My decision to stay small....

[Zaydok Allen]

There is no mineral-fracking way I would pocket carry a loaded semi-auto pistol.

That almost made me shoot coffee out my nose.

 

[340PD]

Saw a brand new September 2019 mfged SIG 365 w/manual safety at a local gun store and range for just under $500.

Tempted, tempted, tempted......

But my GLOCK 42 in .380 has been so reliable and I prefer pocket carry w/ a pocket holster - in this case Alabama.....

The 365 just doesn't sit that well in all pockets like the 42.

Somebody else please help me from spending more money.

I find my P365 to be a bit large for pocket carry. My Kahr PM9 does work but even that is marginal depending on the trouser material and the depth of pocket. I am comfortable with my LCP II for pocket carry in anything I wear. I realize there are those that claim to carry a full size 1911 in the cargo pocket of some pants but I would love to see any of them try drawing while on the run or while seated in their car.

That said, the P365 is my primary carry gun AWIB in a Vedder LightTuck holster.

 

[Hokkmike]

There is no mineral-fracking way I would pocket carry a loaded semi-auto pistol. Just the risk of it changing orientation would be enough for me to utterly reject that approach.

Spend some time working on drawing a firearm under time pressure and the value of the grip being presented to you precisely the same way every time will quickly become apparent. The idea of grabbing for a gun under pressure and finding that it has rotated or flipped... ugh, sweaty palms just thinking about it.

Throw in the possibility of some object getting into the trigger guard and contributing to an AD/ND with the muzzle pointing wherever the floppy pocket has let it point... oh, heck naw.

In its Alabama hostler, and (a whole new argument here) on an empty chamber I am fine. I will eventually carry with a round ready to fire.

 

[bannockburn]

Jeb Stuart

Personally nothing in the small size category is going to beat the Kahr CM 9mm. Unless you are going down to Pocket gun size. A little 9mm, smooth DOA trigger, easy to shoot. I believe it is the lightest in class next to the PF9 at 12oz, but the Kahr has that one beat in lenght. In fact, I believe Kahr takes the cake in weight, size and smoothness.

Amen brother, Amen!

 

[Jeb Stuart]

Jeb Stuart



Amen brother, Amen!

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It is one of those guns you just like to hold, shoot and look at.
By the way, the other day I mentioned how much I liked your pics bannockburn. Well, was going to buy yet another Micro 9mm Pistol, when I said, what the heck, I already have the two I love the most. And I have yet to shoot one that shoots better or better made. So put the money into a new Camera. I can thank you for that.

 

[bannockburn]

Jeb

Well, was going to buy yet another Micro 9mm Pistol, when I said, what the heck, I already have the two I love the most. And I have yet to shoot one that shoots better or better made. So put the money into a new Camera. I can thank you for that.

You're more than welcome for the inspiration! It's a great idea and money well spent!