What's the Best Pocket Pistol?

[Phriend]

In your opinion, what is the best pocket pistol on the market? (Please also tell us why you feel the way you do).

 

[Noxx]

Smith and Wesson 642. Legions of other rabid owners will be along shortly to explain.

 

[TimeIsRunninOut]

And I was going to say a 442 (blued version of 642), I have had a Kel-Tec P3AT and the 442. Both were good, but I'd trust my life better with a revolver than most auto-loaders. The 642 shape will make it look like a mystery lump in most loose pockets, can also be fired (if needed) in the pocket too. I have seen people shoot 2" at 15 yards all day. Train well, carry alot, got it when you need it.

 

[TheNev]

Baby Browning

 

[jackstinson]

The one which is in your pocket when you need it.
The specific gun varies greatly, along with opinion...there is no "best".

 

[oneounceload]

Semi or revolver? In semi, my vote would go to the Rohrbaugh - it is the smallest 9mm pocket pistol currently available. A slight power step down, but even more compact is the 380 Seecamp. Kahrs are also well made.

In revolvers, it's hard not to vote for the 442/642 family.

Here's a pocket pistol chart comparing them by size and caliber:

http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf

 

[DeepSouth]

I have a KAHR PM45 that I pocket carry. It is the only reliable .45acp I could find that would fit in my pocket. Therefore it is the best.

 

[indiandave]

Smith & Wesson 642 for me.

 

[KBintheSLC]

For me it is either my S&W J-frame .38, or a Keltec p32.

"Best" is a very subjective term as you will soon find out.

 

[hardluk1]

keltec pf-9 or a utra light CA 38

 

[Tacbandit]

The Ruger LCR w/ Crimson Trace grips.....I like the Kel Tec PF9 also...

 

[CoRoMo]

Another 642/LCR/442 vote from me. Although I don't carry a 'pocket pistol'... I carry a P11.

 

[Gelgoog]

<insert whatever pocket pistol I have>

 

[panoz77]

Beretta, bobcat/tomcats are nice, depends on what caliber you want. In 9mm you can't beat the Kel-Tec P11 or P9 for price and function.

 

[NMGonzo]

one with bullets that shoots straight and reliably.

 

[Gozer]

Kel-Tec P3AT with Crimson Trace laser and the Galco pocket holster that the combo fits in. Very thin and makes a nice squarish pattern if it shows at all when carried in the front pocket. Would probably look like a billfold in a rear pocket, but I don't carry anything back there.

Though I normally carry a G36...

 

[PattonTime]

Best Pocket pistol

I would have to vote Ruger LCP
I really hate to say a cheap little polymer pistol, but of all the small guns I own
it is the only one I can stand to pocket carry.
I own several flavors of S&W in a j-frame but can't stand them in my pocket.
Now , IWB that is where I can go with lots of options,
3" Model 60 38 Special 1st Choice
380 ppk Walther
P238 Sig in 380
Kahr 380
Model 37 no dash
even my Colt Pocketlite I do have options !

 

[qwik]

Have the pm9 , best for lightweight iwb or jacket pocket. S&W 642 great truck gun, and pocket carry in pants with big pockets like Eddie Bauer cargo pants, and the LCP in any pocket any time. ( IMO ) THE Kahr and LCP is the usual

 

[TheProf]

For pants pocket carry...the Ruger LCP. Although I suspect that when I come across the Kahr .380 its the one I would prefer.

For jacket pocket carry...I would go with the SW 642 snub-nose revolver. For the smallest IWB with enough firepower... I would vote Kahr PM9.

 

[7.62 Nato]

The one which is in your pocket when you need it.
The specific gun varies greatly, along with opinion...there is no "best".

Exactly ! There are people that will laugh at many carry guns. Whatever you choose/have become proficient with it. I wouldn't WANT to go up against a 12 gauge with an Iver Johnson TP-22, but I'm glad I had it.

 

[DANGERRUSS]

I pocket carry a PM9 in dress slacks every day. I also like the 642/442 revolvers.

 

[gbran]

The PM9 fits the best in pockets for me. The S&W is a close 2nd, but the Glock has the greater capacity, but not quite a real pocket gun.

 

[Ringer]

Kahr PM9

I don't pocket carry often, but when I do.

 

[Mike OTDP]

Seecamp LWS32. Small enough to fit into a pocket unobtrusively, hits reasonably hard, high quality. Controllable, too. The Rohrbaugh is a handful - not painful to shoot, but the gun winds up pointing 40 degrees up after each shot.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Colt Hammerless .32. A classic design, as reliable as any auto, rugged, flat, still going strong after 106 years. (Also available in .380.)