How do you carry your "pocket" pistol?

[pinhead56]

+1 on what BigTanker posted... SmartCarry is the original "over-your-junk" in-front carry option. It's very comfortable and can conceal anything from a 32acp Seecamp to a full size 45acp 1911. You can conceal in swim trunks and no shirt with this thing. I read where this is the first choice for the "US Air Marshalls" when they were running flights all over. Go here and watch the video, works for both male/female CCW folks.

 

[EOD Guy]

I would never think of carrying anything else in a pocket that has a gun in it. Even if the pistol was in a holster!



What is the appeal of this type of holster? Just to hold the pistol upright in your pocket? I feel like the opening for the trigger defeats the purpose of the holster...

Athyen, it is designed to be fired from the holster. I use this guy when I need to be real low key, people think it's a wallet. I even had it in my pocket at the Chiropractor and the lady next to me made a comment to her husband..."see that fellow keeps his wallet in his front pocket so it doesn't mess up his sitting posture"

This is my last option and I usually carry OWB (covered) but after practicing/shooting in the holster, I feel confident all will be well.

Here is some YouTube guy shooting one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL11s-m3hHQ

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

I currently carry a Springfield Armory XDM 3.8 compact, primarily AIWB. It is a fantastic gun and I love shooting it and carrying everyday. However, there are times when I wish my XDM was a little smaller. Especially when carrying at some of the touchier places such as church, extended family, and my gf's family. I've gotten a puzzled "what is that?" look after hugs before... I am in the search for a smaller "pocket" pistol and a good way to carry it. Right now I seem to be pretty settled on a Sig P238 on P938. This is where my dilemma begins. Where to carry such a small pistol??? I realize that "in my pocket" seems like the obvious response... However, between phones, keys, wallet, and my knife, pocket real estate is very limited. I really like AIWB but wonder how stable such a small pistol will be in that location? IWB at 4 or 5 o'clock is also appealing, but I worry about flashing the gun when bending over or while playing with the younger kids. So, what do you guys suggest???


Edit: Mods, is this posted in the correct place?

Personally, I suggest not worrying about it so much. Wear a sport coat or a jacket to church to conceal at church and do the classic CC squat when and if you have to interact with knee-high ankle biters. For those awkward hugs, they're awful close if they're feeling an AIWB gun anyway. I'm assuming close family and possibly the GF's family. For close family, I would assume they already know and for the GF, they're going to find out eventually anyway. Either non-nonchalantly inform or back your hugs up a bit.

You could also go with IWB at 4 o'clock. You won't even need a small gun for this if you're wearing a proper shirt/jacket. When I need to be discreet that's my method of choice even with a tucked in polo shirt and a mid sized compact gun. Again, discreet hugging if needed and the CC squat will be your friends.

 

[athyen]

Athyen, it is designed to be fired from the holster. I use this guy when I need to be real low key, people think it's a wallet. I even had it in my pocket at the Chiropractor and the lady next to me made a comment to her husband..."see that fellow keeps his wallet in his front pocket so it doesn't mess up his sitting posture"

This is my last option and I usually carry OWB (covered) but after practicing/shooting in the holster, I feel confident all will be well.

Here is some YouTube guy shooting one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL11s-m3hHQ

Hmmm, I see. I guess it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Why put the gun in a holster if the holster doesn't cover the trigger? But, to each their own!

Personally, I suggest not worrying about it so much. Wear a sport coat or a jacket to church to conceal at church and do the classic CC squat when and if you have to interact with knee-high ankle biters. For those awkward hugs, they're awful close if they're feeling an AIWB gun anyway. I'm assuming close family and possibly the GF's family. For close family, I would assume they already know and for the GF, they're going to find out eventually anyway. Either non-nonchalantly inform or back your hugs up a bit.

You could also go with IWB at 4 o'clock. You won't even need a small gun for this if you're wearing a proper shirt/jacket. When I need to be discreet that's my method of choice even with a tucked in polo shirt and a mid sized compact gun. Again, discreet hugging if needed and the CC squat will be your friends.

4-5 o'clock is my other carry location of choice when not carrying appendix. I like it also, especially when tucking a shirt in around it. Haha, I am working on mastering the discreet hug and have the CC squat mastered!

 

[ncuster852]

In my pocket.... Sorry couldn't resist.


Anyway, I carry either a BG380 or a KAHR CM9 (both backups) in a Nemesis. Looking to upgrade but cant find anywhere with a large selection of different pocket holsters.

 

[Cemetery-man]

Whatever my mood for the day, weather, season, etc. helps me determine where to carry my P938. IWB in an N82 (pro) or On Your Six (kydex), OWB in a Galco leather or in the front pocket in leather. The benefit of a small pistol is that it gives you so many options to choose from.

 

[sescbo]

For pocket carry I use an Alabama pocket holster or a Remora holster. The Remora can be used IWB also so it is a nice versatile option. I mainly use a Ryman all kydex IWB holster for EDC.