Viability of *Real* Pocket (And Micro) Handguns in Today’s World

[bdickens]

I just can't carry in a belt holster without my pants dropping to my knees.

Get a proper gun belt.

 

[Autodidactic]

One of my early "micro pistols" was bought with the same idea. Davis .380. At the time we could not get a CC law passed but, glove box carry was fine. I saw one of these in a shop for $50. Even back then that was not much cash so I bought one. Damn thing worked so it went with me. I kept it where when I left the vehicle some scum would have to really tear vehicle apart to find and figured if it got lost who cares. Again not much of a pistol or caliber but the old "better than nothing" came to mind. I sold it decades later for more than I paid for the damn thing or it would make a great "shower pistol". The "pot metal" they were made of was fairly corrosion resistant.

Yeah, that seems like a good choice and use for those types of handguns. I think I read that one reason such handguns were popular for crime (not saying your use) was precisely because they were cheap and could be thrown away without much loss.

I've been fairly selective in my handgun buying, except a cheapy such as the Ruger Wrangler. I have two used handguns that were the same price but are quality and I don't want to abuse them (a flawless S&W Shield and Beretta Tomcat .32 acp). But I almost feel like I need a beater gun like we are discussing that also is a service or defense caliber/style of gun where I can not worry about it but have it for the shower, trunk gun, etc. I'd purpose my Shield for this, but I really like it lol.

 

[Autodidactic]

Get a proper gun belt.

This is so true. I moved a week ago and can't find my gun belt. It's somewhere in a bag or box. Even with a light subcompact gun in a holster the last few days, I can see how a normal dress belt doesn't cut it.

Also, winter coming has been a godsend for carry, and the same issues in this thread. I have two highriding leather holsters OWB and they fit under a large shirt. It's made carry much more comfortable.

 

[Alex Clayton]

Yeah, that seems like a good choice and use for those types of handguns. I think I read that one reason such handguns were popular for crime (not saying your use) was precisely because they were cheap and could be thrown away without much loss.

I've been fairly selective in my handgun buying, except a cheapy such as the Ruger Wrangler. I have two used handguns that were the same price but are quality and I don't want to abuse them (a flawless S&W Shield and Beretta Tomcat .32 acp). But I almost feel like I need a beater gun like we are discussing that also is a service or defense caliber/style of gun where I can not worry about it but have it for the shower, trunk gun, etc. I'd purpose my Shield for this, but I really like it lol.

If you want a micro that is "not to cry if lost", the Kel-Tecs fill that bill well. They seem to garner a LOT of hatred I have several and have lost track of how many pass by me and those I work with. Have yet to see a problem. One of the guys who worked for the owner started the Sccy Co. Have shot a couple of them. The compact, double stack 9's. Some call these micro as they pocket carry them. These too would be a great "beater" pistol for this. The state I live in made it a huge hassle to sell anything any more so I ended up with more guns than I have ever had at one time in my life. The one upside to this is having plenty to choose from for stuff like this. Another is guess the kids will have them when I shuffle off

 

[LeftyRed]

If you want a micro that is "not to cry if lost", the Kel-Tecs fill that bill well. They seem to garner a LOT of hatred I have several and have lost track of how many pass by me and those I work with. Have yet to see a problem. One of the guys who worked for the owner started the Sccy Co. Have shot a couple of them. The compact, double stack 9's. Some call these micro as they pocket carry them. These too would be a great "beater" pistol for this. The state I live in made it a huge hassle to sell anything any more so I ended up with more guns than I have ever had at one time in my life. The one upside to this is having plenty to choose from for stuff like this. Another is guess the kids will have them when I shuffle off

I loved my 3AT! Bet I washed it three or four times! Would hear it thumping around the dryer. Dried it out with a hair dryer, sprayed some Pro Shot on it and went on. Only reason it’s not still with me is that a young lady needed it more than I did before I moved. Only reason I haven’t replaced it is I want a P32 this time or a LCP. But won’t pay the prices for them at the moment. Soon.

SCCY pistols have served me well. Picked up a few at $190 range. If I had a problem, they fixed it. Mostly it’s their RSA that fails. They always go away to friends that need a good cheap pistol. Had one for my barn coveralls for awhile. Young lady from the feed store needed it so she got it. Replaced it with a Taurus GX4. Got to say, for a few dollars more the GX4 is a nice pistol. Wife likes the GX4 as well, so got another one for her Jeep.

Found some pants at TSC and Rural King that have reinforced pockets and deep too. So my go to pocket carry is a G26 in an Alabama Pocket Holster when I’m cleaned up and not shoveling out the kennels.

I’m not against the smaller pistols, it’s just my hands can’t take the recoil anymore. My G42 is about the smallest I can go anymore. And the only reason I don’t carry it is because I like the G26 so much and can carry it either OWB or pocket or in a shoulder holster.

Hell to get old, but beats the alternative. And if I’m “forced” to use the G26, well there are worst burdens to bear.