told my self when I went to the 642 in 2006 that I would never look for something eles for back up or off duty but the bug is kinda biting again. Just wonder if anyone eles is being nibble on.
Interesting proposition. If I could have only one handgun, period (heaven forbid) it would probably be a K frame in 3 inch and I would find some way to stash the iron on my person. So that's an easy say good bye to the X42.
If I could have only one J Frame, I would stick with the M&P 340 with night sights and Crimson Trace grips at 14 ounces and throw some SGDFSB .357 Magnums in it, that ends that 9mm conversation with the exception of capacity.
The "if I could only have one revolver, revolver".
There are S&W snubs that provide 9mm horse power so I guess you could stay the course and that would address the 9mm desire.
Well then there you go bringin up semi-autos.
I would suspect that most amongst us have one of those con sarnd bottom feedin auto chuckers.
Let me go back and read your post again....
small semi-autos.
Sure, why not?
Kahr PM9, Rohrbaugh R9, PF9 KT, PPS, Kimber, there are a number of the quasi pocket 9s on the market.
The usual suspects
Let's look a the Ruger:
barrel 3.12" Length: 6.00"
Width: 0.90" Height: 4.50"
Weight: 17.10 oz. I'm assuming this is w/o the 7 rounds so call it almost 18.
Here is the Kahr PM9
Barrel: 3.0",
Length O/A: 5.3"
Height: 4.0"
Slide Width: .90"
Weight: Pistol 14 ounces, Magazine 1.9 ounces
Pretty close except weight. Weight is a deal breaker for me with anything over 16 ounces loaded for pocket carry. Your results may vary.
How many handguns will fit in a Mika Holster and drop in the front pocket and not look like a handgun?
If I wanted a pocket 9 the only thing that would fit my criteria would be the Rohrbaugh at a cool 1K. I already have a PM9 and I seldom carry it too heavy.
642 in a Mika Roundcut and a Kahr PM9 in a DeSantis Nemesis.
That would bring me back to .380s. Doesn't that open up a whole different can o worms?
In that genre I would be looking at an LCP or S&W Body Guard with laser.
I went down that road before the plethora of pocket .380s really got rolling and scratched for a Seecamp .380. It is my most carried pocket semi-auto (and most carried handgun) at 12 ounces and 7rounds of 90 grain Hdyra Shok.
J Frame vs. Seecamp
After this is all said and done it is time for a IWB or OWB with a 4 in it.
Good topic.