pocket gun

[curlyhoward]

I use a S&W 642 with Desantis Nemesis holster. I've tried the Keltec's and Kahr and while they are slimmer I prefer the revolver due to I hate having to re-seat the magazine because the mag release gets inadvertantly released all the time.

I have little or no use for Kel-tecs, but I solved that particular problem by filing down the mag release button so it doesn't get accidentally pushed while in my pocket.

 

[FranklyTodd]

M&P340 with CT grips. Great gun!

Ruger LCP on order - can't really recommend it, since I've never even held one...

 

[tpaw]

Glock 26........

 

[orionengnr]

1. Glock 26 is not a pocket gun unless you are the Jolly Green Giant.
2. No double stack is a pocket gun.

Yeah, I've had most of them. If you want to buy a Kel-Tec, do some homework first. I've had four--one P11, one P32 and two P3ATs. Never could get any of them to be reliable enough to carry.
All gone now, and they won't get any more of my money.

A Kahr cost 2x what a KT does for a reason. I'll stick with my PM9.

We'll just have to see about the Ruger LC380, but any desire I once had for a 380 has been cured by Kel-Tec...

 

[rdrancher]

Straight out of my cargo shorts pocket after 15 hours. Grading for 6 hrs with the tractor, meeting with two homeowners, a conference with an investor and a three games of "horse" with my eight-year old daughter, of which I won one.



It works for me.

rd

 

[Randyc74]

Here are my 3 off-duty/backup pistols that I pocket carry.

Kahr PM45
S&W 442
Beretta Tomcat

 

[MICHAEL T]

My P3AT and 2 P-32s All are perfect. Lite and small . Kahr way to much money .

 

[finz50]

Kel-Tec P-3AT

 

[flphotoguy]

I'll agree that the 2nd gen Kel-Tec P3AT is reliable. I have put 300 rounds through mine without a problem. Unfortunately, the stigma from the problems with the 1st gen gun remains even though they were corrected. The only thing I don't like about the little KT is not having a slide lock on last round fired.

 

[aryfrosty]

I carry a G-27 in .357Sig in a usual manner. I ain't really the JGG, but I am normal size and height. I won't beat up anyone over what they carry , especially if I know it CAN BE DONE.

 

[Johannes_Paulsen]

@Randy -- how do you like the PM45? How's the recoil on it?

 

[MCgunner]

2. No double stack is a pocket gun.

Yeah, I've had most of them. If you want to buy a Kel-Tec, do some homework first. I've had four--one P11, one P32 and two P3ATs. Never could get any of them to be reliable enough to carry.
All gone now, and they won't get any more of my money.

I've got a 12 year old P11 that couldn't disagree with you more. It stays tucked away in my pocket, only 1" thick after all. It never jams, always hits where I look.

 

[macadore]

I carry a P64 with aftermarket springs. I have less than $200 in it. It is very accurate and has never failed me. It is easy to conceal and comes out of the pocket easily without snagging. It is abusive to shoot, but that is because it has a lot of firepower in a small package.

 

[hi point.40/.45]

i have seen a s&w 7 shot 327 j frame with a 1" barrel for $400

 

[BikerRN]

I have a Kahr PM9 that I infrequently carry, and when I do it's in my pocket. I much prefer a Revolver for pocket carry for reliability reasons and ease of drawing from the pocket as well as the fact that one can shoot from the pocket if need be with a Revolver.

My BUG/Pocket Gun is a S&W 442.

BikerRN

 

[sph33r]

I've got a 12 year old P11 that couldn't disagree with you more. It stays tucked away in my pocket, only 1" thick after all. It never jams, always hits where I look.

I haven't tried to pocket carry my P11 but it seems a tad bit big for that? I've dropped it in my cargo pocket once but without a holster to keep it situated, I found it very uncomfortable and it printed a bit more than I wanted. Got any pictures of what you carry it in?

To be a little more on topic.. I've had a P3AT on my wish list for a long time. It sucks having more than one expensive interest and having them battle for the $ in my wallet. Otherwise I'd have one already.

 

[astocks2622]

you might try a bersa 380, i've had mine for a while now and it shoots like a dream, not to mention is light and very easy to conceal. not as small as the KT, but it fits me much better.

 

[smokingun45]

Keltec .380 makes all the others feel like boat anchors in your pocket. Mine has worked flawlessly and you don't even know it is there.

 

[Mazeman]

I'm waiting until I can purchase one of the new Ruger LCP .380s.

I got to handle one that wasn't for sale. Essentially the same size as the Kel Tec (and similar price), but it seemed to have a more quality feel.

 

[mek42]

Kimber Pro Carry 2 in 45 ACP works for me in either a front pocket or cargo pocket. Maybe you need bigger pants?

Also, the nice thing about the big boxes like Gander Mtn is that you can take a pair of pants over to the pistol counter for "fit testing".