for something cheap with kick look into a snub nose revolver. i had a eaa in .357 that fit in my back pocket
M&P 40c, all the time. I even run with it.
*Don't do sweaty things with a leather holster though, make sure you use nylon or Kydex if you are going to sweat.
"There are no finger prints under water."
Crossbreed Super Tuck IWB holster and 5" 1911 in cargo shorts and a t-shirt.
No issues and not that hot.
So I went and looked at a few lil guys today and know I know why I have the; G26, 19, 17 and AR-15 pistol.....
I do like the Ruger LCP and the one with the laser is very cool! Just not sure how I feel about 6 +1 rounds and a .380....
I understand it is about firepower and self protection...but think about what your daily life is like? are you planning on a full blown zombie attack happening instantly or could it possibly be just a thug trying to rob you, or a few guys, or a car jacking? 7 rounds would be more than enough. and you can always carry and extra mag or two or three. they are light and easy to carry/store.
and you could have a larger gun in your vehicle...or even a rifle or shotgun with plenty of extra ammo.
So no mention of the Kahr PM9??
I had one along with a LCP, G36, G26.
Out of all of them the Kahr was my fav.
It wasnt as small as the lcp, but I didn't like the lcp. But it was smaller than the G36/26.
I just found that as I carried more and felt comfortable carrying, my 19 filled all those voids.
IMHO. We are all different. But check other the Kahr if you like a Glock!
I was gonna add that I might be over thinking it a bit. I tend to prepare for the worse (FULL BLOWN ZOMBIE ATTACK, middle of the day while shopping)!
So let's say you have to deal with a few BG and you have 7 rounds..... Depending on the placement of these guys and their capability it doesn't leave much room for error.... I tend to think I am the Shiz and capable of split second head shots, but realistic when the drenaline pumps and other dynamics equate, who knows?? Equate a mag change into the equation and i am starting to feel a bit better....