Pocket holster help please

Magdump · Oct 25, 2014

Thanks for looking. Asking any pocket carry guru out there who can direct me to what might work best for my Sig 938 in my front pocket. I've been looking online and without a hands on inspection I can't even begin to decide on any prospects.
I guess I could just walk down a holster isle in one of the big box stores and start tearing open some holsters...but I'm thinking that the moment I start trying to shove the Sig into a few, things will get ....embarrassing? In years past I've carried anything from a see camp to a 5 shot .357 hammerless snubby in the front pocket and never bothered with a holster, but want to have a sheath of some sort for the Sig. Leaning more toward a suede leather but truly have no good idea what's best. What I have at present all fit the pistol fine, but they don't fit me so well. Any shared experience greatly appreciated!

spec50trout · Oct 25, 2014

Nice taste in pistols. I have the same model. When I bought the gun it came with a Remora 3B holster which is designed for in the waistband. You may want to look at the 3 RFT model which is designed more for pocket carry. The 3B-L may be a better choice as it doesn't seem to have the kydex of the RFT, which I think might have a smaller profile for pocket carry. I don't conceal carry this gun and holster so I can't attest to how well it works for daily carry. But I can attest to the grippy surface of the holster which stays put when the gun is drawn. Just a thought, fwiw.

I just looked up the 3B-L. Remora is running a 35% discount with a free mag holder. Cost delivered to BR is $29.

Kraut · Oct 25, 2014

I pocket carry every day, either a Kel-Tec P3AT in a size 3 Blackhawk pocket holster, or a Glock 26 in the next size up, same as Uncle Mike's and similar brands of semi-grippy soft material square/rectangular shaped holsters. I myself am in a search for a leather or kydex model that is more firmly shaped, as the soft ones tend to bend and crumple in the lower corner not filled by the barrel/slide, and they don't stay properly aligned in my pocket. May be different for some depending on body type or the shape and size of the pocket depending on the pants/shorts one wears, but for me the shifting position is becoming a frequent irritation, leading to frequent hand-checks.

Magdump · Oct 25, 2014

You guys are awesome. Like you said Spec, the grip inside the pocket is a big issue. The kydex type or any other molded holster isn't a deal breaker for me, but a less rigid holster that might break up the print and be a little more comfortable in the pocket is what I'm leaning towards.
Krout, thanks for that real world input. In thinking about what I need in a pocket carry rig I tried to consider all the scenarios, and although almost anything would seem better than having the muzzle of a mini poking a hole in the corner of my pocket or the gun being marred in some way from something else I might be forced to momentarily shove in there with it, the concept of having a holster that would retain its original form and stay put did occur to me, but you've given me a more real perspective on that issue. The second to last thing I want to worry about is having a tell. I got a text today from a friend who has offered up a size 3 that I will try and see if I experience the problems you mentioned. At the moment, the only other real prospect is a suede leather Galco I've seen online. It appears a little more rounded at the muzzle end and not so apt to interfere with the draw at the top.
Thanks again for the great input guys. This gives me a lot more to work with

3fifty7 · Oct 25, 2014

I have carried my Sig 229 in a Galco Super Tuck (Crossbreed style)for a couple years and then my wife got a 938 AG which we both love. Well eventually I had to get my own. Luckily I picked one up from a member who sold several holsters with it. One of which is a Crossbreed style by MDJ customs.

But more and more I find myself using one of the two kydex pocket holsters that have no name or marking.

These are super comfortable and disappear in my front or cargo pocket.
There is a slight bend in the kydex to push off with your thumb when drawing that works really. But I see where a sued backing may help.
I really like the Bianchi Pro with some of my other pistols and would like to find a one with a great fit for my 938

bipolarbear · Oct 25, 2014

"But more and more I find myself using one of the two kydex pocket holsters that have no name or marking."

Those pocket holsters are from Alabama Holster Company
http://www.alabamaholster.com/product-category/pocket-holsters/

sawgrass · Oct 25, 2014

"...... a less rigid holster that might break up the print and be a little more comfortable in the pocket is what I'm leaning towards."

Take a look at the Sticky Holster. Bayou Pawn in Hammond has them.

http://stickyholsters.com/

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Magdump · Oct 25, 2014

sawgrass said:
"...... a less rigid holster that might break up the print and be a little more comfortable in the pocket is what I'm leaning towards."

Take a look at the Sticky Holster. Bayou Pawn in Hammond has them.

http://stickyholsters.com/

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Thanks man. I know the place. I'll catch them monday morning when they open.

NaughtyMooose · Oct 26, 2014

Ryan Grizzle makes the best pocket holsters I have ever enjoyed using.

http://www.rgrizzleleather.com/pocket-holsters-and-specialty-holsters.html

Jasarii · Oct 26, 2014

I built this for a customer last week for his Glock 42.

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BayouSlide · Oct 26, 2014

If it's available for your pistol, Nemesis pocket holsters have always worked well for me.

Craig8sm · Dec 2, 2014

BayouSlide said:
If it's available for your pistol, Nemesis pocket holsters have always worked well for me.

+1

I have several holsters, high ride OWB concealable, IWB and find myself more often than not going with the De Santis Nemesis for my M&P Shield. Easily slips in the rear pocket or front pocket of most jeans or shorts. Whatever you decide on practice your draw, pocket carry's not going to be as fluid as IWB/OWB an will feel awkward at first, at least it did for me until I had gone through several boxes at the range.

madwabbit · Dec 2, 2014

Im a fan of the nemesis for my p3at as my super deep conceal option. works great in business casual attire, or in cargo pockets/board shorts

mmclin · Dec 19, 2014

I love the DeSantis Nemesis line. Have been using one with my LCR, and it's superb.

Fred_G · Dec 19, 2014

Another vote for the DeSantis Nemesis. I sometimes carry a Kahr P380 with it. Know a couple of other guys that use one as well for times when IWB or OWB won't work.

dirty_sanchez · Dec 19, 2014

Go to a cobbler and have them sew you a very simple one or two layer thick suede fold over. Bet they'd do it for $20. A few years ago I had a cobbler make a fold over holster for my mom's PM9. Showed them the holster in photo below, traced it out and waited 10 minutes and walked out with a $20 holster.

No need to over complicate things.

Here's the one I use for my PM40:

Now, it says Galco but it's an old J Frame IWB I cut the metal belt clip off of. This holster was not made to fit a PM 40 or PM9-so don't get hung up on the Galco part number.

Dirty

ta2d_cop · Dec 19, 2014

Jasarii said:
I built this for a customer last week for his Glock 42.

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Love that holster. I've been using the hell out of it.

general mills · Dec 20, 2014

1 more for the desantis nemesis. Works great for a ruger LCR, should work great for your gun as well.

323MAR · Dec 20, 2014

It will cost you, but Kramer makes awesome holsters. They appear on Ebay for a lot less than retail. I managed to get a new IWB horsehide holster(for Smith 4566) for $70(half price.)

AustinBR · Dec 20, 2014

ta2d_cop said:
Love that holster. I've been using the hell out of it.

I'm kind of curious...what are the two holes for?

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