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I'm not a fan of the LCP either, I can't deal with the trigger. What I have been carrying is a Diamond Back .380 in a uncle mikes pocket holster. If you want to shoot it let me know and we can meet up for a .380 shoot.
What I think is an even better t-shirt and short carry option is the CCC shaggy AIWB holster. I have been using one for a couple weeks now to carry a G19 and I have been very happy with the set-up. Philip
I carry my LCP all the time in the summer. It is nice to be able to through it in the pocket and it disapears. I have been practicing pocket draw and shoot as well as general shooting with it. I will not win any target shooting comps with it but it will get the job done in CQ.
Anybody know of a Taurus dealer that might have the new .380 mini-revolver? I'd kinda like to see one. http://www.taurususa.com/2011newcatalog/?catalog_page=6
Certainly don't need one, just want to check it out.
Kel-tec p32. I know it's not the .380 (can't remember that model number). They are the maker that Ruger copied in the first place. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
P3AT would be the Kel-Tec in .380... a P-32 is in .32 ACP...
a PF9 (9mm) is almost as small, and packs more punch than .380, and has a better trigger than the P3AT- if the LCP trigger bothers you, the Kel-Tecs probably will, too
most pocket DAO pistols will have a long heavy trigger pull- for liability reasons
Just how small does it have to be for you? My Sig 230 is super accurate and super reliable. I consider it a modern Walther PP, but better. I'd say have a good look at a 230 or a 232- then maybe rocktot can sell you his! They are GREAT 380s and need nothing but to be shot. The more you shoot it, the smoother the action gets.
PF-9 is a great pistol, kind of a handful when firing, but not uncontrollable. Is very reliable, and concealable. Never have had a failure to feed, or any other problem, with several hundreds of rounds out the pipe.
The PF9 looks to be about the same size as a Sig 238. Hmmmm.
Here's a great PDF that will give you lots of ideas in "pocket pistols"
http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf
Look for SA/SAO type actions if you don't like the long heavy trigger pull... I thought I would hate it, because I prefer rifles to have a very light or 2-stage trigger... but for a self-defense type pistol, once I got the technique down, my Kel-Tecs don't bother me, and I can be quite accurate with them...
Don't try to "stage" a trigger on a DAO, you'll wind up shaking, and don't jerk the trigger... just a smooth, even pull while keeping the sights lined up... in many self-defense situations, you'll be point-shooting anyway. There may be no time to line up sights and get a perfect sight picture... if you try to, you'll get shot first.
Whatever pistol you choose, most important is to shoot it... until you're comfortable with it, then shoot it some more. For example, Kel-Tecs are finished rough, they will take some rounds to break in, and perform better after a "fluff-n-buff", polishing certain areas... see a gunsmith, or choose a higher-end pistol if you don't like this (I enjoy working on my guns)
Great post 68Charger.[Beer]