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My EDC is a Beretta PX4 subcompact. It has a few features that would allow safe pocket carry without a holster.

Heavy Double Action first shot.
A manual safety.
An External Hammer, to rest my thumb on when holstering/ unholstering.

I never do though. I keep my guns in a holster at all times unless I'm actually shooting or maintaining them. Because:

A gun in my pocket will pull my pants down more so than a belt holster.
Drawing from a pocket is awkward and slow.
My gun stays cleaner longer and doesn't collect the lint and crud.
If I happen to drop the gun the holster is a little added padding protecting it from damage.

I have on occasion pocket carried my Beretta, but always holstered. I do believe some guns can be safely pocket carried without a holster, although I also believe its not a very good idea.

tommyg wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:47 am As of Sept 1 2021 is it legal to carry a concealed handgun in my
pocket without a holster

Sure as long as you don't have one of those manual safeties, that can be so cumbersome at times.