Belt holster for pocket guns?

[Slow Hand]

Listening to a podcast recently and the host talked about carrying a Kahr PM-9 in a belt holster. Are there many guys who carry subcompacts in belt holsters? I gotta ask; why? I've had various J frames over the years and have never thought of carrying them on a belt. If I'm going to have to have a cover garment, I'll carry my 3" S&W model 65. Same thing with auto's. I had a Kel Tec P-32 and just bought a P-11 that I made a pocket holster for. I'd rather have the higher capacity and better shootability of a larger pistol.

So, anyone who does carry a subcompact on a belt, can you tell me your thoughts?

 

[Fordtough25]

I do, a G26 and a Smith 642. They won't fit in any of my pants pockets for one! Maybe some cargo pants cargo pockets but not normal pockets. And they are so easy to hide IWB, I dig it. I don't feel under gunned with either one. And they are really light weight also, I don't mind carrying bigger pieces but those two ride real nice.

 

[Slow Hand]

I can see a G26 bein too big for pocket carry, I'm thinking my P-11 is borderline I've had good luck with my 442 in my front pocket in a home made pocket holster. They are very similar in size but the P-11 is blockier.

Here's the P-11 in the holster.

The holster for the 442 is the same size. Here are the two guns compared

 

[Fordtough25]

Oh I believe you! Lots of people pocket carry a variety of smallish handguns. My 642 and G26 are also the same size roughly. IWB they go!

 

[wilianknow]

the main reason I like to carry the baby Glock is because of it's light weight. Yes I could carry a full size gun.

 

[HamsterStyle]

I carry my G27 in my raven. It's mostly carried OWB but on occasion I'll swap out the loops and throw it IWB. I also carry my CM9 IWB with a PJ holster. That one completely disappears and is super comfortable.

 

[WestSider]

Crossbreed Minituck is a great option if you want to carry something like a Kahr PM9 IWB.

 

[812guns]

I have a Ruger LCP 380.....Never thought of carrying it anywhere but my pocket.

 

[VERT]

I do, a G26 and a Smith 642. They won't fit in any of my pants pockets for one! Maybe some cargo pants cargo pockets but not normal pockets. And they are so easy to hide IWB, I dig it. I don't feel under gunned with either one. And they are really light weight also, I don't mind carrying bigger pieces but those two ride real nice.

I often carry a 642 IWB or in my pocket. I like the convienence of a smaller gun.

My question for Fordtough. How is the G26 vs the 642 for carry? I am developing carpal tunnel in my right hand. If I shoot my snubby my hand hurts for about two days. For this reason I was thinking about switching to a sub-compact 9mm. Since I already own and shoot larger Glocks the 26 just seems to make the most sense.

 

[G McBride]

I have a Kimber Solo that I carry on a belt holster. My LCP I also have a belt slide for it but I think I tend to agree with you that if you have to have a cover garment, It is my Colt Defender on my side.

 

[Stringtown]

I have carried my LCP and my S&W .38 J frame on my belt. Especially in the winter when I wear a sweatshirt.

 

[9mmfan]

Crossbreed Minituck is a great option if you want to carry something like a Kahr PM9 IWB.

My 642 rides in one of those. The best IWB holster I've ever used for a small gun.

 

[Colinb913]

My p3at rides in a fobus paddle holster when I am not at work. It feels more comfortable on my hip, I am faster to draw off my hip, and I already keep alot of **** in my pockets, and don't want to add a gun to the mess..

Of course, at work, that changes, I have to be very discreet at work, so in the pocket it goes.

 

[Spikedog]

PM9 in a JIT slide and LCP in a Hays. Also both have Remoras.

 

[kjf40]

If your going to carry small guns you really should consider one of these, i just got mine a few weeks ago, i carry my Taurus 85 in it no prob.

Good for when wearing shorts and Tshirt or jeans or dress clothes.

You can wear it over or under your belt line, they are pretty comfy.

Worth a look

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