Pocket Pistols

[Glockowner]

I handled the PF-9 when shopping for a pocket nine. I was impressed. The trigger is better than the LCP, and it felt well put together.

I still got the CM9 because I felt it was a better gun.

 

[mike63502]

My pocket carry is a S&W 642.

 

[Miles42]

That Kimber is nice but really I refuse to budget 1200 plus for a pocket pistol of any make.

 

[pwoller]

.380 Bodyguard

 

[BlueCow]

im looking for a pocket pistol too...not sure if i will go with a 9mm or 380 yet. in 9mm i have it narrowed down to a s&w m&p shield or a beretta nano. i also had the walther pps in the running, but i dont like the idea of the gun not working without the backstrap....seems like one more thing that can go wrong. in the 380 market, i dont know yet. but tomorrow i am going to kodiak to shoot a ruger lcp and a s&w bodyguard.

 

[sly14]

pf 9 is a nice size single stack carry gun with a versa carry holster

 

[GunDave007]

I'd like to see a Rohrbaugh in person.

 

[SockMonkey]

I have a question for the OP. Why limit yourself to a pocket gun? A subcompact, e.g. G26, Taurus 709 Slim, XD subcompact, etc. can all be carried IWB. If being outed is a major concern, you can use a tuckable holster that gives complete concealment. Unless you need to CC while exercising (running, for example), these will give you all the concealment of a pocket gun with far more accuracy, power, and rounds.

I have another gun that I can carry, but I prefer to have it as my home protection. It is too bulky and heavy to be my EDC. I always feel like it's pulling my pants down, and it also makes my purse a bit to heavy when I keep it in there.

 

[SockMonkey]

Ok, so PM9 vs CM9, polygonal rifling vs conventional rifling: what does this mean, and is one better than the other?

 

[GunDave007]

im looking for a pocket pistol too...not sure if i will go with a 9mm or 380 yet. in 9mm i have it narrowed down to a s&w m&p shield or a beretta nano. i also had the walther pps in the running, but i dont like the idea of the gun not working without the backstrap....seems like one more thing that can go wrong. in the 380 market, i dont know yet. but tomorrow i am going to kodiak to shoot a ruger lcp and a s&w bodyguard.

I have and enjoy a Nano. But I generally carry my p238. It's an excellent pistol. I have a bodyguard 380 too and it is a good reliable gun. But compared to my p238, it's a turd. I can't stand the bodyguard trigger and the sig just feels awesome in my hands. I put an extended mag in the p238 which didn't really affect the concealment, but gave me an extra round and makes it feel better in my hand.

 

[Glockowner]

Ok, so PM9 vs CM9, polygonal rifling vs conventional rifling: what does this mean, and is one better than the other?

Polygonal is supposed to be somewhat more accurate, but I am not sure if you can really tell on a gun with a 3" barrel. The conventional is capable of shooting cast lead bullets which are not recommended for the polygonal.

 

[StumpyPete]

I have and enjoy a Nano. But I generally carry my p238. It's an excellent pistol. I have a bodyguard 380 too and it is a good reliable gun. But compared to my p238, it's a turd. I can't stand the bodyguard trigger and the sig just feels awesome in my hands. I put an extended mag in the p238 which didn't really affect the concealment, but gave me an extra round and makes it feel better in my hand.

I concur. I had a KT PF 9 for a brief time. Sold it, got a p238 and couldn't be happier.

 

[RspecZX6]

I`m very seriously thinking about picking up a Taurus TCP from a local old lady I met at the gun shop a few days ago.

I really liked the feel and size. Even my GF liked it over her Charter .38spl

Stopping power-wise, all of my friends are against the idea, but I am really wanting it.

 

[Tomc1947]

Looked at kel-tec, didn't like the feel. Got a SCCY CPX-2, great feel and shoots just fine. OH--- and only 300 bucks.

 

[paddling_man]

For my needs, the SR9C/Shield/PF9/P11/642 felt too big for actual pocket (holster) carry. I had a P11 (HATED the trigger) and 642 and both could be stuffed in my pockets but too big to remove with any semblance of haste or grace. I carried a P3AT for years but after the last .380 scarcity, I wanted to standardize on 9mm & .45 only for my semis. I didn't feel uncomfortable with a .380 but I feel more comfortable with the 9mm.

I narrowed down to the CM9, Nano & P290 for pocket carry nines - size/price/perceived reliability. I was splitting hairs in the end, but ended up selecting a P290 (w. tritium sights, now-traded-laser and both flush and extended mag) for ~$450. I could have ultimately selected any of the three without remorse but the cards fell into place for P290 and my intuition made me feel like it was the right one due to small nuances of feel that may not apply to you.

I haven't regretted the decision yet.

I used a cheap Uncle Mike's pocket holster for the last several months but just upgraded to a Remora for both pocket and IWB.

 

[Bottlefed]

380 body guard or sea camp

 

[96projectz24]

Ruger LC9 is a good one, a little on the large side for pocket carry for me, but it works. Mine has the Crimson Trace grips...so its a tad bit bulkier.

 

[Miles42]

I am trying to locate a Sig P238. I really wanted the P938 but everything I read on it now suggest problems with FTF or FTE.

 

[SockMonkey]

Looked at kel-tec, didn't like the feel. Got a SCCY CPX-2, great feel and shoots just fine. OH--- and only 300 bucks.

I had originally been looking at an SCCY, but heard some really bad things about it, so took it out of the running.

 

[LP1]

I`m very seriously thinking about picking up a Taurus TCP from a local old lady I met at the gun shop a few days ago.

I really liked the feel and size. Even my GF liked it over her Charter .38spl

Stopping power-wise, all of my friends are against the idea, but I am really wanting it.

Had one; it was unreliable. Traded it. YMMV