Best pocket pistols survey

[Wildbillz]

I started with a Ruger LCP and then went to a Sig 365.

WB

 

[cfullgraf]

B) Read the disclaimer...can’t include them all

With this limitation, "None of the above" should have been a choice.

It would give an indication of the popularity, or not, of the list of firearms presented.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I don’t pocket carry so I don’t care.

 

[C0untZer0]

The list:

Rohrbaugh R9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.9 in
Length: 5.2 in
Height: 3.7 in
Slide Width: .82 in
Width at thickest part of pistol: .95 in
Weight: 13.5 oz, magazine 1.6 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

Bond Bullpup (Boberg XR9-S Shorty)
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.35 in
Length: 5.1 in
Height: 4.2 in
Width: .96 in
Weight: 17.5 oz
Capacity: 7+1 Rounds

Kahr MK9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.0 in
Length: 5.3 in
Height: 4.0 in
Slide Width: .90 in
Width at slide stop: 1.0 in
Weight: Pistol 22.1 oz, Magazine 1.9 oz
Capacity: 6+1

Kahr PM9 / CM9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 5.42 in
Height: 4.0 in
Slide Width: .90 in
Width at slide stop: 1.0 in
Weight: Pistol 14 oz, Magazine 1.9 oz
Capacity: 6+1

Double Tap Defense Douple Tap
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.0 in
Length: 5.5 in
Height: 3.9 in
Width: 0.665 in
Weight: 15 oz Titanium, 13 0z Aluminum
Capacity: 2

Kimber Solo
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.7 in
Length: 5.5 in
Height: 3.9 in
Width: 1.2 in
Weight: 17 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

SIG SAUER P290
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.9 in
Length: 5.5 in
Height: 3.9 in
Width: 0.9 in - 1.1" w/slide catch (roughly the same width as MK9, Kahr lists the width of the slide only)
Weight: 20.5 oz w/magazine
Capacity: 6+1

Diamondback DB9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.0 in
Length: 5.60 in
Height: 4.0 in
Width: 0.80 in
Weight: 11 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

Kel Tec PF-11
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 5.6 in
Height: 4.3 in
Width: 1.0 in
Weight: 14 oz
Capacity: 10+1 Rounds

Beretta Nano
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.07 in
Length: 5.63 in
Height: 4.17 in
Width: .90 in
Weight: 17.67 oz
Capacity: 6+1

SCCY CPX-2
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 5.7 in
Height: 4.0 in (without mag extensions)
Width: 1.0 in
Weight: 15.0 oz
Capacity: 10+1 Rounds

Kel Tec PF-9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 5.87 in
Height: 4.3 in
Width: .88 in
Weight: 12.7 oz
Capacity: 7+1 Rounds

SIG SAUER P938
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.0 in
Length: 5.9 in
Height: 3.9 in (not counting magazine w/extension)
Width: 1.1 in
Weight: 16.0 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

Ruger LC9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.12 in
Length: 6.0 in
Height: 4.5 in
Slide Width: .90in
Weight: 17.10 oz
Capacity: 7+1

Remington R-51
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.4 in
Length: 6.0 in
Height: 4.5 in
Width: .96in
Weight: 20.0 oz
Capacity: 7+1

Smith & Wesson Shield
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 6.1 in
Height: 4.6 in
Width: .95in
Weight: 19.0 oz
Capacity: 7+1

Taurus 709FS
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.2 in
Length: 6.24 in
Height: 4.52 in (without mag extensions)
Width: 1.04 in
Weight: 19.0 oz
Capacity: 7+1 Rounds

Glock 43
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.39 in
Length: 6.26 in
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 1.02 in
Weight: 17.95 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Round

Taurus Millennium G2 PT111
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.28 in
Length: 6.24 in
Height: 5.1 in
Width: 1.22 in
Weight: 22.0 oz
Capacity: 12+1 Rounds

Glock 26
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.46 in
Length: 6.29 in
Height: 4.17 in
Width: 1.18 in
Weight: 19.75 oz w/o magazine
Capacity: 10+1 Rounds

Walther PPS
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.2 in
Length: 6.3 in
Height: 4.4 in
Width: .90 in
Weight: 20.0 oz
Capacity: 6+1

Springfield Armory XDs
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.3 in
Length: 6.3 in
Height: 4.4 in
Width: .90 in
Weight: 23.0 oz w/empty 7rd magazine
Capacity: 7+1

Bersa BP9CC
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.3 in
Length: 6.35 in
Height: 4.8 in
Width: .94 in
Weight: 21.5 oz
Capacity: 8+1

HK P2000SK
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.26 in
Length: 6.40 in
Height: 4.55 in
Width: 1.37 in
Weight: 24 oz
Capacity: 8+1

 

[Big_Al]

I pocket carry an lcp2, a sig 365, s&w 637-2 and occasionally a Taurus 709.

 

[Dudedog]

Pocket - Kahr P380
Limited on my choices is CA,
It was that or the Sig 938

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Unfortunately my daughter made me retire my 1990's "Vanilla Ice" parachute pants a year or so ago. She said they were embarresing... pffft... kids know absolutely nothing about "style"!

















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Here is a pic of me when I used to pack my .50 Barrett "Pocket Gun".

Looks like a toddler who should’ve had his diaper changed a few hours ago.

 

[94045]

I'm not a big pocket carry guy, in my case the non-accessibility of it at the Moment of Truth is sort of a deal-breaker. Sort of the same thing with my old carry piece, a Colt Government .380, which I carried hammer down on a loaded chamber because I did NOT trust the slide safety. A few draw-and-shoot drills with that told me I needed to look for a better solution, and I think a pistol carried in my pocket would be the same.

Having said that, I have considered picking up a Kahr P380, certainly there is some sort of IWB holster that will carry it at the ready with a better concealment option than true pocket carry.... because at the end of the day, carrying a pistol in your pocket is better than leaving it on the dresser...

With the proper holster I don't find it difficult to draw from the right hip pocket.The factory holster on an LCP even works.

 

[Charlie98]

With the proper holster I don't find it difficult to draw from the right hip pocket.The factory holster on an LCP even works.

I'm thinking front pocket. I don't think carrying a pistol in my hip pocket on a motorcycle is such a hot idea... although I have done it.

 

[jonnyc]

I don't get this list....those aren't pocket-pistols unless you wear clown pants!
My choice is a KelTec P32. That's a "pocket pistol".

 

[george29]

Age has much to do with our abilities and therefore our mindsets. Corvette's are great but I slide in and out of an SUV easier, the same goes for carry style. I won't argue with someone under 50 about much because at 50 I was a lot more capable at everything.
My answer to this poll was the 938, not that I own one but I almost bought one until I handled the G48 which for me can be pocket carried but I prefer to carry it strong side in a simple Uncle Mike's. The 938, because it's a 1911 type can be carried condition 1 and I really dislike striker fired handguns without a safety for the pocket. Having said that I pocket carry J frames.
There is no right and wrong, just what works for you. In the case of pocket carry, the trigger must be properly covered.

 

[george29]

[GEM
A pocket pistol survey needs entries for J frame type revolvers, unless you mean pistol to disqualify wheel guns. Also missing are the LCPs, Glock 42s and other 380s. So I don't get the list. It certainly isn't representative of the current market selection. You have left out the most popular guns, IMHO.]

A) This is an Auto Pistol thread
B) Read the disclaimer...can’t include them all
C) Don’t like it. Start your own thread
D) Bye!

Snarky reply, not necessary.

 

[WestKentucky]

No interest whatsoever in any of those except for the Sig guns that end in 8.

Now, if we added in a few Walthers that start with PP, or a p32 then I’m interested and talking... but for now, with the list as is, yawn.

 

[jhb]

I don't get this list....those aren't pocket-pistols unless you wear clown pants!
My choice is a KelTec P32. That's a "pocket pistol".

the clown pants was a nice touch. made me chuckle.

 

[Buckeye63]

Pocket pistol to me is my Taurus TCP , Ruger LCR357 or Charter Arms UC lite
None listed

My Glock 43 ( Not listed) and my Shield are to big for me to pocket carry

 

[jar]

In my pocket most every day:

 

[Elkins45]

I used to pocket carry a Kahr PM9 in my office dress pants. I made a leather holster for it and also kept a bandana in front of it to minimize printing while I was sitting. Nobody ever asked me if that was a gun in my pocket.

 

[tubeshooter]

Nobody ever asked me if that was a gun in my pocket.

Nobody is going to, either. That's a heck of a thing to accuse someone of. Especially a stranger, mere acquaintance or work colleague you're not particularly close with.

I've seen strange bulges on people before.
I just didn't go up to them and tap them on the shoulder about it.


My point is - just because nobody said anything to you doesn't mean you weren't "made", or at least suspected. That goes for any of us.

 

[Jeb Stuart]

Poll should be titled "Which of these of the two Pocket Pistols which would you choose. Kahr CW380 or Sig 238, And that is assuming you are referring to a Kahr 380 when you say "Kahr Polymer".

 

[jar]

Poll should be titled "Which of these is the largest Pistol you can you cram in a Pocket". Or perhaps from you poll, would be Which of the two Pocket Pistols which would you choose. Kahr CW380 or Sig 238, And that is assuming you are referring to a Kahr 380 when you say "Kahr Polymer".

God, I just love the internet!

Many things are possible. I've successfully carried a Colt 1903 in my pocket and it was once considered a pocket pistol. It's not what I would normally do though; my 1903s or Beretta 81s or even smaller pistols like the Beretta 70 series or Walther PP series or Savage 1907s that were once considered as pocket pistols work better today in a holster.

I can drive in a screw with a hammer; it's possible but not suggested.

 

[whatnickname]

[GEM
A pocket pistol survey needs entries for J frame type revolvers, unless you mean pistol to disqualify wheel guns. Also missing are the LCPs, Glock 42s and other 380s. So I don't get the list. It certainly isn't representative of the current market selection. You have left out the most popular guns, IMHO.]

Well I would say that I’m in good company. I ask for an opinion on a limited number of handguns. Included a disclaimer and an apology and look at the crap that was posted. Not a problem for me. I’ll hand it back in spades. If you can’t stand the heat then get out of the kitchen.






Snarky reply, not necessary.

 

[ThomasT]

Many things are possible. I've successfully carried a Colt 1903 in my pocket and it was once considered a pocket pistol. It's not what I would normally do though; my 1903s or Beretta 81s or even smaller pistols like the Beretta 70 series or Walther PP series or Savage 1907s that were once considered as pocket pistols work better today in a holster.

I had an old gun catalog and Col. Charles Askins IIRC wrote in an article and said that the S&W model 39 made a great full size pocket pistol. All I can say is that he must have bought his britches from Duluth Trading Company to have pockets that dern big.

An old man I knew (and really liked) that I used to work on his mobile home for him wore overalls everywhere he went. One day I was watching and he pulled a 4" model 10 out of his pocket. I had no idea that old goat was armed. He said "oh yeah, I carry this everywhere I go". And that was way before CC was law. But I guess since his son was the police chief of Lake Worth PD he felt like he could do what he wanted and get away with it. And he did till he died.

 

[george29]

Still Snarky and unnecessary. It's not about the heat of the kitchen, an armed society should be a polite society, we here are an armed society therefore we must be more civilized. I'm only replying to this out of respect to the forum, I'm not taking anything personal. On a personal note, wisdom for me only came very late in life, wisdom brings understanding which should bring compassion instead of passion, a younger person's Achilles heel. ASallam Aleikum ya hala bik.

 

[WTBguns10kOK]

This is a great thread. Don't mind the moderator being a grinch about it.

 

[whatnickname]

Still Snarky and unnecessary. It's not about the heat of the kitchen, an armed society should be a polite society, we here are an armed society therefore we must be more civilized. I'm only replying to this out of respect to the forum, I'm not taking anything personal. On a personal note, wisdom for me only came very late in life, wisdom brings understanding which should bring compassion instead of passion, a younger person's Achilles heel. ASallam Aleikum ya hala bik.

And peace be upon you too!