The best deep concealment/pocket gun?

[J-gunner]

I think Ruger's LCP line (or equivalent Keltec offering) is hard to beat. Cheap and effective with proven reliability. If for any reason I'm not carrying my Glock, I'm surely carrying my LCP!

 

[SA_Steve]

Great thread, I'm still lugging around my heavy Kahr K9 (holstered).
Question: has TX law been updated to allow pocket holsters (rather than belt)?

 

[avvidclif]

I have a friend that has 3 of these. He always has one in each front pocket and in cool weather he has the third one in his vest.

Reload? Are you crazy I'll just pull out another one, it's faster

 

[Charlie]

If one is carrying openly, the requirement is to have a holster. If it is concealed, a holster is not required. Example: I have a "Hip Grip" grip on my S&W revolver that allows one to put the gun inside the waistband and the grip extension rides on the belt with only a small portion of the grip exposed. As long as that part of the grip is covered (shirt tail, etc.), it is legal.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=barami hip grips

 

[Charlie]

I've had several people tell me that their instructor (for a concealed carry license) told them a holster is required. Not true.

 

[Charlie]

Great thread, I'm still lugging around my heavy Kahr K9 (holstered).
Question: has TX law been updated to allow pocket holsters (rather than belt)?

Show me the law!

 

[SQLGeek]

Colt Defender ............. 45ACP.

Charlie, this and your 357 hip grip are tied for two mentions a piece in this thread. Would you care to cast the tie breaking vote?

 

[Charlie]

Colt Defender holds more rounds and is heavier. The .357 hip grip conceals better, it's lighter, but holds less rounds. How's that for being vague and non-committal!

 

[Charlie]

Unless one is wearing jeans, etc., I think the Colt Defender is too heavy and bulky for a pocket gun.

Evidently there are some instructors out there somewhere that are spreading some inaccurate information about the "must have a holster" thing. They are certainly welcome to indicate their preferences to new candidates regarding how to carry, what they think is safe, best practice, etc., but that does not change the laws.

 

[SA_Steve]

Show me the law!

I've recently read a half dozen "belt or shoulder" holster required statements (yes I used google). Many of these may be equating concealed with open carry. I've lived in GA for 14 years and (unwisely) no holster is required for open carry there.

 

[Bithabus]

has TX law been updated to allow pocket holsters (rather than belt)?

No because that has always been legal for concealed carry

 

[Charlie]

I'm only referring to concealed carry.

ETA: I can find nothing so far indicating any requirement for a holster for concealed carry. If you have some info (numbers, etc.) on a legal statute/requirement, I'd appreciate knowing what they are so I can read them.

 

[Kar98]

I've recently read a half dozen "belt or shoulder" holster required statements (yes I used google). Many of these may be equating concealed with open carry. I've lived in GA for 14 years and (unwisely) no holster is required for open carry there.

Belt or shoulder holster required for open carry as opposed to, say, Mexican carry with the handle clearly visible.
Concealed carry, stuff it in your pocket for all the law cares.

 

[Charlie]

Belt or shoulder holster required for open carry as opposed to, say, Mexican carry with the handle clearly visible.
Concealed carry, stuff it in your pocket for all the law cares.

Agreed! I can't quote a statute that is not there (or that I can't find).

 

[Ingramite]

Hip grip goodness

 

[Charlie]

Yes!

 

[Darkus Mingler]

Pocket carry a LC9s or a S&W 637, the public has never said anything. A gun person my be able to tell, but no one has said anything!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Pocket carry a LC9s or a S&W 637, the public has never said anything. A gun person my be able to tell, but no one has said anything!

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Kar98]

I'm only referring to concealed carry.

ETA: I can find nothing so far indicating any requirement for a holster for concealed carry. If you have some info (numbers, etc.) on a legal statute/requirement, I'd appreciate knowing what they are so I can read them.

Concealed is concealed. You can stuff your piece between your moobs if you want to and it's legal. Only for open carry are there holster requirements, as opposed stuffing it into your waist band Mexican style.