Which gun would you choose for front pocket carry?

gbelleh · May 18, 2004, 12:58 PM

Which would you choose and why?

TFL has been down for a while, so I guess we should start beating some old horses at the newly opened site!

Erich · May 18, 2004, 01:00 PM

After using J-frames for years, I've gone over to the Colt Agent (D-frame, aluminum frame). I like the extra shot, and it carries just as well.

Denny Hansen · May 18, 2004, 01:03 PM

Kel-Tec P-3AT. It's small, flat, doesn't print easily and advancments in the last few years have gotten the .380 up off its knees. Not my first choice for a primary, but works nice as a BUG.

Denny

DDGator · May 18, 2004, 01:06 PM

Right now I carry a S&W 342, or a P-3AT when that won't work. BUT... I have my order in for a Rohrbaugh R-9s.

ExtremeDooty · May 18, 2004, 01:18 PM

357 mag because my XD won't fit in my front pocket.

ExtremeDooty · May 18, 2004, 01:21 PM

Gator, what can you tell us about that Rohrbaugh? I thought they were going to be pretty pricey. Let us know how it shoots when you get it.

Sawdust · May 18, 2004, 01:25 PM

I choose "other": Kel-Tec P11.

Question: Not intending to hijack, but why do people prefer the P-3AT or 32 over the P11?

Sawdust

TheeBadOne · May 18, 2004, 01:27 PM

Kahr PM9/PM40

I have a Kahr MK-9 that fits wonderfully well. The PM line would be lighter, thus even better.

Mr. Mysterious · May 18, 2004, 01:32 PM

I love my little P32.

Now when I send it back for the chrome slide exchange then I'll really be in business. Should be back around the time that I get back from Ft. Lewis.

P95Carry · May 18, 2004, 01:34 PM

ExtremeDooty ...... I have recently got my R9S ...... and did a range report on THR ..... See here ... it'll give you some idea. Here's what the pup looks like ....

Any other queries, I'll try and help out if I can.

MrPink · May 18, 2004, 02:14 PM

What: S&W 340PD. Loaded with "lite" 357s or 38+Ps.

Why: Its light. Its snag free. It fits. It is reliable

juliet charley · May 18, 2004, 02:19 PM

Makarov

geegee · May 18, 2004, 03:15 PM

(First "return post"

)

Other: When the wardrobe situation necessitates a change from my 1911, it will be my Kel Tec P-11 (9mm) in a Lou Alessi pocket holster. I may not be too pleased with leaving the .45 at home, but 10 rounds of 9mm JHP doesn't leave me undergunned.

SapperLeader · May 18, 2004, 04:18 PM

I currently carry a s&w 642, but am planning on adding a kahr pm9 to my carry rotation this summer. When walking around during day to day activities, I love the j-frame, but would like something a little thinner when Im at work.

fiVe · May 18, 2004, 04:30 PM

The Rohrbaugh looks very interesting, but for now I carry my trusty EG Makarov.

R/fiVe

DWS · May 18, 2004, 05:11 PM

It depends on the pants or shorts. If a belt can be worn the the small .38 revolver. If they are more like sweatpants or shorts with with a drawstring then the keltec would probably be a better fit.

Guess I need to go buy a Keltec and do some scientific testing.

P9Carry: How much does the R9S weigh?

CANIS · May 18, 2004, 05:25 PM

I voted "Other".

I carry a Bond Arms Derringer in .45 colt loaded with RCBS .45 colt Bond Super ammo.

Yeah - I know only two shots - but it is two reliable, big old thumpin' shots that I am accurate with...

NJ3 · May 18, 2004, 05:35 PM

Currently I carry a PM9, but I'd love to get one of the Rohrbaugh R9's.

sam3 · May 18, 2004, 05:54 PM

s&w 642 in kramer pocket holster with 158grn. +p lead semi wadcutters.

bpisler · May 18, 2004, 07:40 PM

S&W 38-2,undecided on the ammo,my pick because i like revolvers.My primary is a 3" 65-3 and sometimes a 3" 24-3.

matbas · May 18, 2004, 09:49 PM

I own both the PM9 and the P32. I realize that with the price of the Kahr PM9 being much higher than the P32 they should not be compared to each other. However, I carry the PM9 in my pocket, not the P32.

I don't know what I should do with the P32. I will probably sell it. This will be my first gun to be sold.

Matt

SunBear · May 18, 2004, 10:00 PM

Galena (AMT) DAO 380.....strictly a close range get-off-me gun.

squire · May 18, 2004, 10:22 PM

642 for me too.

michael t · May 18, 2004, 10:40 PM

Pocket carry a colt mustang love my mini 1911

Rebeldon · May 18, 2004, 10:45 PM

I carry the Kel Tec P3AT, so that's what I chose...but I would prefer the NA Guardian .380 or even the larger SIG P232.

View Poll Results: Which of these would you choose for front pocket carry?
Kahr PM9/PM40	35	14.17%
5-shot .38 revolver	65	26.32%
5-shot .357 Magnum revolver	29	11.74%
Kel-Tec P-32/P-3AT	77	31.17%
NAA Guardian .32/.380	7	2.83%
NAA .22 mini-revolver	5	2.02%
Other	29	11.74%
Voters: 247. You may not vote on this poll

May 18, 2004, 12:58 PM	#1
gbelleh Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 435	Which gun would you choose for front pocket carry? Which would you choose and why? TFL has been down for a while, so I guess we should start beating some old horses at the newly opened site!

May 18, 2004, 01:21 PM	#6
ExtremeDooty Member Join Date: November 26, 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 92	Rohrbaugh Gator, what can you tell us about that Rohrbaugh? I thought they were going to be pretty pricey. Let us know how it shoots when you get it. Last edited by ExtremeDooty; May 18, 2004 at 01:22 PM.

May 18, 2004, 05:11 PM	#16
DWS Member Join Date: October 24, 2001 Location: Spring, Tx. Posts: 50	It depends on the pants or shorts. If a belt can be worn the the small .38 revolver. If they are more like sweatpants or shorts with with a drawstring then the keltec would probably be a better fit. Guess I need to go buy a Keltec and do some scientific testing. P9Carry: How much does the R9S weigh? Last edited by DWS; May 18, 2004 at 05:14 PM.

May 18, 2004, 05:25 PM	#17
CANIS Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Posts: 308	I voted "Other". I carry a Bond Arms Derringer in .45 colt loaded with RCBS .45 colt Bond Super ammo. Yeah - I know only two shots - but it is two reliable, big old thumpin' shots that I am accurate with... __________________ I'm not tolerant...

May 18, 2004, 01:00 PM	#2
Erich Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 2,543	After using J-frames for years, I've gone over to the Colt Agent (D-frame, aluminum frame). I like the extra shot, and it carries just as well.

May 18, 2004, 01:03 PM	#3
Denny Hansen Staff Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,422	Kel-Tec P-3AT. It's small, flat, doesn't print easily and advancments in the last few years have gotten the .380 up off its knees. Not my first choice for a primary, but works nice as a BUG. Denny

May 18, 2004, 01:06 PM	#4
DDGator Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 148	Right now I carry a S&W 342, or a P-3AT when that won't work. BUT... I have my order in for a Rohrbaugh R-9s.

May 18, 2004, 01:18 PM	#5
ExtremeDooty Member Join Date: November 26, 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 92	357 mag because my XD won't fit in my front pocket.

May 18, 2004, 01:25 PM	#7
Sawdust Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: CA Posts: 11	I choose "other": Kel-Tec P11. Question: Not intending to hijack, but why do people prefer the P-3AT or 32 over the P11? Sawdust

May 18, 2004, 01:27 PM	#8
TheeBadOne Junior member Join Date: January 12, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,191	Kahr PM9/PM40 I have a Kahr MK-9 that fits wonderfully well. The PM line would be lighter, thus even better.

May 18, 2004, 01:32 PM	#9
Mr. Mysterious Junior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 1	I love my little P32. Now when I send it back for the chrome slide exchange then I'll really be in business. Should be back around the time that I get back from Ft. Lewis.

May 18, 2004, 01:34 PM	#10
P95Carry Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: South PA, and a bit West of center! Posts: 300	ExtremeDooty ...... I have recently got my R9S ...... and did a range report on THR ..... See here ... it'll give you some idea. Here's what the pup looks like .... Any other queries, I'll try and help out if I can.

May 18, 2004, 02:14 PM	#11
MrPink Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2000 Posts: 165	What: S&W 340PD. Loaded with "lite" 357s or 38+Ps. Why: Its light. Its snag free. It fits. It is reliable

May 18, 2004, 02:19 PM	#12
juliet charley Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 1999 Posts: 2,501	Makarov

May 18, 2004, 03:15 PM	#13
geegee Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 323	(First "return post" ) Other: When the wardrobe situation necessitates a change from my 1911, it will be my Kel Tec P-11 (9mm) in a Lou Alessi pocket holster. I may not be too pleased with leaving the .45 at home, but 10 rounds of 9mm JHP doesn't leave me undergunned.

May 18, 2004, 04:18 PM	#14
SapperLeader Member Join Date: November 14, 2002 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 29	I currently carry a s&w 642, but am planning on adding a kahr pm9 to my carry rotation this summer. When walking around during day to day activities, I love the j-frame, but would like something a little thinner when Im at work.

May 18, 2004, 04:30 PM	#15
fiVe Member Join Date: September 29, 2002 Location: West Florida Posts: 92	The Rohrbaugh looks very interesting, but for now I carry my trusty EG Makarov. R/fiVe

May 18, 2004, 05:35 PM	#18
NJ3 Member Join Date: September 16, 2002 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 62	Currently I carry a PM9, but I'd love to get one of the Rohrbaugh R9's.

May 18, 2004, 05:54 PM	#19
sam3 Member Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: il. Posts: 59	s&w 642 in kramer pocket holster with 158grn. +p lead semi wadcutters.

May 18, 2004, 07:40 PM	#20
bpisler Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2001 Location: phoenix az Posts: 375	S&W 38-2,undecided on the ammo,my pick because i like revolvers.My primary is a 3" 65-3 and sometimes a 3" 24-3.

May 18, 2004, 09:49 PM	#21
matbas Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2000 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5	I own both the PM9 and the P32. I realize that with the price of the Kahr PM9 being much higher than the P32 they should not be compared to each other. However, I carry the PM9 in my pocket, not the P32. I don't know what I should do with the P32. I will probably sell it. This will be my first gun to be sold. Matt

May 18, 2004, 10:00 PM	#22
SunBear Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: mid TN Posts: 30	Galena (AMT) DAO 380.....strictly a close range get-off-me gun.

May 18, 2004, 10:22 PM	#23
squire Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 25	642 for me too.

May 18, 2004, 10:40 PM	#24
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	Pocket carry a colt mustang love my mini 1911

May 18, 2004, 10:45 PM	#25
Rebeldon Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2001 Location: Cowford Posts: 361	I carry the Kel Tec P3AT, so that's what I chose...but I would prefer the NA Guardian .380 or even the larger SIG P232.