Pocket Carry - the RIGHT way

[21H40]

Since this is the internet, I wanted to provide an example for everyone else who is WRONG about how to do pocket carry! There is only one best way, and it must be the way I do things.



Yes it prints some, but only when I'm leaning to the side:




Glock 20 - Full size 10mm with 16 rounds immediately available.

_Frankly I was tired of reading about little guns and CCW limitations so I wanted to see how far I could push pocket carry. Do you push boundaries - especially ones set by others?

 

[trackskippy]

Ive pocket carried bigger things in the past. I wasnt all that worried about printing though.

 

[sgt127]

Funny this came up.

I’m not telling anyone this is a good idea. It’s probably dangerous. Take every single comment you can think of about how stupid and dangerous this is and, insert it here:

“_________________________________.”

Yes. You’re right. I agree.

But…


A buddy was tinkering with a draw with a Chief special Centennial out of the pocket the was blindingly fast.

basically, the gun sits, butt down in your pocket. Doesn’t wear a hole in your pocket. The “Print” of the gun is upside down so it doesn’t look that much like a gun.

You hook your trigger in the trigger guard and (in the first picture), the gun almost halfway out of the pocket. But, behind my hand. Someone’s sees fingers and a thumb and it doesn’t look like you have anything in your hand.

Draw gun, flip and rotate on trigger finger. Butt settles in hand…fire.

I was practicing at local club. Some older gentleman was watching me. Said “I got me revolver, how you doin’ that?”

I explained. Went through the moves.

He went and got his gun.

Me: ok. Start slow and make sure….

Him: I got this…

Me: no, really. What you wanna do…”

Him: I got this!!”

A few seconds later, he was bitching and walking 15 yards down range where his pistol was laying.










It’s not a good idea. If you wanna play with it. Do it only with an unloaded gun. Doing it with a loaded gun is stupid.

Having said all that, it’s outside the box. And, it’s another tool in the toolbox of options.

And…it’s ridiculously fast.

 

[sgt127]

Edited: Realized my answer did not address Pocket carry. My bad.

But, I made a gif of the pocket draw.

 

[CDW4ME]

I like your style, start by telling everyone they are wrong unless they do it your way.
And you have a decent gun, Glock 20.
However, I appointed myself as the example for others to aspire to.

 

[Legionnaire]

Interesting. Might not work as well with a hammer spur ...

 

[sgt127]

Interesting. Might not work as well with a hammer spur ...

It works best with a 642 and slick grips. Those are Micarta I made 20 years ago.

There’s weight on the barrel end and the grip end. Helps it rotate. The light weight is important too. I “can” do it with a Ruger SP101. But, not as fast. And, your finger needs to be strong.

Or, you will be walking across your living room. Or, down range, to retrieve your gun.

 

[WisBorn]

Carrying a bigger gun is as much about the size of the pocket as it is the gun!

XDM compact 3.8" 45acp. About the same size as a Glock 30 or 29

 

[Alte Schule]

Mode 36 with DeSantis Clip Grip. The only small downside is you have to use speed strips for reloads.

 

[Haywood]

Taking it to the limit. Pocket Cary Plus.

 

[sgt127]

View attachment 1147272 Taking it to the limit. Pocket Cary Plus.

Protected against any threat.

Except a swimming pool.

 

[drk1]

If you're pocket-carrying, don't worry about "printing." If any body looks at you sort of suspiciously or asks, just tell them it's a colostomy bag. They generally leave you alone after that.

 

[Skribs]

View attachment 1147272 Taking it to the limit. Pocket Cary Plus.

Reminds me of the episode of Get Smart where Max and Sigfried are disarming themselves for negotiations.

"Revolver." "Revolver."
"Machine pistol." "Machine pistol."
"Switchblade." "I don't have one." "I have an extra, here."
"Brass knuckles." "Brass knuckles."
"Suicide pill, it's Rasberry flavored!" "Suicide ring." "How does that work?" "If I take it off, my wife will kill me."

 

[Skribs]

I wanted to show how big my pockets were, so I pocket carried a Springfield XDm compact. Fully in the pocket, unlike this half effort.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

There is no chance in heaven or hell I would draw a revolver with my finger inside the guard and the barrel covering the upper half of my body and head. Sorry, but IMO that's insane.

That would be great for a gun trick show but not real life carry with a loaded handgun.

I can draw quickly enough when carrying in a good pocket holster without taking such a risk.

 

[sgt127]

There is no chance in heaven or hell I would draw a revolver with my finger inside the guard and the barrel covering the upper half of my body and head. Sorry, but IMO that's insane.

I even left a form at the top where everybody could fill in their reasons for this being a bad idea.

That said, how many people are ok carrying a cocked and unlocked striker fired pistol with a 5 pound trigger pointed at their femoral artery?

 

[Y-T71]

If you're pocket-carrying, don't worry about "printing." If any body looks at you sort of suspiciously or asks, just tell them it's a colostomy bag. They generally leave you alone after that.

In my experience, the vast majority of people stumbling through life are blissfully unaware of their surroundings; usually because they have their noses pressed up against an electronic device.

They're not going to notice pocket carry, IWB carry or even OWB.

Heck, I'd wager a sizeable percentage wouldn't even notice open carry on any given day!

 

[Outlaw75]

If you're pocket-carrying, don't worry about "printing." If any body looks at you sort of suspiciously or asks, just tell them it's a colostomy bag. They generally leave you alone after that.

Nah! It's the 21st Century. Just start yelling about them staring at your crotch and having some kind of privilege.

 

[driz]

I’d not want to have me booger hook inside the bang lever surrounds with it pointing up my arm like that. I have visions of car keys absentmindedly misplaced ect snagging that trigger. No thanks, too complicated. I will stick to my LCP that looks like a cell phone or wallet at most in my pocket. The Desantis keeps the trigger covered nicely and mutes the outline quite well.
That spin trick might have worked for Clint in Outlaw Josey Wales but in most cases the advice of the Drill Sergeant still ring true; “ Keep it simple stupid”.

 

[Pat Riot]

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I even left a form at the top where everybody could fill in their reasons for this being a bad idea.

That said, how many people are ok carrying a cocked and unlocked striker fired pistol with a 5 pound trigger pointed at their femoral artery?

What they do is their business but I wouldn't do that either. The only gun I have ever carried cocked and locked is the 1911 and even then the holster has a hold down which blocks the hammer from slamming down inadvertently. (which is almost impossible anyway)

 

[WestKentucky]

When I took my concealed carry class, the instructor was clear… fancy ain’t fast, and fast is the name of the game. I messed around with a bunch of different types of carry, and I’m by far the fastest with cross draw from an IWB holster at about a 60 degree angle sitting just above my left front pocket. Not many options for a factory holster, and even fewer that are good. Basically none of them are good for concealment.

 

[AUhiker]

That said, how many people are ok carrying a cocked and unlocked striker fired pistol with a 5 pound trigger pointed at their femoral artery?

Most striker fired guns have a firing pin block and are extremely safe to carry what we refer to as “cocked and locked”. I know on glocks the striker is half cocked and pulling the trigger finishes the cocking of the striker. As long as you have a holster that protects the trigger your good.

Now about your revolver draw technique it’s not for me I don’t carry revolvers, but it put a smile on my face reminded of when I was a kid watching josey wales do the road agent spin. Do be careful sir looks about as much fun as it is dangerous

 

[sgt127]

If you’ll notice, there’s a Ruger SP-101 being carried appendix. That was my actual carry gun that day.

The upside down carry is just an outside the box carry. It’s an option if I just wanna run to the mailbox and drop the Centennial in my pocket. It’s not a normal carry for me.

But, it is stupid fast as you can be standing there with the gun halfway out of your pocket, fingers, thumb exposed. The gun hidden by your palm.

At best, it’s about minute of Oswald as far as accuracy.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I'm wondering if that draw could be done successfully when under the stress of being shot. Dexterity can be compromised under extreme stress.

I guess if you miss the catch you might still have a chance because the bad guy is laughing too hard to hurt you.

Sorry, I just had to, the made me do it...