The Glock 42 is slightly smaller than the 9mm Glock 43. If you wear cargo pants ( I generally do) then the pocket carry works just fine, as long as you use a quality pocket holster that 1) completely covers the trigger guard, and 2) is sticky enough or has a 'tailhook' so that you can draw the firearm but leave the holster in the pocket.
The LCP is even smaller and slimmer than the 42, and I can easily pocket carry it in any blue jeans front pocket, and it practically gets lost in my cargo pants front pocket.
I didn't get it either until I tried it. But after I tried it, I ain't never going back.
Just for old time's sake I strapped on my Glock 26 the other day and carried it for the entire day. I have an IWB holster that is comfortable as far as IWB holsters go, but not nearly as comfortable as my LCP in a pants pocket. But then I do have 12 rounds on tap (I use a Peirce Grips mag extension for 11+1) plus I carry a Glock 19 magazine in a mag pouch, so I have 27 rounds of 9mm Horaday HST on me, vs 13 rounds of .380 Horaday HST when I carry the LCP. So there is that...
I also have a Safariland ALS retention paddle holster for the G26, and it is much more comfortable to wear, and I use that when I am up north on my property. But it's much harder to conceal carry an OWB holster for me, especially in the summer time.
Have you ever tried pocket carry of a micro pistol? Just going by dimensions on paper isn't the same thing.
I carry my Sig P238 .380 in the front right pocket of my jeans in a Galco pocket holster. The butt sits about an inch below the pocket opening. The opening is a little tighter than I wish but I will either get used to it or perhaps modify the pocket.
>Have you ever tried pocket carry of a micro pistol? Just going by dimensions on paper isn’t the same thing.
Yes (he writes while not typing out what he carries). Must just be a mode of dress thing — I never like the feel of anything in front pockets, even a phone or keys.
By the by I haven’t the slightest what Hornady (or Horaday) HST is. HST is Federal, and Hornady makes excellent XTP and HCD (Critical Defense, the poly-tip ones) rounds. All are fine choices IMO but it was a bit unclear what you meant.