I'm on the fence on the 'pocketability' of some of these...

by Slow Hand , Indiana, Monday, November 18, 2013, 04:12 (4029 days ago) @ Rob Leahy

I've not tried the shield or XDs but they seem a little large for jean pocket carry. I've carried my 442 for so long it's hard to go with anything different. I had a Kel Tec P-11 and PF9 and while both were about the same length and height as a J frame, both seemed to show much more than the little Smith. I think it's due to the flatness of them. Flat makes for great IWB carry but it seems to make them stand out more in a pocket.
I'm probably being too self conscious in these days where so many carry huge cell phones and other junk in pockets, but I was always aware of the shape in my pocket. I don't wear tight jeans but I have pretty beefy legs so especially when I sit down, they get a little snug on my thighs.

As to wearing a mini-9 on the belt, that just seems silly to me. With a good holster it's just as easy to carry and conceal a compact version of a fu size gun. That gives you early double the capacity, better sights and sight radius and a better grip with only a little more weight and girth. Not worth the trade off to me!