Word on the street is that Ruger is really ramping up their production of the LC9.  It is supposed to be the next greatest thing in pocket carry.  Bigger than the LCP, it packs 7+1 capacity of 9mm.  It looks great, and I can’t wait to try one.  If it is as good as the LCP, they will have done something that is awesome.

By the way, we have been told that the LC9 and the LCP come off the same production line.  I can’t confirm this, but that explains why the LCP’s have dried up.  If you want an LCP and you see one, buy it now or you may have to wait a month or so until they get back into full production.  This is the same thing Glock does.  For months you won’t be able to find a particular model and then the distributors have thousands on hand.

Things have been a little crazy lately.  I’ve been out of commission for a little while with some sickness, and then I had a birthday sneak up on me!  I don’t normally buy a lot of stuff for myself related to guns except at Christmas and when my birthday rolls around. This year I spent sometime thinking about it and decided to get the Minotaur MTAC holster.

One of our instructors got this holster a couple of years ago, and then another one of our guys bought one for a Glock.  After trying theirs on, I knew it would only be a matter of time before I had one of my own.

My favorite way to carry is normally a J-Frame in pocket carry with a homemade leather holster.  It is simple, effective and I can forget about.  Having done this for too many years to count, it feels natural to me.  My favorite way to carry a semiauto is to carry Inside the Waist Band (IWB).  IWB is the most concealable method for CCW carry.

For years I have carried a 1911 this way, but couldn’t find a way to make it work with my Glocks.  The one issue that most people deal with carrying IWB is that the butt of the gun tends to want to fall towards the ground.  I constantly feel like I am pushing the butt of the gun up.

Enter the Minotaur MTAC.  It is made with a leather backing for comfort against bone and skin, but it has a kydex holster that locks the gun in place well and allows one handed reholstering.  It also has adjustable belt clips that allow the holster to lock into place and eliminate the gun butt drop problem described above.  It does a great job of holding the gun secure, and it sucks the butt of the gun high against your body.

With a vest or outer garment this holster is rock solid.  But the best news is that with a polo type shirt it is totally viable.  I now have a go to holster for my Glocks, even my 17 which I never thought would make a great carry gun. As a final note, you can change Kydex bodies to allow you to carry all your favorite guns.

This weekend we had a TN Handgun Carry Permit Class.  It was interesting to see what the students were using.  One student had been turned on to the Ruger LCP.  He originally came in for a Glock 19, but after seeing the LCP the decision was simple.  Paired with a DeSantis Superfly, it is a great combination for pocket carry.  He ended up shooting a perfect score, so I would say it’s a viable CCW option.

If you are interested, contact Jim at Mossy Creek Arms.  I promise you will like the price.

One of the great things that the ultralight revolver gives you is the ability to carry in a pocket.  This may be the most discreet way to carry off duty or CCW.  With the right holster you never print, and your weapon is relatively secure.

A few considerations about pocket carry;

Make sure you have a decent holster that will stay in the pocket when the gun is drawn.  Everybody makes one, but you need to try them out.

Think twice before you carry an automatic in the pocket.  Autos require a little more maintenance to be reliable.  Pocket lint is not your friend.  A revolver is not quite as susceptible to things that might be in your pocket.

Don’t heavily oil your gun unless you want to wear it on your clothes.  Another reason to think about the old wheel gun.

Revolvers still have a place in the modern world, and they can be very useful.  Above all, practice with your system to make sure it works, and that you are proficient with it.