I want a “pocket” gun. What do you carry?

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Posted: 10/16/2019 5:50:02 PM EDT

Thinking I want something small. There’s times where I go to the store or somewhere and just wear comfortable pants and don’t carry IWB. Looking for something that I can throw in my pocket or in my jacket. Looked at a P238 and a S&W Bodyguard today. I’ve got a P365 and a Shield but those are a little two big in my opinion.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:51:40 PM EDT

[#1]

I've had 0 malfunctions with my Gen 1 LCP. Had it for several years and fired about 450 rounds without issue.

I hate the gun. Its lame, dinky, no fun to shoot, but its invaluable for deep (restricted) carry areas, etc.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:52:06 PM EDT

[#2]

LCP or P238

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:53:33 PM EDT

[#3]

S&W 637

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:54:01 PM EDT

[#4]

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I've had 0 malfunctions with my Gen 1 LCP. Had it for several years and fired about 450 rounds without issue.

I hate the gun. Its lame, dinky, no fun to shoot, but its invaluable for deep (restricted) carry areas, etc.

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The LCP is not a fun gun in any way.

Mine has been 100% reliable for past 500 rounds, but it’s no fun to shoot.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:54:10 PM EDT

[#5]

P938.

I carry front pocket every day at work. Fantastic little gun that shoots 9x19.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:54:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Glock 43.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:55:38 PM EDT

[#7]

LCP 2 if you want a semi auto. J-frame if you want a little better round, a bit more reliability and feel okay with a revolver. Small revolvers hide in a pocket better than comparatively sized semi autos do. The cylinder is the biggest thing, while the grip, the frame and the barrel are much thinner than anything on a semi. And you can actually grip a J-frame when drawing from a pocket.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:56:15 PM EDT

[#8]

Another vote for the LCP

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:56:29 PM EDT

[#9]

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:57:25 PM EDT

[#10]

I pocket carry a J-Frame or an LC9s when I pocket carry.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:57:28 PM EDT

[#11]

938

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:58:05 PM EDT

[#12]

Kahr P380 is what I carry. I got an LCP II for my wife. It's a nice gun. If I didn't already have the Kahr I'd have bought one.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:58:38 PM EDT

[#13]

Gen 1 LCP, cor bon ammo, runs great.

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:59:46 PM EDT

[#14]

I know a guy that carries a .22 tilt barrel Beretta . I need one of those .

Posted: 10/16/2019 5:59:50 PM EDT

[#15]

Polish P-64. 9x18 Makarov

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:00:31 PM EDT

[#16]

Lcp 2. I have been know to drop a naa 22mag in my pocket when I’m alone out and about. Better than harsh words and a sharp stick I figure

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:01:19 PM EDT

[#17]

P938

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:01:30 PM EDT

[#18]

I've been carrying my Glock 42, Single stack .380
Fits in my back pocket, and I carry a spare mag next to my wallet in the other back pocket for a year or two now..
Works well. Fun to shoot and surprisingly accurate. And ultra reliable.
You would do well with this pistol, methinks...

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:01:44 PM EDT

[#19]

The Noisy Cricket in .22 mag

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:01:59 PM EDT

[#20]

P380 would be my choice.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:02:08 PM EDT

[#21]

I own two LCP's and both are reliable.
During the summer I decided to purchase a Smith 642 Pro to carry with a bit deeper pockets such as my jeans during the cooler months.
Very reliable as well.
In fact some might argue totally reliable.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:02:46 PM EDT

[#22]

LCP

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:03:45 PM EDT

[#23]

S&W Bodyguard.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:04:38 PM EDT

[#24]

LCP's are reliable little pistols. I have smaller hands and I really like my Bodyguard. After reading BamaShooter's account of what his dad's 380 did, I consider it fine to get me out of trouble.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:05:03 PM EDT

[#25]

My stupid small light Kahr CW380 is my go-to choice for a true pocket gun. If I want something with more punch, I chose my Kimber Solo 9... which is slightly larger/thicker, and quite a bit heavier. Both have been dead reliable for me. I've compared them to just about everything else out there and they are about the smallest/lightest in their respective calibers. The Kimber 9 is smaller than many others' .380s in fact.

When I want to REALLY free-ball it, I'll take my tiny NAA .22LR revolver. That would be a truly messed-up situation if I ever had to use it, but it still beats the hell out of a stick or a knife.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:05:16 PM EDT

[#26]

G43

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:06:50 PM EDT

[#27]

I have a bodyguard 380.

I hate the trigger though. Honestly I rarely carry it.

I wish someone would make a decent striker fire. Kahr and diamondback both suck.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:07:26 PM EDT

[#28]

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The Noisy Cricket in .22 mag
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I wanted one of those, but they are pretty big. My Kahr CW380 doesn't seem all that much bigger, but at least is centerfire and I have more rounds available and spare mags. Now if they could have made the .22mag in the .22LR frame size, then I would have been interested. But damn that little thing would have recoiled. The .22LR isn't painful to shoot, but there is plenty of muzzle-flip.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:08:24 PM EDT

[#29]

Riger LCP... thinking about switching to a glock 43 though...

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:09:42 PM EDT

[#30]

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I have a bodyguard 380.

I hate the trigger though. Honestly I rarely carry it.

I wish someone would make a decent striker fire. Kahr and diamondback both suck.

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Meh. It's certainly not one of my SA pistols, but once I accepted it for what it was, I learned to enjoy shooting it. Sure beats the hell out of the Keltec .380 and 9mm pocket guns.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:11:14 PM EDT

[#31]

I like the Walther PPS. VERY thin, absolutely reliable with ANY ammo and build with serious German engineering.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:11:30 PM EDT

[#32]

Ruger LCP 2, had issues at first called a Ruger and they took care of me 2 week turn around time, they replaced the barrel and it has been 100% since then.

The trigger is amazing, sights are pretty good for its class, and it feels good in my hand.

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Posted: 10/16/2019 6:12:15 PM EDT

[#33]

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The Noisy Cricket in .22 mag
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god, i'd hate to be in a situation where i needed to use deadly force and had to resort to that thing. imagine a couple of scenarios, one you are being jumped by a gang of youts, and the other somebody threatens you with a semi-auto 9mm double stack. i dunno about you but if all i had was that tiny little thing i think i'd just have a panic attack and die right there. you might get off one shot before the party got started. those things a cute but i'd figure out how to carry something better or simply not venture out at all.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:13:25 PM EDT

[#34]

American 9mm DA derringer.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:14:58 PM EDT

[#35]

I’ve carried a Seecamp .32 for over 20 years and it’s been fine for my needs.

Chris

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:14:59 PM EDT

[#36]

Autos: Khar PM-9

LCP

G42

Revolvers: any Scandium framed S&W (342/337pd, 340/360pd)

Ruger LCR is pretty light for a less expensive alternative (fatter though)

I went through 2 S&W 442's that were out of time right out of the box, but had good luck w/637 - I like an exposed hammer on little revolvers

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:16:15 PM EDT

[#37]

PF9

Works well against Skittle armor.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:16:15 PM EDT

[#38]

p938

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:18:15 PM EDT

[#39]

LCR .357 mag.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:19:08 PM EDT

[#40]

P3AT, but I prefer my wife's P32, easier to shoot and holds one more round.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:20:33 PM EDT

[#41]

USE A FUCKING POCKET HOLSTER WHATEVER YOU GET!!!!

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:21:54 PM EDT

[#42]

Ruger Lincolns Confederate Pistole

"Always Gun"

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:22:26 PM EDT

[#43]

And yes I meant to shout.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:22:33 PM EDT

[#44]

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The LCP is not a fun gun in any way.

Mine has been 100% reliable for past 500 rounds, but it’s no fun to shoot.

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Quoted:
I've had 0 malfunctions with my Gen 1 LCP. Had it for several years and fired about 450 rounds without issue.

I hate the gun. Its lame, dinky, no fun to shoot, but its invaluable for deep (restricted) carry areas, etc.

The LCP is not a fun gun in any way.

Mine has been 100% reliable for past 500 rounds, but it’s no fun to shoot.

My P3AT stung me pretty good when I first got it, I was used to the P32 at that point and wasn't ready for that much more snap...also bought it in late winter so my hands were very cold.

I've gotten much more used to it though, not nearly as bad as when I bought it.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:23:52 PM EDT

[#45]

LCP; it's been extremely reliable and despite the minuscule sights, it's extremely accurate within a reasonable distance and with a little practice. A heavier recoil spring from Wolff helps a little with the recoil as does adding a Talon grip.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:23:55 PM EDT

[#46]

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I pocket carry a J-Frame or an LC9s when I pocket carry.

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What he said. LC9S way more often than a J-frame.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:23:59 PM EDT

[#47]

I much prefer airweight j frame . for ex. s & w 642. You can put a revolver in your jacket pocket and fire without pulling it out.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:26:36 PM EDT

[#48]

Another vote for the LCP. It does what you need it to do, and does it well. The included pocket holster works well and doesn't print.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:26:59 PM EDT

[#49]

I carry a Charter Arms .44 Bulldog, 3" barrel.

Posted: 10/16/2019 6:27:53 PM EDT

[#50]

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My stupid small light Kahr CW380 is my go-to choice for a true pocket gun. If I want something with more punch, I chose my Kimber Solo 9... which is slightly larger/thicker, and quite a bit heavier. Both have been dead reliable for me. I've compared them to just about everything else out there and they are about the smallest/lightest in their respective calibers. The Kimber 9 is smaller than many others' .380s in fact.

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Another vote for the Kimber Solo. First one I had was a dog and went back twice to Kimber. Second one is accurate and reliable. Not any bigger than my wallet in my front pocket.

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