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ray1970
07-11-2015, 20:27
Exploring options for a handgun that can be easily carried in a front pocket. Even my little Glock 43 is a bit bigger and heavier than I want for pocket carry. Not sure I want a revolver just because of the girth of the cylinder. Looking for some sort of semi-auto pistol. Maybe a Sig P238? Not sure about pocket carring cocked and locked though.

Anyhow, while I'm busy googling I was hoping you guys might chime in with your thoughts.

buffalobo
07-11-2015, 20:39
Derringer.

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SideShow Bob
07-11-2015, 20:48
P-238 with a pocket holster isn't bad, unless you wear cowboy cut slim jeans, or if you are of the "Pants on the Ground" crowd.

kidicarus13
07-11-2015, 20:56
Kahr P380 for .380 or PM9/CM9 for 9mm

SouthPaw
07-11-2015, 21:06
Ruger LCP?

hurley842002
07-11-2015, 21:09
If you haven't handled the Kahr CM9 yet, I'd recommend doing so before considering a drop to .380.

ray1970
07-11-2015, 21:33
If you haven't handled the Kahr CM9 yet, I'd recommend doing so before considering a drop to .380.

Is it considerably smaller than the 43?

Caliber be damned. I just want something I can toss in my front pocket that doesn't feel big and heavy.

Irving
07-11-2015, 21:38
Have you tried something like a Remora holster yet, by any chance?

stenz
07-11-2015, 21:40
I pocket carry a Keltec P3AT almost every day. The gun is only .77 in wide I believe. I have no complaints.

ray1970
07-11-2015, 21:46
Have you tried something like a Remora holster yet, by any chance?

No. Do you mean for IWB carry with my 43?

Irving
07-11-2015, 22:13
Yeah, I was thinking you might be able to use a Remora with pocket carry as well, but it might be too big.

EvilRhino
07-11-2015, 22:22
How big are you vs. how big of pants do you wear? I pocket carried at Glock 36 in my right front pocket in Carhartts work jeans 2" sizes over my waist for several years before I went to IWB

Great-Kazoo
07-11-2015, 22:30
My go to pocket carry is a 638 in a DeSantis Nemesis. Next time you're up this way, take it for a road test.
http://www.desantisholster.com/THE-NEMESIS

ray1970
07-11-2015, 22:47
How big are you vs. how big of pants do you wear? I pocket carried at Glock 36 in my right front pocket in Carhartts work jeans 2" sizes over my waist for several years before I went to IWB

I'd consider myself average size. 5' 9", 200 lbs, 36" waist. I can get down to 185 lbs and a 34" waist if I lay off the sodas and snacks. Either way the 43 won't fit in the front pocket of my jeans. I do tend to be a shorts and t-shirt kind of guy all summer and it will fit in the front pocket on most of my cargo shorts but really bangs around when I walk and feels like I have a brick in there.

Carrying will ill be much easier for me once the weather cools off as I shouldn't have trouble carrying something in an OWB holster and covering it with a jacket or sweat shirt.

Rooskibar03
07-11-2015, 22:51
Must be because I'm fat but I front pocket carry my 43 all the time. Takes the place of my phone which then has to go in back pocket but I like the size. The Shield was always just a bit large for pocket carry so I always carried IWB at 4/5 o'clock.

ray1970
07-11-2015, 23:16
Yeah, I was thinking you might be able to use a Remora with pocket carry as well, but it might be too big.

Ordered a Remora to try. I've already got a couple hundred bucks tied up in holsters for the 43. What's another $30?

It it won't make my pockets larger or the gun smaller for pocket carry but might give me some IWB options I can't get with a conventional holster.

Still probably pick pick up a smaller handgun for pocket carry in the summer months.

Irving
07-12-2015, 00:16
Smaller gun may fit well in the Remora as well.

J
07-12-2015, 05:28
I've tried to pocket carry a few things, keltecs, XDs, shield, kahr. Only one that really worked for me was a 340pd airweight. It's light enough it doesnt bounce around too bad in big short pockets, and small enough to fit in Jean pockets too. The cylinder isn't even noticeable for me

hurley842002
07-12-2015, 06:34
Is it considerably smaller than the 43?

Caliber be damned. I just want something I can toss in my front pocket that doesn't feel big and heavy.
It's a good bit smaller actually. Here is a pretty good pic for reference, of the G43 vs multiple pistols.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/12/3ed62f61d4785908ed2d9b93507fe051.jpg

ray1970
07-12-2015, 07:27
The CM9 is shorter for sure. Almost as tall in the grip area though. That's where I have the most trouble sticking it in my pocket.

Mercula
07-13-2015, 15:34
I pocket carry my p238 all the time. Great little gun. Shit , I throw it in my pocket even to check the mail. If the 380 is too anemic there is the 938 as well. Gets a smidge heavier though. If your pants are baggy it might bounce on your leg alittle , that's it. I forget mine is there sometimes.

hollohas
07-14-2015, 05:53
I pocket carry a S&W Bodyguard 380 with no issues at all. That's a great little gun. I have shot the ruger and the kel tec and the bodyguard is my personal favorite among the 3. Good sights, safety if you should prefer to use one and the best grip of the bunch IMO.

PS - Plus the BG 380 is just about the best bang for your buck you can get in a 380. Real sights and a laser for under $400, can't beat it.

Zman
07-14-2015, 09:01
^^ +1

Singlestack
07-14-2015, 09:15
For 9mm, my current thinking is the CM9/PM9 are the best current choices for pocket carry. Lots of good 360s though - LCP, P380, P238, P3AT, etc. The diagram above did a good job of showing the differences in silhouette among the common blasters - clearly the CM9/PM9 are the shortest in height (grip/frame/slide) than the others shown. A remora/CM9 combo is hard to beat.

izzy
07-14-2015, 09:21
I have to agree with the p238 advice. I don't actually like using my pockets for anything other than keys and change but the p238 fits pretty well.

rbeau30
07-14-2015, 11:18
I pocket carry a S&W Bodyguard 380 with no issues at all. That's a great little gun. I have shot the ruger and the kel tec and the bodyguard is my personal favorite among the 3. Good sights, safety if you should prefer to use one and the best grip of the bunch IMO.

PS - Plus the BG 380 is just about the best bang for your buck you can get in a 380. Real sights and a laser for under $400, can't beat it.

My wife has a BG 380. I LOVE it! I may buy one for myself to carry from time to time. It is double action only which is nice if you have the heeby jeebies about carrying with a round in the chamber. She has other solutions for carrying this because women's jeans' pockets really are not friendly toward pocket carry.

Mazin
07-18-2015, 15:58
The P238 is good but a little heavy for pocket but it works.

Dave
07-18-2015, 18:25
If you're ok with carrying a .380 maybe you should look at the Beretta Pico.

ray1970
07-18-2015, 18:57
A forum member I met today was kind enough to bring along his Ruger LCP and let me handle it and slip it in my front pocket. I couldn't even tell it was there. Might be the perfect solution to my summer carry needs. Just need to decide which color I want to get. Noah was trying to push me towards either purple or muddy girl camo. I'm leaning towards maybe FDE.

I'm sure I would love the little P238 some of you have mentioned. It just seems a little pricey for something to toss in my pocket.

hurley842002
07-18-2015, 19:12
I'm sure I would love the little P238 some of you have mentioned. It just seems a little pricey for something to toss in my pocket.

This is the same reason I couldn't justify the 938 I had, as nice of a pistol, and as sweet of a shooter as it was. Maybe if I ever slip into another income bracket I'll pick up another one.

hollohas
07-18-2015, 20:39
Ray if you want to check out the bodyguard before you settle for the Ruger, let me know, I'll let you have a go with mine. It really is more bang for your buck.

ray1970
07-18-2015, 20:49
Ray if you want to check out the bodyguard before you settle for the Ruger, let me know, I'll let you have a go with mine. It really is more bang for your buck.

Thanks. I might do a little research first and compare the two. I do think the bodyguard looks hideous and the grip angle just looks all wrong. Of course I think the same thing about Glocks but I shoot them pretty well.

I have no use for a laser device. Part of the reason I never looked into the bodyguard. But it does look like they offer one without the laser.

If I decide to take one for a test drive I might hit you up.

Thanks.

rbeau30
07-19-2015, 12:55
My wife has the version without the laser. It is cheaper.

ray1970
07-19-2015, 13:21
Looked at the bodyguard today. Not really my thing. Too many tiny levers too close together. Leaning towards the LCP for simplicity as well as a track record of reliability. Thought about the Kahr CW380 but numerous YouTube videos make it seem pretty unreliable.

jonny450r
07-28-2015, 15:41
Not on a regular basis but I use the galco pocket holster for my xds 45. It can be done just need to make sure you don't have the pinky extensions on the mags. Use to carry the lcp in the pocket with a DeSantis and it was ok. Just the gun was way to small.

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sellersm
07-28-2015, 15:45
S&W 642 in a Bob Mika pocket holster. Couple of extra speed strips as well.

earplug
07-28-2015, 17:46
I second the S&W 642 and a Mika holster.

Buff
07-28-2015, 22:15
Both my wife and I have P938's, she's a pretty small gal but after trying a LCP and Mustang she decided on the 938. We're also carrying with 7rd mags and they conceal nicely.

rbeau30
07-28-2015, 22:45
How about a derringer?

I can fit this in my pocket. This is similar to the one I have. I typically carry it in the Bond Arms holster when I am driving. Cross draw parallel to my belt.
59930

It is a blast to shoot too.

esizer
10-09-2015, 02:45
I had a P938 that pocket carried well. I used one of those Blackhawk suede like sleeves and the friction of the outer sleeve really kept if from hopping around.

jden
10-14-2015, 08:38
If you don't care about the caliber "Caliber be damned" and just want something not big and heavy. Maybe Cold Steel Knives... Never jams, never runs out of ammo.

ray1970
10-14-2015, 09:21
If you don't care about the caliber "Caliber be damned" and just want something not big and heavy. Maybe Cold Steel Knives... Never jams, never runs out of ammo.
Lol. Cold Steel knives would be a bit of a down grade from my current selection of edged weapons.

I do appreciate the opinion though.

A blade is a good last ditch resort but if the need arises to dispatch a bad guy at fifteen or twenty feet I'd rather not have to close that distance to stab him in the neck.

[Beer]

milwaukeeshaker
10-14-2015, 15:39
Me too, no problems.

I pocket carry a Keltec P3AT almost every day. The gun is only .77 in wide I believe. I have no complaints.

milwaukeeshaker
10-14-2015, 15:46
Get the P3AT these were made before ruger copied Kel-Tec with the lcp and called it their own design. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Kel-Tec will be much less in price, and will function fine with all ammo. I have been carrying one for 3 years with no problems during range sessions., or any other times.
A forum member I met today was kind enough to bring along his Ruger LCP and let me handle it and slip it in my front pocket. I couldn't even tell it was there. Might be the perfect solution to my summer carry needs. Just need to decide which color I want to get. Noah was trying to push me towards either purple or muddy girl camo. I'm leaning towards maybe FDE.

I'm sure I would love the little P238 some of you have mentioned. It just seems a little pricey for something to toss in my pocket.

Alpha2
10-14-2015, 16:57
That 938 won't do anything the LCP won't do. Spend the savings on ammo. We've got two LCPs that have been flawless, every time the trigger was pulled. I know some Kel-Tec owners that wish they could say that. But then, some that could.
BTW, the 238 is somewhat larger than the LCP. When a pocket is concerned, tiny differences in dimensions make a big difference. Much more so than when worn on a belt.

crays
10-14-2015, 17:07
Have you tried the LC9 yet? A little larger than LCP, but still pretty slim, and not overly long.

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rondog
10-14-2015, 17:23
Get the P3AT these were made before ruger copied Kel-Tec with the lcp and called it their own design. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Kel-Tec will be much less in price, and will function fine with all ammo. I have been carrying one for 3 years with no problems during range sessions., or any other times.

Interesting point.....

ray1970
10-14-2015, 19:13
Have you tried the LC9 yet? A little larger than LCP, but still pretty slim, and not overly long.

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I have not. From what I can tell it really isn't that much smaller than my Glock 43.

esizer
10-14-2015, 22:47
That 938 won't do anything the LCP won't do. Spend the savings on ammo. We've got two LCPs that have been flawless, every time the trigger was pulled. I know some Kel-Tec owners that wish they could say that. But then, some that could.
BTW, the 238 is somewhat larger than the LCP. When a pocket is concerned, tiny differences in dimensions make a big difference. Much more so than when worn on a belt.

I would say that the 938/238 are much more pleasant to shoot than the LCP. In my opinion, of course.

milwaukeeshaker
10-19-2015, 12:40
Holy Schiess! P238 $600 P938 $800 for a single action pistol!!! For a few more bucks why not go nuts and buy a Kimber? Must be some well heeled folks on this site. XDS can be had for much less, and not single action. Heck even a $285 Pf-9 isn't single. Just wondering about the motivation of some towards expensive single action 1911 style carry guns. I personally do not like "cocked and locked" take off a safety type carry weapons.

babarsac
10-28-2015, 14:59
My daily carry has been a Kel-Tec P3AT in a Nemisis holster. It's nice to be able to carry and not worry about the weapon 'printing'.

MarkCO
10-28-2015, 15:21
If you are still looking and want to shoot a Kahr PM9 and a KelTec PF9, could meet you are Clear Creek sometime next week.

ray1970
10-28-2015, 17:51
If you are still looking and want to shoot a Kahr PM9 and a KelTec PF9, could meet you are Clear Creek sometime next week.
Thanks. I appreciate the offer. I'm not sure about the Kahr but I think that PF9 isn't much smaller than my Glock 43.

I find the 43 a bit larger than I like for pocket carry.

Still not sure what I'm going to get yet. Probably just end up with a Ruger LCP. But you never know.

MarkCO
10-28-2015, 17:58
The PF9 is thinner than the Kahr and G43.

Drucker
10-29-2015, 07:53
I will stick with my colt new agent in a milt sparks nexus. Can wear it with a T-Shirt and not print. A little heavier than the polymer pieces but it works for me.

beast556
12-11-2015, 11:59
I pocket carry a s&w sheild everyday and have no issues. Hardley even know its there. I pocket carried a s&w 642 for a few years also with no issues.

huntnfishn5280
01-27-2016, 22:25
LCP with an Uncle George back pocket holster. Fits great in the back pocket of my Levis. Looks like a wallet.

http://www.unclegeorgeswalletholsters.com/siteimages/lcp%20nh%201%20modified%20a.jpg

ray1970
04-04-2017, 21:07
Zombie thread bump.

So, I put this whole pocket pistol thing on the back burner for a little while but I'm getting serious now about picking up something small and light to toss in my pocket this summer.

I already have quite a bit of good advice in this thread but thought I'd bring it back up for any fresh new thoughts or opinions.

Here are my top considerations for a variety of reasons.

Ruger LCR in 327 Federal Magnum

Kahr CM9

North American Arms 22 Magnum mini revolver with the folding grip/holster thingy

mattiooo
04-04-2017, 21:21
I'm quite happy with my Walther PPS M2 in a Desantis Suiperfly. I don't use the extra flap. There isn't a clear outline of what's in my pocket. It's comfortable and easy to wear.

I bought an LCP thinking I'd need something small, but I find myself carrying the PPS all the time. LCP is up for sale right now in the TP.

thedave1164
04-04-2017, 22:30
I may or may not be carrying a p32 at all times.

Had the PM9 and some other micro compacts, but they are harder to just throw in the pocket and go.

driver
04-05-2017, 00:10
Tapatalk sucks!


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driver
04-05-2017, 00:33
North American Arms 22 Magnum mini revolver with the folding grip/holster thingy

If the above quote was sarcasm please ignore the rest of this post. I have no experience with the folding grip/holster but this is (almost) always in my pocket. It was made by a guy in KY but I would think HBAR could whip one up for you. I carry it as a backup but something is better than nothing.

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hurley842002
04-05-2017, 06:00
I still stand by the Kahr CM9 with kydex trigger holster for pocket carry.

ray1970
04-05-2017, 15:52
If the above quote was sarcasm please ignore the rest of this post. I have no experience with the folding grip/holster but this is (almost) always in my pocket. It was made by a guy in KY but I would think HBAR could whip one up for you. I carry it as a backup but something is better than nothing.

6998469985

Definitely wasn't meant as sarcasm.

While I don't like the looks of the folding grip, having it clipped to my pocket instead of in my pocket means I won't be wrist deep to get the thing out.

Even something like this as bad breath distances beats a three stooges poke in the eye or throwing rocks.

I would definitely have to practice handling it and make sure I could shoot it reasonably well.

cstone
04-05-2017, 18:01
Another option; choose the pants for your pistol rather than the reverse.

http://www.concealedcargo.com

ray1970
04-05-2017, 18:56
Another option; choose the pants for your pistol rather than the reverse.

http://www.concealedcargo.com

Interesting.

Thanks for the link.

ray1970
04-14-2017, 18:11
Ok. Getting close to actually picking something up. Have it narrowed down to two choices and will list pros and cons and then you guys can give me some more guidance. Or you can just tell me I'm an idiot.


Ruger LCR, 327 Federal Magnum

Pros- light weight, 17% more ammunition than a five shot revolver, reputation for being reliable

Cons- slightly larger than what I really want for pocket carry, slow to reload


Kahr CW380, 380ACP

Pros- thin and tiny and should go pretty much unnoticed in a front pocket, holds one more round than the LCR, easier to reload than the revolver

Cons- 50/50 mix of good and bad reviews, marginal caliber for self defense, could be too small to handle efficiently under stress


I know you have all given me lots of options throughout this thread but pretty sure these two are the ones that might best suit my personal needs.

Thanks once again.

Great-Kazoo
04-14-2017, 19:07
Ok. Getting close to actually picking something up. Have it narrowed down to two choices and will list pros and cons and then you guys can give me some more guidance. Or you can just tell me I'm an idiot.


Ruger LCR, 327 Federal Magnum

Pros- light weight, 17% more ammunition than a five shot revolver, reputation for being reliable

Cons- slightly larger than what I really want for pocket carry, slow to reload


Kahr CW380, 380ACP

Pros- thin and tiny and should go pretty much unnoticed in a front pocket, holds one more round than the LCR, easier to reload than the revolver

Cons- 50/50 mix of good and bad reviews, marginal caliber for self defense, could be too small to handle efficiently under stress


I know you have all given me lots of options throughout this thread but pretty sure these two are the ones that might best suit my personal needs.

Thanks once again.

There's not a lot of 327 magnum on store shelves. Didn't realize people still buy that one.

ray1970
04-14-2017, 20:21
There's not a lot of 327 magnum on store shelves. Didn't realize people still buy that one.

It's semi scarce. I did notice quite a bit in stock at Cabela's this morning. I definitely won't be hoarding ammunition for it anyways. Besides, aren't you the one always preaching about reloading? I'm pretty sure I have a hundred pieces of brass around here somewhere.

Great-Kazoo
04-14-2017, 20:27
It's semi scarce. I did notice quite a bit in stock at Cabela's this morning. I definitely won't be hoarding ammunition for it anyways. Besides, aren't you the one always preaching about reloading? I'm pretty sure I have a hundred pieces of brass around here somewhere.

For ammo that's actually used.
Based on your penchant for selling guns you decide you don't like. Trying to sell a used 327 magnum, might as well be listing a PTAC kit on an Anderson lower that has 500 rds through it for $800..

cstone
04-14-2017, 21:19
Have you considered one of the Polish or E. German Makarov pistols with a set of Wolff springs? IMO, better than .380 ACP and cheaper ammunition available. For point shooting, they are very reliable.

Snowman78
04-14-2017, 21:27
I am happy with my LCP in a pocket holster.

Zundfolge
04-15-2017, 09:42
Have you considered one of the Polish or E. German Makarov pistols with a set of Wolff springs? IMO, better than .380 ACP and cheaper ammunition available. For point shooting, they are very reliable.

I used to EDC a Bulgarian Mak (one of those guns I really wish I'd never sold) ... it was a bit big and heavy for pocket carry. But I really like the 9x18 Makarov caliber. If you want one for pocket carry a Polish P64 is smaller than an actual Makarov (and probably the smallest 9x18 you'll find). Also an East German Mak is getting to be enough of a collectors piece that you're not going to find one cheap and you're going to want to keep it like a safe queen ... a Bulgarian or Russian commercial Makarov would be a better choice for one you're going to expose to the risks of EDC.

A CZ82 would be an excellent small 9x18 belt gun though.

ray1970
04-15-2017, 10:20
I guess for reference I should say that I find the Glock 43 a tad big for pocket carry.

While the Makarov is an awesome handgun it is quite a bit bigger and heavier than the 43 so I doubt that would work for me.

The P64 could possibly be an option.

I might hit the next Tanner show and see what kind of interesting vintage stuff is out there. I know there were quite a few small 32 caliber handguns made by CZ, Beretta and others.

Zundfolge
04-15-2017, 11:22
A P64 is still going to be heavier than a G43 and dimensions are probably pretty close.

If the G43 is too big for you for pocket carry then you're really left with the Ruger LCP/KelTec P3AT/Kahr P380 tiny poly .380 class of guns. My wife has a P3AT and she loves carrying it (doesn't enjoy shooting it though :p).

Irving
04-15-2017, 11:25
Another option that is smaller, fits okay in your hand, but has slightly less range than a .380 and about the same as a .32 is a



knife.

ray1970
04-15-2017, 12:17
Maybe I should just get a slingshot?

Irving
04-15-2017, 12:52
That's way too large to conceal. Even in your back pocket, Dennis.

Limited GM
04-15-2017, 21:25
I'm occasionally seeing LCPs for $200 or less. IMO, if it's not what you're looking for, it ain't out there. I've one if you want to test drive or see proof that you can keep hits on a 50yd steel torso.

ray1970
04-15-2017, 21:43
Yeah, I can get a brand new LCP for $199.99. Might be my best bet to just buy one and try it. If it wasn't what I had in mind I could probably get most of my money back out of it.

waffles
04-16-2017, 17:35
The LCP really is where it's at for pocket carrying (or other weird options). I had mine in a homemade vanguard-type trigger guard with the belt clip attached to the waistband of my running shorts, and a cord around my thigh so the trigger guard would pop off once it cleared the waist band. Damn thing worked great and I have no idea why I got rid of it.

hurley842002
04-16-2017, 17:42
I'd really like to try an LCP, but it sure is hard to justify when the CM9 isn't a whole lot bigger (and pocket carries just fine).

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/b7ecb04bdbe9a91f134fc90cf4542576.jpg

Not my photo, pulled from Google.

ray1970
04-16-2017, 17:44
I thought the CM9 was closer in size to a Glock 43?

I'll have to google to make sure that isn't a 380 Kahr in that picture.

hurley842002
04-16-2017, 18:03
Here's another pic, that is for sure a CM9, it does look a bit bigger than the first one, but who knows.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/dcb847f686ad06727c0054e1e9916dc4.jpg

Here is a PM9 vs a G43.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/58b3db1f2743aa6395d19a1f99045a20.jpg

I've owned both the 43 and the CM9, and the 43 was just enough larger than the CM9 that it wasn't comfortable to pocket carry, and the CM9 was.

Bottom line for me is, there was zero discomfort in pocket carrying the CM9, even in gym shorts, so I haven't been able to justify going to a 380.

ray1970
04-16-2017, 20:20
Thanks for the info. I'm going to do a little more research on the CM9.

hurley842002
04-16-2017, 20:28
Thanks for the info. I'm going to do a little more research on the CM9.
No problem, it's too bad we can't just "test drive" carry pistols, with no financial obligation, would make life much easier, and cheaper. One good thing about the CM9, I've bought and sold a few of them, and don't think I've ever lost money on one.

ray1970
04-17-2017, 14:30
Well, while researching the CM9 I stumbled across the Beretta Nano as well. Ugly as sin and the grip looks unproportionally small and the slide seems to be way too high above the grip but pretty much not having any external doo dads or what nots might make for a smooth pocket carry piece. Would definitely have to handle one in person before ordering one.

mattiooo
04-17-2017, 14:32
With those criteria, you should research the Taurus Spectrum and Curve models. I have no experience with either, but they are along the lines of what you mentioned.

hurley842002
04-17-2017, 14:43
Another one I was looking closely at was the Sig P290, similar double action trigger to the Kahr, I don't remember what I got instead, but I didn't get the Sig.

Sig next to PM9

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/b2637683b464af7243952f80c6d10295.jpg

Sig next to LCP

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170417/725c5726fb465ca0c5e8701692b232fa.jpg

ray1970
04-17-2017, 15:17
With those criteria, you should research the Taurus Spectrum and Curve models. I have no experience with either, but they are along the lines of what you mentioned.

Yeah... no.

I swore off anything from Taurus years ago.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

Limited GM
04-17-2017, 17:36
I'm going to check back in, in a few months when you swap what ever for a LCP. ��

ray1970
04-17-2017, 18:02
I'm going to check back in, in a few months when you swap what ever for a LCP. ��

Lol.

If I keep overthinking this whole thing I might just end up not getting anything.

WETWRKS
04-17-2017, 19:03
While it is a revolver it is quite slim. I sometimes carry a NAA mini revolver in .22 magnum. 5 shots. This is my carry of last resort when I cannot carry a full size gun.

ray1970
04-17-2017, 20:19
Well, mostly just to tide me over until I get this all figured out and partly just because I think they're kind of neat I just ordered one of the North American Arms mini revolvers in 22 mag. Figured if nothing else it would be a neat little toy for less than $250.

I'll likely still pick up a "real" pistol once I really figure out what I want.

Zundfolge
04-17-2017, 21:10
Yeah... no.

I swore off anything from Taurus years ago.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

One of the guys I work with has one of the little Taurus 709 Slim ... the trigger would be a deal breaker for me. Feels like its never going to break and I wouldn't be surprised if a certain percentage of them won't work because you can't pull the trigger back far enough.

Just get the LCP and stop over thinking this ... in the unlikely event you find you don't like it you can always get most of your money out of it. If you're worried, spend the extra few bucks for the LCP Custom or the LCP II.

kpp80202
07-24-2017, 17:11
Another vote for a PM9. Love it. Smooth but long trigger pull. And it is more accurate than it has a right to be.

mattiooo
07-24-2017, 17:14
FYI....selling my PPS that I pocket carried for a year here in the Trading Post.

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/163952-Walther-PPS-M1-9mm-with-Meprolight-night-sights

bnolsen
07-24-2017, 20:04
I pocket carried a p3at for a while but all it did was junk up the pistol with a bunch of pocket lint. Also it printed with the bersa thunder 380 mag plates on it, enough to also show wear on my pants.

I'll appendix carry it in a desantis summer heat holster when I need something very small.
I guess its also possible to carry it in the soft zippered bag that it comes with as well. Just difficult to draw it...

Zundfolge
07-24-2017, 21:02
FYI....selling my PPS that I pocket carried for a year here in the Trading Post.

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/163952-Walther-PPS-M1-9mm-with-Meprolight-night-sights

Good price in a PPS with night sights ... if it was in .40 I'd have already bought it. My boss has a 9mm PPS M1 and he love it, and often pocket carries it in slacks and you can't tell its there.

beast556
08-07-2017, 20:42
Just picked up an lcp2. Pocket Carried the regular lcp for a few years. It cant be beat in the comfort department.
10 1/2 oz weight makes it almost disappear in the pocket. New trigger is awesome also.