Pocket Carry 9mm

[SrMachoSolo]

I have a S&W 2.0, have handled an LC9s, G43, and P365... is there anything a little smaller that would fit better for pocket carry in jeans or shorts?

Currently have an IWB holster, but not comfy when sitting in the car (truck is fine). Also have a Sticky holster for pocket, but it's fairly bulky in front pocket. Looking to go smaller.

Prefer 9mm, but maybe .22 is the way to go?

-Robert

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[RVTECH]

I have carried my mod 60 Smith and Bersa 644 in the back pocket of jeans but it would not seem practical in a front pocket - or be comfortable.

Depending on the shorts the pockets might be too loose with not enough support to secure the gun.

 

[giddyupgo55]

You might look at SCCY. Might fit what you are looking for.

 

[The Heretic]

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[titsonritz]

S&W 442/642 w/ CT lasergrip in a Mika pocket holster is the best setup I've come across for that mode of carry. The shape of the "hammerless" J-frame allows ease of grabbing the grip and is snag-free during the presentation. Semi-auto pistol with their squared off back at the slide can easily hang up and are more difficult to grab.

 

[Member 34319]

Diamond back DB9 Gen 4

 

[po18guy]

Rather than .22, maybe look at some of the micro .380s. Dunno the ratings, but the KelTec P3AT .380 almost gets lost in a pocket.

 

[41mag]

there's a delicate balance between smaller size hardware vs ballistics vs hand grip/accuracy vs reliability vs concealability; Lottsa choices out there to evaluate for personal use. Good luck.

 

[Kruel J]

there's a delicate balance between smaller size hardware vs ballistics vs hand grip/accuracy vs reliability vs concealability; Lottsa choices out there to evaluate for personal use. Good luck.

Basically, the smaller the gun, the more the suck.

 

[titsonritz]

Basically, the smaller the gun, the more the suck.

That's what she said.

 

[The Heretic]

Basically, the smaller the gun, the more the suck.

Add in weight. My 329 is a decent sized revolver, but sucks to shoot it because of its light weight. The worst gun I have shot, both in design and recoil, was a Grendel P10 in .380. The 329 approaches that level of suck with regards to recoil.

 

[Phather]

If you want something pocket sized, yet still pleasurable to shoot, and don't mind a safety, I highly recommend a Springfield 911 or SIG P238. Even with the flush fit mag, the pistol is very manageable. It's a .380, but defensive ammo exists that passes FBI testing.

 

[Lasers]

You said you have an S&W 2.0? If that's not a Shield, you should try one.

 

[The Heretic]

I do recommend that you try before buy

 

[warsteiner]

Ruger LCP in .380 fits in any pocket.

 

[titsonritz]

If you want something pocket sized, yet still pleasurable to shoot, and don't mind a safety, I highly recommend a Springfield 911 or SIG P238. Even with the flush fit mag, the pistol is very manageable. It's a .380, but defensive ammo exists that passes FBI testing.

There is no way I want anything cock and locked in my pocket.

 

[Nutty4Guns]

You could always do something like this for comfort while driving.

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[Phather]

There is no way I want anything cock and locked in my pocket.

Very true if one is not using a pocket holster, but I'm not one for keeping naked guns on my person.

 

[titsonritz]

Very true if one is not using a pocket holster, but I'm not one for keeping naked guns on my person.

A pocket holster is a must or you won't have a pocket for very long.

 

[Bam]

Diamond back DB9 Gen 4

What this guy said.

the DB9 is probably the smallest 9mm you can buy. Super snappy and takes practice.

I had one, and got rid of it because of the rough grip texture, feels like sand paper against the skin. BUT I am actually looking to get another, because I haven't encountered anything else that comes close to its size.