaint I have heard about is the grip in a pocket carry. The stock Hogue style grip is comfortable, but definitely bulkier than a 442 or 642 stock grip. The bigger grip coupled with the Hogue texture can catch easier on the inside of the pocket.

 

[Salty]

I carry a 357 lcr in a mika pocket holster. I put a Hogue boot grip on it and nobody seems to notice.

 

[Snapdragon]

I have the boot grip on my LCR. It's slimmer and doesn't have that tacky rubber finish that sticks on fabric.


Stock pic as I just realized I don't have a picture of my own LCR with the boot grip.

 

[Jeffforpresident]

I carry a 340pd j frame in front pocket with a black hawk pocket holster. It carries great, super light weight, I think it only weighs 11 ounces and NO it is not that bad to shoot. It would make am awesome ankle carry piece though.

 

[cosermann]

LCR works fine on the ankle due to it's light weight. Personally, I've found the LCR and the other air-weight snubs to be on the edge of the pocket carry "envelope" for me. However, they work great pocket carrying in jackets/coats during fall/winter.

Hold up one of these snubs next to a G19 sometime, though. Surprisingly, in terms of absolute physical dimensions, they're pretty close. However, their lightweight and boomerang shape make them more carry-able than their absolute size might suggest. It's kind of weird, but it's one of the reasons they're still pretty popular.