Suggestions for pocket 9mm?

[ee2]

What do you find to be the best 9mm for deep concealed carry? I can't even hide a pager or pocket knife without a noticeable outline.

[microstencil]

There are pockt holesters that will hide the outline of your gun. I use one to conceal my Ruger LCP and it looks like you have a wallet in your pocket and yes it is California leagal. I am not sure of the make of it but I could find it out for you if you want.

[Quiet]

On the approved list...
Kahr Arms PM-9

Not on the approved list...
Rohrbaugh R-9


IMO...
"Mouse guns" are best suited for pocket carry.
Most 9x19mm & .38Special handguns tend to be too big for effective pocket carry.


Bobo's pocket guns comparison chart.

[Timberland]

Dress for the gun.

[geeknow]

What do you find to be the best 9mm for deep concealed carry? I can't even hide a pager or pocket knife without a noticeable outline.

Kahr PM9...black on black w/night sights tucked into a DeSantis pocket holster...nuff said

[redcliff]

I pocket carry my PM-9 all the time, great pistol, its been totally reliable and very accurate for its size. I have the all black night sight version also and carry it in a holster Kahr no longer offers; my buddy carries his in a Desantis and likes it.

It will look like you're carrying your wallet in your front pocket but no one pays any attention to it. Might need some looser pants if you print with just a pocket knife. Some pants have pockets a bit too small for easy access, I've heard of other people having their pockets modified a bit for more room.

[geeknow]

On the approved list...
Kahr Arms PM-9

Not on the approved list...
Rohrbaugh R-9


IMO...
"Mouse guns" are best suited for pocket carry.
Most 9x19mm & .38Special handguns tend to be too big for effective pocket carry.


Bobo's pocket guns comparison chart.

I love this chart... it, for some reason, makes me happy...

wierd, eh?

[Gunm]

Dress for the gun.

Aye, don't wear Speedos with a Glock 34. If you do, people won't ask, "Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" They'll just stay very far away.

Thundewear holsters look good.

http://www.thunderwear.com/

The SigTac leather jacket looks good too. They weigh a lot though.
They have huge, deep pockets. You can fit a whole ream of 8 1/2"x11" of paper in each pocket.

http://www.sigsauer.com/SigStore/ShowProduct.aspx?categoryid=77

[Spirit 1]

You didn't specify, so how about an ankle holster and an Airweight etc.? With the right slacks or flared Wranglers/Levis you can easily hide quite the leg cannon. A small revolver & ankle holster presents no problems for carry. Squat to grab your gun and you're already down for a good shooting stance.

They make some sand-filled ankle weight straps with velcro attachment for exercise purposes. You can wear a light one on the other ankle to balance the weights and help you keep a normal stride when walking. Or wear spare mags on the other ankle if a small auto is used.

[Lucky Scott]

I carry my 5 shot .38 snubnose in a pocket holster and feel it is the best way to carry. The pocket holster breaks up the outline so it does not look like a gun.
Also, you can casually put your hand on the gun without drawing attention to yourself.
I also have a couple regular holsters and have tried a "behind the back" carry with my .38 and with my .40 and feel that it is too easy to make.
If you wear a baggy printed shirt, you can get away with it, but it is not as easy as the pocket holster.
Also, the pocket holster works well with shorts and a T shirt.

You can buy them anywhere, I got mine at a gun show for $20 bucks.

[maxicon]

I'm a big fan of the Kahr PM9. I find it's the best trade-off between controllability, weight, recoil management, and accuracy in a CCW gun.

My P3AT is much lighter and more compact, but the recoil is fierce and the sights are terrible. My 642 is light, but also has terrible sights (it now wears a laser to help with that), and the cylinder bulge reduces the concealability.

If you want to keep weight below 20 oz loaded and have a flat profile, good sights, and decent recoil, it's hard to beat the PM9.

[bigcalidave]

I'm a big fan of the keltec P11. It's very small, and holds a lot of rounds. I shopped for a while looking for the best package of small and 9mm, P11 wins. Good luck finding one in CA though :P If you look at the specs it's the same size as the KAHR pm9, weighs less, costs 1/3 as much and holds a lot more rounds. (think old SW model 59 mags, 15 rounds+1)

[a1c]

Home carrying the wife's PM9 right now in the jeans' front pocket. No problem crouching (been gardening in the yard) or sitting. Love that gun, and love shooting it.

[spyderco monkey]

Kel Tec p11 is a great option, 10+1 rounds of 9mm, only 1" thick, good sights, factory pocket clip.

[cineski]

The PM9 is great, however way too big for pocket carry. It holsters VERY well. I'd stick to the .380's if you want pocket carry.