Pocket Holsters

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Sgt.Ducky

Discussion Starter · May 21, 2009

I have been thinking about getting a pocket holster for my 2" snubby. Does anyone use a pocket holster? Are they comfortable to wear? Does the hammer get snagged on any fabric?
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capngeo

· #2 · May 21, 2009

I use one with a NAA .22Mag... very happy with it

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Tennessee

· #3 · May 21, 2009

I have one for my airweight s&w from www.rkbaholsters.com out in Wash. state. The guy has a quick turnaround 2-4 weeks. Seems to work real well in the shorts I usually wear around the house till I get that envelope from the Dept. of Ag.

Got it before I knew about littlebear. See he makes 'em too. Bet they are good, I know my hoplon is.:thumsup

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LevelG27

· #4 · May 21, 2009

Tennessee said:
I have one for my airweight s&w from www.rkbaholsters.com out in Wash. state. The guy has a quick turnaround 2-4 weeks. Seems to work real well in the shorts I usually wear around the house till I get that envelope from the Dept. of Ag. Got it before I knew about littlebear. See he makes 'em too. Bet they are good, I know my hoplon is.:thumsup

So these holsters you have a link to all are pocket holsters? I get the concept but not sure how they work. Is it basically something you can cover the trigger and put in your pocket?

Would one work for a G27? Or would that be to heavy? Thanks

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MPDC66

· #5 · May 21, 2009

Very happy with mine from http://www.pocketholsters.com

Just be aware, anything over the size of a small .32 or something like the Kel Tec P3AT will be front pocket only. I find cargo pants or shorts with deeper pockets and outer cargo pocket to obscure further are ideal.

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RoadGlider

· #6 · May 21, 2009

I use one with my NAA Guardian .380. It's an inexpensive Uncle Mike's but it works. Changes the outline of the gun and the holster's fabric is "tacky" (for lack of a better word) enough to stay put in the pocket when drawing. As for your revo hammer getting caught--I would practice a technique of having my thumb or part of the hand covering that on the initial grasp/grip as you withdraw the gun.

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Sgt.Ducky

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 21, 2009

RoadGlider said:
Changes the outline of the gun and the holster's fabric is "tacky" (for lack of a better word) enough to stay put in the pocket when drawing.

I was wondering about the "sticky" or "tacky" pocket holsters. This tacky fabric works pretty good?
I might want to get one.

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Tennessee

· #8 · May 21, 2009

LevelG27 said:
So these holsters you have a link to all are pocket holsters? I get the concept but not sure how they work. Is it basically something you can cover the trigger and put in your pocket?

Would one work for a G27? Or would that be to heavy? Thanks

I think all Steve makes are pocket holsters at RKBA. Don't know about fit for G27, think he has a list of weapons on his website. The pics on his site are fairly explanatory at least by the one I have. It does cover the trigger and my snubby is a Model 637 with a hammer so the holster is made to cover it as well. Helps prevent snagging. It's a rigid leather holster and the firearm sits fairly snuggly in it for security. You break it in to get it loose enough for draw, helps to use one finger to ease it out of the holster. The holster breaks up the print of the weapon. I think some one else mentioned it also but cargo type or broad-opening pockets work real well.

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RadTek

· #9 · May 21, 2009

It's my opinion that pocket carry ROCKS! if I could find a way to pocket carry my big ol .40SW, I'd do it in a heartbeat! It's probably the most unobtrusive easy carry I've seen in my own opinion. It's more comfortable than hip IWB carry to me anyway, easy, and with even a cheap pocket holster, the darn thing literally disappears other than a slight bulge to your britches. And, that could be a pocket full of "anything"..such a cellphone, keys, smokes..you name it.

The only thing that caught me off guard was having that much weight in only one front pocket. But, as a right hander, if I can teach myself to put everything else in my left pocket, keys, spare mag..etc... it pretty much balances out. A good belt to keep those heavier drawers up and you're good to go.

I would be concerned about a hammer catching on the inside of your pocket on draw. You'd just have to try it out on a few pants and see if it's a problem for you or not. I'd honestly recommend a bobbed or hammerless model myself.

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OKIE

· #10 · May 23, 2009 (Edited)

I have several pocket holsters, but I like this one the best.

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FLRon

· #11 · May 24, 2009

I pocket carry every day and found the hammerless snub nosed S&W 442/642 (15 oz. empty) work great in the pocket. For a holster, I use the Desantis Nemesis pocket holster which is about as inexpensive as a holster gets. They also make a more sticky version called the Super Fly.

The Desantis Nemesis

With S&W 442 .38

Nemesis
http://www.desantisholster.com/stor...ction=prepare_detail&itm_id=11914&itm_index=0

Super Fly
http://www.desantisholster.com/stor...ction=prepare_detail&itm_id=11915&itm_index=0

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