Pocket Pistol

[Forum Boss]

My favorite — Smith & Wesson Model 638. Shrouded hammer, so you can still shoot single-action. Surprisingly accurate. Many holster options. This is a .38 spl 5-shot with aluminum frame. I have two other small semi-autos. I trust the 638 over both of them...

 

[Surfgent]

Cz50 or 70 in 32acp. Cheap, high quality accurate. And for people who say 32 won't do the job take 3 or 4 to the head neck and chest at 5 or 10 feet away and tell me if this gun can't make a decent ghost

 

[Bamban]

This one is my favorite, I carry it as a BUG most of the times. It stays in my pocket even when working in the garage

Not my actual revolver, lifted this picture from the web




Forum Boss: Very nice revolver. But the advantage of the Model 638 over this is that the 638's hammer is shielded. A good thing for pocket carry. S&W also makes hammerless DA-only revolvers. But I like the 638 as you have the Single-action option.

 

[shortgrass]

Unfortunately, the prices of things like this are on the increase. If you ever thought about owning , it should have been "owned" before all of this started. Now, it's almost a panic buy. I haven't been out anywhere, I've just seen the pics/videos/interviews from gunshops that are swamped............

 

[USMCDOC]

Seecamp

 

[dogdude]

Here's a little one, Seecamp .32 with there own ''Pocket Laser Aimer'' (prints as a phone or small wallet)...with the laser off, it'll fit anywhere.With Win. Silvertips, its a mini Pocket Rocket.Might be for sale shortly
Have another one.

 

[dogdude]

Doc, you beat me to it...haa.
Nice lil gun isn't it.
Boss, I also carry a 638 in a Uncle Mikes IWB holster.

 

[Terry]

Sign Sauer P238 single action, with night sights.

 

[USMCDOC]

Doc, you beat me to it...haa.
Nice lil gun isn't it.
Boss, I also carry a 638 in a Uncle Mikes IWB holster.

yes they are

 

[rjtfroggy]

Why not the Colt Government model, looks like a mini 1911, easy handling, accurate.
Only down fall small mag capacity, and you probably will only find on gun broker or someone looking to sell here or in person.

 

[Cecil S.]

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Sign Sauer P238 single action, with night sights.

I like that holster.

 

[Terry]

Wallet holster.

 

[Daddymac]

I like my Glock 42, light, and thin, easy to conceal OWB with a untucked shirt or vest.

 

[JMayo]

I found Some of the smaller pistols have a terrible trigger break that when finger joint pulling it won't go off. Lacked that little tiny bit of pull taken by the crease of the joint.

Before anyone "schools me" on proper finger placement ...Go practice pulling and shooting. You'll have your finger deep in that guard most of the time, I don't care how much you practice finger placement. The small guns just make it that way.

 

[Terry]

I found Some of the smaller pistols have a terrible trigger break that when finger joint pulling it won't go off. Lacked that little tiny bit of pull taken by the crease of the joint.

Before anyone "schools me" on proper finger placement ...Go practice pulling and shooting. You'll have your finger deep in that guard most of the time, I don't care how much you practice finger placement. The small guns just make it that way.

The double action triggers on many small pistols are bad, that's why I carry the Sig. It has a great trigger.

 

[JSH]

The double action triggers on many small pistols are bad, that's why I carry the Sig. It has a great trigger.

Ditto on that!
Who’s leather is that?
Took me a few years but I decided my GP 100 was to big to be handy, lol.
I will say I am not an auto guy. 1911’s hate me for some reason. I had the chance to shoot the 238Legion and owned it shortly. To my understanding Colt let them have use of the Mustang to an extent.
At 15 yards I was pleasantly surprised with it on a plate rack.
There was a Bersa 380 on the table that day at the range, no comparison to the SIG.

 

[Rsadams]

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Glock 42with a Taran Tactical+2 mag. 9 shots counting the tube. Carry it in my own design IWB holster. (It’s the prototype, so not super pretty,but has proven to be a great design).
G9 ammo makes it a bit more stout!

+1 on this setup as far as gun for .380 and the mags.... I bought my wife the glock 43 in 9mm and also is an excellent choice with a little more punch.... If you carry a Glock I suggest some form of hard holster you don't want something soft that might allow an AD....

I know you said .380 but if you get a chance to shoot the Glock 43 in 9mm before you buy you may well go that route...I can't really tell much of a difference between it and the glock 19 I carry everyday... Plus the ammo is cheaper...

 

[Terry]

 

[Straightshooter1]

There was a Bersa 380 on the table that day at the range, no comparison to the SIG.

Yeah, the Bersa is tremendous.

 

[AckleymanII]

Most "pocket pistols" are NOT pocket pistols other than pockets in large jackets.

Ruger 380 and Kel Tec 380 just works for pants pockets.

Glock 380 is about the same size as a Kahr CW 9mm.

Thickness really matters, and under the duress of an attack, a safety can get you killed.