Pocket pistol collection! Post yours

[hdbiker]

Sorry no photo but my LC9S PRO 9mm fits nicely in my pocket

 

[Autodidactic]

What you call "micro guns" were once known as Vest Pocket Pistols.
A Pocket Pistol would go in a coat pocket or roomy pants pocket.
In muzzleloading days, there was the Overcoat Pocket Pistol.

Good information, and yes it would seem the definition of "pocket pistol" has changed. However, today, I don't think the casual definition of such includes many of the sub-compact size guns (Glock 42, Glock 43, Shield, Hellcat, Sig 365) and many snubbies that may have been considered a coat pocket pistol size of yesteryear. Same with the Colt Pocket 1903's and 1908's

 

[Jim Watson]

My pants pocket accommodate a Glock 43.

 

[Cokeman]

 

[JTHunter]

The only I would truly call a "pocket pistol" is my Colt Jr. in .25 ACP from around 1958. It was NIB - until I inherited it. For such a short barrel and unusable sights, it is surprisingly accurate at 30 feet.


These next two are just a bit large to be called "pocket pistols".
A Colt 1903 Hammerless from 1911 in .32 ACP. Its barrel is worn to the point that it isn't accurate beyond 30 feet.


And an Astra Constable in .380, purchased in the mid-70s. It is actually slightly smaller than the Hammerless (height & length) but slightly thicker because of its caliber.

 

[Autodidactic]

The only I would truly call a "pocket pistol" is my Colt Jr. in .25 ACP from around 1958. It was NIB - until I inherited it. For such a short barrel and unusable sights, it is surprisingly accurate at 30 feet.
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These next two are just a bit large to be called "pocket pistols".
A Colt 1903 Hammerless from 1911 in .32 ACP. Its barrel is worn to the point that it isn't accurate beyond 30 feet.
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And an Astra Constable in .380, purchased in the mid-70s. It is actually slightly smaller than the Hammerless (height & length) but slightly thicker because of its caliber.
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There’s only been a few guns I’ve fired where it felt like they were inherently inaccurate. For quality micro guns, it feels as if the good ones are accurate but what is hard is grip, sight alignment, etc. it’s harder for me to get all that right than larger guns, although I still can if I try.

 

[Archie]

This is an accidental collection. It just happened. They are shown in order of acquisition.
Beretta 1919, Colt 1908 Vest Pocket, Baby Browning, FN M1906.

I do have a old Chief's Special revolver but that is a full size cartridge.

 

[Autodidactic]

I found at a gun show today Altamont grips for my Tomcat. The good grips are sold out on the Altamont website.

What do you guys think?

 

[JTHunter]

This is an accidental collection. It just happened. They are shown in order of acquisition.
Beretta 1919, Colt 1908 Vest Pocket, Baby Browning, FN M1906.
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I do have a old Chief's Special revolver but that is a full size cartridge.

Nice guns Archie. What caliber are they?

 

[Archie]

What caliber are they?

All of those are in 6.35x16mm SR. Sometimes known as .25 ACP.

 

[JTHunter]

All of those are in 6.35x16mm SR. Sometimes known as .25 ACP.

Thanks.

 

[SniperStraz]

I’ve carried a lot of things in my pockets. All time favorite pistol for pocket carry is the Ruger LCP. I just think they really knocked it out of the park and I haven’t come across anything better to date.

 

[webrx]

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P238
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LCPII .22

Only 2 I currently own. I wouldn't trust the Ruger enough to carry it even as a backup, but I suppose I could use it like a very non-ergonomic rock.

Interesting, as I had more issues with the 238 than I have had with the original Ruger lcp in .380, maybe because I changed the spring and guide rod. I also replaced the mag release spring in the 238 which improved it and prevented the extended mag from dropping during firing of round nose bullets. FYI when carrying critical defense ammo because of the taper of the bullet, it did not cause the mag release issue in mine, only stuff like blazer RN. I mention this because some ammo can cause problems in different guns.

My wife has the .22 LCP 2 and so far it has been 100% with CCI mini mag and velociter ammo, and federal punch (her carry ammo when she has to carry the pew pew instead of her 365)

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[Speedo66]

I’ve carried a lot of things in my pockets. All time favorite pistol for pocket carry is the Ruger LCP. I just think they really knocked it out of the park and I haven’t come across anything better to date.

Well, Keltec did, anyway.

But Ruger did make a nice copy.

 

[KyJim]

I've pocket-carried each of these four at different times. Colt Mustang, Sig P238, Beretta .25 Jetfire, and Ruger LCP.


I often pocket carry the Kahr CM9


I used to carry the SW Model 38 Airweight a lot, but not very often these days.


Snubbies that I don't pocket carry, but would fit the parameters---Colt Agent, Colt Cobra, SW M-637:

 

[Haywood]

I have pocket revolvers

 

[bannockburn]

KyJim

I often pocket carry the Kahr CM9

I used to carry the SW Model 38 Airweight a lot, but not very often these days.

We share somewhat similar choices in regards to our CCWs!

Like I sometimes say: Great minds always think alike!

 

[airfoil]

I don't really pocket carry above...But I do the one below, sometimes

 

[EMC45]

The only I would truly call a "pocket pistol" is my Colt Jr. in .25 ACP from around 1958. It was NIB - until I inherited it. For such a short barrel and unusable sights, it is surprisingly accurate at 30 feet.
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These next two are just a bit large to be called "pocket pistols".
A Colt 1903 Hammerless from 1911 in .32 ACP. Its barrel is worn to the point that it isn't accurate beyond 30 feet.
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And an Astra Constable in .380, purchased in the mid-70s. It is actually slightly smaller than the Hammerless (height & length) but slightly thicker because of its caliber.
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Looks like you lost your ejector as well. Mine is missing too. I did like shooting it while it was in.

 

[mrmike7189]

380ACP

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Looks like you lost your ejector as well. Mine is missing too. I did like shooting it while it was in.

Did it still eject when fired? Most blowbacks will and only really require an extractor for clearing a live round from the chamber.

 

[reedman]

S&W 640-1 with a Mika pocket holster. Always with Hornady XTP .357 158 gr. If I carry anything else, it is IWB.

Also, pictured is my first pocket carry (Mattel) when I was about 3 or 4. It actually fit into a belt buckle that auto-deployed when you stuck your belly out, but it broke many years ago. Always used Greenie Stick-M-Caps.

 

[dickydalton]

I have 15.

 

[Speedo66]

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Hermann won't be needing it....

 

[EMC45]

Did it still eject when fired? Most blowbacks will and only really require an extractor for clearing a live round from the chamber.

I actually think it did. I shot it at the range, got home and realized it and the spring were long gone.