Pocket-carry 9mm?

[Nathanael_Greene]

Any suggestions for a 9mm that can be carried in a front pocket of a pair of jeans?

I'm thinking maybe a Taurus 709 or a Beretta Nano.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[Taroman]

Loose jeans maybe?
If it's striker fired a pocket holster is a necessity too.
My Walther PPS is as small as I'd want and is a no go.
Cargo pants maybe.

 

[StrutStopper]

LC9 or one of its variants in a DeSantis Nemesis holster fits in my Wrangler jeans.

 

[C0untZer0]

A list of smaller nines. I personally think the cut-off for a pocket pistol is right around 5.6" x 4" and weighing ≤ 17 ounces but that's just my opinion.

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

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

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

 

[Tony k]

I carry a Kahr CM9 in a galco pocket holster in my front pocket. I typically wear relaxed style jeans, slacks, or cargo pants. The only time it's ever been an issue is getting on a horse while wearing traditional fit jeans (I'm a lefty).

The pistol is reliable and has a long smooth trigger pull.

I also like the SW shield and the Glock 43, on paper at least. I've never shot either.

 

[TomJ]

I pocket carry a LC9S Pro or P938 often.

 

[khegglie]

Count Z

Sir,
Thanks for the specs list.

I have a Shield and a LC9; sans the grip extension the LC9 carries better in a pocket for me.
I use a DeSantis holster.

 

[bannockburn]

I have a Kahr CM9 which I carry IWB with a DeSantis Sof-Tuck holster or on occasion inside my right front pocket with a DeSantis Nemesis holster.

 

[TruthTellers]

YIKES! Better have some big pockets and a good belt to pocket carry a 9

 

[Snowdog]

I have a Kahr CM9 which I carry IWB with a DeSantis Sof-Tuck holster or on occasion inside my right front pocket with a DeSantis Nemesis holster.

Ditto. Same pistol, same methods. It works for me.

 

[redneck]

Might help to clarify "pocket carry". When I think of pocket carry, I think of the gun being inside my pocket, completely concealed and I don't think anything bigger than an LCP is comfortable for that.
I have seen several guys who say they pocket carry, but its more like appendix carry, only they clip the holster to the their pocket instead of their waistband. Grip of the gun is exposed and it requires a cover garment. Carrying in that manner would allow for a lot more choices.

 

[judgedelta]

If the OP really means "jeans", it would appear to me that it is a lot easier to get a pistol in your pocket than get it out (without an AD). I've got an LCP I could carry in the back pocket, not being especially "bootified", but nothing in the front except knife and money clip.

 

[Fiv3r]

Yeah for Pocket carry that is completely concealed, a small .380 is my max. From time to time I'll carry my Nano in my back pocket with the grip exposed a bit with a long cover shirt. Not ideal, but it's not a great pocket gun anyway

 

[Jlr2267]

CM9 works for me. For me, it's right on the edge of what is "pocketable"

 

[WRGADog]

I pocket carry and have a number of small 9mm pistols including a Nano, PM9, Solo, G43, and PPS. In my experience, the easiest to pocket carry is the Solo. That said the Nano, PM9, and G43 are also suited for pocket carry. The PPS, even with the 6 round magazine, is better suited for IWB or OWB carry. That said, I find my self carrying my G42 most of the time because it is even smaller and lighter weight than the 9's. I use a DeSantis Nemisis holster for all of the guns.

 

[USAF_Vet]

The Taurus 709 is one of my CC pistols. I usually jacket pocket carry, but in loose fitting jeans or cargos, it slips right into my front pocket. Also carry a Kel Tec P11 that way.

Smallest pocket 9mm I've personally seen I'd the Diamondback DB9, but I have zero practical experience with it.

 

[TomJ]

When I pocket carry, it's generally at work while wearing loose fitting Dockers or dress pants. I carry in my right front pocket with using a Sticky Holster. The P938 and LC9S Pro conceal nicely. I haven't done so wearing jeans as I carry IWB then.

 

[seeker_two]

LC9 in a Nemesis pocket holster works for me. I use the flat magazine baseplate for added concealment.

 

[wild cat mccane]

Having owned nearly all of them, the only one that is truly pocket comfortable is the DB9. After owning three different DP9s, I can say they are total garbage.


While others will physically fit in a pocket, none are comfortable or practical...never in a work/business setting.

 

[ROAshooter]

"YIKES! Better have some big pockets and a good belt to pocket carry a 9"


belee dat....

 

[C0untZer0]

After owning three different DP9s, I can say they are total garbage.

I was waiting for you to write a review of the DB9. I guess this is the executive summary huh? ^

 

[Safety First]

I bought the Kahr PM9 with the intentions of pocket carry. I typically wear double pleated Khakis. I bought a Alesi pocket holster for it.
I tried and tried but for my personal taste it is just too heavy for pocket carry. I later bought and IWB and of course that works great but I bought the gun strictly for pocket carry as I have others for IWB.
Now I pocket carry the LCP and as far as comfort etc, it works quite well. I think that for pocket carry the gun needs to be 11-12 oz. max, YMMV....

 

[bumbazine]

I have, at one time or another, pocket carried a KelTec PF9, Beretta Nano, Taurus 709, and a Sig 938. All in holsters and all completely inside my front pocket. (I normally wear cargo pants.) I still own the Sig. With a good holster it slips in and out easily.
I also own and occasionally carry a Glock 42, but you didn't ask about 380s.
They're both a little heavy, but I'm a big guy and get used to the weight pretty quickly.

 

[bullseyebob47]

i'll stick with the glock 19 in the pocket. may be pushing the limits but im not a fan of semi auto pea shooters.

i use the thinnest pocket holster i can find. put glock 19 in it then pocket it. my other front pocket has a 30 round glock mag.

i do this with jeans but prefer cargo pants/shorts. i don't tuck shirt.

 

[Schwing]

It sounds crazy but I pocket carried a Beretta PX4 subcompact 9mm for a couple of years. I did have to take it with me when I bought pants to make sure it cleared the pockets but it was not hard to find pants or a pocket holster to hold it.

I was originally going to get a Nano but it just never felt very comfortable in my hands. It felt way too small and I have pretty small hands too.