Pocket gun

[1075tech]

I have the P32. Put a CT laser on it. Nice compact fit nearly anywhere gun. I realize that 32ACP isn't ideal, but it's better than nothing. I carry Gold Dots or XTPs

 

[MuttCat]

Ditto on XTPs.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Extreme Defenders for any ammo I carry. They seem to cover all basis under all conditions.

 

[Different Drummer]

I have the P32. Put a CT laser on it. Nice compact fit nearly anywhere gun. I realize that 32ACP isn't ideal, but it's better than nothing. I carry Gold Dots or XTPs

I have actually been considering one of these. I have a reasonable amount of 7.65 Browning ammo I purchased for a Beretta 1935 and a Walther PP. Sold the Beretta and thought the Keltec would make a decent pocket gun.
Has it been consistently reliable in function?

 

[1075tech]

I have actually been considering one of these. I have a reasonable amount of 7.65 Browning ammo I purchased for a Beretta 1935 and a Walther PP. Sold the Beretta and thought the Keltec would make a decent pocket gun.
Has it been consistently reliable in function?

I bought it used shortly after 9/11 when I couldn't find a 380. I was specifically looking for something I could slip in my pocket. At one point I had an issue with it jamming when it wouldn't fully eject a fired case. I called and sent an email to Kel-Tec and never received a response. I finally took it apart and found a "burr" on the extractor. Two minutes with the Dremel and it's worked fine ever since.

 

[Different Drummer]

I bought it used shortly after 9/11 when I couldn't find a 380. I was specifically looking for something I could slip in my pocket. At one point I had an issue with it jamming when it wouldn't fully eject a fired case. I called and sent an email to Kel-Tec and never received a response. I finally took it apart and found a "burr" on the extractor. Two minutes with the Dremel and it's worked fine ever since.

Not cool on the no response from Keltec. I was entertaining the Beretta 3032 but I worry it will not take repeated use of the Euro spec 7.65 I have.

 

[AnthonyC]

I’ve been looking at pocket guns of late. Sig 365, Glock 42, smith and Wesson bodyguard looked at recently——-

sig seemed nice but a little too big for pocket

Glock 42 seemed too big

smith and Wesson bodyguard has super long trigger

I’ve seen Kahr p380 on internet and thought it might be a possibility- Striker fired………..Any suggestions from the peanut gallery?

If you are looking for a 9mm pocket gun the Kahr CM9 is about as big as I would go. Although the SIG P365 is only slightly bigger in size and weight, those matter a lot in pocket carry. I have had my CM9 for almost a decade and it has been very good to me. For a pocket carry 9mm its about as good as you can get right now to realistically carrying a semi-auto gun comfortably in your pocket all day.
I carry mine with the 6 round mag with a flat base in a Recluse Holster in my right front pocket. I looks like a wallet and the design does keep the gun oriented correctly and trigger protected.


However, at the time I really wanted a 9mm pistol as I did not have any at the time. Today, I would probably pick a smaller caliber for a pocket pistol: .380ACP, .32 ACP or maybe even a .22WMR.
Why? Comfort and concealment
If I need to carry a pocket pistol then it is because whatever I am doing precludes me wearing a belt holster. Whether its because I am wearing a fitted shirt or working outside in the heat, I don't want to wear a bigger, bulkier belt holster.
The CM9 is fine but even its weight can feel...clunky and lopsided at the end of the day.
Having seen a review of the Ruger LCP Max, I would seriously consider it as an option. Wearing under 10 oz unloaded and having 10+1 rounds on tap in the pocket is impressive.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

A 50AE Derringer would be a pretty good option. Any manufacturers working on that sort of thing?

ETA I mocked one up. Maybe I need to make some phone calls

Desinger 50AE

 

[Robin]

 

[Edwardteach72]

A 50AE Derringer would be a pretty good option. Any manufacturers working on that sort of thing?

ETA I mocked one up. Maybe I need to make some phone calls

Desinger 50AE

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I'd be interested in seeing the ballistics comparison of 45-70 and .50ae from a 4.1in barrel (that's the barrel length on the 45-70 Derringer M-4 Alaskan Survival)

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I'd be interested in seeing the ballistics comparison of 45-70 and .50ae from a 4.1in barrel (that's the barrel length on the 45-70 Derringer M-4 Alaskan Survival)

Kentucky Ballistics did a test and the 45-70 went straight through a 16 inch gel block. I wanna say the 50 because it's so squat wouldn't go through. Or it could. Who knows.

 

[jimc]

I have a kahr cw380 that I usually carry,it needed a trip back to kahr to get it working reliably,their .380s have a less than stellar reputation for working good out of the box.

I also have a CW380, which is the poor man's P380. I've had zero problems, but my understanding is that you get a good gun right out of the box, or you don't. For me it's a great gun and it's very light and small, but still controllable.

 

[kev74]

A 50AE Derringer would be a pretty good option. Any manufacturers working on that sort of thing?

ETA I mocked one up. Maybe I need to make some phone calls

Desinger 50AE

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I wanna see you shoot it!

 

[Bommerr4570]

Oh yea…
45/70 pocket pistol

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got one its a wrist breakers

 

[Blimey]

I had an LCP II that was riddled with problems after the first year, for whatever reason. Returned twice, never worked though. I later bought a Kahr CW380, even though I heard a lot about how they had issues, but mine had like 2-3% failure rate in the first 200 rounds break in period. LCP Max looks good, but it's like .4" taller I think? It shouldn't be much taller than the Kahr, but the Kahr is already sort of big for me.

My LCP II has failure issues as well (definitely fte, but possible failure to feed also I can’t quite recall). People have advised giving it a new spring but eventually I plan on replacing it with a glock to be honest. I also never liked the text in the manual that says not to carry it with one in the chamber.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

My LCP II has failure issues as well (definitely fte, but possible failure to feed also I can’t quite recall). People have advised giving it a new spring but eventually I plan on replacing it with a glock to be honest. I also never liked the text in the manual that says not to carry it with one in the chamber.

What kind of ammo you using? Maybe not hot enough?

 

[Blimey]

What kind of ammo you using? Maybe not hot enough?

Cant quite recall but at least two major brands. One had a green box the other red haha

 

[Phazer]

Glock 43 with slide milled by Battlewerx and Holosun 507k.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I've pocket carried my Kahr MK9, but that thing wants to pull my pants down.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Cant quite recall but at least two major brands. One had a green box the other red haha

Maybe it's the ammo. There seem to be far more reports of the II being a very reliable gun than not. That's why when I hear stuff about poor finishes and not being reliable it's strange to me. Mine is one of my guns that have never fired a single factory round. I shoot it alot and carry it almost always and have never had a single failure of any kind.

ETA: Maybe your grip?

 

[Xae289]

I like the S&W 642 for pocket carry. You can load it up or buy loads much hotter than .380 ACP. And I like a revolver better than an autoloader for pocket carry. I prefer an autoloader in the waist holster, but a revolver if it's going in the pocket.

 

[Chevusa]

Seecamp

 

[CaseHardened]

S&W .380 ACP BodyGuard w CT Laser works for me.

I particularly like the SLIDE SAFETY.

It is intuitive and very easy to see. And to apply or remove.

 

[CaseHardened]

Seecamp

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I like the Seecamp, and own a CA edition.

I do not like the SAFETY, tho. It is not intuitive, and is not labelled.

I always have to "THINK" about whether the Safety in On or Off. To me that is a problem.

The Slide requires quite a firm grip to operate.

And .... it is very difficult to remove a round once it is in the chamber. I have heard some owners recommend the best method is FIRING IT !

 

[Shadow rider]

My lil knee capper (.25 ACP)...

 

[Deplorable Me]

I don't believe in "pocket" guns... But that's just me!

My SIG P238 is on my hip!

Depends on the pockets. My Wrangler work jeans can conceal a SP101 or Shield 9mm in a neoprene pocket protector. They're work jeans with big pockets. Front pockets or rear pockets. They also conceal in my work vest with snaps and zippers, that works great when I'm driving.

 

[Bustedknees]

I bought my son the Kahr cm40 a few years ago. I only bought it because nobody else bid on it at Gbroker.
But i wasnt to impressed by it and I remember it has some weird takedown or reassembly. There is no safety on it either so carrying it hot in a pocket wouldn't be my choice.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I see this thread has been revived. So here is my colt junior I nickel plated. This has the most satisfying sound of all of my guns when I cock the hammer with my thumb.

 

[spat]

I’m looking to check out the LCP MAX 380 still. I’m not a fan of thumb safeties and want small. Also saw crossbreed has wallet holster that’s interesting. Anyone have a Springfield Arm 911? Turnoff is the thumb safety but just curious. The guys with the Kahrs do you like them?

Thanks for info!!!

My wife has a 911.

She likes it, but I think that is mostly for the cosmetics. It looks a lot better than her glock 42.
She doesn't have any problems with either though.

 

[dsdmmat]

I have a Kimber micro 9 for a pocket gun. It has served me well.