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"Pocket" things.

PS in the 380s the Ruger is just a bit more refined without question.Also when you decide you want something else "its a ruger"

My two favorites are a Ruger LCP and a S&W 637 Airweight in 38 Spl.

I will put a plug in for those Walther PPK's!

Not really a pocket gun, unless you mean coat pocket.

New Walther, PK 380.
Shoots so good, I'm wearin it out!

I went with a Kahr PM40. A bit on the big side for jeans pockets, but works if the pockets are roomy. Good part is it is a good shooting,reliable and powerful little outfit. They make a PM380 that is even smaller than my 40. When I put it in my IWB holster, I can wear it with shorts and let a t-shirt hang over it and it is unnoticeable.

Kahr PM 9 with night sights for me... very pleased with it.

I would get a J-frame and put it in a Nemesis pocket holster....I do all the time and it works fine.

Walther PPK in .380, loaded with Magetch�s First Defense SCHP.

Add one spare mag usually, two if I expect trouble ( and need to be totally "undercover" )

Could also use my 2" Dick Special, the Model from the 70�s, with the shrouded ejector rod, with the original Colt Grips and 125 grs JSP�s + P. With one or two speed strips as backup, one with Rem 158 grs LSWCHP + P.

But the Walther is WAY flatter and MUCH quicker reloaded!

Hermann

P.S.: If I REALLY expect trouble I would seriously consider not to go there.

If I have to, FN HP, ca. Mid 90�s, cast, chromed frame, black slide, good sights, mag safe removed, Wolff springs throughout, with two spare mags, most mags MecGar ( i like the chromed ones ). Handmade, deeply checkered grips.

Ammo: the new Fiocchi with a kinda "hollow point" with a round tip in the middle.

Ammo supply: 1 + 12 + 12 or 1 + 12 + 18 ...

;-)

Hermann

I have a keltec 32.Best lil pistol I ever saw

I'd recommend whatever pistol you like but go with an inside the waist band holster. Quicker to action, and less chance for a hang up on the draw.

I had a Keltec PF9 and the trigger pull was simply awful. The LCP is prone to jamming I hear, and some like it, some hate it. Don't go near a .25, they don't have enough punch to do much more than irritate your assailant.

If money is no object, the Rohrbaugh R9 is perfect. It has been tested and NEVER jams, fires a full 9mm parabelum, holds 6+1 and is smaller and lighter than most .380's and is made like an SP101 for strength and quality. Need to change the Wolf spring every 100-150 rounds, which is simple. Costs about $1000. I splurged and never regretted it. Perfect summer carry pocket or IWB. Winter carry is easier because of bulky clothes and a revolver or even compact .45 is easy.

If you like a revolver consider a .327 magnum: fires .32, .32 mag and 327 magnum, holds 6 instead of 5. The 327 mag has light recoil and nearly the same impact on flesh as a .357 mag! Ammo was hard to find for a long time, but is now available.

I've looked at that Rohrbaugh. Looks like a nice gun. Lots of mention of the little Rugers. I have handled them and they just don't fit my hand right. As I hold them the barrel points down. If I ever actually need to use my pistol for defense I want something that points naturally. My favorite is the 1911. I am sorely tempted to sell my Kahr for one, but even the compact models are bigger and more difficult to conceal. I used to carry a 1911 commander, but it didn't hide well under a t-shirt and once at a grocery store I noticed a couple of people looking.

Nobody likes the little Sig P238's? They are pretty cool little 1911 wannabe's.

Their version of the Colt Pocket Lite, VERY nice little pistol.

I'm liking the Taurus TCP .380 lately

Model 38 Airweight

Love my sig 238. It just disappears in a holster iwb. It's the first gun I've had that I don't mind carrying, and it's been 100% reliable.