Pocket Depth – when the decision to pocket carry is made, very little to no changes are done to the overall dress style one is comfortable with. Since the term “pocket carry” alone defines how the handgun is meant to be carried, it is the pocket and gun size which determine whether or not pocket carrying can be achieved. The pocket or pants cannot be too tight in this case as concealment is still an issue and revealing the gun’s outline (this is called printing) may hamper the carrier of the firearm and also cause discomfort. Pockets of jeans serve well for pocket carries as they are of adequate size for a suitably sized handgun. Ideally a pocket carry should not reveal the handgun grip, otherwise have your pockets adjusted accordingly or use pants with deeper pockets. Handguns which move loosely means the pocket is to big.

Holster Types – pocket carries call for one type of holster: closed bottom leather. These types of holsters retain their shape unlike the cloth and nylon varieties which deform over time. Leather is also more comfortable and remains secure in the pocket even when the handgun is drawn.
Closed-bottom holsters provide certain advantages for the pocket carry. First, they prevent oil from the gun barrel from soiling the pocket itself and second, they prevent any foreign material from entering the barrel (i.e. pocket lint).

How to Draw from a Pocket Holster – when drawing a pocket carried handgun, always pull to the rear as the handgun is drawn. This movement keeps the holster in the pocket as the gun is pulled out its holster.
When dealing with a newly acquired holster, it’s always a good idea to break it in with a little (or a lot) of practice. This is a must for all leather holsters. Find some time when you can do this (with the gun unloaded of course) repeatedly and easily. Holsters which are conditioned this way enable smooth drawing without any unnecessary drags or movements