I recently bought a P365 as a pocket pistol as a carry and was wondering what a good holster would be that stays in your pocket when pulled, any comments are welcome.
Best Pocket Holster
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DeSantis Nemesis here
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Another vote for Nemesis, it has worked well for me when I had a use for it.
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Desantis B2 pocket holster is what I use.
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Thanks, I make all my own holsters.
Due to having the privilege of wearing thin athletic shorts where I'm employed, it absolutely needs to look like a minimalist wallet.
The photo below is my rig during colder weather.
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The reason for this post is two-fold.
First, I'd like to quote @nikk, who wrote... "Any hard-angle molding that reveals the contour of the gun should be avoided. Also, any molded-in retention works against keeping the holster in the pocket on a draw. A pocket holster should not have any retention."
@nikk... IMO, you're 100% correct about the first portion of your thought. I would add that a pocket holster should be smooth on BOTH sides so any/all lines of the firearm don't print. The Kydex should meet the bottom of the grip to facilitate this as well. And... while it looks COOL to see the firearm's outline, it's just not practical as "COOL" isn't, or shouldn't be the reason we exercise our freedom, which is why I believe the side that rests against your leg should be smoothed out for comfort also.
While I emphatically respect your opinion, I disagree with the second portion of your thought... "Also, any molded-in retention works against keeping the holster in the pocket on a draw. A pocket holster should not have any retention."
I've made my pocket holsters in a manner that when outside of a pocket and purposely pushing against the thumb tab, the thing fly's ~2' away. It's almost like there's a spring inside.
Secondly, If anyone's interested, reach out as I've made holsters for folks on this forum, as well as cut down 17 round X-macro grips to accept 12 round magazines and short slides.
Check out the photos. Thoughts on how I can improve are welcome. Thanks in advance.
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First, I'd like to quote @nikk, who wrote... "Any hard-angle molding that reveals the contour of the gun should be avoided. Also, any molded-in retention works against keeping the holster in the pocket on a draw. A pocket holster should not have any retention."
@nikk... IMO, you're 100% correct about the first portion of your thought. I would add that a pocket holster should be smooth on BOTH sides so any/all lines of the firearm don't print. The Kydex should meet the bottom of the grip to facilitate this as well. And... while it looks COOL to see the firearm's outline, it's just not practical as "COOL" isn't, or shouldn't be the reason we exercise our freedom, which is why I believe the side that rests against your leg should be smoothed out for comfort also.
While I emphatically respect your opinion, I disagree with the second portion of your thought... "Also, any molded-in retention works against keeping the holster in the pocket on a draw. A pocket holster should not have any retention."
I've made my pocket holsters in a manner that when outside of a pocket and purposely pushing against the thumb tab, the thing fly's ~2' away. It's almost like there's a spring inside.
Secondly, If anyone's interested, reach out as I've made holsters for folks on this forum, as well as cut down 17 round X-macro grips to accept 12 round magazines and short slides.
Check out the photos. Thoughts on how I can improve are welcome. Thanks in advance.
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I am NOT an expert on pocket holsters, nor on Kydex holsters. I'm not an expert at anything.
I totally respect your thinking on this and I fully appreciate your holster design.
In fact I would unreservedly say that your design is the most ideal that I have come across in Kydex pocket holsters.
If I were purchasing a Kydex pocket holster, yours would be my number one choice. Seriously, not patronizing.
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Please don't take what I wrote as a shot as that's not at all how I meant it. I don't think you did, but if so... I want to make sure you know I appreciate valuable input.
As a matter of fact, your thoughts are the reason why I try to build a better mouse trap.
Thanks for the kind words.
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+1 for Nemesis or Super Fly. My P365 380 and my other 2 9mm EDCs all ride in one of these when pocket carried. For me, simply the best pocket holsters out there. YMMV.
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Vedder pocket locker. I’ve tried most styles the pocket locker is by far, the best for me…
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I've tried several and decided on the DeSantis Nemesis pocket holsters. They are a stiff fabric and each size fits a variety of handguns. For example their J-Frame model also fits some compact pistols (where the holster covers the trigger & guard. I've used them for decades now; especially pocket carry for jackets & coats during late fall/winter/early spring; jean pockets for sub-compacts/pocket pistols during the rest of the year.
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Yesterday I went to the Phoenix Gun Show and found a vendor who made a custom holster for my P365, it cost me $40.00 and molded to my gun. I love these Crossroad Shows there’s something for everyone.
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Thanks blackshirt I ordered one for my sig p238 looks goodMy J-Frame is the largest sidearm that I pocket carry. My two KelTec micros (P32 & P3AT) are the only others. I like the Nemesis pretty well, but my el Paso Saddlery horsehide PocketMax is my favorite.
Pocket Max Horsehide Holster – El Paso Saddlery
epsaddlery.com
Thanks for the information, appreciate your help
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I have several Desantis Nemesis and sticky holster manly. Have one I stitched inside a back pack pocket that allows a nice secure way to have in backpack to a trigger guard clip so no random discharge is possible no matter how that gets bumped around.
I’ve tried the pocket holsters and didn’t care for them. The only holster I use now is a Vedder for my S&W .40 2.0 Performance Center and I really like it. It’s leather backed and super comfortable. I can wear it all day, and almost forget I’m wearing it. The other day I walked into a Doctor’s office, still carrying! I had to apologize profusely and go lock my edc in my car safe. I was extremely embarrassed .
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