jnyork wrote:OK, this may sound like a silly question, but it isnt really. What kind of britches are you guys wearing that you can carry a J-Frame in a pocket holster without it showing? I wear jeans most of the time and I cant even get the dang rig INTO my pocket without a struggle, let alone get it out quickly. When I do wear shorts in the summer, I cant seem to find any with a pocket deep enough, the butt of the gun is still easy to see if you a walking behind me, doesnt hang out but the pocket is bulged out so you can peek in and see the gun.
Pants(Ptui)!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't wear no steekin' pants (ptui)!!!!
Wear the right kilt and you can stick a 7.5" Peacemakere in your pocket and no one would notice. Not joking here.
It really helps if you don't wear painted on jeans. if you wear 'em skin tight so you can tell if the quarter is heads or tails, no one will have a problem telling whether you have a pistol in your pocket or you are just glad to see them.
Wear relaxed fit jeans and it won't be a problem.
I strongly urge you use a pocket holster. Not only will it keep lint and other pocket crud out of the barrel and action, it will break up the outline of the revolver and make it harder to spot. Pocket holsters also protect your pocket from the front sight. I ruined dozens and dozens of pockets before I broke down and made my first pocket holster.
if your pocket is too shallow to keep your revolver concealed, simply wear a loose fitting long tailed shirt untucked.
I don't wear jeans any more and rarely wear trousers at all, but Ii do often wear cargo shorts. Again, don't wear 'em ski tight and you won't have a problem.
If you are of slim build, an IWB holster will work just fine. Us big guys have trouble with them though. As for a belt holster, you just can't go wrong with a Simply Rugged Silver Dollar Pancake holster. you can even order it with straps to use it as an IWB holster.
I've carried a pocket pistol of some sort almost constantly for the last 32 years. The only holster I've used with one, other than a pocket holster is a Simply Rugged Silver Dollar. Pocket carry is simple, reliable and easily available. It might not be the fastest way to draw a revolver, but it is the best way to ensure it is always there.
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