Pocket Carry Revolver? - Page 2

great scot · April 11, 2017, 06:40 PM

1. Smith 442
2. Charter Bulldog with bobbed hammer
3. Smith 38 Bodyguard
4. NAA .22lr with boot grip

My wife carries a NAA .22 magnum Pug.

dgludwig · April 13, 2017, 04:29 PM

Colt Cobra .38 Special

S&W Model 12 .38 Special

Ruger LCR .327 Federal Magnum-as soon as I can find one to buy in my area...

ranchito457 · April 13, 2017, 05:27 PM

Smith and Wesson
M&P 340 CT
357 but I use 38+p

riverrat38 · April 13, 2017, 09:44 PM

S&W M640Pro in a Mica holster, loaded with Speer 135gr plus pee SBGD.

Best,
Rick

Scout · April 13, 2017, 09:54 PM

Ditto on the 642.

john in jax · April 13, 2017, 10:25 PM

I pocket carried a 2" S&W model 60 and a 2" Ruger SP101 for a while.

I have switched over to a Glock 43. For me it just fits/carries better in a pocket, and draws a lot smoother and faster.

Longhorn1986 · April 14, 2017, 09:21 AM

When I'm not carrying my Kimber Ultra TLE, I pocket carry a S&W Model 60-9 with Barnes Vor-Tx 140 gr .357 mag.

cc-hangfire · April 14, 2017, 11:59 AM

Occasionally LCR .38spl (with bantam boot grip in a DeSantis Nemisis), and - when I can't carry anything else - occasionally a NAA Sidewinder .22WMR.

Adizzle19 · April 14, 2017, 12:21 PM

Recently started thinking about carrying this way. Looking for a pistol smaller and lighter than my SW Shield to drop in my pocket for quick trips to the local convenience store, running, or for use as a BUG. Considering the SW 6/442, LCR 38, or the LCR .22 though that's unlikely. Are these kinds of snubbies easier to carry in the pocket than a shield?

Also, any recs on pocket, ankle, or belly band holsters?

Screwball · April 14, 2017, 07:26 PM

Can't recommend any belly-band holsters (don't use them)... but the closest I can get is the Crossbreed Last Ditch. Have one for my Ruger LCP, which attaches by Velcro onto my vest.

Ankle holsters, definitely Galco.

Pocket holsters, depends on what I'm looking for. Back pocket holsters, Recluse. Cargo pocket holsters, DM Bullard made a great one for my P938.

Real Gun · April 16, 2017, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Who pocket carries a revolver and which model is it?

Or who has pants baggy enough to hold a gun in a pocket?

Or who has a belly that requires carrying a little gun in a pocket of baggy pants?

Our weight and build along with style of dress control the mode of carry. The mode of carry controls the type of gun. The struggle to keep our pants up controls the weight of the gun. It's all good as long as we don't have to shoot the thing.

JC57 · April 16, 2017, 11:26 AM

S&W 642

Eazyeach · April 16, 2017, 11:29 AM

I use a Ruger Lcr 38sp. It replaced my Smith and Wesson model 60 no dash. The Ruger is butt-ugly but the DA trigger is really smooth and the gun is so light I don't have to pull my pants up 27 times a day.

Bill DeShivs · April 16, 2017, 03:04 PM

I'm 5',6" and I have never been able to get a "J" frame or similar to fit in my pockets.

Terminatorret · April 16, 2017, 07:39 PM

.357 LCR with Eagle wood grips, or S&W Model 36 with Tyler T-grips. Both are very comfortable in my Wrangler jeans...I even find myself checking my pocket to make sure I remembered to carry!

franco45 · April 16, 2017, 09:13 PM

S&W 442 in a Desantis pocket holster with a NAA Black Widow as back up. The Black Widow is always in my pocket around the house. I'm never more than 10 ft. away from a 9mm or 38 special no matter where I am in my little house though.

radshop · April 16, 2017, 11:16 PM

I recently got a Ruger LCR 38 and discovered the joy of the Sticky Holster. For me it's the perfect solution when I need to carry something tiny. Search for "Sticky Holster" and it will be easy to find. I can put it the front pocket of casual pants, but it also works great as IWB holster. Today I carried the LCR all day in the waistband of gym shorts with the Sticky Holster - crossdraw most of the time, but easily moved to the hip when desired.

Real Gun · April 17, 2017, 08:32 AM

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.357 LCR with Eagle wood grips, or S&W Model 36 with Tyler T-grips. Both are very comfortable in my Wrangler jeans...I even find myself checking my pocket to make sure I remembered to carry!

Now that's what I would call a "relaxed fit".

skoro · April 17, 2017, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Who pocket carries a revolver and which model is it?

Since 2008 I've pocket carried a S&W 642. Perfect for my needs.

CCCLVII · April 17, 2017, 01:23 PM

S&W 327pc snub nose. Nothing like 8 rounds of 357 magnum in your pocket. It's big but it's not real heavy. I did put some smaller grips on it to help conceal. Great gun and lots of fun. Loaded with Hornady critical defence 357 magnum ammo.

ak-kev · April 18, 2017, 07:31 AM

When I pocket carry it's either my '71 Agent or '73 Bulldog...

hot sauce · April 19, 2017, 05:54 AM

S&W 640-1 357 mag with a "boot grip". Also have a pocket holster of course

Bamashooter · April 20, 2017, 01:18 AM

My Taurus 85 Ultralite, its a damn fine shooting little revolver.

glenspen · April 21, 2017, 04:06 PM

Just shot my S&W 340-PD for the first time at the range....wow those 357 loads have some snap..the 38 special 125 grain loads were a lot more manageable

greenmtnguy · April 21, 2017, 11:34 PM

Generally a S&W 642-1

April 13, 2017, 04:29 PM	#27
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Colt Cobra .38 Special S&W Model 12 .38 Special Ruger LCR .327 Federal Magnum-as soon as I can find one to buy in my area... __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

April 13, 2017, 09:54 PM	#30
Scout Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 510	Ditto on the 642. __________________ God bless the U.S. Cavalry

April 13, 2017, 10:25 PM	#31
john in jax Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 1,177	I pocket carried a 2" S&W model 60 and a 2" Ruger SP101 for a while. I have switched over to a Glock 43. For me it just fits/carries better in a pocket, and draws a lot smoother and faster. __________________ America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. Claire Wolfe

April 16, 2017, 03:04 PM	#39
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	I'm 5',6" and I have never been able to get a "J" frame or similar to fit in my pockets. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

April 16, 2017, 07:39 PM	#40
Terminatorret Member Join Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 73	.357 LCR with Eagle wood grips, or S&W Model 36 with Tyler T-grips. Both are very comfortable in my Wrangler jeans...I even find myself checking my pocket to make sure I remembered to carry! __________________ "You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." Davy Crockett, hero of the Alamo.

April 11, 2017, 06:40 PM	#26
great scot Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2006 Posts: 104	1. Smith 442 2. Charter Bulldog with bobbed hammer 3. Smith 38 Bodyguard 4. NAA .22lr with boot grip My wife carries a NAA .22 magnum Pug.

April 13, 2017, 05:27 PM	#28
ranchito457 Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2013 Location: Manhattan,Illinois Posts: 179	Smith and Wesson M&P 340 CT 357 but I use 38+p

April 13, 2017, 09:44 PM	#29
riverrat38 Member Join Date: January 24, 2012 Location: La Conner, WA Posts: 69	S&W M640Pro in a Mica holster, loaded with Speer 135gr plus pee SBGD. Best, Rick

April 14, 2017, 09:21 AM	#32
Longhorn1986 Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2016 Location: Fort Bend County, Texas Posts: 173	When I'm not carrying my Kimber Ultra TLE, I pocket carry a S&W Model 60-9 with Barnes Vor-Tx 140 gr .357 mag.

April 14, 2017, 11:59 AM	#33
cc-hangfire Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2014 Posts: 304	Occasionally LCR .38spl (with bantam boot grip in a DeSantis Nemisis), and - when I can't carry anything else - occasionally a NAA Sidewinder .22WMR.

April 14, 2017, 12:21 PM	#34
Adizzle19 Member Join Date: September 6, 2014 Posts: 75	Recently started thinking about carrying this way. Looking for a pistol smaller and lighter than my SW Shield to drop in my pocket for quick trips to the local convenience store, running, or for use as a BUG. Considering the SW 6/442, LCR 38, or the LCR .22 though that's unlikely. Are these kinds of snubbies easier to carry in the pocket than a shield? Also, any recs on pocket, ankle, or belly band holsters?

April 14, 2017, 07:26 PM	#35
Screwball Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2012 Location: ME Posts: 771	Can't recommend any belly-band holsters (don't use them)... but the closest I can get is the Crossbreed Last Ditch. Have one for my Ruger LCP, which attaches by Velcro onto my vest. Ankle holsters, definitely Galco. Pocket holsters, depends on what I'm looking for. Back pocket holsters, Recluse. Cargo pocket holsters, DM Bullard made a great one for my P938.

April 16, 2017, 11:26 AM	#37
JC57 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Posts: 375	S&W 642

April 16, 2017, 11:29 AM	#38
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	I use a Ruger Lcr 38sp. It replaced my Smith and Wesson model 60 no dash. The Ruger is butt-ugly but the DA trigger is really smooth and the gun is so light I don't have to pull my pants up 27 times a day.

April 16, 2017, 09:13 PM	#41
franco45 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 474	S&W 442 in a Desantis pocket holster with a NAA Black Widow as back up. The Black Widow is always in my pocket around the house. I'm never more than 10 ft. away from a 9mm or 38 special no matter where I am in my little house though.

April 16, 2017, 11:16 PM	#42
radshop Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Posts: 84	I recently got a Ruger LCR 38 and discovered the joy of the Sticky Holster. For me it's the perfect solution when I need to carry something tiny. Search for "Sticky Holster" and it will be easy to find. I can put it the front pocket of casual pants, but it also works great as IWB holster. Today I carried the LCR all day in the waistband of gym shorts with the Sticky Holster - crossdraw most of the time, but easily moved to the hip when desired.

April 17, 2017, 01:23 PM	#45
CCCLVII Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 432	S&W 327pc snub nose. Nothing like 8 rounds of 357 magnum in your pocket. It's big but it's not real heavy. I did put some smaller grips on it to help conceal. Great gun and lots of fun. Loaded with Hornady critical defence 357 magnum ammo. __________________ Always looking for a good hunt! Last edited by CCCLVII; April 17, 2017 at 01:38 PM.

April 18, 2017, 07:31 AM	#46
ak-kev Member Join Date: March 10, 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 73	When I pocket carry it's either my '71 Agent or '73 Bulldog...

April 19, 2017, 05:54 AM	#47
hot sauce Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Posts: 519	S&W 640-1 357 mag with a "boot grip". Also have a pocket holster of course

April 20, 2017, 01:18 AM	#48
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	My Taurus 85 Ultralite, its a damn fine shooting little revolver.

April 21, 2017, 04:06 PM	#49
glenspen Member Join Date: January 17, 2017 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 29	Just shot my S&W 340-PD for the first time at the range....wow those 357 loads have some snap..the 38 special 125 grain loads were a lot more manageable

April 21, 2017, 11:34 PM	#50
greenmtnguy Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Posts: 37	Generally a S&W 642-1