I have an LC9s Pro heading my way, for the purpose of concealed carry, in my front pants pocket. I would like to hear from those who have pocket carried an LC9, and is the pistol a good candidate for this type of carry. Thanks for your time.
Tim
They are a little tight in Levi's, but will work. No problem with other type britches. I'd get a pocket holster like Uncle Mikes or Remora. I carry IWB in a Remora.
Welcome from up in the Panhandle.
Thanks for the quick feedback and the tip on holsters.
The jeans and dress paints I wear are casual cut, with wide and deep pockets.
Did you get any of the rain that came through earlier this week. This part of Texas has been bone dry for quite some time, and this weeks rain was sure a blessing.
Remora holster in front pocket. Tighter than my LCP but still doable. I wear working jeans, made for fat dudes who sit on their butts, not designer jeans for male models. Your build and style of dress may alter your ability to carry in a pocket.
Remora holster in front pocket. Tighter than my LCP but still doable. I wear working jeans, made for fat dudes who sit on their butts, not designer jeans for male models. Your build and style of dress may alter your ability to carry in a pocket.
I live out in the country, where "working" jeans are the norm, designer jeans are not considered, even for church. I will check out the Remora holsters and thanks for your reply.
Tim
I sure would like to know where to find jeans with pockets large enough for an LC9s. My Wranglers from Wallyworld won't even allow me to carry my LCR comfortably.
While it will fit in pocket I certainly recommend holster. The trigger needs to be covered. A woman was recently shot by her toddler from a grocery basket when he located the trigger of the pistol in her purse.
I carry the Pro in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster (Size 4) I tend to wear 5-11 tactical pants, I like'em better than jeans so the pockets are great for these types of firearms.
I pocket carry my LC9S in the Ready Holster IWB Holster. It's a very versatile little holster. It has a metal belt clip that can be changed from side to side for right or left hand carry. I set the clip for left hand IWB small of the back carry and it fits in my right front pocket with the belt clip over the front of the pocket. Although it wasn't designed for pocket carry the belt clip holds it in place when drawing the pistol plus it doubles for IWB carry. Works great for me. You could also remove the belt clip and use it that way as well. I really love this holster and I have one for my SR22 & my SR9C as well. They seem to be well made and are only about $22 with free shipping. Give it a look at readyholster.com or you can find them on eBay.
Whatever you do, make sure that trigger is covered up like you'd be at a bachelor party in Singapore. I went with the manual safety as the trigger was so light in the shop. With my pull gauge I have yet to break 5lbs.
Check out Aegis Armory. Something like that could work. Tie it off to your belt and it would pull off when you draw. No annoying holster bulk either. I had something similar for a Shield I once owned and it worked well.
Edit: Forgot to mention printing with this setup. I used a thin piece of plastic to break up the shape. Didn't really last long with the Shield for me to come up with more than that. When I pocket carry I just grab my NAA Black Widow in a sz 1-2 remora and call it good.
To tag in on this topic, I am considering an LC9s for pocket carry. I have a SR9c but mostly here in Florida I mostly do not have to wear big clothes and the SR9c seems to print in my IWB holster (Alien Gear) when I go around in a polo or tshirt (most of the time). Also, a good part of the year I am in cargo shorts.
I prefer to stick to 9mm, but not completely against the idea of a LCP.
Thoughts on the LC9s for jeans/cargo shorts and a tshirt?
I'm considering this also as an alternate method of carry. Videos that I have seen on the Talon training group site for their pocket and wallet holsters and De Santis holsters shows that the LC9s is very concealable in the right pants.
My wife carries hers at times with sweat pants using a Cross Breed Mini-Tuck IWB. It does not pull down her pants even when walking (to my surprise).
- Jay
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