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Looking for a true pocket pistol. Would rather a 9mm but they all seem too big.

Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:10 pm
Posted by bhtigerfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
29470 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:10 pm
The Ruger LCP and M&P Bodyguard seem about as large as I want to carry in my pocket or in my waistband. But I’d prefer a 9mm if possible but I don’t think anyone makes one as small as the .380’s.

Any 9’s I’m not aware of? I’m leaning towards the Ruger LCP Max right now because of the magazine capacity plus small size.

I guess small size, weight, and comfort are my major concerns.
Posted by Pandy Fackler
Member since Jun 2018
14129 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:25 pm to
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Looking for a true pocket pistol. Would rather a 9mm but they all seem too big.


Sig p365 is a legit 9mm pocket pistol. It can easily be carried in your front pocket.
This post was edited on 5/1/23 at 6:26 pm
Posted by Theduckhunter
South Louisiana
Member since May 2022
709 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:26 pm to
I don’t know of any as small as the 380s. A lot of the newer small 9mms can definitely be carried in pockets, but it’s not as ideal as a LCP.

I wouldn’t hesitate to pack a .380 with the right ammo if I really just wanted to pocket carry.
Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
11503 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:36 pm to
If you are worried about the effectiveness of the round Hornady Critical Defense is pretty darn good in .380. It is what my wife carries.

I like the small sigs, the 938 and 365 for 9mm. I don't think I will ever carry in a pocket, but if I HAD to it would probably be a J frame. I DON'T RECOMMEND REVOLVERS but if you had to carry and a pocket was your only choice an air weight S&W practically disappears in a pocket.
Posted by bhtigerfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
29470 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:36 pm to
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I wouldn’t hesitate to pack a .380 with the right ammo if I really just wanted to pocket carry.
This looks my only option now.

I tried an unloaded P365 in my front pocket and it was noticeably heavier and larger than the LCP Max.
Posted by PIGSKIN
montevallo, Alabama
Member since Jul 2007
3833 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:39 pm to
Springfield HellCat love mine
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14290 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:40 pm to
Kahr CM9. I pocket carry. Desantis sticky holster.
Posted by lsushelly
Denham Springs
Member since Aug 2006
2860 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:44 pm to
Yep. Hellcat can be a pocket carry. I do it
Posted by Flats
Member since Jul 2019
21765 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 6:58 pm to
I tried a bunch, ended up with an LCP. Maybe some bigger guys can carry the micro 9s in a pocket, but I can't.
Posted by LazloHollyfeld
Steam Tunnel at UNC-G
Member since Apr 2009
1601 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 7:12 pm to
Second the Kahrs.
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
80893 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 7:15 pm to
I'd go with the LCP Max
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16572 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 7:23 pm to
I have a Sig p238, loaded with 100gr JHP from Fenix Ammo. I use a 1791 IWB holster, can just clip it in and go. No printing no matter what shirt. It and my Glock 26 (Black Arch IWB) pretty swap back and forth.
Posted by bearhc
Member since Sep 2009
4936 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 7:26 pm to
.380 ppk/s Walther
Posted by cajun3gunner
Member since Mar 2023
92 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 7:28 pm to
SA micro compact hellcat here
Posted by Ol boy
Member since Oct 2018
2930 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 7:36 pm to
As a few others have mentioned kahr cm9. I carried mine pocket carry for a while but gave it up just because even though it can be done it wasn’t as comfortable as iwb.
A lot of info on the web about them having ftf/FTE issues but I never had any to speak of, that being said my wife for the first couple of mags had issues until I convinced her to push through the shot.
Posted by EF Hutton
Member since Jan 2018
2366 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 8:25 pm to
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. I DON'T RECOMMEND REVOLVERS


My ONLY choice
This post was edited on 5/1/23 at 8:26 pm
Posted by Going_Deep
Member since Jan 2023
3 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 9:16 pm to
Look at the Glock 43X
Posted by roadkill
East Coast, FL
Member since Oct 2008
1842 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 10:00 pm to
I pocket carry the LCP Max. I have the standard Ruger holster and a Desantis - don't like either of them so usually just have pistol in the pocket.

A good friend pocket carries the Kahr 9mm - no holster.

I like the extra capacity of the LCP standard 10+1 vs. Kahr 6+1 - I also have the bigger magazine for 12+1.
Posted by Pauvetibete
Member since Apr 2022
510 posts
Posted on 5/1/23 at 11:11 pm to
TFB just put up a video last night. Few good suggestions in here. BTW, ole boy comes off a little cocktail, but he's a defense lawyer in NOLA. Just opened a gun range in Arabie last weekend.
TFBTV Pocket Rockets

Edit:cocky. But cocktail works I guess.
This post was edited on 5/2/23 at 8:19 am
Posted by jnethe1
Pearland
Member since Dec 2012
16143 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 12:22 am to
Sig p238
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