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USA1 wrote: I actually feel like the snub prints less like a gun shape due to the curves
of the cylinder and grip..especially in a pocket holster.

To me the LCP ,even though is very slim, shows up as more of a distinctive "L" shape.

I own both a snubby and an LCP and I agree completely with the above analysis. There are ways to break up the outline of an LCP with a good holster and it is considerably shorter, which makes it concealable in some pockets that would leave the end of a snubby grip sticking out. LCP is also lighter, which has beneifits in certain pockets.

But other than those very particular scenarios when LCP is all that will work, I usually pocket carry a snubby instead of the LCP. Plus - of course - the ballistics of a .38 +P from a snubby are superior to a .380 JHP from an LCP-size barrel.

I carry a pair of Bianchi SpeedStrips in one of these handy belt-clip pouches Ripoffs-brand Model CO-184EP http://ripoffs.com/datasheets/co184/co184.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... originally intended as a cell phone case, this case fits two speed strips standing up vertically with the excess plastic "grip" of each strip right where you need it for quick retrieval. The strips are fully concealed with the pouch's velcro top flap closed.

I also really like that this case uses a sturdy and large metal belt clip (easily large enough to fit on a police officer's patrol belt - thus fits on any quality gun belt) instead of a stitched belt loop. I ALWAYS forget to thread my belt through a stitched belt loop on a holster like this, so it's handy to be able to just clip this one on.

They carry these at GT Distributors in Austin, but do a Google search and you'll find some online dealers. I think Amazon.com even stocks some of the Ripoffs-brand cases.

I occassionally carry HKS Speedloaders in an old Pentax camera pouch with a belt loop. But prefer the speed strips and Ripoffs pouch.