conconealed vs exposed hammer on pocket relover

[marty]

Ok I know a concealed hammer on a pocket revolver is the better way to go. Does having an exposed hammer on a pocket revolver make that much of a difference if the revolver is carried in the pocket inside a pocket holster?

[Colorado Osprey]

The deal with the covered hammers is they can be shot though your pocket without worry that they will get hung up while being shot from the pocket.

If you never plan to shoot from you pocket and exposed hammer is fine.

[Irving]

Seems like a non-exposed hammer could potentially be easier to draw with no hammer to catch on clothing as well.

[claimbuster]

Exposed hammer can catch on clothing. For concealed carry, an internal hammer is much better. I have two M640 357M's and a M640 38SP, all great carry guns.

[Irving]

It is interesting that you only hear exposed vs hidden hammer discussions when talking revolvers, and not semi-autos. Well, at least I never hear anyone suggesting a striker fired semi-auto for carry over an exposed hammer.

[68Charger]

It is interesting that you only hear exposed vs hidden hammer discussions when talking revolvers, and not semi-autos. Well, at least I never hear anyone suggesting a striker fired semi-auto for carry over an exposed hammer.

you're missing the 3rd option- internal hammer fired on a semi-auto.. Kel-tec, for example.. not a big difference, but they CAN function slightly different..

But I get where you're coming from.. we now return you to your regularly non-scheduled debate..

[Irving]

Personally, I'd do exposed hammer if I was carrying IWB, but for pocket carry, I'd opt for covered hammer.

[OgenRwot]

It is interesting that you only hear exposed vs hidden hammer discussions when talking revolvers, and not semi-autos. Well, at least I never hear anyone suggesting a striker fired semi-auto for carry over an exposed hammer.

When was the last time you saw somebody even attempt to pocket carry a auto with an exposed hammer? There aren't very many that would fit in a pocket. The smaller 380s have hammers that are surrounded by the slide. You can't throw a 92 or a 1911 in your pocket very easily without drawing a little attention to yourself.

[ChadAmberg]

When was the last time you saw somebody even attempt to pocket carry a auto with an exposed hammer? There aren't very many that would fit in a pocket. The smaller 380s have hammers that are surrounded by the slide. You can't throw a 92 or a 1911 in your pocket very easily without drawing a little attention to yourself.

"Is that a condition one 1911 in your pocket, or are you just mildly happy to see me?"

[Irving]

When was the last time you saw somebody even attempt to pocket carry a auto with an exposed hammer? There aren't very many that would fit in a pocket. The smaller 380s have hammers that are surrounded by the slide. You can't throw a 92 or a 1911 in your pocket very easily without drawing a little attention to yourself.

Never, that's not what I was saying. Let me clarify. I've heard people talk about getting a hammerless revolver for just IWB carry. However, I have seen dudes talk about carrying M&P compacts in their pocket, which I think is nothing short of retarded to try and stuff a gun that size into a pocket.

[BadShot]

In cargo pants, I don't see why a sub compact Glock wouldn't work, the size difference in length of the weapon is negligable, with less circumference being significantly reduced. Add a pocket holster of some sort or don't keep one in the chamber and a Glock, M&P, KelTek or Khar are all viable solutions.. not to mention the dozens of other sub compact semi-auto's.

Now, back to revolvers :)

[hurley842002]

In cargo pants, I don't see why a sub compact Glock wouldn't work, the size difference in length of the weapon is negligable, with less circumference being significantly reduced. Add a pocket holster of some sort or don't keep one in the chamber and a Glock, M&P, KelTek or Khar are all viable solutions.. not to mention the dozens of other sub compact semi-auto's.

Now, back to revolvers :)

It's not really the size of the pistol that bothers me when pocket carrying, its the weight, especially in a cargo pocket. I carry my 642 in the cargo pocket daily, and can't even tell its there, now if I try that with my 26 the weight of it, lets me know its there.

[SA Friday]

Beretta makes at least two semi-auto pocket pistols with exposed hammers and I can think of a third made by Colt...

Geeesh...

[BadShot]

Hurley, that makes complete sense, I'm just so not a revolver fan, they don't even come into my consideration loop for these kinds of issues :)