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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:29:29 PM EDT
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If I had the money, I'd get the Rohrbaugh R9S. It's a lightweight, tiny 9mm and I've read some really good things about them. Kind of expensive...around $950, but they're very well made.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:31:53 PM EDT
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Keltech .32
It's the size of a wallet, easily carried in a pocket. They have a version in .380 but they sell so fast they're never in the store. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:32:57 PM EDT
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Wow that is small, little pricey for me though. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:35:23 PM EDT
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either of the kel tecs are decent
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:36:21 PM EDT
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NAA Mini-Revolver, .22 Mag. Heard very good things about these guns with regards to serving their intended purpose. Not really effective at ranges over 10 feet or so because of the sights and the size of the weapon, but not a cheap POS, either. My uncle has one he carries all the time, he's very happy with his. He also carries a .357 S&W snubby in a IWB holster at the small of his back. Works for him, the NAA is what he uses for pocket carry, he has the folding grips that cause the gun to print much like a buck knife in the pocket.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:36:34 PM EDT
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I don't carry much, but when I do, it's usually a Seecamp .32. Very safe due to a very long trigger pull and DAO.
True, it's not much firepower, but a pistol is still a pistol and is thus a deterent. Don't listen to those who say, "Why a .32 could bounce off my skull! Carrying a Seecamp is generally the result of a decision of 'it's either that or not carry at all'. It's more of a life jacket than anything. ETA: It's suprisingly violent to shoot. The combination of 2 finger grip (barely at that) and light weight makes the .32 seem much stronger than it really is. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:38:52 PM EDT
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I can't believe I could be the first to suggest this...
Chose one of the dozen or so S&W Snub .38's, in an Uncle Mikes pocket holster. 642 works well for me. DanM |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:40:31 PM EDT
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H&K P7
But expensive as well. (is it small enough?) |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:40:41 PM EDT
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The Rohrbaugh is a tiny fraction smaller than the Kahr PM9, but costs nearly twice as much. The R9 also has the funky heel mag release. I pocket carry my PM9 about half the time, and IWB the other half. When I pocket carry, it is in a Desantis Nemesis holster. Today was a pocket carry day. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:40:53 PM EDT
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+1 I like S&W model 38 a.k.a. light weight Bodyguard. IMHO S&W "J" frame revolvers are the king of the pocket gun |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:42:00 PM EDT
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What the hell... A P7 in the pocket? What kind of pants do you wear? |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:42:03 PM EDT
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My Keltec P32 has been totally reliable. Great little guns and you hardly notice carrying it. I have pocket knives that weigh more than this little pistol. Pretty accurate out to about 10 yards. There is nothing like it because it only weighs 9 ounces loaded with 8 rounds of .32 acp.
ETA: Keltec also has awesome customer service, something most companies sorely lack these days. If your gun does'nt work, they WILL make it right. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:42:25 PM EDT
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I carry a North American Arms Guardian in .380 as a back up for my EDC, which is a Para Ordnance C7-.45 LDA. I also carry it when the weather and my clothing don't allow me to carry the full size Para. The Guardian is similar to the Seecamp and a bit less expensive. I have two holsters that I use. The primary is a back pocket holster made by Pocket Holsters.com:
www.pocketholsters.com/ My other holster is a front pocket holster by K&D Holsters: www.kdholsters.com/pd.shtml |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:43:45 PM EDT
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Small snub 38 with spurless hammer....Detective special type
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:44:37 PM EDT
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I carry a fullsize USP .40 in the cargo pocket of my shorts.
Works great for me! 
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:45:36 PM EDT
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Keltec P32 in an Uncle Mike's pocket holster. Thin, light and totally reliable.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:46:03 PM EDT
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I have a Keltec P11 in my pocket right now. If I had the money I'd probably go with a Kahr.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:46:25 PM EDT
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+1 |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:47:03 PM EDT
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A .38 needs a big pocket!
I normally use a NAA .22 magnum for a pocket gun. It's small enough to not print too badly when worn in a special wallet holster. Even a tiny Beretta 22a prints pretty well in a pair of jeans. I was walking the dog around the 'hood tonight wearing one as the NAA was in the truck. Very easy to see as it's heavy enough to be nothing but a gun. I have a Taurus 85 ultra-light .38+P revolver that's as light as they come but you might as well have a brick in your pocket as it's cylinder prints and it's pretty darn big. Makes a perfect ISWB revolver but not for a pocket. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:50:56 PM EDT
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A "J" frame revolver hides well in all my Levi's jeans. You just need to use a good holster. Don't carry it in the picket with a holster as it will print and can be difficult to draw. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:53:03 PM EDT
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Yea, I had to do a quick edit and add the "is it small enough?" line after giving that one an actual thought.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:53:18 PM EDT
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Paul: Ya gotta have the pocket holster. Even the cheap $7 Uncle Mikes works very well. No printing that I can see. DanM |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:54:09 PM EDT
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Kel-Tec P3AT in .380. I wouldn't want to carry anything smaller than a .380.
I keep mine loaded with Speer Gold-Dots. 
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:55:38 PM EDT
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The cylinder nor the gun will print if you have a good pocket holster. I have been carrying a lightweight .38 for years in the pocket with no problems. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:56:04 PM EDT
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Actually it could work if you were 7' 10" / 450 lb. and purchased pants from BIG and TALL stores
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:59:13 PM EDT
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CZ92
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:06:36 PM EDT
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The Kel-Tec P32 and P3AT are excellent for the price (around $200).
If you're not happy with either .32 ACP or .380 ACP for their lacking terminal effeciency, I would have to agree that you look at the Kahr PM9. But it's hard to beat the Kel-Tecs from a carry perspective. They're tiny and carry better then any other pistol I know. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:07:51 PM EDT
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I'll be wearing khakis mostly, I'm thinking the keltec would be nice.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:10:43 PM EDT
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get the S&W Airweight hammerless 38 |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:23:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:30:06 PM EDT
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Keltec for pocket carry. I have a 32, thinking about a 380. Hey, did you ever drive the Land Rover???? If you buy the LR, I guess it will be a Webley for you 'ol chap! |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:31:46 PM EDT
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I haven't shot one, but the Kahr PM9 looks promising.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:20:28 PM EDT
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+2 |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:26:30 PM EDT
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I like the Kahr PM40 myself. 5+1 of 40 in a pocket sized gun (same size as the PM9, just a little larger than the Rohrbaugh). However not for the recoil sensitive, on the other hand way less recoil than a J frame 357  Edited as I can't type. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:40:30 PM EDT
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What about the Kahr MK9? Even smaller than the PM9
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:41:25 PM EDT
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Keltec .32 is what I carry. i would go with the keltec 380 if you can find one.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:46:13 PM EDT
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If you're a single action fan, I would recommend the Colt Mustang Pocketlite! Great little .380 if you can find someone willing to part with one!
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:47:54 PM EDT
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MK is stainless steel frame, PM is polymer frame. MK (while being a good gun) is really to heavy for pocket carry (in my opinion). |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:52:11 PM EDT
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I pocket carry a Glock 26, but only when I'm wearing baggy pants. I would go with one of the keltec's. They are small, affordable, and well made.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:53:14 PM EDT
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Are you not aware that wallet holsters are illegal? |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 9:58:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:02:04 PM EDT
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YUP! |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:04:42 PM EDT
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Since when? Not here. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:07:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:14:25 PM EDT
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I have the S&W .38 Airlite. It is exellent, but in the pants pocket it does feel a little bulky.
The Keltecs would/will be my choice. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:15:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:16:17 PM EDT
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 S&W 642 Airweight Centenial. Safe, simple, fairly hard-hitting. BUT, carry a real gun when you can. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:37:22 PM EDT
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Ditto.....S&W Airweight .38spl+P << It's light, easy to conceal, accurate,RELIABLE If it says Kel-Tec...and its a .40....run far far away. << That jam-o-matic could quite possibly get you killed. Even Kel-Tec knows its a POS, that's why they quit making them....but I still see them popping up at gunshows. |
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Posted: 8/26/2005 3:31:26 AM EDT
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Kel-tec .32 / .380 (have both only because they came out with a .32 first)
Flat & 10 oz. $200-250 S&W Sc J frame, choose variety $550-600 |
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