Pocket Holsters?

[MrFox]

I recently purchased a revolver about the size of a Colt Detective Special and I'm having a hard time finding a pocket holster.

I need one that would not be too thick to add bulk to the already large for pocket carry gun. I dont care about printing or anything like that.

And, are they really needed? Aside from hiding the shape, what else do they do? I do not put anything else in that pocket and have not had any problems.

Also, what brands? I would like a Mika pocket holster, but the wait time is crazy long. My pants all have round pockets, and I dont see how a square pocket holster would work well.

 

[armoredman]

Mika is what I am waiting for, too. Mine is on order, though. I just use my jeans with heavy pockets, works well enough for now.

 

[rcmodel]

I think the first thing a pocket holster does is increase safety. There is absolutely no chance of an ND when the trigger is covered.

Perhaps nearly as importent is, they position the gun so it stays in the same place muzzle down and it doesn't have to be juggled around in your pocket to find the grip.

Third, they keep a lot of pocket lint out & sweat off the gun.

Last, they drastically cut down on pocket linings wearing out prematurely.

rc

 

[COMPNOR]

You can check with Alabama Holster Co, I bought a LCP Pocket Holster from them and love it.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I would like a Mika pocket holster, but the wait time is crazy long.

How long now? Mine took about 2 1/2 weeks in 2007.

For a mass-produced holster, the DeSantis Nemesis is pretty highly thought of around here. Even the plain old Uncle Mike's doesn't do a half bad job. Don Hume makes a nice looking leather one.

 

[MrFox]

Mika's website says 12-16 weeks. I thought about one of the desantis holsters, but I'd like to see it in real life to get a feel for how thick they are.

 

[PappyDC]

New guy here...

If nylon is ok check out the Blackhawk #1 or #2. I have the #1 for a Ruger LCP, fits like a glove, covers most of the trigger guard, and works very well in my front right pocket.

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Pocket-Holster,82,34.htm

 

[psp7304]

I use a Desantis Nemesis for my 442. I highly recommend it.

 

[theotherwaldo]

I like to sew what looks like an oversized watch pocket inside of the pocket that I use to carry my gun. It is tailored to hold the pocket holster.

This keeps the holster in the pocket during a draw. It also keeps the gun at the right angle for a draw. It even allows you to use the remainder of the pocket to hold such things as your keys, which serves to break up the gun's "print" to a certain extent.

It's not hard to do, either.

BTW, I currently use couple of De Santis Nemisis holsters.

 

[HardShell]

There was a guy named RJ Hedley who used to make wonderful hand-made pocket-holsters to order. I used one of his KT holsters for years, but he also made them for small-frame revolvers. Alas, the last time I went to order something from him he had gotten out of the business and it sounded like it was for good...

 

[Ol` Joe]

There was a guy named RJ Hedley who used to make wonderful hand-made pocket-holsters to order. I used one of his KT holsters for years, but he also made them for small-frame revolvers. Alas, the last time I went to order something from him he had gotten out of the business and it sounded like it was for good...

He makes a holster from time to time still, but is pretty much retired. He is having a bit of trouble with his health at the moment, but his daughter is carrying on and making some nice leather in his place from what I`ve seen on line.
You might inquire about him or his daughter on this forum. http://www.seecamp.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=holsters
He has a lot of friends there and it should not be hard to contact him or his daughter. Lots of other ressonably priced holser makers there also. Any one of them would be well worth looking into.

 

[HardShell]

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Thanks for the info and the link. I wondered what had happened. He always came across as a very nice gentleman and his holsters were top-notch IMO.

 

[Logos]

An Uncle Mike's Sidekick works fine for me.

If you're serious about pocket carry, take some time to consider the types of pants available.

Cabela's has pants that have great pockets and work well.

As has been stated, the holster is a necessity to keep the gun clean and well-positioned for access....and most important, protect the trigger from accidental discharge.

If you carry a revolver you want the hammer bobbed or covered just to make sure the damned thing doesn't accidentally get cocked in your pocket.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

If you're serious about pocket carry, take some time to consider the types of pants available.

A good point that is often overlooked. Some pant styles are definitely more amenable to carrying guns in the pockets than others.

 

[MrFox]

My normal work "slacks" have deep pockets and are uncomfortable with my revolver in pocket. I'm sure that would be a good time to use a pocket holster. However, my usual dickies work pants are fine. It doesnt move around and is comfortable. I've recently gone on a 4 mile walk with no problems. The dickies have a round pocket that the gun tucks into nicely.

As for the hammer being cocked, I'm not worried at all. As an experiment, I mexican carried my CZ82 cocked and not locked for a few days around the house with nothing happening. Unloaded of course. I'm not even sure theres enough room for it to move back very far, and the chances of that are slim. Atleast I think so and I'm comfortable with the idea that in my pocket, it wont do much.

 

[Logos]

I was talking about revolvers. I wouldn't take any chances with them in a pocket.