Pocket carry and holsters for 340PD

[.38 Special]

I finally broke down and ordered a 340PD for trail running. It will be carried in the pocket of a running vest, front right chest. I've been looking at various holsters/pouches, like the Sticky MD-5.

I'd like to hear from those of you with experience using this type of holster - and experience with pocket carry in general.

 

[1KPerDay]

I carried my J frame in my front pocket in a Mika round nose holster. Worked well. The Mika is spring loaded to stay open and allow a fast draw IIRC

 

[halfmoonclip]

My 340SC has ridden many a mile in an Alabama kydex pocket rig, with no complaint.
The Centennial always came clear of the pocket, and the holster, without drama.
Moon

 

[ArchAngelCD]

In the style you showed us I would rather the Remora holster instead. I own one and I like it but I use it more IWB than in the pocket. It really does stay in place without clips.

https://remoraholsters.com/product/remora-iwbinside-the-waistband-pocket-holster/

 

[westernrover]

The Galco horsehide pocket holster for j-frames is good, but with any pocket holster it has to fit the pocket or be retained during the draw unless you intend to draw the gun with the holster on it and then remove the holster. The Galco, like a lot of pocket holsters is sort of approximated on a front jeans pocket, that being the most common type. A chest pocket is a little harder to imagine exactly how it will work. Depending on how you get a grip and make the draw, the orientation of the holster and how it is retained in the pocket would have to be worked out and depending on the size and shape of the pocket, you might need to mount the holster on a panel that is better retained in the pocket.

BTW, I've had a Sticky, the Desantis Nemesis, a Crimson Trace pocket holster that is neoprene foam, and two Galcos, the "pocket protector" and "horsehide." I've used them with several different j-frames including the 340 PD.

So I've had some experience with this, and while I think the horsehide is the best of the pocket holsters I've tried, the key thing with pocket holsters is the fit to the pocket and retention of the holster to the pocket when drawing and this has less to do with the holster itself, and more to do with how well you customize the fit by either fitting a panel to the holster or stitching the pocket so the holster is retained.

It might not be good for running, but I also have the Galco ankle glove. That one works very well for the 340 PD.

 

[.38 Special]

That is a good point, @westernrover. The pocket on the running vest is nothing like a pants pocket. The point of the holster, here, is to break up the outline of the gun, and also to protect the relatively weak material of the vest. Getting the gun into play will likely be a two-handed job...

 

[paul105]

I use this one with my 360 PD:
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https://aholster.com/pocket-backbone/
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FWIW,

Paul

 

[JERRY]

A simple soft material type rig would be the best in my opinion. The remora seems to work well. I'm not worried about the mouth reinforcement on a holster as that only aids and reholstering and I have all day to do that. I look for something that is trim and adds very little bulk to the gun itself. Even a basic Uncle Mike's would work for what you are needing. Of course all this depends on the shape and depth of your pocket and whether it has a closure of some type or not.

 

[WrongHanded]

I like the Sticky holsters, and have several of them for different guns. It's a really good place to start.

 

[Zendude]

I like to use a Desantis Superfly for any type of pocket carry. It’s a good balance of not being too soft or too rigid and the rubbery external texture sticks to the pocket.

 

[1KPerDay]

I set up a tether in my sister’s Fannypack to retain the holster when she draws. She runs also.

 

[.38 Special]

I set up a tether in my sister’s Fannypack to retain the holster when she draws. She runs also.

That's not a bad idea! With the soft and shapeless vest pocket, I was figuring the draw would be: unzip the pocket, pull the gun out, tear off the holster with my off hand, and hopefully not get too badly chewed on while that's all happening. A tether may be a very good solution.

 

[Eugen]

For my 360PD I selected a Mika (round bottom style) front pocket holster. I've been pleased with the quality, fit and function of this holster. I'd also recommend them for their personal and friendly customer service. There are many good holsters for a 340/360PD. Each needs tot find the one that works for them.

 

[A526051]

Smartcarry works great for running. No bounce and very stable.
https://smartcarry.com/shop/holsters/p/gun-mag-holster

 

[NeroM]

not a runner here, but do cycle about 4k km per year - often put an LCR in a bike frame bag. Keep the LCR in a DeSantis N3 pocket holster.
also carry it that way in a golf bag. probably not the quickest or slickest draw - but effective for me.

 

[Haywood]

In the style you showed us I would rather the Remora holster instead. I own one and I like it but I use it more IWB than in the pocket. It really does stay in place without clips.

https://remoraholsters.com/product/remora-iwbinside-the-waistband-pocket-holster/

I finally broke down and ordered a 340PD for trail running. It will be carried in the pocket of a running vest, front right chest. I've been looking at various holsters/pouches, like the Sticky MD-5.

I'd like to hear from those of you with experience using this type of holster - and experience with pocket carry in general.

I’ve used Uncle Mikes for years in pants pockets. They have worked well for me. In big pockets such as a bath robe, I pin them at the bottom so they can’t come out. This photo shows the black hawk but it’s the same thing.

 

[JET3534]

I carried my J frame in my front pocket in a Mika round nose holster. Worked well. The Mika is spring loaded to stay open and allow a fast draw IIRC

I also use a Mika. for a J Frame (340 PD). It is a very well designed concealed carry holster that I highly recommend.

 

[lee n. field]

I finally broke down and ordered a 340PD for trail running. It will be carried in the pocket of a running vest, front right chest. I've been looking at various holsters/pouches, like the Sticky MD-5.

I'd like to hear from those of you with experience using this type of holster -

Pocket carry of j-frame or equivalent --> Mika or DeSantis Nemesis.

My (very short) experience with Sticky brand holsters was not good. (Open package, note the quality and flimsiness relative to the Nemesis, and immediately start the product return process with MidwayUSA.)

and experience with pocket carry in general.

How big is the pocket? Pocket carry is great, if you pockets are big enough.

 

[mcb]

I carry my J-frame in a DeSantis Super Fly if its going in a pants pocket. More often than not though I carry it in a vest pocket and in that case I do not use a holster at all, but I also don't put anything else in that pocket with it.