Want a new pocket pistol

[bmoore1965]

What is your experience with the Ruger LC9??? Suggestions for and alternative??

 

[sgreen3]

Ive been looking at the S&W Bodygaurd. Shoot one at the range a couple weeks back functioned flawless. Nice feel to it, easily fit into a pocket, quality piece

 

[TVon]

I've had the LC9 for about 3 months now. I've put about 500 rounds through it.

Pros:

1. Accuracy. At 20 feet, I've found it to be very accurate.
2. Compact
3. Affordable
4. Double action
5. Manual safety (I realize with the double action some people see the manual safety as overkill)

Potential Cons:

1. Magazine disconnect safety. If the magazine is not in the gun, it will not fire. (There are plenty of tutorials on how to disable this feature if you really don't like it. I'm sure doing so will void your warranty.)
2. Long trigger pull. It doesn't really bother me though.

Cons:

1. There appears to be issues with certain brands of ammo. I have personally had problems with S&B having light strikes. I have had no problems with white box FMJ and Winchester Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1 JHP that I use for EDC. As always, make sure you test fire any ammunition you plan on using for EDC.

So far, I really enjoy the LC9 for my EDC.

I'm not so sure it's a great pocket carry gun. I suppose if you have baggier pants on with big pockets you can probably get away with it.

 

[jojoa55]

If your set on 9mm, take a look at the Kel-Tec PF9 as well as the Kahr CM9 and PM9

 

[Plinkuh]

Sig P239

 

[burgers]

I own a Ruger LCP which I think is a great buy for the $ and it disappears pretty easily in your pocket. I held a Diamondback DB9 (9mm) at the local fun shop and was pretty impressed, haven't shot one though.

 

[msquared]

Kahr P380. Ive owned a Keltec P3AT, S&W Bodyguard and now the Kahr. The trigger, sights and overall shootability of the Kahr is better than the others. The P3AT used to bloody my trigger finger after about 10 rounds, and the BG had such a heavy trigger shots were all over the place.

Kahr hides as well and shoots better. Yes it costs more, but I found it to be money well spent.

 

[D2VW14_20]

I would look into a KelTec. In my opinion, Taurus, ruger, etc have gone off of KelTecs designs. Why not go with a $60-$100 difference and with the original? I have a KelTec .32 and its great. Use that during the summer and my Bersa 380 or my new XDm now when I have more cover.

 

[Toolepqk]

I have an lc9 with 550 rounds through it. I haven't had any malfunctions. It is very accurate. Some don't like the trigger but I don't mind it.

 

[LPMan59]

if you want a .380, the Sig P328 is light years ahead of Keltec and Ruger in every way (except price of course. )

 

[Cherryspringer]

Pocket pistol

Go with the classics. Beretta tomcat. It's bad enough to pull out a pocket pistol if you need it. You really don't want it to fail on you.

 

[leftsock]

Well, if you're considering the LC9 or PF9, it depends on the size of your pockets.

The LCP or P3AT will easily slide into a front or rear pocket and are super easy to carry.

 

[foszoe]

Go with the classics. Beretta tomcat. It's bad enough to pull out a pocket pistol if you need it. You really don't want it to fail on you.

I love my tomcat, bobcats and my jetfire, never have an issue with them going bang. just feed them good food er ammo

 

[sajnaj]

lc9

 

[Swim404]

After doing a lot of research I went with the Bodyguard 380. It felt much easier to grip in my hand than the others, lifetime warranty, more safety features, slide that locks back, and a built in laser.

 

[bman]

beretta tomcat has a flip up barrel. can also be carried cocked and locked, though I wouldn't if its in your pocket.

 

[NickJ]

Walther PK380 I've had one for about a year. Had 2 or 3 fte's in the first 200 rounds, but since then it has functioned perfectly. I could literally feel it breaking in and cycling smoother. It's small, but not stupid small like all the other 380's. Also, I just love its grip..fits my whole hand and feels good. Perfect CC gun IMO. My girlfriend is starting to fall in love with it, so I may get a Ruger SR9c..I have the full size SR9, and it has had ZERO malfunctions in it's entire "life". Either way...you're getting a new gun!!!!!!!

The Tomcat is a really nice CC gun, but it just looks so lame!! A gun should never be THAT tiny!!!DOOOOONT DOOOO IT..even if it's a classic!

 

[24Carat]

Like an old pair of jeans.....

Old AMT Police Backup in .380. It digests Hydra shocks reliably with never an issue.

 

[Deet]

I always like to suggest older military pistols, maybe a Radom p64, in 9x18mm it will fit in a pocket and can be found for $150. If you hate pocket carry you'll only be out a little money.

 

[ag563]

I have an LC9, really like it, no problems, it does have a long trigger pull,
but you get used to it. Would be nice if it came with more than one mag.