Pocket Pistol

[nate77]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. The slide doesn't lock back on the LCP either — only the TCP. What'd you do with your TCP when it wouldn't feed: just get rid of it?

I've ran FMJ, Speer Gold Dots, Winchester PDX1's, and I've never had any feeding issues. When I first got my TCP, it did have extraction problems, but a trip to Taurus cleared that up, it now runs perfect.

I carry the little thing everywhere; it is so nice to just throw it in your pocket, and go.

Also FYI to the OP, Buds has the TCP for $244, which is an insanely good price for two mags, and a last round hold open.

 

[451_Detonics]

My vote would be the Kel Tec but I prefer the 9mm over the .380 but both will do the job. I also am learning to really like the S&W 642. My first J frame and it does very well in the pocket.

 

[greyhound47]

I currently carry a Kel Tec P3AT but will be switching to the S&W BodyGuard 380 when the spirit moves me. Very inexpensive little gun with buit in laser and only $375 or so in price!

 

[indygunguy]

My vote would be the Kel Tec but I prefer the 9mm over the .380 but both will do the job. I also am learning to really like the S&W 642. My first J frame and it does very well in the pocket.

Amen on the 642. GREAT pocket gun!!

 

[Plinkuh]

Baby Glock? I'm sorry I recently just started drinking the Kool-Aid. Forgive me...

 

[indygunguy]

Baby Glock? I'm sorry I recently just started drinking the Kool-Aid. Forgive me...

I also carry a Glock 36 as a pocket gun sometimes. 6+1 rounds of 45 is such a small, slim design... hard to beat!

 

[Mr. Neal]

I have a taurus pt111 the "old" millenium version.. Its not quite a pocket pistol but its super slim and compact. It's my everyday carry gun. Did I mention it holds ten rounds!? But like turn key said.. Revolver is the way to go. RELIABILITY..

 

[AutoMovt]

Pistols I have CC in the front pocket of jeans, cargo pants/shorts
Glock 27
Kimber Ultra Carry II
Colt 380 Government
TCP

 

[jgreiner]

I have been eyeing the S&W 637 stubbie revolver in .38 special...with the crimson trace laser grips. Nice little wheel gun.

 

[jgreiner]

That is as nice little J frame. Been thinking about one myself.

 

[TempusFugit]

Hard to beat a Smith J-frame in the pocket to make you feel all warm and fuzzy.

 

[blaster2]

I have read a lot of negative feedback from people regarding the Taurus TCP's reliability. However, I have shot a couple hundred rounds through two TCP's and they functioned perfectly. When I went to the gun store I couldn't make myself buy the Taurus over the Ruger name. So I bought the LCP and I have never had a malfunction with it. That said, I shoot the Taurus better with its sites. The slide stays open on the last ejected round with the Taurus and it comes with two magazines instead of one.

 

[mmorph55]

Had the LCP and upgraded to the sig P238....the difference is amazing. Also with the extended mag you get a full grip and an extra round, which gives it the full size fill

 

[Balinor]

I have a LCP as my current "always with me carry". I have many choices available and its been everything that its supposed to be for me. The question on the slide locking back on last round is a thing, but only if you carry an extra mag with you. Many many people do not carry an additional magazine with a pocket gun. Like I started this post its my always with me firearm, but not normally my primary.

 

[mk2ja]

Like I started this post its my always with me firearm, but not normally my primary.

That's an interesting distinction. I like it. I've thought along those lines, but never put it into words like that before.

 

[jurassicnarc]

For simplicity's sake, see my recent post on the thread: Question re snub nose revolvers.

 

[JCAJR30]

smith's hammerless j-frame.

 

[45fan]

I pocket carry an LCP, and have never had any issues with reliability. My wifes choice for pocket carry was a S&W bodyguard 380, and she loves it. (her normal daily carry is a PF-9, and the size difference is noticeable). Both have been reliable, and accurate enough to put bullets in the boiler room at 7 yds consistently. Not much more can be asked of a pocket BUG.