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1/29/2026 1:42:40 PM EDT
I’m looking for the smallest decent carry gun possible. Thinking one of these with a 7 round mag and extended mag in the pocket.

I know the 30X is supposed to be tougher and more reliable. Just want to check owner experiences.
1/29/2026 1:52:35 PM EDT
[#1]
For the size, they're a lot heavier and wider than you'd think.  I'd recommend handling one first.


1/29/2026 3:17:17 PM EDT
[#2]
I have an older Tomcat.  They're chunkier than you think.  Surprisingly so.  There is smaller stuff out there.
1/29/2026 10:58:49 PM EDT
[#3]
I would have said this was a good idea - until I bought a S&W Bodyguard 2.0 in .380 acp.   Accurate and dependable and just astonishingly easy to carry.  

Never ask a man if he is from Virginia. If he is, he'll tell you. If he isn't, you don't want to embarrass him.
1/29/2026 11:25:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GSPatton][Edited] [#4]
.32 ACP.
A friend of mine had one in about 1997, the frame cracked with the rear.

After a lot of consideration and a few really small pistols, I settled on an Sig P938.

I really like it.



1/29/2026 11:46:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Seeing the recent price drop on the 30X inox, I'm tempted.  I was debating between the 30X and the LTT 80X in .32.  For the price of the LTT, I could have two 30X guns.  My primary purpose is a varmint gun that I will shoot suppressed.  I won't be carrying it.

ANR makes a iwb holster that I can use with the 30X with a suppressor on.
2/5/2026 7:58:12 PM EDT
[#6]
I have four Tomcats. They’re too chunky for pocket carry in comparison to a BG2 or LCP Max. I’d say the only reason to carry a tomcat is if you want to carry a tiny suppressed gun; they’re super quiet and very reliable suppressed.
2/5/2026 8:12:04 PM EDT
[#7]
PSA had the gethomeinox version on sale for $399.  I ordered one.  should be shipping tomorrow.  sadly i'm not home monday so I will have to wait for ups to try again tuesday.

i'm going to order the anr cradle holster tomorrow.  that's going to be for suppressed carry.

I will find a pocket holster for the 30x eventually.
2/6/2026 7:19:37 PM EDT
[#8]
Cool pistols but, as mentioned by others, comically chonky compared to any modern design
2/10/2026 6:55:40 PM EDT
[#9]
varmint gun arrived, will test thursday when i get to work, wonder how many baffles i can take out and still have it quiet enough.

2/13/2026 4:06:31 PM EDT
[#10]
Got hands on with one. I’m pretty sure it’s thicker than my current carry gun, which is an M&P. Cool gun but a no go for carry IMO.
2/14/2026 1:24:00 PM EDT
[#11]
Hated the JK suppressor.  worst money ever spent.  Will see if it works on a .22.
I'm back to work Monday, I will try the 30X with my Aurora II suppressor.

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