Pistol suggestion

[J Galt]

Hmmm why not the LCP?

I can't articulate a good reason outside of, it feels cheap. I like light weight in a pistol. But to me, this just doesn't feel durable.

Also, the trigger reset is horrible.

 

[J Galt]

Does anyone have experience with the Glock 42?

 

[red_zr24x4]

I wouldn't pocket carry them, but check out the Glock 42 and 43.
IWB carry and they disappear.
42 is 380 and 43 is 9mm.

 

[COOPADUP]

42 is a very smooth shooter and very concealable.
The 380 ammo never was as good as the 9mm price.

 

[red_zr24x4]

since we posted at the same time. My brother has both 42&43, he carries the 42 all the time, I have the 43.
Summer carry IWB with a tee shirt and you'll never see either of them

 

[firecadet613]

I've tried to like the LCP but just not a fan. Hard to shoot that little gun.

Quite a bit bigger, but a great shooter, the XDS or the Hellcat.

 

[EyeCarry]

I have the Taurus TCP 380 and it'll only fire 1 out of a dozen rounds fired and from what I've read it's common......

I still have a TCP and it fires just fine. I seem to recall the early ones had a different angle to the feed ramp and had more feeding problems. Polish that ramp and get some rounds down range if you haven't done that already.
As for the OP, try as many out as you can first. With the changes in smaller 9mm single stacks you will spend less in ammo costs if you go that route and won't give up much in size/weight.

 

[Restroyer]

I pocket carry the Ruger EC9s - very nice in my opinion. I added Hogue grips from Amazon for $10 and a little nail polish on the front sight makes for great accuracy.
Bought my wife a Springfield 911 recently for her purse carry (got it at palmetto State Armory for $299.99) and she loves it. She likes the 7 rd mag with the pinkie extension (ebay has 7 rd mag for $27)
Both guns are very lightweight.

 

[Mgderf]

Can't believe it hasn't been mentioned before this.
It's heavy, but I like STEEL guns, not plasticrap.

O.P. if you don't care for the LCP try looking at a Bersa Thunder in either .380acp or 9mm.
VERY nice little guns for the price and very durable.
The Argentina police like them...

 

[ashby koss]

I'm looking for a pocket pistol, something in the size range of a Ruger LCP. Who makes a good pistol in that size?

No interest in a revolver at the moment, just semi auto; preferably .380 or 9mm.

Thanks!

glock 43.

 

[Route 45]

Does anyone have experience with the Glock 42?

Yep. Best .380 on the market, if you ask me. And I'm not a Glock guy. Small and light enough to pocket carry with a good pocket holster, yet big enough to get a good grip on and shoot well.

Bonus points for the ability to upgrade to excellent night sights.

Here's mine. My only .380 pistol. Titanium Blue Cerakoted slide, Trijicon HD night sights.

 

[ashby koss]

Yep. Best .380 on the market, if you ask me. And I'm not a Glock guy. Small and light enough to pocket carry with a good pocket holster, yet big enough to get a good grip on and shoot well.

Bonus points for the ability to upgrade to excellent night sights.

Here's mine. My only .380 pistol. Titanium Blue Cerakoted slide, Trijicon HD night sights.

the 43 is only very slightly larger and a 9mm

 

[goldsmithr3]

If you can find one, AMT .380 Backup. Single action, thumb and grip safety, very accurate. Be absolutely certain to use a pocket holster sized for the gun, and practice the draw (empty). Have a good smith check it out; mine has been reliable for years.

 

[Route 45]

the 43 is only very slightly larger and a 9mm

I have a G42, but don't have a G43. I bought a 43 when they first came out. Found the recoil a bit harsh on the 43. With the release of the Sig P365, I really kinda consider the G43 obsolete. The G43 and P365 are comparable in size, but there is no comparison in capacity or shootability for me. I still have my G42, because I run my P365s with the 12 round XL grip frame and the G42's short grip comes in handy in certain situations where concealment/no printing is highly advisable. The G42 is the smallest pistol I carry, and despite it being almost the size of a 43 or P365, it feels quite a bit smaller (despite the numbers on paper) and is definitely a featherweight compared to most pocket 9mm choices.

 

[J Galt]

Thanks for the suggestions so far! It's given me a few additional pistols to look at.

What is the current thought on the Kahr? I know they were really popular for a while.

 

[Route 45]

Kahr? Meh. I've owned a couple and had feeding problems with them. A CW9 and a PM9. I've never owned any of the .380 models. They might be better now, I don't know. It's been a long time since I've owned one. No reason to go back to them with excellent offerings like the Glock. I'd even take a Ruger LC9s over any Kahr. Better trigger and a good reliability record, along with excellent customer service from Ruger.

 

[gregkl]

Yep. Best .380 on the market, if you ask me. And I'm not a Glock guy. Small and light enough to pocket carry with a good pocket holster, yet big enough to get a good grip on and shoot well.

Bonus points for the ability to upgrade to excellent night sights.

Here's mine. My only .380 pistol. Titanium Blue Cerakoted slide, Trijicon HD night sights.

45, that is the best looking G42 I have seen! Very nice.

 

[Expat]

I just wouldn't be able to wrap my brain around carrying a striker fired pistol in my pocket, even with a pocket holster...

 

[COOPADUP]

I just wouldn't be able to wrap my brain around carrying a striker fired pistol in my pocket, even with a pocket holster...

I'm with you on that point Expat.

 

[Sigblitz]

With no safety.