Most comfortable small size concealable pistol

[em9sredbeam]

I keep having the idea of looking at a 32 tomcat or seacamp, A 380 or small 9mm that fits easy in a jacket pocket. What is out there that is worth looking into? I have plenty of larger pistols, but curious about something that is smaller IN Size

[Bug Splat]

Kahr is my #1 pick for concealment pistols.

The tomcat is junk btw, I'd stay away.

[troysland]

I enjoy the feel of a Kahr cw9 when I CCW.

[tbhracing]

Tagged. I wanna see the answers. I like the Glock 26, but think the OP is not going in this direction.

[robcoe]

Comfortable, for me the best is the Colt 1903, but they can be a bit hard to find.

In something more modern, the Sig 230 and 232 and Walther PK380 were the most comfortable for me.

YMMV

[Exile Machine]

I've been eyeballing a Ruger LCP at my local gun shop. Looks like a good choice for a back up gun or something to pocket in the summer.
-Mark

[tacticalcity]

Loaded question. I have yet to find one that is actually comfortable. Comfort becomes relative. The smaller you go, the more uncomfortable they get. Those super tiny 380 pistols usually hurt to fire. But they are last resort weapons or special use weapons, to be used when something bigger is not possible. So a little discomfort is worth it. Just bear in mind the smaller the gun, the less they absorb the recoil and the more you will feel it and the more difficult they will be to control in general.

The ones you meantioned are always brought up as winners along with the PPK. I've never fired them personally. I owned a Bersa Thunder 380. Had a bit of lip on the rear to protect from hammer bite, and some major/unique safety features (over kill actually) such as an internal gun lock. For what it was it was a nifty little gun. If I were in the market for gun that would be carried in a bag, it would be one I would consider again.

For regular holster carry I like the Glock 26 9mm. It is a little thicker than I like, but its got the Glock functionality and defensive size round, which is a major plus for me.

The new S&W M&P SHIELD 9MM looks impressive. Getting lots of love from some very picky reviewers online. Not sure how I feel about the safety on it. Need some trigger time before I decide how I feel about it. Not sure I will ever get it.

Ruger makes a long list of pocket carry 380s and small 9mms, as does Khar. I don't have a lot of experience with them. When investigating them there where little things that came up that I didn't like (don't exactly remember what they were) so I decided to stick with a Glock as my primary and CCW.

All comes down to what you plan to use them for as to which one shines the most. Personal preferrance plays a big roll as well.

[theneko]

Kahr P9 or P45. I like the PM series too but the P- series is a little larger and feels better to me. Still very thin though.

[Eddie916]

another vote for the Sig p230 or 232... big size feel, yet conceable.

[tal3nt]

A lot more to consider than just size when it comes to carrying concealed. Glock.

[enzo357]

Cop buddy has kahr 380. That gun is so small it fits in your front jean pocket (unloaded of course). Shooting it is ok, not great, but ok. For what it is made for, pretty nice gun.

[gm412]

Kahr PM9 for IWB and KAHR p380 for in the pocket

[44fred]

S&W 340PD is just 12.5oz with a 357mag hit.

[FIREBALL_BRIAN]

Lcp, bodyguard, shield. I would not use kahr. They demand to much attention if you shoot them a lot

[dougtoni]

S&w airweight or ruger lcp. Super light and easy to hide.