Should I sell my LCP or M&P 9 for a Sig P938?

[LBDamned]

If you pocket carry, keep the LCP. If you always carry on the belt, then whichever you prefer.

Good luck!

P938 can easily be a pocket gun

[dkthree]

I disagree.

[LBDamned]

I disagree.

You either wear real tight pants or don't have the gun.

[622F]

I ended up getting a P938 in addition to my wife's. So far each time I have purchased something new I have yet to sell another. But wife is starting to catch on.

I played around with my laser target and at 7 yards the grouping with the Sig was about 1.5" vs about 2" with the S&W. Not sure if that is good or bad but I can aim the Sig a little better I guess. My wife's is the two tone with the slim grips which fits her hand perfect. Mine has the fatter rubber grips which are comfortable for my larger hands.

I think the P938 is rather pocketable. It is quite close in size to the LCP except for being about 0.75" longer. It easily fits in my jeans pockets. Given I can carry it my pants or shorts pocket, I don't think I would have much need for the LCP. If I sold the LCP then that would be one less caliber of ammo to buy as my other guns are 9mm. So that is another reason to probably sell it.

I'm considering maybe swapping the M&P Shield 9 for something with a higher capacity. Still up in the air on that. If I did I'd still want it to be something I could CC. Played around with a Glock 26. Felt quite a bit bulkier. Have no clue at this time what I may swap the M&P for. I think the M&P and the Sig are a bit too close in size and application to keep both. Open to suggestions on something with higher capacity to swap out for the M&P.

For now about the only thing I'm pretty sure about is that I probably won't keep the LCP. Here are some pics comparing them all...



LCP on top of Sig:

[dkthree]

You either wear real tight pants or don't have the gun.

So you pocket carry a P938 as your EDC?

Op, sounds like you made your choice. Enjoy!

[LBDamned]

So you pocket carry a P938 as your EDC?

Op, sounds like you made your choice. Enjoy!

I have a P938 and it easilly fits in pocket...

So what is your reason for thinking it's not a pocket gun? Do you have one?

[622F]

So you pocket carry a P938 as your EDC?

Op, sounds like you made your choice. Enjoy!

Won't know for sure until I go out to the range and compare the Sig with the S&W. Not sentimental about any of them. I could still end up selling the Sig, and keeping my S&W. But for now I have 1 more gun until I decide. If enough time passes trying to decide I might forget I was planning to sell one...

[MisplacedTexan]

622f:
Thanks for the awesome pics - Jailed the Sig938 yesterday (and kinda considering a shield for 29 days from now)

[dkthree]

I have a P938 and it easilly fits in pocket...

So what is your reason for thinking it's not a pocket gun? Do you have one?

I'll answer, but please understand I'm not arguing, only stating my opinion. You just might happen to have larger pockets than I do.

First, the P938 is a great little gun; it's well built, very smooth, and has a great trigger for a gun its size.

However, fitting in a pocket and being a "pocket gun" are two completely separate things. My EDC is a G27. I can fit it in my pocket, but it also isn't a "pocket gun". My opinion is that a pistol that can be pocket carried without obvious printing, easily retrieved, and comfortably carried in the front pocket of a pair of Levi's is a "pocket gun". If it can do those things, it can fit in the vast majority of pockets, IMHO.

The P938, when in the front pocket of my Levi's (not the real tight ones either, just the body accentuating fit), prints quite obviously, does retrieve easily, but is not comfortable to EDC in the pocket as it is simply too big. I also have an issue with a cocked and locked SA in my pocket, but again, that's just me. So as nice of a gun it is, I did not buy one as I was looking for a "pocket gun".

When compared to the LCP, the P938 is roughly about 12% dimensionally larger and 41% heavier unloaded. The benefits being an overall better gun and the 9mm round over .380 acp. Then, when you compare the P938 to the Glock 26, the G26 is about 6% dimensionally larger and 26% heavier unloaded, but with 36% more capacity.

This reasoning is why I stated that if the purpose of the gun was to be pocket carried, keep the LCP. If it will be on a belt, then whichever gun is preferred as the sizes and weights are somewhat similar.

[LBDamned]

I'll answer, but please understand I'm not arguing, only stating my opinion. You just might happen to have larger pockets than I do.

First, the P938 is a great little gun; it's well built, very smooth, and has a great trigger for a gun its size.

However, fitting in a pocket and being a "pocket gun" are two completely separate things. My EDC is a G27. I can fit it in my pocket, but it also isn't a "pocket gun". My opinion is that a pistol that can be pocket carried without obvious printing, easily retrieved, and comfortably carried in the front pocket of a pair of Levi's is a "pocket gun". If it can do those things, it can fit in the vast majority of pockets, IMHO.

The P938, when in the front pocket of my Levi's (not the real tight ones either, just the body accentuating fit), prints quite obviously, does retrieve easily, but is not comfortable to EDC in the pocket as it is simply too big. I also have an issue with a cocked and locked SA in my pocket, but again, that's just me. So as nice of a gun it is, I did not buy one as I was looking for a "pocket gun".

When compared to the LCP, the P938 is roughly about 12% dimensionally larger and 41% heavier unloaded. The benefits being an overall better gun and the 9mm round over .380 acp. Then, when you compare the P938 to the Glock 26, the G26 is about 6% dimensionally larger and 26% heavier unloaded, but with 36% more capacity.

This reasoning is why I stated that if the purpose of the gun was to be pocket carried, keep the LCP. If it will be on a belt, then whichever gun is preferred as the sizes and weights are somewhat similar.

it could be the "body accentuating fit" jeans... mine aren't super baggy, but allow enough natural free movement not to print...

I do however have a (very) small neoprene pocket holster that keeps from printing - even though I don't prefer pocket carry... but with most of my pants and shorts, the pistol doesn't print anyway (even without pocket holster).

[622F]

What do you guys think of the Keltec P11? 10+1 capacity and smaller and much lighter than the Glock 26. My son has a G26 and I was comparing it to the Sig and M&P last night. I felt the glock was a bit too heavy and bulky to pocket carry, but not a bad choice in a holster. I have not handled a P11 but in photos looked rather pocketable.

[622F]

Below is a video comparing the LCP, Sig P238, Sig P938, and Beretta Nano.

I also have a like new Beretta 84 from the mid 80's, which is a 13+1. I have not used it in years and forgot about it until I saw it in the safe today. Now I'm wondering if maybe I should put it on my permit??? I really like the short and light 4.5 lb trigger pull on the 84. It's only a .380 but with 14 rounds that's double the capacity of my Sig, and at the distance one would use a cc weapon, I'm not too concerned about 9mm vs .380. With the double stack magazine it is not a pocket pistol.

Now I'm not sure what to put on my permit. I'm thinking maybe the Sig P938, the Beretta 84, and the LCP. If I did that I'd probably trade the M&P for something full size.

Help me decide.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af3uPz7l3LI

[BlK Lantern]

I am contemplating about trading my S&W 642 (2 round count from factory only) for an LCP w/Laser Max; Just need to weigh out the pros and cons...

[Rob7.62]

But wife is starting to catch on.

This is why I keep my guns black so she cant tell the difference and the safe dimly lit.

[cruising7388]

Currently I have a S&W M&P Shield 9 and a Ruger LCP. I love how small the Ruger is but it is a .380 and that trigger puuuuuuuull... Recently purchased a Sig P938 for the wife. Now I am debating if I should also get a P938 mainly for consistency so both conceal carry guns are the same. If I got the P938 I'd sell either the LCP, the M&P 9, or maybe both. The Sig is smaller than the M&P 9 but larger than the LCP. Thinking maybe the Sig could take the place of both.

What say you all? Stick with what I have or buy another P938 and sell one of both other guns? Reason for opinions also appreciated.

As far as the M&P Shield I think the only advantage is 8+1 vs the Sig 7+1 but it's also larger and about 3 oz heavier, so a negative there to carry. The LCP literally fits in rear jeans pocket like a wallet, and very light. But I just can't get a handle on it to shoot accurately with it, and has less stopping power. So realistically not sure I'd carry it much over either of the other two.

Solution for the trigger pull problem on the LCP: Buy a come-along from Home Depot. The light weight of the LCP makes it kick like a mule. And with the awful trigger pull, it's's not much fun to shoot. I'd go with the P938 which is only slightly bigger than the P238/LCP. Also 9mm ammo is cheaper than .380.