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I diamondback DB9. About the same size as the LCPs, but it 9 instead of 380. It’s a whole lot more slim than g42/shield/xds and j frame for that matter. I’ve pocket carried my xds and an LCR, about the same as j frame, and I keep sliding that DB9 back in rotation. I will say that it has one problem in that it doesn’t hold open on the last round though.
I pocket carry a sig p238 from time to time. A p938 would probably be an even better choice.
Get a good holster and keep in mind certain pockets/pants/guns will not work well together so be ready to make some changes on the occasions that you do pocket carry.
Wow, lots of great pocket guns out there.
Can’t say I know anything about j-Frames. In the off chance that I do stop by a pawn shop and pick one up, any lemons I should steer clear of? Or are they generally fairly dependable all round.
Have to say though the Kahr PM9 looks pretty nice, as does the sig p238.
As for caliber, it would be nice to stick with 9mm since that is what my USPc is. But really anything that isn’t going to break my hand in a small frame (.357 Cassule is out), I am open to different calibers.
Cr0wb4r said: ↑
Wow, lots of great pocket guns out there.Can’t say I know anything about j-Frames. In the off chance that I do stop by a pawn shop and pick one up, any lemons I should steer clear of? Or are they generally fairly dependable all round.
Have to say though the Kahr PM9 looks pretty nice, as does the sig p238.
As for caliber, it would be nice to stick with 9mm since that is what my USPc is. But really anything that isn’t going to break my hand in a small frame (.357 Cassule is out), I am open to different calibers.
The p938 is identical except it is chambered in 9mm. One of these days I’m going to sell/trade my p238 in for a nightmare p938.I know this question is going to be pretty subjective and hard to answer, but how much does something the size of a p938, kahr pm9, or a j-frame in general kick compared to a compact pistol? I don’t plan on this being a range gun by any stretch of the imagination, but I want to be able to put 50 – 100 rounds down range and be ok. If I am being less than realistic here, feel free to call me out. 😀
Totally realistic for the ones I’ve shot.
Your hands will be tired, but they should be tired after shooting anything significantly.
The big impact of the size is speed and accuracy…you really have to do everything right for the tiny guns to do their part.
I carried a Kel Tec pf9 for quite a while pocket carry, but in some smaller pockets it was a bit too big. I now pocket carry a Taurus TCP. I love it. I can carry it wearing everything. 380 is fine for my needs. And they are very very budget friendly, Under $200 new, I got mine used for $100 for a stainless steel model.
I have heard a few things about Kel Tec pistols not being all that reliable. Has anyone who owns a Kel Tec had issues with it? Now the Taurus TCP looks like an interesting little gun.
I have heard a few things about Kel Tec pistols not being all that reliable. Has anyone who owns a Kel Tec had issues with it? Now the Taurus TCP looks like an interesting little gun.
Cr0wb4r said: ↑
I know this question is going to be pretty subjective and hard to answer, but how much does something the size of a p938, kahr pm9, or a j-frame in general kick compared to a compact pistol? I don’t plan on this being a range gun by any stretch of the imagination, but I want to be able to put 50 – 100 rounds down range and be ok. If I am being less than realistic here, feel free to call me out. 😀Easy to do. I have a PM9 and my first range session I did 100 of the recommended 200 rounds for break-in. It’s a bit snappier than a larger pistol, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.
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