General Concensus.....(pocket pistol)

[SgtMojo67]

I have a $350 budget for a new pocket pistol....I already have a G27 and a S&W 642, but I want one SMALLER......your opinions plz...

 

[Soulman]

Ruger LCP

 

[_CY_]

hands down a used S&W 642

 

[XD-9Guy]

Keltec P3AT

 

[Nightops]

Keltec PF-9. It isn't much bigger than the .380 pistols, and you get 9mm.

 

[ez bake]

hands down a used S&W 642

This. If capacity really bugs you and you want a semi-auto, then I'd look at a Kahr MK9 or the new Sig P290.

 

[redneck1861]

Colt 1908 vest pocket.

I bought one about 6 months ago, and I love it, I carry it everyday as a backup, and if I am just running to town or someting I will grab it, and not carry my G22

 

[Glock 'em down]

Smith & Wesson J frame. Either a Bodyguard (my personal favorite) or a Centennial model.

Both offer a light carry and a smooth draw due to their "hammerless" design and 5 potent cartridges that'll sho' 'nuff screw up a bad guy's weekend.

And don't let the "I only got 5 rounds " stigma scare you away from a good J frame. It's design and purpose is to get you out of harm's way. Not to shoot it out with the bad guys.

But carry a spare reload in a Bianchi speed strip anyway. Just in case.

 

[cooljeff]

Keltec PF-9. It isn't much bigger than the .380 pistols, and you get 9mm.

+10000000000


They are cheaper than most
very powerful for pocket carry
they make pocket holsters and wallet holsters for them
you can even carry one with a clip added on the side
they are pretty accurate
cheap enough to target shoot
and very, very, reliable
and conceal very well in front pocket

EXCELLENT GUNS FOR THE PRICE!

 

[UnSafe]

I own a Smith 642, Kel Tec PF9 and P3AT. Sure the .38 sends a heavier bullet out and has revolver reliability, but it doesn't fit or in or draw quickly from jeans front or rear pocket. PF9- 9mm= good, but also too big to fit in a pocket. my P3AT fits inside a hip pocket nicely and can ride all day without being a PITA.

Sure, if you wear loose 'gangsta britches, you could stuff anything in them, but regular fitting jeans, slacks or shorts need a little, flat pistol. Anything larger and I'd carry in a holster or jacket pocket