Finally got my CC gun.

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enjoy that trigger

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+1, that's my wife's CC and the trigger is a couple miles long. But, that's what she felt comfortable shooting and carrying so that's what she got. Carrying one is always better than carrying none.

Congrats on the new gun, MB. I've got a 380 (Kel-Tec P3-AT) for cc, as well. but I rarely carry it. I usually carry a 9mm or 45 ACP. The 380 is used when clothing prevents me from carrying a bigger gun. To me, a 380 is small enough that it should be used as a "pocket gun." I don't see a reason to carry it IWB; if one's going to cc a gun IWB, they might as well get a slightly bigger 9mm instead of a 380. I carry my 380 in a front pocket holster made by Woolfe Gun Leather (must not be in business anymore as they no longer have a website). Some people use rear pocket holsters, but the pockets in my pants are the right size for this. OTOH, you can buy a rear pocket holster and use it for either rear OR front pocket carry. I bought a back pocket holster from www.bearcreekholsters.com shortly after they started business. I asked him to use removable Chicago screws to I could put on or take off the panel, depending on how I wanted to use the holster. I use the rear pocket holster to carry a Kel-Tec PF9 in the front pocket of many pants and cargo pockets of pants and shorts. Be sure your holster covers trigger. Practice a lot w/ your gun to be sure you handle it well and that it runs well. Also practice enough w/ your self defense load to be sure that load runs well, also. I practice w/ Winchester white box (fmj) ammo from WM, but carry Speer Gold Dot.

From my personal experience, I can highly recommend Bear Creek and Side Guard Holsters.. Both provided me a quality product at a nice price w/ quick turnaround.

I have a 40 cal that I will likely use in the Winter as my CC gun. I just wanted something smaller for lighter clothing. For cc purposes the difference between 380 and 9mm won't make much of a difference IMO.

ETA: but I do have my eye on a Glock 43...

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I don't get the trigger dispute on a CC gun.

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My first CC gun was a Ruger LC9. I couldn't shoot it accurately at all. The trigger was was too long. I switched to a Kahr CM9 which is also kind of long, but it's super smooth. I try and recommend the CM9 every chance I get.

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I use to carry it at my 4 o'clock, but found it to be much more comfortable carrying it at my 6 o'clock, especially if i have my extended mag in.

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I've heard this a dangerous position to carry. Get knocked flat of your back, damaging your lower spine is a possibility. Riding in a wheelchair is a possibility too.

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for that tiny chance the safety isn't switched on or somehow gets knocked to fire.

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I agree with your position about a super light trigger but this makes little sense to me. You shouldn't be carrying a gun loose in your pocket anyway. Put it in a holster and protect that trigger!

You pull it to save your families life or your own. Can't put a price on that. If it feels off, or you second guess the ability to hit the target because trigger pull, weight, feel, etc. its probably worth looking into to replace

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I really don't see how anything bigger that a 380 can be concealed comfortably.

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It depends on your method of carry. If you're trying to shove a double stack 9mm in your pocket you'll probably have some issues. But if you carry in your waistband your options open up quite a bit.

Most pocket 380s are going to have crappy sights, but I'm with you on the hammer. Its hard not to watch it.

I tell you though, my brother picked up a Taurus tcp 380, and I shot that little thing very well compared to most compact pistols, even the shield. I still haven't figured out why.