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Opinions on 9mm Pocket Carry
bbauman:
FYI, CM9 is the PM9 sized less expensive version. The CW9 is a little larger.
Smaller than an M&P Shield? Below is how things compare.
W H L
S&W Shield 0.95 4.6 6.1 19oz
Kahr PM9,6rnd 0.9 4.0 5.3 14oz
Kel-Tec PF9 0.88 4.3 5.85 12.7oz
Ruger LC9 0.9 4.5 6 17.1
Smith-Wesson 360 M&P 1.36 4.25 6.31 13.3 (I'll pocket before trying to pocket a 9mm)
Maybe I just have small pockets but anything over the little 380's either isn't easy to draw and/or prints. Also seems like if it is light enough clothing to where you don't use a belt then it can't hide anything as heavy as a 9mm.
Good luck.
Mudinyeri:
I bought myself a Kahr PM9 thinking, "This will be a fine little pocket carry pistol." (Having never pocket carried before.) After a few different pockets and some practice, I decided that I wouldn't want to rely on digging a pistol out of my pocket if I ever needed to defend my life with a firearm. It's just too easy to carry IWB ... and so much easier to draw.
Dave1215:
--- Quote from: bbauman on December 30, 2014, 10:10:33 PM ---FYI, CM9 is the PM9 sized less expensive version. The CW9 is a little larger.
Smaller than an M&P Shield? Below is how things compare.
Maybe I just have small pockets but anything over the little 380's either isn't easy to draw and/or prints. Also seems like if it is light enough clothing to where you don't use a belt then it can't hide anything as heavy as a 9mm.
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--- Quote from: Mudinyeri on December 31, 2014, 06:32:32 AM ---I bought myself a Kahr PM9 thinking, "This will be a fine little pocket carry pistol." (Having never pocket carried before.) After a few different pockets and some practice, I decided that I wouldn't want to rely on digging a pistol out of my pocket if I ever needed to defend my life with a firearm. It's just too easy to carry IWB ... and so much easier to draw.
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Gentlemen: Thank you both for that feedback... I may end up at that same spot but no assuming so at this point. Body type and clothing style has big impact - so starting the research with the desire for 9mm... but, if can't find one may end up with 380.
Majority of the time I am IWB with Shield9mm... very comfortable with that and can draw easily (including from a seated position in a car firing from inside through the windshield).
There are several times each week where pocket gun is a bit more desirable (practical?) based on what I'm wearing and where I'll be for the day... thus looking for the backup option and initial desire is to not drop down to 380.
Mali:
--- Quote from: Mudinyeri on December 31, 2014, 06:32:32 AM ---I bought myself a Kahr PM9 thinking, "This will be a fine little pocket carry pistol." (Having never pocket carried before.) After a few different pockets and some practice, I decided that I wouldn't want to rely on digging a pistol out of my pocket if I ever needed to defend my life with a firearm. It's just too easy to carry IWB ... and so much easier to draw.
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I have been carrying IWB since I got my CCW earlier this year. However, I find that access to my gun (Taurus PT709) under the jackets becomes an issue now that the temps have dropped so low so I too was considering a pocket holster for this time of year. How are you handling that issue if you are staying with IWB?
whatsit:
--- Quote from: Mali on December 31, 2014, 09:34:09 AM ---I have been carrying IWB since I got my CCW earlier this year. However, I find that access to my gun (Taurus PT709) under the jackets becomes an issue now that the temps have dropped so low so I too was considering a pocket holster for this time of year. How are you handling that issue if you are staying with IWB?
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Here's a video you might be interested in:
http://www.dryfiretips.com/tips/concealedcarryandcoldweather
I have pocket carried a Kahr CM9, but have since stopped. I just couldn't get a smooth draw. Even with very loose pockets (cargo shorts) the gun would get snagged on the pocket. That slowed me down. Add to that, plunging your hand into your pocket at the same time as trying to get a good grip on the gun and it was just awkward.
Even with winter clothing on, I have a mostly consistent draw from an IWB holster.
It's personal preference, but you should practice A LOT from whatever method of carry you choose.
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