Pocket Carry 9mm

[Member 34319]

My old two carry choices (43 & LCP) vs the Diamondback.

 

[titsonritz]

Someone linked this here for me in another thread. Great reference tool.

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It's in this thread too, post #4.

You are right - I was mistaken - I was looking at the LCP - the 380 - thinking it was a 9mm

There are smaller - I think - the Boberg XR9?

[h3][/h3]Rohrbaugh R9 is pretty tiny too

 

[The Heretic]

Rohrbaugh R9 is pretty tiny too

That is the other gun I was trying to think of. I tried that at a gun show and it was too small for me to hold.

 

[The Heretic]

I hae owned/shot the Kahr PM9. I found it okay to shoot, especially with the mag that has the extension. Recoil is not objectionable. My SIG 224 in .40 is larger/thicker/heavier, a little easier to shoot, but not to carry.

 

[Member 34319]

Rohrbaugh R9 is pretty tiny too

That R9 is new to me, also pretty tiny looking! All metal, by looks, so maybe a bit better shooting. Looks wider too.

 

[titsonritz]

IMO for a little pistol meant to carried in the pocket, I'd lean toward a Seecamp .32. One big reason, like the Rohrbaugh R9, it has a European style mag release which is superior to the American Browning style for pocket carry as the latter makes it too easy to activate the release while in the pocket, leaving you with an under-powered single-shot. The issue can be minimized with proper holster design but the risk is still there.

 

[titsonritz]

That R9 is new to me, also pretty tiny looking! All metal, by looks, so maybe a bit better shooting. Looks wider too.

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I'm not even sure if they are still around and they are (were) spendy, like stupid spendy.

 

[Member 34319]

I'm not even sure if they are still around and they are (were) spendy, like stupid spendy.

It looks a lot like the 290, which is also pretty small.

 

[solv3nt]

LCP, Kelt P3AT, or a snub airweight revolver are about all I can think of that fit the pocket carry bill.

 

[Dirty Cary]

I carry p938 daily in my pocket, one in the picture is a 380 the other three are 9mm.
Very similar in size but the 380 is lighter.

 

[Flopsweat]

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.

It's a comfortable gun to shoot too, especially with extended mags. If you have big hands it can be a little dicey, but that seems to apply to all the sub-compacts. The sights are just miserable but CT makes a pretty decent laser sight for it.

 

[Jason Brown]

I also find the IWB a bit uncomfortable so I have been pocket carrying a .38 snub for several years and that works great for me. Not all pants are created equal though and I choose my pants based on the front pocket being able to accommodate my carry piece.

I've heard people bash the 5.11 tactical pants for whatever reason but guess what, they have nice big pockets to facilitate pocket carry and I've still not worn out my first pair after years of daily use. YMMV

 

[titsonritz]

I've heard people bash the 5.11 tactical pants for whatever reason but guess what, they have nice big pockets to facilitate pocket carry and I've still not worn out my first pair after years of daily use. YMMV

You wear the same pair of pants daily for years?

 

[po18guy]

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

Or I'll be walking behind, picking up the 'spare change'

 

[Mikeyg]

My Kahr P380. It's small enough to carry in my front or back pocket. Your only going to get two fingers on the grip but for me it's easy to control and I shoot it well. It's had about 1000 rounds through it and it's been reliable. I carry a bigger pistol in the winter this is my summer gun

 

[SrMachoSolo]

Thanks for all the responses so far! Lots of great suggestions, now the difficult part is finding one of them in stock lol...

I now remember holding a friend's LCP and was surprised how tiny it was. I didn't understand the point at the time, but now I do.


BTW, meant to say I have the S&W Shield 2.0... I love it, maybe I need to look into a lower ride IWB.

-Robert

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

The Ruger LC9s is my pocket carry, but I have been carrying a Sig P365xl IWB since last years Summer of Love.

If you want more capacity with the same height and length as the LC9s, try a Ruger Max-9.

 

[cgj8753]

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.

 

[cgj8753]

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

i had an lcp but trigger guard a bit small and would kill my trigger finger after a few rounds. Sold it and bought a Taurus Spectrum. I love the way it shoots. I have never had a misfire or malfunction since the first magazine( 3 failure to feeds). since then probably 500 tounds without a failure. i carry it iwb at about 8 oclock. i am left handed. it is comfortable sitting, riding, standing. I forget it is even there. And the trigger guard is big enough for my finger.

 

[titsonritz]

Or I'll be walking behind, picking up the 'spare change'

That brings up another good point, if you pocket carry, nothing and I mean nothing but your gun and holster should be in that pocket.