The Old Anglo

Hi all, I`m in need of a small size everyday carry weapon. I do carry a S&W9ve as my main carry now but the weather is getting too hot here in Florida to wear an extra cover shirt. I need something I can put in my pocket or wear with an inside the pants type. I`m Kinda small at 5'6-140lbs and the Smith does sticks out a bit even with a large shirt with my shoulder carry rig. I`ve been looking at the .380 Bersa and Kel-Tec stuff. I`m open to any ideas but I`d like either a .380 or 9mm as far as caliber. Thanks in advance for any help!!!!.

HowardCohodas

I'm getting on the back-order list for the Ruger LCP, but I doubt it will be here for the summer. I plan to use it for a BUG. I did get to handle one. Nice fit and finish. A little more heft than the Kel-Tec. Trigger a little problematic.

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greenjeans

I recently purchased a Kahr CW9. It is not a pocket carry for me, but I can do it with pleated pants and have a pocket holster a friend made for me. It is perfect for IWB carry because it is so thin, .90" wide. It is more expensive than the Bersa or Kel-Tec, but is really finished well and I put the 1st 170 rounds through it with no failures at all, mixture of FMJ and HPs. It is fast becoming my favorite carry weapon with a IWB holster from Don Hume that I ordered from Kahr. I also have a Kel-Tec P3AT that goes with me everywhere and a Kel-Tec P11 that is my truck gun and doubles as a sometimes carry weapon. I have had no problems with either of the KTs and you don't know the P3AT is there. I also have a Bersa .380, std. size. I don't carry it much anymore, but it is a great pistol, especially for the $ it cost. I have never had a problem with it after the first couple of magazines with American Eagle ammo and I now trust it completely. If a revolver is of interest, the S&W 442 & 642 are good and can be pocket carried fairly easy. My 642 was my main carry until I got the Kahr. Hope this helps some.

FLSquirrelHunter

The P-3AT is so light to carry in a pocket you may forget it's there, a very easy carry. What it's not is a sturdy workhorse to take to the range every weekend. Buy one, learn to shoot it well, then carry it and clean it. They estimate the barrel to be good for 6000 rounds. That ain't much. Onthe other hand, the warranty is good for life if you buy it new.

A Kahr PM9 is smaller than the Kel-Tec 9s and better made, but about the biggest auto I'd like to pocket carry. On the other hand, the PM9 is a workhorse; you could probably put 6000 rounds per year through it and keep it a lifetime.

The finish on each is different, but neither seems to mind sweat. The PM9 recoil spring will rust if you happen to swim with it. (sometimes you do things with a pocket carry that would be unthinkable with a paddle) Haven't tried that with a P3AT yet.

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PocketRocket

I have a Kel-Tec P32 and really like it, Here is a good thread that discusses the differences between the P32 and the P3AT

KTOG Forum - P-32 - Bad choice over a P3-AT ??????

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retsupt99

I have several KelTec's...but the P-3AT is a very concealable firearm for when I choose not to take my Kimber with me. When short trips to visit a friend's house and summer weather dictate a T-shirt (although I could conceal my Kimber)...the KelTec just disappears in my front pocket.

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andersmg

Kahr PM9 in the pocket works for me!

LongRider

We just picked up a Bersa .380. Did a review of it. Nice little gun over all. Pretty impressed with the fit and finish. Seems there is a break in period before it is reliable carry. But over all we are very pleased with it. Especially for the price, don't see how you can go wrong. Not exactly a pocket carry for me but pretty dang small maybe in baggy shorts but surely an easy IWB even with a light T-shirt. That again I IWB a XD.45 compact with a loose T-shirt no problem. Must be another advantage of not reaching my full growth potential, the other being sports cars are as roomy for me as luxury cars are to full grown folks

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Biloxi Bersa

Bersa .380 Concealed Carry. You can bet your life on this gun.

slimjim

Works great for me too.
Tough to beat 7rds 9mm out of such a small package.

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