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Suggestions for a good "pocket gun" for CCW

warriorsfanwarriorsfan Member Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
It that time of year again, summertime! I'm looking for suggestions on a good "pocket gun" for summer carry. Something that is small enough that I can conceal it a pocket, preferably in some type of pocket holster that goes right in the pocket. I don't have a specific caliber requirement or capacity requirement, I'm open to all suggestions. Small size and concealability are the most important aspects I am looking for.
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    CLINTFCLINTF Member Posts: 735 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kel-Tec P3AT .380acp, 6+1 capacity, can get pocket clip or wallet shaped holster, extremely light-7 ounces, very small, can be found for around $250 new.
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    rovernutrovernut Member Posts: 256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    nickel plated S&W 36 2"
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    hughbetchahughbetcha Member Posts: 7,801 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by rovernut
    nickel plated S&W 36 2"


    Always go with revolvers for reliability!
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    KK Member Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have an old 36 2" I carry every day.
    If 38 don't stop the argument....RUN!
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    SperrySperry Member Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    317
    TPH
    642
    PM9
    AMT 45 Backup [ouch!]
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    willdallas2006willdallas2006 Member Posts: 285 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I vote for the Kel-Tec P3AT .380acp too. I have had one for about a year and I wouldnt trade it for any other pocket gun.
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    ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Kel-Tec weighs about half what the 36 weighs,plus much smaller and less bulky.[8D]
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    sig232sig232 Member Posts: 8,018
    edited November -1
    I am the third vote for the Kel-Tec. I have both the 32 and the 380 versions. Had a Seecamp before and its heavier and usually sits in the gun safe. Carry the Kel-Tec 380 most of the time.

    I works good in hot weather. Fits into the pocket of my shorts and nobody knows it there.

    For the woods a whole different story. Big iron; 45 ACP usually.
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    RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    http://www.kel-tec.com/pf9.html

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    Keep your Powder dry and your Musket well oiled.
    NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
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    beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Seriously, you've basically got two choices:

    1. Wheelgun, Smith 642
    2. Auto, Kel Tech PAT.

    The former is more reliable, and shoots a more powerful round, but its has slightly less capacity, costs a bit more, and is more bulky.

    The new Kel-Tec single stack 9mm is probably pretty good too, though its got to be larger than the 380 and a bit heavier, and I dont know if it is available yet for sale.
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    ripley16ripley16 Member Posts: 4,834 ✭
    edited November -1
    Seecamp. Check it out at http://seecamp.com/
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    steeltoe1978steeltoe1978 Member Posts: 3,248
    edited November -1
    Here are mine:

    Summer: Beretta 418 .25 ACP Can't see it at all in my jeans pocket

    Fall and Spring: Sig P232 .380 easily covered by windbreaker or flanel shirt

    Winter: Colt 1911A1 .45 hidden under heavy winter coat
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    bgjohnbgjohn Member Posts: 2,275 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    S&W 442 hammerless revolver or one of the small Beretta automatics.
    JM[:)]
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    PearywPearyw Member Posts: 3,699
    edited November -1
    I carry a P-40 Keltec 40 S&W in a Uncle Mike's pocket holster all the time. I have a Kel-tec 32 in a similar holster if I wear jeans with tight pockets.
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    CHGOTHNDERCHGOTHNDER Member Posts: 8,934 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    +1

    quote:Originally posted by CLINTF
    Kel-Tec P3AT .380acp, 6+1 capacity, can get pocket clip or wallet shaped holster, extremely light-7 ounces, very small, can be found for around $250 new.
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    JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The gun is an S&W 60 with bobbed hammer. The holster is a homemade job, but similar to triple K. Good for year round.

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    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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    NwcidNwcid Member Posts: 10,674 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Colt Mustang that I really like, but they are getting harder to find and more expensive. If I had to replace it I would probably go with the Kel-Tec.
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    CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    P3AT All the way!
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    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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    gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Nothing smaller than a 9mm in a semi auto and nothing smaller than a 38spl in a revolver. My 2 cents. [8D]
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    NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I teach nothing less than a 9MM Handgun,but besides my Beretta 9000S I carry a NAA .22LR in my pocket loaded with Rat shot. I can kill small rodents if I have to or I can shoot someones eyes out at close range if all else fails. Many LEO's are taking to this trend,the rat shot to the face will do the job if your attacker gains that much ground on you.


    I neither Endorse or recommend this technique be used![;)]
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    john wjohn w Member Posts: 4,104
    edited November -1
    i just bought a S&W 637 and it only weighs in at 15oz and is plus P rated too.
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