Best All Around Pocket Gun ?

wildbill22 · September 13, 2012, 08:29 PM

Fellow Defenders my head is very dizzy from roaming the internet for info trying to choose the best all around pocket gun .If you would please give me some guidance as to the top 3 or 4 ( I always like to ask the man who owns one ) to take a closer look at I would GREATLY appreciate it. I'm leaning toward a at a 9mm or even a .380 in the range of $500. + or - . Thank you in advance for your input and time.

CWKahrFan · September 13, 2012, 08:38 PM

Click:

Kahr CM9:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/76031

Ruger LCP .380:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...Ruger+LCP+.380

orionengnr · September 13, 2012, 08:44 PM

Another vote for the PM9 (CM9 now that they are available, and you can save ~$100 or so).

The LCP is smaller/lighter, but the .380 cartridge is (IMHO) marginal.
A .380 is what you carry when you can't carry a gun.

BloodyBucket03 · September 13, 2012, 08:46 PM

Glock 26 9mm. One of the best small pistol's out there for carrying purposes. Very accurate for it's size & very functional.

Dashunde · September 13, 2012, 08:52 PM

I'll second the LCP for the pocket.
I think the Kahrs are a hair too big.

I'm also giving real thought to buying a tiny little NAA 22 Magnum revolver for the ultra convienience of it. Its a fairly nasty round coming out of that little pistol.

Para Cassatt · September 13, 2012, 09:42 PM

I would have to suggest the Sig P238 or perhaps the Colt Pocketlite. I haven't seen or shot the new Colt but when they were originally produced they had a large following and it's a tad lighter than the Sig. I would also not hesitate to try out the Sig 938 9mm.

Mosin44az · September 14, 2012, 12:39 AM

In 9mm, the best I know of are the Kahrs, the CM9 being less expensive than the PM9, but being functionally about the same. Really nice triggers, accurate, very comfortable to shoot--the best at handling recoil I know of, in this class.

Both of mine were a bit finicky as to what they would feed, but so many others here claim to have no problems, who am I to say.

In .380, the Ruger LCP, in my experience, is the most reliable. Not finicky. I still have mine. The trigger smooths out over time, it's accurate at least to 7 yards even though no sights, and you can tame the recoil substantially with grip extensions from Ruger or Pearce Grip and with a Pacmayr Tactical Grip Glove slip-on.

dreamweaver · September 14, 2012, 02:35 AM

I carried a PM9 for a couple years. great gun!
currently I'm carrying a sig p238 with buffalo bore JHP +P
I prefer the single action 1911 style pistol, and the "custom" rounds give adequate defense, IMHO.

tom

Kreyzhorse · September 14, 2012, 06:18 AM

I don't know how big your pockets are, but a Ruger LCP is as big as I can comfortably carry in my pocket. The gun itself is reliable, accurate and well made. In my opinion, it is the best all around pocket gun out there.

Chadk · September 14, 2012, 08:54 AM

I'd vote for the Sig p238 in .380. can be found in your price range. the
P938 is about the same size for 9mm, but would exceed that price range. These are single action guns.

The LCP gets good reviews for less money with a double action trigger.

TailGator · September 14, 2012, 10:05 AM

I love mine and carry it every day, but you need bigger pockets than mine for routine pocket carry. IWB great. Pocket carry rarely - neither concealment nor comfort is adequate for my taste, and drawing is slow because the grip is kind of cramped and therefore difficult to attain.

Grant D · September 14, 2012, 10:12 AM

I put my LCP in my back pocket(with pocket holster) in the morning, and take it out at night when I go to bed.
It's with me all day, every day.

jasmith85 · September 14, 2012, 10:28 AM

I'm another vote for the LCP. They are barely bigger than a cellphone and I never once had a malfunction out of the one I had.

Chadk · September 14, 2012, 10:31 AM

Grant, Just curious. I'm right handed and carry my wallet in my right back pocket. do you carry the LCP on your strong hand side and your wallet in the oppisite?

belveflowslykh20 · September 14, 2012, 10:45 AM

i have a kahr p380 that i use as my pocket pistol very light reliable and there are great holsters made for it

Microgunner · September 14, 2012, 10:55 AM

My favorite pocket pistol is my Kahr P380 in a DeSantis Superfly pocket holster.

TimW77 · September 14, 2012, 11:37 AM

Colt 1911 but I do have big pockets...

T.

Ferrari · September 14, 2012, 11:57 AM

Like the other fellow, I put an Lcp in a hunter "wallet" type holster in my back pocket in the morning and take it out when I hit the sack.

I often have a S&W 642 in my front pocket... Nobody has mentioned the snub's, but they make good pocket guns. I've got an LCR too, but I carry the Smith.

I've got an NAA 22 mag mini revolver in my front pocket right now.

My newest toy is a Sig P238. I bought it more because it's so darned cool than anything, it's almost too pretty to mess up carrying all of the time, but it fits the front pocket nicely... If it passes the reliability test I might make it my "Sunday go to meeting" pistol.

mukibetser · September 14, 2012, 11:59 AM

Unless you are wearing circa 1980 Jordache Jeans or their equivalent, I can't imagine that pocket carrying a PM9 would be a problem. I find it extremely comfortable in a pocket holster. Also relatively easy to shoot and relatively low recoil for a small 9mm, and a great trigger. Perfect EDC gun IMO.

thatgrittyguy · September 14, 2012, 12:05 PM

My vote for a to diamondback DB9 for a pocket gun. Ruger LC9 for almost pocket gun.

Grant D · September 14, 2012, 12:20 PM

Chadk: I'm left handed, and carry my LCP in my left pocket, and my wallet in my right pocket

Toney · September 14, 2012, 01:12 PM

I think they got it right years ago with the pocket 38!!!

But i really like my p32.

stantheman1976 · September 14, 2012, 01:21 PM

Depending on what size pockets you have the LC9 may be a good choice. It fits in a larger pocket but not in tighter Jean pockets. It's also big enough that you can carry IWB if you choose and feel like you have something worth carrying.

BGutzman · September 14, 2012, 01:23 PM

Sig P290, smaller than the Shield, has a little bit of weight that helps on followup shots. The 290 had some teething problems that all seem to have been resolved. Great little pistol.

Vermonter · September 14, 2012, 02:21 PM

And in the front left pocket is my LCP. The thing is reliable as possible and in a Desantis pocket holster there is no print issue for me whatsovere. Frankly I prefer a revolver if I can fit it into that pocket but being that this is the semi sub forum I would have to make my vot one for my LCP.

Thanks, Vermonter

September 13, 2012, 08:29 PM	#1
wildbill22 Member Join Date: February 25, 2011 Posts: 29	Best All Around Pocket Gun ? Fellow Defenders my head is very dizzy from roaming the internet for info trying to choose the best all around pocket gun .If you would please give me some guidance as to the top 3 or 4 ( I always like to ask the man who owns one ) to take a closer look at I would GREATLY appreciate it. I'm leaning toward a at a 9mm or even a .380 in the range of $500. + or - . Thank you in advance for your input and time.

September 13, 2012, 08:38 PM	#2
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Click: Kahr CM9: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/76031 Ruger LCP .380: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...Ruger+LCP+.380 __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

September 13, 2012, 08:46 PM	#4
BloodyBucket03 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2005 Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina Posts: 188	My Choice Glock 26 9mm. One of the best small pistol's out there for carrying purposes. Very accurate for it's size & very functional. __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing."-General George S. Patton "He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and "if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buyone.'' Luke 22:36

September 13, 2012, 09:42 PM	#6
Para Cassatt Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 117	I would have to suggest the Sig P238 or perhaps the Colt Pocketlite. I haven't seen or shot the new Colt but when they were originally produced they had a large following and it's a tad lighter than the Sig. I would also not hesitate to try out the Sig 938 9mm. __________________ Have you taken someone shooting lately?

September 14, 2012, 02:35 AM	#8
dreamweaver Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Posts: 713	I carried a PM9 for a couple years. great gun! currently I'm carrying a sig p238 with buffalo bore JHP +P I prefer the single action 1911 style pistol, and the "custom" rounds give adequate defense, IMHO. tom __________________ http://takdriver.com/

September 13, 2012, 08:44 PM	#3
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	Another vote for the PM9 (CM9 now that they are available, and you can save ~$100 or so). The LCP is smaller/lighter, but the .380 cartridge is (IMHO) marginal. A .380 is what you carry when you can't carry a gun.

September 13, 2012, 08:52 PM	#5
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	I'll second the LCP for the pocket. I think the Kahrs are a hair too big. I'm also giving real thought to buying a tiny little NAA 22 Magnum revolver for the ultra convienience of it. Its a fairly nasty round coming out of that little pistol.

September 14, 2012, 12:39 AM	#7
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,582	In 9mm, the best I know of are the Kahrs, the CM9 being less expensive than the PM9, but being functionally about the same. Really nice triggers, accurate, very comfortable to shoot--the best at handling recoil I know of, in this class. Both of mine were a bit finicky as to what they would feed, but so many others here claim to have no problems, who am I to say. In .380, the Ruger LCP, in my experience, is the most reliable. Not finicky. I still have mine. The trigger smooths out over time, it's accurate at least to 7 yards even though no sights, and you can tame the recoil substantially with grip extensions from Ruger or Pearce Grip and with a Pacmayr Tactical Grip Glove slip-on.

September 14, 2012, 06:18 AM	#9
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I don't know how big your pockets are, but a Ruger LCP is as big as I can comfortably carry in my pocket. The gun itself is reliable, accurate and well made. In my opinion, it is the best all around pocket gun out there. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

September 14, 2012, 08:54 AM	#10
Chadk Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 52	I'd vote for the Sig p238 in .380. can be found in your price range. the P938 is about the same size for 9mm, but would exceed that price range. These are single action guns. The LCP gets good reviews for less money with a double action trigger.

September 14, 2012, 10:05 AM	#11
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	Re Glock 26 I love mine and carry it every day, but you need bigger pockets than mine for routine pocket carry. IWB great. Pocket carry rarely - neither concealment nor comfort is adequate for my taste, and drawing is slow because the grip is kind of cramped and therefore difficult to attain.

September 14, 2012, 10:12 AM	#12
Grant D Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Brazos County, Texas Posts: 1,038	I put my LCP in my back pocket(with pocket holster) in the morning, and take it out at night when I go to bed. It's with me all day, every day.

September 14, 2012, 10:28 AM	#13
jasmith85 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 631	I'm another vote for the LCP. They are barely bigger than a cellphone and I never once had a malfunction out of the one I had.

September 14, 2012, 10:31 AM	#14
Chadk Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 52	lcp BACK POCKET Grant, Just curious. I'm right handed and carry my wallet in my right back pocket. do you carry the LCP on your strong hand side and your wallet in the oppisite?

September 14, 2012, 10:45 AM	#15
belveflowslykh20 Member Join Date: November 2, 2008 Posts: 77	kahr p380 i have a kahr p380 that i use as my pocket pistol very light reliable and there are great holsters made for it

September 14, 2012, 10:55 AM	#16
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	My favorite pocket pistol is my Kahr P380 in a DeSantis Superfly pocket holster. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

September 14, 2012, 11:37 AM	#17
TimW77 Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2008 Posts: 485	Colt 1911 but I do have big pockets... T.

September 14, 2012, 11:57 AM	#18
Ferrari Member Join Date: July 2, 2010 Posts: 23	I've Got a Few Like the other fellow, I put an Lcp in a hunter "wallet" type holster in my back pocket in the morning and take it out when I hit the sack. I often have a S&W 642 in my front pocket... Nobody has mentioned the snub's, but they make good pocket guns. I've got an LCR too, but I carry the Smith. I've got an NAA 22 mag mini revolver in my front pocket right now. My newest toy is a Sig P238. I bought it more because it's so darned cool than anything, it's almost too pretty to mess up carrying all of the time, but it fits the front pocket nicely... If it passes the reliability test I might make it my "Sunday go to meeting" pistol.

September 14, 2012, 11:59 AM	#19
mukibetser Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2008 Posts: 225	Unless you are wearing circa 1980 Jordache Jeans or their equivalent, I can't imagine that pocket carrying a PM9 would be a problem. I find it extremely comfortable in a pocket holster. Also relatively easy to shoot and relatively low recoil for a small 9mm, and a great trigger. Perfect EDC gun IMO.

September 14, 2012, 12:05 PM	#20
thatgrittyguy Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2012 Posts: 7	My vote for a to diamondback DB9 for a pocket gun. Ruger LC9 for almost pocket gun.

September 14, 2012, 12:20 PM	#21
Grant D Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Brazos County, Texas Posts: 1,038	Chadk: I'm left handed, and carry my LCP in my left pocket, and my wallet in my right pocket

September 14, 2012, 01:12 PM	#22
Toney Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 790	I think they got it right years ago with the pocket 38!!! But i really like my p32.

September 14, 2012, 01:21 PM	#23
stantheman1976 Member Join Date: March 8, 2012 Location: Gautier, MS Posts: 92	Depending on what size pockets you have the LC9 may be a good choice. It fits in a larger pocket but not in tighter Jean pockets. It's also big enough that you can carry IWB if you choose and feel like you have something worth carrying.

September 14, 2012, 01:23 PM	#24
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,414	Sig P290, smaller than the Shield, has a little bit of weight that helps on followup shots. The 290 had some teething problems that all seem to have been resolved. Great little pistol. __________________ Molon Labe

September 14, 2012, 02:21 PM	#25
Vermonter Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2010 Posts: 962	Currently wearing the pants with the tightest pockets I own And in the front left pocket is my LCP. The thing is reliable as possible and in a Desantis pocket holster there is no print issue for me whatsovere. Frankly I prefer a revolver if I can fit it into that pocket but being that this is the semi sub forum I would have to make my vot one for my LCP. Thanks, Vermonter

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