87GT Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I am looking to pick up a backup pocket gun. Depending on the day it might be my only carry. What options do you prefer and why? What is your favorite way to holster it? Is ankle carry a good option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 db9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 LCP or P3AT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 BG380, small, decent to shoot, and been very reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 .38spl Dead reliable, fits in the pocket of anything I wear including gym shorts. Please, for the love of all that is holy, don't carry on your ankle. I don't know if I can think of a worse way to carry. Better than NOT carrying, but man, it's terrible. Takes too long to get to. A person can cover a 15 foot distance well before you can draw a pistol off your ankle. Bad juju. EDIT: Just saw this one for sale. Highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Kahr CM9 or Kahr P380 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 sig P238, why? small, realiable, and easy to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Sig P938. It's both my primary AND my backup. http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af40/ted_kennedy/Gun%20Stuff/null_zps866c0bfe.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1647545493 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Sig P938 or a Rohrbaugh R9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 P238 Or Glock 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Grenade. M67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmadi6490 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Kahr CM9 or Kahr P380 This. Kahr's are very easy to conceal because of how thin the grips are and some of them are super light. I just didn't like my CW9 because of the two dot sight system but im sure you could swap it out for a 3 dot system...personal preference really. I leaned to shoot on glocks so im super used to the 3 dot sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 This. Kahr's are very easy to conceal because of how thin the grips are and some of them are super light. I just didn't like my CW9 because of the two dot sight system but im sure you could swap it out for a 3 dot system...personal preference really. I leaned to shoot on glocks so im super used to the 3 dot sights. Practice shooting without sites for CC pistols. Align the thumbs and let it be natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I have a DB9 as well. But I really liked the P938 when I held one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I have a P3AT with a leather pocket holster. Shooting it is horrible, but it fits right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Go old school...Colt Pocket Hammerless. Ergonomics are PERFECTION, reliability isn't an issue, and they are standard all others are compared against. The only drawback is it's chambered in .32ACP, but when you can pick which freckle you shoot them through, that isn't really a factor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Revolver, snub nose, something in 357mag. it's a faster moving round with good stopping power. several brands out there that offer a variety of hammer choices. I would use an IWB holster. If you already carry something at waist level already and you would like a second fire arm on you than I think Ankle is a good spot for a back up. I don't but I know several that carry two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 If you already carry something at waist level already and you would like a second fire arm on you than I think Ankle is a good spot for a back up. I don't but I know several that carry two. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I enjoy my keltec pf9 its tiny, good price for it no issues what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I enjoy my keltec pf9 its tiny, good price for it no issues what so ever. Also a good, more affordable, suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I enjoy my keltec pf9 its tiny, good price for it no issues what so ever. I would never trust this gun as a CC gun. My buddies got sent back to get all internals replaced just after 1000 rounds. They have a great warranty dept. for sure but, it's very common for them to fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I would never trust this gun as a CC gun. My buddies got sent back to get all internals replaced just after 1000 rounds. They have a great warranty dept. for sure but, it's very common for them to fail. Never had any issues out of mine. If you like the pf9, id recommend the P3AT. Its very similar to the pf9, but half the size. The pf9 is too big as a pocket gun, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I would never trust this gun as a CC gun. My buddies got sent back to get all internals replaced just after 1000 rounds. They have a great warranty dept. for sure but, it's very common for them to fail. Maybe that 1 in a million fluke? BIL carried one in which he put much more through then sold to his uncle and to date hasn't had a prob. I don't recommend it (my recommendation is above) but I haven't heard of them being that unreliable. Maybe I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Maybe that 1 in a million fluke? BIL carried one in which he put much more through then sold to his uncle and to date hasn't had a prob. I don't recommend it (my recommendation is above) but I haven't heard of them being that unreliable. Maybe I'm wrong. I think the idea behind them is that since theyre cheap, they must be shit. Which isn't the case. Kel-Tec is still trying to make a name for itself, and theyre slowly succeeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I don't hate on all Kel Tec guns. I've shot many of them and for what they are they're great. The PF9 on the other hand isn't something I'd trust my life with, or use as a back up to trust my life with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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