barrelmaker_2002
Sharpshooter
Depending on your definition of the word "pocket," the PF-9 is marginal for pocket carry and I personally would not try to pocket carry a P-11 at all. ***
If you are considering occasional pocket carry, the PF-9 is an excellent compromise between size and oomph. However, for most pants, a PF-9 is not a back pocket ("wallet-style)" option.
If pocket carry will be the primary means of carry , then either buy smaller caliber (LCP or P3-AT) or be prepared to spend much more money. Like double or triple.
In the interests of full disclosure. I do not own a PF-9. However, I plan to buy one when I have the funds. My criteria were:
- 9 MM (many)
- light weight, so I can carry it while running (starts to narrow)
- slim enough to occasionally pocket carry (narrower)
- readily available and reasonably priced (Kel-Tec PF-9)
For the record, I think the forthcoming pocket 9MM from microtech looks cool, but only 5 rounds....really?
*** Note: I do not wear cargo pants or tactical pants ever and I am too absent minded to pocket carry a pistol in a jacket that I will likely remove quite frequently. For me, "occasional pocket carry" means the front pocket in a basic pair of jeans.
If you are considering occasional pocket carry, the PF-9 is an excellent compromise between size and oomph. However, for most pants, a PF-9 is not a back pocket ("wallet-style)" option.
If pocket carry will be the primary means of carry , then either buy smaller caliber (LCP or P3-AT) or be prepared to spend much more money. Like double or triple.
In the interests of full disclosure. I do not own a PF-9. However, I plan to buy one when I have the funds. My criteria were:
- 9 MM (many)
- light weight, so I can carry it while running (starts to narrow)
- slim enough to occasionally pocket carry (narrower)
- readily available and reasonably priced (Kel-Tec PF-9)
For the record, I think the forthcoming pocket 9MM from microtech looks cool, but only 5 rounds....really?
*** Note: I do not wear cargo pants or tactical pants ever and I am too absent minded to pocket carry a pistol in a jacket that I will likely remove quite frequently. For me, "occasional pocket carry" means the front pocket in a basic pair of jeans.