CCW Pistol

[Turk]

I’m looking for a CCW auto. Those you that have a Kahr PM9094A (9 Para) is this handgun a true pocket pistol? I’m debating between the Kahr and a KEL-TEC P-3AT (380). What I’m looking for is a pistol that I can put in my back pocket not in a holster on my side. I would whether have a 9 Para but I’m comfortable with the 380. I know all the scenario’s for a bigger bore and if your life depends on it go bigger etc. If I feel the need for a bigger bore I’ll go with Smith 4013 or my 1911 or if I know I'm going to a gun fight Ill take a rifle. I’m looking for a lightweight comfortable pistol to carry my back pocket.

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Turk

 

[Dave R]

You may get some argument on this, so I recommend you try putting each in your pocket and see what you think.

My opinion, FWIW, is that the Kahr just crosses the line in being too big for a pocket. The P-3AT, OTOH, will go anywhere a wallet goes, because the 3AT and a spare mag in a pocket holster are just about exactly the size and shape of my wallet.

Maybe with big pockets, the Kahr would fit. Big Docker pockets, maybe...

 

[cratz2]

Well, the PM9 weighs about twice as much as the P3AT and it maybe 40 to 50% wider. What a pocket gun depends on how big your pockets are, you know? I mean, in the right cargo pants you could probably carry a couple Beretta 92s and four spare mags.

The P32/P3AT can be carried in a pocket and almost forgotten. I can't imagine forgetting that you have over a pound of metal banging around in one of your pockets.

Having said that, I would feel quite a bit more secure carrying a full 9mm than a 380 or a 32.

Here's some pics I took comparing my Covert to the P32. Keep in mind, the Covert has the same grip as the PM9 but has a .5' longer barrel and slide.

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23026