Revolver pocket carry

[fastbolt]

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I really like my Model 649, especially in the cooler months, for pocket carry. As you say it makes for a decent choice; albeit a bit weightier, but I don't mind it very much these days. And for those times I do want something lighter in weight I have a Model 638 for that task at hand too!

Nice.

My older stainless Bodyguard, with it's thin dime front ramp, finally had to have some red/orange color painted onto the ramp, so I can pick it up as its rising during presentation.

 

[tdbmd]

I have a Taurus M85 lite weight with a bobbed hammer that I will quite often slip in a pocket of jeans or jacket. Very handy

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

Almost paid off. Looking for a NOS hammer to have Smith fit and bob. Will replace my Glock 34. Cross draw with a jacket most days.

 

[JERRY]

Tried to start a Conversation with you ... if I did it right.

I'm NOT a collector. Sorry for the typo I was using talk text without proofreading. PM replied to.

 

[fastbolt]

Almost paid off. Looking for a NOS hammer to have Smith fit and bob. Will replace my Glock 34. Cross draw with a jacket most days. View attachment 1189134

Nice. Quintessential 'working' wheelgun, size-wise, from S&W's catalog. Getting harder to find new condition flash-chromed machined hammers for the older guns, though.

I ended up with a 3" 65, myself. It has special meaning to me, since it was built at the factory by my former mentor, when he took his revolver armorer class. Back then they let you pick an available model, and they gave you the frame (with barrel) and yoke (finished together), and then you picked the rest of the parts and assemblies and completed the revolver as your class gun. If you wished, you could buy it, and my friend did. When he passed, I got it from his wife, handling the transfer through the estate FFL who handled all the sales of his large collection.

Not what you'd normally consider pocketable (unless you wear generous, deep-pocket slacks from earlier in the 20th century).




He had it stored in the original box, with the grip adapter he used, but he also had a set of UM Boot grips. I was later able to find a nice set of factory 'banana' combat stocks, for when I want to dress it up.

 

[fastbolt]

If I'd been wiser as a young man, I'd have acquired 3" versions of the M10, M13 and M64, so the 3" M65 would've rounded it out.

Just the right size for a working gun.

 

[shoebox1.1]

3 inch M10 with bananas. Oohhh man

 

[chicharrones]

As I often do, I cite RevolverGuy.com for matters pertaining to wheelguns.

Latest extensive offering deals with pocket carry, the guns and the holsters.

Is this what you were referring to?

Pocket Holsters & Pocket Carry – RevolverGuy.Com

revolverguy.com

 

[dickydalton]

My latest acquisition. K6XS in an Alabama Holster.

 

[UncleEd]

Is this what you were referring to?

Pocket Holsters & Pocket Carry – RevolverGuy.Com

revolverguy.com

Yes. When I refer only to the general site, it is the hope that those who go there also find
dozens upon dozens of articles that pertain to revolvers. And they make it
a favorite Bookmark. That saves always referring to it. My experience
however is that so many just go to the one article referred to and then
explore no further.

 

[north east redneck]

When I do pocket carry it's a 442 in a Mika. Weak side front pocket.

 

[Peakbagger46]

I belt carry a semi the vast majority of the time but sometimes “five for sure” in the front pocket is ideal, especially during hikes. Same gun rides hidden in my vest as an on duty backup.

 

[tws3b2]

I pocket carry a 642 with an $8 holster I got on Amazon. Works for me.

 

[Boom Vang]

Pocket (pants or jacket) carry my CA Boomer .44 Spec.


View attachment 1188818

I wish they'd put a front sight on, and remove the blinding ports, on that thing, so I would buy one.

 

[shoebox1.1]

I wish they'd put a front sight on, and remove the blinding ports, on that thing so I would buy one.

I second that…

 

[shafter]

My biggest concern with pocket carry is that it requires putting my hand in my pocket which is exactly where I don't want it just as a fight is about to kick off. It's also a really bad place to try to draw from if you end up on your back trying to use your feet to fend someone off.

 

[Anchorite]

My biggest concern with pocket carry is that it requires putting my hand in my pocket which is exactly where I don't want it just as a fight is about to kick off. It's also a really bad place to try to draw from if you end up on your back trying to use your feet to fend someone off.

You could always carry on your weak side pocket. When you’re in a situatiin that appears may go south, putting your non-dominant hand in your pocket may seem natural and less likely to draw attention.

 

[Boom Vang]

My biggest concern with pocket carry is that it requires putting my hand in my pocket which is exactly where I don't want it just as a fight is about to kick off. It's also a really bad place to try to draw from if you end up on your back trying to use your feet to fend someone off.

What kind of fight are you talking about? If you're planning on duking it out mano-a-mano, I suppose you're right.

On the other hand (bad pun).... I think people here are speaking to lethal resistance to an threat against your life. In that case, the gun is a lot more effective than empty hands. Your hand on the gun in a pocket allows you to be ready without telegraphing that, and also drawing it faster if needed. And depending on the type of firearm, in a coat pocket, you could fire right through it.

 

[shafter]

What kind of fight are you talking about? If you're planning on duking it out mano-a-mano, I suppose you're right.

On the other hand (bad pun).... I think people here are speaking to lethal resistance to an threat against your life. In that case, the gun is a lot more effective than empty hands. Your hand on the gun in a pocket allows you to be ready without telegraphing that, and also drawing it faster if needed. And depending on the type of firearm, in a coat pocket, you could fire right through it.

A coat pocket would be a little better because yeah you could fire right through it if you were at point blank range but then again now you have your hand in your pocket.

The reality of fighting is that you never know what kind of fight you're going to get and since criminals are ambush predators the fight may be a suprise. For example, let's say someone approaches you on the street. Perhaps they're yelling at you, perhaps not, but their hands are clearly visible and empty and no deadly force is warranted. They could walk right up and tap your nose and you wouldn't be justified in pulling that gun. If they get that close you won't ever pull that gun because you ate a left hook. You can keep them from touching you with non deadly force but not deadly.

Are you going to have your hand in your pocket or are you going to have them ready to fend off a suprise blow or blade slash to the head and then react with a draw?

I teach that hands go up into a non violent defensive posture that provides protection from a suprise attack while also appearing to the public as deescalating and the draw is a one hand draw stroke from concealment on the belt line.

There should be no such thing in our minds that it's just a gunfight or just a fist fight. There is only a fight and a fight may start one way and end in quite another.

 

[CavalierLeif]

Search for the several LONG threads called 642 Club. That is what brought me to THR when I bought my first pocket revolver. Also, that thread introduced me to Robert Mika's pocket holsters, which I still recommend.

Second on Mika pocket holsters. Robert Mika's a stand up guy and a pleasure to deal with - always happy to give him my business and direct others to him. My holster has stood up to six years of use and still holds its form.

 

[Tallball]

Pocket carry of a revolver can be very good, but only if everything fits.

The garment can't be too tight or too loose... or too long or too short, etc.

The pocket has to be a good fit for the holster and handgun. It has to be placed properly so you can reach it easily.

The holster has to be just right for the person and the pocket and the handgun.

The revolver itself has to be a good size, weight, and shape for the person, pocket, and holster. I prefer DAO with an aluminum frame.

If any of these things isn't right, pocket carry won't work well.

When people say that pocket carry doesn't work well for them, I get judgy and assume they haven't bought dozens of different holsters and garments and handguns until everything worked just perfectly.

Might not work for all body shapes, either. I've pretty much just had the one.

And you still have to practice, just like anything else.

Anyway, I'm very comfortable carrying a revolver in my pocket... but only because it's the right revolver, right holster, right garment, and I've practiced doing it for many years.

EDC

• Tallball
• Feb 10, 2019

 

[skoro]

My EDC is a S&W 642 in a Mika pocket holster.

Works perfectly for my situation.

 

[WisBorn]

Nice. Quintessential 'working' wheelgun, size-wise, from S&W's catalog. Getting harder to find new condition flash-chromed machined hammers for the older guns, though.

I ended up with a 3" 65, myself. It has special meaning to me, since it was built at the factory by my former mentor, when he took his revolver armorer class. Back then they let you pick an available model, and they gave you the frame (with barrel) and yoke (finished together), and then you picked the rest of the parts and assemblies and completed the revolver as your class gun. If you wished, you could buy it, and my friend did. When he passed, I got it from his wife, handling the transfer through the estate FFL who handled all the sales of his large collection.

Not what you'd normally consider pocketable (unless you wear generous, deep-pocket slacks from earlier in the 20th century).




He had it stored in the original box, with the grip adapter he used, but he also had a set of UM Boot grips. I was later able to find a nice set of factory 'banana' combat stocks, for when I want to dress it up.

Do you have more Snubbies or Fedoras ?
I like both

 

[hey smepl this]

I thought this old bit of pocket-holster gear might interest a few of you. The old Pachmayr Tac Holster (which also served as the grip). I'd forgotten I owned it until it turned up when I was reorganizing some old stuff. I very briefly tried it many years ago, when I used to carry my 649 in the outside cargo pocket of a Hollofil II insulated vest (until it literally wore out and my wife refused to keep it alive with patches).





Installed on my old 649 for some pics, to show how it works:

I’m trying to figure out how that holster even works. To draw the gun quickly, do you draw the into holster?

 

[fastbolt]

I’m trying to figure out how that holster even works. To draw the gun quickly, do you draw the into holster?

The holster becomes an integral part of the gun. Notice it replaces the grip stocks. The gun can be handled and fired with the 'holster' attached.

Basically, it helped orient the gun in a large pocket, serving as a pocket 'holster'.