So, I'm getting a pocket gun and I've pretty much narrowed it down to three choices. I thought I'd poll my gun toting buddies on DTR to see what your thoughts are.

I've never fired any of these three so before making a final decision I'll have to do that. I'm assuming that any of the three will easily conceal in the front pocket of pants, jeans or shorts.

I've ranked them in the order that I THINK follows my preference, but I'm not certain because just this morning the snubbie wasn't even on my list of possibilities (yet somehow it now seems to be at the top).

Smith & Wesson 638
Pros: Reliable, easy to use, somewhat accurate and the biggie...my wife could pick it up and use it without having to think about what she needs to do besides point and shoot.
Cons: May be to bulky for pocket carry and only holds 5 rounds of .38 Special +P ammo.
Go HERE to learn more about the 638.

Kel-Tec P-11
Pros: Relatively thin and flat which is good for pocket carry, holds 11 rounds of 9mm ammo, proven reliability and excellent customer service.
Cons: May be too long and tall for pocket carry.
Go HERE to learn more about the P-11.

Kel-Tec P-3AT
Pros: So small that it will easily disappear in just about any pocket, holds 7 rounds and is supposedly reliable with great customer service.
Cons: .380 caliber isn't all that powerful.
Go HERE to learn more about the P-3AT.

So, I'm open to your thoughts. I know there are lots of other options out there but I've pretty much narrowed it down to one of these three so try not to muddy the water with suggestions and comments on other guns.

Oh...and don't forget to vote.

 

S&W.
I would not stake my life on a Kel-Tec.

 

One more note...this isn't my primary CCW gun. My primary is a Glock 22. This gun will be used for work, church and other times when it just isn't feasible to strap on a full size handgun.

 

S&w 638.
I wouldn't stake my life on a Kel-Tec.

 

What he said

Simplistic design, error free function, S&W Quality.

 

you pack heat to church? that must be one tough neighborhood.

 

Doesn't everyone??

Marine, can you tell me again what your thoughts are??

 

I would if I went to church.

 

There are some nice subcompact .45 ACPs on the market.

 

All three of them are little pop-pistols that you might have to eat someday.

The revolver would be the least apt to fail in a crisis.

What does the preacher carry??

 

I carry a 2" sw 38 for a back up weapon.. I would stick with the revolver because no matter how dirty or full of lint it gets it will always go bang when you need it to.. I take it out to qualify and it amazes me how much lint gets in it when you carry in a pocket.. I wouldn't trust any semi auto for pocket carry.. to much lint to slow the slide... may go bang once and stove pipe...

for safety I use a small pocket holster (no straps or anything just a sleeve) that you can buy at most police supply houses just to make sure nothing catches the trigger when you slip it in and also helps to keep it situated in the pocket.. I carry it in my rear pocket and it isn't all that uncomfortable to sit on.

Gerry

 

Darringer in 45ACP. Nuff said.

 

When I saw the title of the post I thought you were looking for a firearm for Little Hoss #2

 

I have a COP 3" 4 barrelled .357 derringer type in Industrial chrome.

A pretty nice piece and definetly effective at close range less than 30 ft.

I do not carry but it is nice to know that I can.

Rick

 

Limited to those three choices, S&W 638.

"What does the preacher carry??"

Somebody, anybody, peel me up off the floor!!!!