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MLeake · November 10, 2012, 10:32 AM

Find a friend who has one, or acquire a training plastic version, then try it with intended holster in the intended pocket(s).

Edit: dimensions alone may not provide a full picture. Weight and shape also matter. The curves of a J frame sometimes conceal better than the slim angles of a pocket 9mm.

The size and cut of pockets, plus the outer material, will also affect concealability.

November 10, 2012, 10:32 AM	#5
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Find a friend who has one, or acquire a training plastic version, then try it with intended holster in the intended pocket(s). Edit: dimensions alone may not provide a full picture. Weight and shape also matter. The curves of a J frame sometimes conceal better than the slim angles of a pocket 9mm. The size and cut of pockets, plus the outer material, will also affect concealability.