S&W .38 J frame or KT P-11 9mm FOR CC?

[pinetree64]

You must have huge pockets. I carry a KT P32 in my pants pocket on rare ocassions, prefering to use the clip to attach it to my wastband. I couldn't imagine stuffing a P11 in my pocket. I also have a lightweight snubby. Between the two I'd get the snubby. Practice with it and learn the trigger pull. Though mine can be cocked to shot SA, this gun is intended for DA fire. Once you learn the pull and when it breaks you can really work on accuracy.

I vote snubby for pocket CC.

tjg

 

[ALHunter]

Tried both, S&W 642 won hands down for me. Carry it almost every day in a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster.

 

[TOADMAN]

For me, the J-Frame loaded with Speer GoldDot 38 SPL + P 135 gr. GDHP ammo specifically made for snub nose wheel guns.

 

[PX15]

I've got a Crimson Trace equipped S/W J-frame model 638 (bodyguard), a KelTec P11, a KelTec P32, and a Sig P239 (9MM).

The P32 is my anyplace, anytime concealed carry choice.

The 638 is for those times when it can be easily concealed. (and nights)

The P11 stays in the car, nicely hidden of course, but easily accessable.

The Sig is my 1st choice when I'm on the road traveling and might have to cross some road named MLK street, road, blvd, etc.

The KelTec P11 is a very nice pistol, but it has nowhere near the accuracy of the Sig, and the Sig has a 100% reliability record for over 10 years now...

Just my personal preference.

Best Wishes,
PX

 

[egnash]

In my dim past I have carried several different J-frame revolvers in pockets, stuffed in my waistband and in holsters, both belt and shoulder.

I have had a Keltec P-11 for several years now. I have put everything from solid lead to jacketed hollowpoints through it with no problems.

Let's see - 11 rounds with a 10 round extra magazine (15 round S&W Model 59 available) versus 5 rounds and a 5 round speed loader.

I think I'll stick with the P-11. How about you?

 

[Sean85746]

I sure do like them dang old J-Frames.

I guess I'll keep carrying my Mod 37 Airweight because I shoot it so well, and it weighs nothing in a pocket.

Nothing wrong with a little 9 either...I have a few of those.

 

[KONY]

Let's see - 11 rounds with a 10 round extra magazine (15 round S&W Model 59 available) versus 5 rounds and a 5 round speed loader.

I think I'll stick with the P-11. How about you?

Kinda prefer Taurus' MP PT111 to the P11. Just fits my hand better and seems to have a better trigger. Plus, you don't give up much on the weight factor as its just a few ounces more.

 

[bearmgc]

Smith J frame Mod 36, reliable- works for me.

 

[MDG1976]

J frame, J frame, J frame!

 

[dogngun]

I had J-frame Smiths of nearly all types for the last 30 years. I prefer the bodyguard, with FBI loads and at least one speedloader.
However, I bought a used P32, and later a P11, and haven't had any problem with either one.

I usually carry the .32 as a backup. The P11 9mm goes out in a jacket pocket, and sometimes as a backup to my Smith&Wesson 5904.

No more j-frames at this time.
Both my centerfire revolvers are now Rugers.
Mark