What 'micro' CCW do you guys like?

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Posted: 4/19/2014 1:41:17 PM EDT

I've been carrying full size framed pistols for as long as I've been carrying anything (about 15 years)
My father in law picked up a Kahr 380 about a month ago for carrying and at first I hated it....thought it was too small, a crappy caliber, and more of a toy than a weapon. The more I play with it the more I find myself wanting something tiny, that can fit in a pocket.

Anyone have one of these teeny weeny pistols for EDC?
Any feelings of inadequacy?

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:43:06 PM EDT

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No experience here but I'm seriously considering a Shield for summer.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:44:18 PM EDT

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I carry a PPS 9mm,love it.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:46:22 PM EDT

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XDS 9mm in a White Hat or Crossbreed. You'll forget you have it on. 7+1 and the spare mag can be 9 rounds.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:47:49 PM EDT

[#4]

Kimber Ultra Carry II

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:48:54 PM EDT

[#5]

M&P Shield is as "Micro" as I will go. It's small enough to conceal easily, yet points and shoots like a compact sized gun IMO.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:52:10 PM EDT

[#6]

Interestingly, i saw an old AMT .25acp in the used case at the LGS a few weeks ago and it was cheap...I'm actually thinking of getting something like that so I can wear in short pockets in the summer even if I am outside with no shirt on it's still concealed.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:52:56 PM EDT

[#7]

Kel tec p 32 is my primary weapon alot of the time. I've got a pf9 but I'm thinking of buying a shield just because.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:52:57 PM EDT

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G19

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:53:24 PM EDT

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I ccw an LC9 most of the time.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:53:32 PM EDT

[#10]

My micro carry rig: Kimber CDP Ultra

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:53:51 PM EDT

[#11]

Sig P938

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:55:05 PM EDT

[#12]

I would consider the above sub compacts. I have LCP I consider a micro. I shot the Hackathorn standard today with a G19 and scored a 280. I shot the first couple strings of the exercise with my LCP and was about 1 second over on each stage with full points. Until I got to the el pres. It took 24 seconds but I got 60 points. My LCP has been 100% but I only carry it when I can't carry a gun.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:55:41 PM EDT

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I've been carrying full size framed pistols for as long as I've been carrying anything (about 15 years)
My father in law picked up a Kahr 380 about a month ago for carrying and at first I hated it....thought it was too small, a crappy caliber, and more of a toy than a weapon. The more I play with it the more I find myself wanting something tiny, that can fit in a pocket.

Anyone have one of these teeny weeny pistols for EDC?
Any feelings of inadequacy?

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I carry an LCR .38 spl as party of my ccw package, but it is a backup to my full sized XD.45

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:56:19 PM EDT

[#14]

I like my Bersa Thunder CC.

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:57:03 PM EDT

[#15]

a G26 is as teeny and my weenie gets

Posted: 4/19/2014 1:58:51 PM EDT

[#16]

For micro ccw i have the keltec 380, diamond back 380 and keltec pf9, all have been flawless

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:00:53 PM EDT

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M&P Shield is as "Micro" as I will go. It's small enough to conceal easily, yet points and shoots like a compact sized gun IMO.

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What are you using to carry it if you don't mind my asking?I've only had mine for a couple weeks,but I'm really blown away by the trigger.I'm thinking appendix carry.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:01:32 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/19/2014 2:02:06 PM EDT

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M&P Shield is as "Micro" as I will go. It's small enough to conceal easily, yet points and shoots like a compact sized gun IMO.

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Posted: 4/19/2014 2:07:26 PM EDT

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OP, I carry a G19 most times; however, I have a Kahr PM9 and a P380 for those times when I can't carry the G19. Both of the Kahrs have run very well for me. I hate the double action trigger pulls when compared to the Glocks, but they are reliable. I would suggest a 9mm if possible like the CM9 or PM9. 380's can be finicky; although my P380 runs everything through it that I've tried. My son recently bought a 380 Shield and it won't run some brands of ammo. Between the 380's, I'd buy a Kahr over the Shield based on my personal experience.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:08:32 PM EDT

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Sig P938

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Yup....just got one a few weeks ago. Love it.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:17:49 PM EDT

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Yup....just got one a few weeks ago. Love it.

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Sig P938

Yup....just got one a few weeks ago. Love it.

Hmmmm.....like I really needed to spend money on one more thing

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:19:05 PM EDT

[#23]

needs more poll

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:20:16 PM EDT

[#24]

Shield or 442

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:21:44 PM EDT

[#25]

S&W Bodyguard 380. I carry mine any time I cant carry something bigger (I probably carry it 25-30% of the time). It is a lot nicer to shoot than my old Taurus TCP, which feels about like a firecracker in your hand. The recoil on the Bodyguard is easily manageable and for some reason you just dont feel it like you do with other pocket guns. It comes with that stupid ass laser, which I have yet to touch, but I can forgive it for that. The trigger is very long and heavy. So much so that I dont use the safety. But hey, its a pocket gun so thats what I want. Overall I am very pleased.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:22:38 PM EDT

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What should be in the poll?

So far the only really small guns I've seen mentioned are the Kahr, Sig, Keltec, diamondback....not even considering sub-compact frames...already have those.

Give me some poll options and I'll post one.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:23:50 PM EDT

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What should be in the poll?

So far the only really small guns I've seen mentioned are the Kahr, Sig, Keltec, diamondback....not even considering sub-compact frames...already have those.

Give me some poll options and I'll post one.

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needs more poll

What should be in the poll?

So far the only really small guns I've seen mentioned are the Kahr, Sig, Keltec, diamondback....not even considering sub-compact frames...already have those.

Give me some poll options and I'll post one.

Taurus TCP
Ruger LCP
Bodyguard 380
Colt 1908 Vest Pocket (I feel I cant resist buying one for much longer)

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:24:56 PM EDT

[#28]

My Kahr CM 9 now rides in a Sneaky Pete for work, and a generic pocket holster when not dressed up (casual wear, shorts etc) I feel perfectly well protected with it. I usually carry 2 spare 7 round mags in my back pocket or IWB @ left kidney. YMMV

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:27:19 PM EDT

[#29]

G30 is the smallest I'll go.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:27:48 PM EDT

[#30]

S&W 642

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:28:17 PM EDT

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I like my Bersa Thunder CC.

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+1 on the Bersa CC.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:31:02 PM EDT

[#32]

I carry an LCP when it's hot out.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:31:09 PM EDT

[#33]

Closest thing i had to a Micro was a Colt Mustang, I gave that to my Niece for her Birthday. Im seriously considering either a P3AT or a PF9.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:33:57 PM EDT

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I carry a Kahr MK9 in my OWB strong side. A Seecamp 32 weak side front pocket.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:34:17 PM EDT

[#35]

I like my PM9. Extremely concealable for a pistol with a reliable defensive cartridge.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:38:10 PM EDT

[#36]

Sig P938 FTW.

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Posted: 4/19/2014 2:39:35 PM EDT

[#37]

938 is the bees knees. I carry mine everywhere. It is ridiculously accurate.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:39:54 PM EDT

[#38]

I really like the TCP that will go to my daughter soon. I will likely buy another when it does.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:40:22 PM EDT

[#39]

P3AT

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:41:45 PM EDT

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Interestingly, i saw an old AMT .25acp in the used case at the LGS a few weeks ago and it was cheap...I'm actually thinking of getting something like that so I can wear in short pockets in the summer even if I am outside with no shirt on it's still concealed.

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amt's are the sucko.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:41:58 PM EDT

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Presently P238. Thinking of moving up to P938 due to lack of power in .380.

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:50:55 PM EDT

[#42]

LCP every day, all day.

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Posted: 4/19/2014 2:53:39 PM EDT

[#43]

Anything is better than a pointed stick

Posted: 4/19/2014 2:59:07 PM EDT

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The smallest pistols I own/will own are an LC9 and a Scandium j-frame.

.38 Special +p is the least powerful I will carry.

ETA: I own a .22 LR (Ruger Mk III) but it is not a CCW piece.

Posted: 4/19/2014 3:11:56 PM EDT

[#45]

Been carrying the Walthers PPS for a couple years, love it.

Posted: 4/19/2014 3:28:21 PM EDT

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Closest thing i had to a Micro was a Colt Mustang, I gave that to my Niece for her Birthday. Im seriously considering either a P3AT or a PF9.

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Might pay close attention to the trigger pull. I had a P3AT that sucked!!!BAD!!!

Guys at the range would squeeze the trigger then look at it, then squeeze some more, then put it down without firing it.

Most common comment? " I wouldn't own that piece of $hit!" I didn't own it long either.