-Pocket guns comparison-

[ericyong]

Also Rohrbaugh .380 & R9s

[redcliff]

I switched from a Kahr P380 to Glock 42 as G42 is much more shootable; its actually enjoyable to shoot. It is a bit larger/heavier than the P380 but fits ok in cargo short pockets. I use a kydex pocket holster for extra safety.

[crufflers]

I switched from a Kahr P380 to Glock 42 as G42 is much more shootable; its actually enjoyable to shoot. It is a bit larger/heavier than the P380 but fits ok in cargo short pockets. I use a kydex pocket holster for extra safety.

How does a Shield 9mm compare to the Glock 42?

[RollingCode3]

How does a Shield 9mm compare to the Glock 42?

I had the Shield. Bigger and heavier. G42 is much easier for ccw.

[RLW]

You seem to be overly focusing on weight. For everyday carry, other factors are just as important.

This is about pocket pistols. EDC pistols would be a completely different conversation.

[ojisan]

RC3, thank you for the great pics and weights loaded.


I currently have a NAA Mini in .22 Magnum with a .22LR cylinder too.
I used to have the Mini in .22LR but sold it.
Yes it was smaller than the Magnum but it was very hard to control with Stingers or similar hot ammo.
With the old Mini in .22LR I did an informal test one day.
The target was an old Coca Cola glass bottle, the thick walled type at about 10 feet distance.
A .22 Short RNL round bounced off the bottle and the bullet landed back at my feet.
No damage to the bottle besides a small mark where the bullet hit.
A .22 LR RNL standard velocity cracked the bottle and knocked it over but did not break the bottle.
A .22LR Stinger completely destroyed the bottle, but even with a tight grip the gun rotated up in my hand.
There's a lesson in needed velocity and handling control to be had here.
The .22 Short really doesn't have a lot of speed to it and the short barrels of the Minis makes it worse.
That's why I ended up with the Mag version plus the LR cylinder, it's easier to shoot with the slightly larger grip and packs lots more punch while still being able to plink with .22LR or whatever.
The Mag is still small enough to easily fit in a pocket.

[crufflers]

[Dan_Eastvale]

The locally (Provo) made NAA .22 WMR in a kydex neck holster... Speer Gold Dot .22 WMR 40 grain short barrel ammo. 1,000+ fps. Doesn't keyhole.

Pocket: Kimber Micro Carry. Desanti.

[Gat Man]

Does the G42 really fit in a jeans pocket? I always thought of it more as an IWB pistol. Just curious, never handled one.

[Duffo]

Check out mouseguns.com for a good comparo chart of gun dimensions...

http://mouseguns.com/pocketautocomparison.pdf

[Pofoo]

This is about pocket pistols. EDC pistols would be a completely different conversation.

Even with pocket pistols, there is a significant difference in size and weight. My Sig P238 is significantly larger and heavier than my Kahr P389, yet it is the one I carry daily in my front pocket in a DeSantis holster.
You do not necessarily want the smallest or lightest pistol for pocket carry.

[RLW]

Even with pocket pistols, there is a significant difference in size and weight. My Sig P238 is significantly larger and heavier than my Kahr P389, yet it is the one I carry daily in my front pocket in a DeSantis holster.
You do not necessarily want the smallest or lightest pistol for pocket carry.

You carry your primary gun in your pocket?

[Pofoo]

You carry your primary gun in your pocket?

Where else would you carry a pocket pistol?

[RLW]

Where else would you carry a pocket pistol?

You would carry a pocket pistol in a pocket. I just wouldn't do it as my primary gun.

[Whiskey_Tango]

I mostly pocket carry (LCP). Never have to worry about printing, bending over, shirt riding up, etc.

I like IWB @ 330, but I am paranoid about being exposed when sitting, bending over, reaching up, wind blowing, chasing my kid, on and on.

Need to lose about 10-15lbs for appendix to be comfortable.