PM9 Front Pocket Carry

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Holsters
I bought two new sub-compacts and had to go looking for new holsters.
In the past I have bought expensive holsters and not liked them.
So I decided to start cheap and work up instead of starting expensive.

I have a new KAHR PM9 and a new GLOCK 26.
I bought the Desantis Nemisis for the KAHR and it was just OK – it would come out with the pistol unless I hooked it on the corner of my pocket. Just not sticky enough to stay put. I was unable to thumb it off in the pocket. Plus when I walked it flopped with every stride, even worse in a cargo pocket.
Next – I decided to try the Smart Carry. I liked it – a lot. It fit BOTH pistols, so no need for two holsters and more money, didn’t need a high priced belt (even though I own one), I didn’t have the IWB feeling of like I have a gun stuck to my side. It felt can I say, centrally located! Zippo printing and very fast to deploy.
It’s quality made in the USA by an ex marine named Charlie.
http://www.smartcarry.com/products.html
He has two models – standard and a bigger model to carry more stuff.

I was going to next get the Silent Thunder for each pistol – now, I’m going to wait. If any probs come up I will let you know. I had one and Charlie is easy to get to. The male Velcro was attaching to my shirt. No probs – he sent me female velco to cover it.

I have a Smartcarry, medium size with a mag pouch. Got it for a CW9 I used to own, so my CM9 should fit OK. I bought it when I was thinner. I have been dieting for 6 months, lost 20 lbs, but my waist is still 43" and my Smartcarry maxes out at about 40".

A great holster, though. I am still wanting to thin down and get back to wearing it. I wear jeans all the time. So, I'm thinking that, once I lose some more weight, I can wear my loose jeans without a belt but with suspenders. This would make quick access with the Smartcarry effortless. Maybe I can figure out a way to extend the Velcro belt.

[muggsy]

One of my all time favorite movie lines was when Mae West said, " Say tall dark and handsome, is that a gun you're carrying in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

[340pd]

Drawing from pocket carry is a learned art. Pocket holsters really need to have a "hook" preferably on the leading edge and trailing edgeof the holster. There should also be a place where your thumb can push off the holster to start the draw. When drawing, your hand motion needs to drop the gun downward so the hook catches on the bottom edge of the pocket thus keeping the holster in your pocket but allowing the gun to be presented. ex. below
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9258

[Avenger]

I just came across this one and it looks interesting.

Called the "Recluse" and calling itself "The Perfect Pocket Holster". See it at http://www.recluseholster.com/.

[deanp1964]

I used a pocket holster from Tennessee Holster Company. This small company is run (and run well) by a husband a wife team. I've bought belts and holsters from them and all of them are superb in function and reliability.

here's a link to the holster I'm talking about: http://shop.tennesseeholstercompany....olsters_c5.htm

here's a link to some photos of my PM9 in the holster: http://photobucket.com/PM9Pocket

[MBFD]

I bought the Nemisis and tried it in my cargo pocket - it's just too heavy and flops around with every stride. I tried it in my front pocket and it's just OK.
Then I bought the Smart Carry. I like it, a LOT.
It's not the fastest draw, but to me none of the pocket carry options are fast. IWB/OWB are the fastest. Like all holsters you need to practise and then it's fairly fast.
You never have to worry about printing (never really could understand this concern - no one looks at you that closely). It doesn't flop with every step/it has another pouch for a spare mag or other stuff/no expensive belt required/fits both my G26 and K-PM9/built by a US Marine/cheap-but not cheaply made.
I really can't say enough about this holster.
Try it - you'll like it.
$5 off for military/PD/FD

[340pd]

I just came across this one and it looks interesting.

Called the "Recluse" and calling itself "The Perfect Pocket Holster". See it at http://www.recluseholster.com/.

Not to knock that product but I have issues with two parts of that system.
1. Getting my fingers between the leather and the gun in order to to draw.
2. Open triggers in my pocket are never allowed. Looks like a problem waiting to happen. Regardless of the built in trigger protector.

[TominCA]

The recluse is especially good as a back pocket holster (the square one) I had to knock the bottom 2 corners off to keep it from wearing out my pants - I too worried about the trigger, etc so I carried it for a while without a round in the chamber - After a few weeks I realized that it is perfectly safe if you do not try to re-holster in your pocket.

[kahrinca]

I have my Nemesis for the CW9 and Don Hume, also.

I like the Nemesis, but selling it because I now have CT Laserguard on my gun

I like the Don Hume IWB leather holster, but selling it for the same reason. It is for southpaws.

If you are interested, here is the link on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230697813738...84.m1558.l2649

[Jeff00042]

I have the Recluse for my LCP and PM9. It works well. I really don't see a safety issue. The trigger is well protected.

[Avenger]

I really don't see a safety issue. The trigger is well protected.

I am with you on this. I haven't tried it, only watched the demo video after I came across it, but it looks like it has a well thought out design and implementation.

For my cargo shorts and pants with bigger pockets, I don't know why this wouldn't work with my CM9.