AC66Bronco Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have been spending A LOT of time at the local range as of late and I believe I have narrowed down my main carry piece. HK P2000SK 9mm. For those that want to know why 1 I am left handed 2 I am already familiar with the guns However I am also looking at picking up a pocket pistol for the times I just want to throw something in my pocket and run to the store or concealment is a big issue. I have shot my friends LCP and it is a nice gun however I do have a few complaints. I would rather try to keep for now all guns in the same round and the lcp is .380. I have also been thinking about an LC9 or the Beretta NANO I realize they are dimensionaly larger guns than the LCP but do any of you guys have any experience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 LC9 is NOT a pocket pistol. Unless you are a giant and wear giant pants, LC9 is not a good option. Unfortunately, i cannot recommend anything else as i have no experience with any other compact. lcp or the p3at would both be good pocket pistols for comparison: lcp vs lc9 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/RugerLC9-RugerLCPcomparison-1.jpg for comparison: lcp vs p3at http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/LCP-Kel-TecP3ATcomparisonchart-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have no experience with this or anything you mentioned, but I'd really like to get some range time with this: http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/p290.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 FWIW I have a P3AT, its a great pocket gun, and not good at anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 sig p238 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I've read some good things on the DB9, though I have no experience with the firearm myself. I also think the LC9 is a bit large for a pocket gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC66Bronco Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.jpg OH SNAP!!! :megusta: I do agree that the LC9 is not really a great option for a pocket pistol but it would more than likely end up in an ankle holster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 p238 is a great pocket gun from personal experience. However for wanting to stay with the 9mm the p290 is a great gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have carried my wifes S&W .38spl in the pocket of my jeans, shorts, and even gym shorts with no problems at all. Totally reliable and super light weight. Doesn't help you though if you're looking for a 9. I have carried a buddies LC9 in my jeans pocket and I don't (nor have I ever) rocked JNCO Mammoths. It's not that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I own an lc9 and I always carried it in a Blackhawk universal holster but I wouldn't hesitate to carry it in my pocket. I also have carried it on my ankle and was pleased as it is light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 sig p238 one of the best guns i have ever shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I also have carried it on my ankle and was pleased as it is light Personal opinion but :dumb:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Have a BodyGuard 380 I'm happy with. Kind of flip between it and the P11 depending on clothing for "small" carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Sig P238 Kahr CM9 Kahr PM9 Those are some other options to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Keltec pf9. Very light 9mm and very accurate for what it is. Works great in a vest pocket, IWB holster or pocket. Plus it's under $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Keltec pf9. Very light 9mm and very accurate for what it is. Works great in a vest pocket, IWB holster or pocket. Plus it's under $300. My buddies PF9 had to get sent back to Kel Tec. It would fire the first shot and not feed the next round. You had to rack the slide after each shot. Tested with multiple magazines and multiple manufactures ammo in different grains. I hear they do have a great warranty service though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaewsky1 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Sig P238 Kahr CM9 Kahr PM9 Those are some other options to look at. I love my Kahr CM9 and never hesitate to carry it in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 sig p238 one of the best guns i have ever shot. +1, they are great guns and they are excellent carry options with factory nite sites and the way that the safety works. Ramsey - Glad that you like it. The p238 I had was right hand control only. I have seen reviews from left handed shooters that say it is not hard to operate lefty. Although, per Sigs website, you can get the p238 SAS with an ambi safety. It shot well for such a small gun, with a DeSantis pocket holster it is incredibly concealable. Only reason I got rid of it was for a M&P 40c, after shooting a friends. I will say that the p290 looks like it would be a great option as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have a DB9. Wears just like a LCP or a Bodyguard .380 but shoots 9mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 My buddies PF9 had to get sent back to Kel Tec. It would fire the first shot and not feed the next round. You had to rack the slide after each shot. Tested with multiple magazines and multiple manufactures ammo in different grains. I hear they do have a great warranty service Ive been lucky and mine eats anything. The only thing it didn't like was some old ranger hp ammo with a wide cone. It jammed. But hornaday critical defense, various sjhp and hard ball all shoots fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGOKILLER Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 sig p238 This! My wife has been trying to find the right gun to carry so we have shot quite a few small carry pistols in the last few weeks and this gun is very nice. It also is what she has decided on but i'm having a little bit of a rough time finding one of the titanium rainbow ones as that is the one she wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Kahr CM9 Kahr PM9 Those are some other options to look at. I love my Kahr CM9 and never hesitate to carry it in my pocket. I would recommend these as well good guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaTS1200 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I love my Kahr CM9 and never hesitate to carry it in my pocket. Same here. If you're wearing fairly loose jeans/pants it doesn't print that bad with a good pocket holster. I also have the LCP and it's a great little pocket gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I hear they do have a great warranty service though. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91123&highlight=keltec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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