Thanks! The Altamont grips are excellent, the fit is so perfect that the seam where the two panels come together is almost invisible. Also, the "Super Rosewood" is exceptionally durable, because it's actually a wood laminate impregnated with the finish rather than a piece of raw wood.Nice Altamont grips on the 642, and PPK. How do the Altamonts do with grip on the 642? I want to buy some but the Jframe ones I want are sold out.
Yeah, Shield's are great guns. That's actually my main semi-serious carry gun when I want to go above pocket carry level. Mine has had zero failures in 1000 odd rounds. One day I'll upgrade to a Plus. It's just hard to pocket carry, but I have a few times in large pockets. I use it in a high riding owb holster mainly.
Thanks! The Altamont grips are excellent, the fit is so perfect that the seam where the two panels come together is almost invisible. Also, the "Super Rosewood" is exceptionally durable, because it's actually a wood laminate impregnated with the finish rather than a piece of raw wood.
I did make one small ergonomic modification on mine for personal preference. I sanded down the left grip panel a bit where the thumb rests, to make it more comfortable for me.
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Also, I forgot about my most pocket-able pocket pistol, the NAA 22 Short!
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1919 colts and a red-headed step child from 1973
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Nice. I'm of the believer that for those who carry, it's a good idea to have at least one decent micro/pocket pistol just for ultra concealment or when clothing doesn't permit much more. Or just as a BUG.View attachment 1060831
“Pocket Pistol Collection! Post Yours”
Here it is, the entire collection, complete with pocket lint.
Amazing collection! I like the flintlock one . One day. Nice Astra. What caliber is that?Pocket pistols are my thing and make up a large part of my collection. Here are a few.
Here's are the two that I came home with last month.
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I love the CZ 45 posted above. It's one of the guns on the top of my list.
View attachment 1060592 I’m cutting it off at snubby level for my definition of "pocket pistol," and my 642 may be too large to qualify as that although it can fit in pockets. I don't consider 9mm and larger subcompacts to be true pocket pistols.
Why do those look like Pocket Police revolvers?
Kahr PM9 is shorter in length, width and height than a 642:
https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/kahr-pm9-vs-smith-wesson-model-642
My pocket pistols, Sig 365 and Kahr PM9 - neither is a primary unless push mowing the yard or jogging.
Wouldn't a 365 print in pocket? Yea, but my always untucked shirt covers top part of pocket and conceals Glock on belt.
I'll not carry less than 9mm.
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The Astra is 22 Short. Pocket pistol collecting is fun and interesting. One of the things that really attracted me was the huge variety of high quality guns that were on the market for a couple of hundred bucks. Other than the TPH and the flintlock none of the guns pictured was over $350. Most were well under $200. These days supplies have dried up and asking prices have skyrocketed but there are still occasional bargains to be found. Another good thing is they don't take up much space. One word of advice to a fledgling collector is don''t wait to long to get a Colt Pocket Hammerless. I can't see them ever coming down in price.
Regina 6.35 MM
Gregorio Bolumburu Regina 6.35 MM (25 acp) caliber pistol with 7 shot magazine. Produced in the 1920's for sales in the United States.
View attachment 1060867 Tried to sell it for $100, a few times locally, no offers. Was my summer gun, till I bought a 10 Oz S&W 337PD in 38 spec.
That Colt is gorgeous!Only two that could be considered pocket pistols, unless I happened to be Captain Kangaroo.
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Shields are great. I will never get rid of mine.This is a really cool thread with some neat little guns. The smallest gun I own is a shield- someone already posted a pic of one and besides everyone probably knows what one looks like anyway, so I'll just look at everyone else's neat little guns.
Why do those look like Pocket Police revolvers?